Events
Frasca Food and Wine
Sept. 1: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with a special Labor Day event where each member of Frasca’s sommelier team picks one of their favorite wines from the summer to pair with a multi-course meal selected by the kitchen. $50 per person; wine pairings additional $45-$50; reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Gourmet on Gore
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: The ninth annual culinary festival is a showcase of top chefs from local restaurants, pairing events with wine, cocktails and craft breweries, a Tasting Tour, children’s activities and more. Locations, times and tickets vary. Lodging packages available. Vail, 970-476-6797,
Smokin’ Brew BBQ
Aug. 29-31: A BBQ contest with 50 teams of award-winning competitors, food, drink and live entertainment, 4-10 p.m. Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 30 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 31. Free, tickets required for food and drinks. A portion of the proceeds benefit the CCV Rotary Club of Parker to benefit local and international charities. Parker Station, 19751 E. Mainstreet, Parker,
ViewHouse Centennial
Aug. 29-31: Doors open at 4 p.m. Aug. 29 with grand opening festivities including toasts from 4 to 5 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m. and a performance by The Samples at 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 30 features the Red Bull Motocross Extravaganza with shows at 2, 5 and 7 p.m. DJ Squirt provides the music for dancing later that night; Aug. 31 includes a Bottomless Buffet Brunch (free mimosas with the purchase of an entree). 7101 S. Clinton St., Centennial, 303-790-8439,
Classes
Ashley Famous Cooking
The Perfect Brunch, Summer Salads and Dressings, Desserts, Bread Making and other cooking-class parties in the school or your home. Dates, fees vary. Reservations required. 303-690-9434,
Cook Street
Aug. 28: Garden Fresh Colorado: Veggies, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 29: The Art of Entertaining: Tiki Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Aug. 30: American Pie, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; Sept. 3: Knife Skills, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Kitchen Table Cooking
Aug. 27: Indian Takeout at Home, 6-9 p.m. $95; Aug. 28: Kitchen Table Open House with food samples, wine and more, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 29: IRC: Tuscan Summer in the Hills, 6-9 p.m. $95; Aug. 30: Knife Skills, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Tapas for Two, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; Aug. 31: Artisan Breads Two, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Sept. 2: Italian Regional Cuisine: Naples & Capri, 6-9 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
South Denver Heart Center
Sept. 2: Heart Healthy nutrition class/demonstration: Cholesterol and Your Heart, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065,
Ugly Goat Milk Co.
Classes include Soft Cheese, Gourmet Lunch and Hard Cheese. Dates, fees vary. Reservations required. 1701 Hidden Acres Place, Parker, 303-690-2437, e-mail: godshowranch@gmail.com,
SAVE THE DATE
Lower48 Kitchen Sept. 3: Hosting an a la carte gluten-free dinner to raise awareness of Celiac Disease. Cocktails, wine and gluten-free beer will be available. Additional dinner events include a market of gluten-free baked goods from Kim & Jake’s Cakes and the Denver Celiac Chapter Support Group will have an information table. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262,
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