EVENTS
Boulder Burgundy Festival
Nov. 21-23: Meals, seminars and tastings at the fourth annual festival. Proceeds benefit the Growe Foundation and the Davis Phinney Foundation. Various locations.
Colorado Specialty Food Makers
Nov. 19: The monthly meeting includes a Q&A with Justin Park of The Real Dill, 5:30 p.m. $10. Converge Denver, 3327 Brighton Blvd., meetup.com/colorado- specialty-food-makers
Denver International Wine Festival
Nov. 19-21: The 10th annual festival offers dinners, seminars and demonstrations. Celebrity chef and author Sara Moulton will be in attendance. Tickets vary by event. Omni Interlocken Resort, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, 303-664-5700, denverwinefest.com
First Bite: Boulder’s Restaurant Week
Through Nov. 22: The ninth annual week continues with more than 50 restaurants offering a three-course meal for $27. firstbiteboulder.com
Frasca Food and Wine Nov. 24: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with Andrew Will with winemaker Chris Camarda. $50, wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Nov. 20: Flora Springs Estate Winemakers Dinner, six-course meal, 6:30 p.m. $70. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
Nov. 22: Offering its English Pastie Luncheon as part of St. Bartholomew’s Annual Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch is available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $10. Call ahead for pre-orders of six Pasties for $18, $20 gluten-free. 800 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4504
BENEFITS
Cat Care Society
Nov. 19: “Feasting for Felines” benefit for the Cat Care Society at five Beau Jo’s Pizza locations including 7525 w. 53rd Ave. in Arvada, 2690 Baseline Road in Boulder, 28186 Highway 74 in Evergreen, 1517 Miner St. in Idaho Springs and 2710 S. Colorado Blvd. Visit the website for the required flyer and the restaurant will donate 20 percent of your check to the Cat Care Society. To-go orders also included. catcaresociety.org,
CLASSES
Almost Vegan Cooking
Nov. 22: Plant and Protein, 10 a.m.-noon. $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
The Art of Cheese
Nov. 20: Cheddars and Intro to Hard Cheeses, 6:30 p.m. $39; Nov. 23: Blue-veined Cheeses, 2 p.m. $39; Nov. 25: Cheesemaking 101, 6 p.m. $25. Reservations required. 519 Fourth Ave., Longmont, theartofcheese.com
Ashley Famous Cooking
Classes include The Perfect Brunch, Desserts, Bread Making and other cooking-class parties in the school or your home. Dates, fees vary. Reservations required. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cook Street
Nov. 19: Thanksgiving Feast, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Nov. 21: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); Nov. 22: The Art of Entertaining: Brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; Nov. 25: A World of Taste: New Orleans, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Nov. 26: A World of Taste: Jamaica, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
Nov. 20: Gourmet Gifts from the Kitchen, 6-8 p.m. $49, $44 members; Nov. 25: Healthy Fall Desserts, 6-8:30 p.m. $44, $39 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St., 720-865-3501,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Nov. 22: Potato Chips, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Nov. 19: Knife Skills, 6-9 p.m. $80; Nov. 21 Bison & Bourbon, 6-9 p.m. $95; Nov. 22: Couples Class: Cozy Nights, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 (per couple); Nov. 24: Easy Sushi at Home, 6-9 p.m. $95; Nov. 25: Roasting, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
Nov. 20: Thanksgiving Sides, Accompaniments and Leftovers, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Nov. 22: Denver /Boulder Best Chefs Series — Classic Indian Cuisine: Roma’s Catering, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
South Denver Heart Center
Nov. 19: Heart-healthy nutrition classcontinues with Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free, reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
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, godshowranch.com
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