EVENTS
A Chocolate Affair Feb. 7: Tastings and samples with chocolatiers are included in the 14th annual fair along with a baking contest, children’s entertainment, carriage rides and a chocolate treasure hunt, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost and locations vary. Proceeds benefit the Ralston House that works to prevent child abuse. Olde Town Arvada, 720-898-7403, oldetownarvada.org/events/chocolateaffair
Frasca Food and Wine Feb. 9: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with Tenuta Sette Cieli with Ambrogio Cremona Ratti. $50, wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Lou’s Food/Bar Feb. 8: Hosting a premiere party 7-9 p.m. to celebrate the new series, “Travel Across the Front Range with Chef Frank Bonanno” premiering Feb. 7 on Rocky Mountain PBS. $30, snacks and beer included. Visit the website for reservations. 1851 W. 38th Ave., imbibe-events.com/chef
Lower48 Kitchen Feb. 10: “Tuesday Tastings” weekly three-course dinner series continues with “Tree Nuts.” $36. The regular a la carte menu is also available. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262, lower48kitchen.com
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Feb. 8: Annual three-course Mardi Gras Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $27, $16 for kids. Call for reservations. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667,
Tamayo
Through March 31: The Mexican restaurant continues its second annual Tamale Festival with various starters and entrées. 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433, richardsandoval.com
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Feb. 7: “Super Fun Asian Cookery” is the theme for a four-part series offered 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 28 and March 7. Tofu to Fun 101 is the title of the class offered Feb. 7. $55. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail almostvegancookingschool@gmail.com, almostvegancookingschool.com
Ashley Famous Culinary Arts
Cooking-class parties in your home include Distinctive Eastern European cuisines. Discounted rates through February. Call or visit the website for details. Reservations required. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cake Crafts
Feb. 4-25: Wilton Course 4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $85, kit not included; Feb. 7: Valentine’s Candy Making, 1-3 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
City of Aurora
Feb. 4: Warming Winter Soups, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents; Feb. 5: Wine Class: Muscato, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Feb. 7: Yeast Bread Basics, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $70, $54 residents; Feb. 10: Winter Vegetarian, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
Feb. 12, reservation deadline: Feb. 9: Food Safety Training for Colorado Cottage Food Producers, 8:30-11 a.m. $20; Feb. 20, reservation deadline: Feb. 13: World Cultures Through Food, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $20, includes meal. This class is for new participants, a second class for past participants is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 26. 701 Court St., Suite C, Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Cook Street
Feb. 4: Knife Skills, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Feb. 5:A World of Taste: New American, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Feb. 6: Street Food Series: Mexico, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Feb. 7: Artisan Cookies, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $89; Feb. 11:Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $99 (per person). Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
Feb. 8: Calling all Chocolate Lovers, noon-2 p.m. $47, $42 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St., 720-865-3501,
Emily Griffith Technical College
Feb. 11: Classic Sauces to Boost Your Culinary Repertoire, 5:30-8 p.m. $59. Reservations required. 1860 Lincoln St., 720-423-4700, emilygriffith.edu
Humphrey Memorial Park
Feb. 7: Let the Good Times Roll! Cajun Cooking, 2-4:30 p.m. Participants make all the courses and then sit and eat the meal. $40, $35 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Feb. 5: Roll Your Own Sushi, 6-9 p.m. $95; Feb. 6: Couples Class: San Valentino in Florence, 6-9:30 p.m. $300 per couple; Feb. 7: European Style Tarts, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Tango with Your Valentine, 6-9 p.m. $250 per couple; Feb. 8 or 9: Couples Class: Cozy Valentine, 6-9:30 p.m. $250 per couple; Feb. 10: Couples Class: Via dell’Amore, 6-9:30 p.m. $250 per couple. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
Feb. 4: Mastering Sauces, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $69; Feb. 5: Mamma Mia! Italian Comfort Food, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $69; Feb. 7: Couples Class: Cooking for Your Valentine, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $69 (per person); Feb. 8: Sweets for Your Sweet! Family Baking for Valentine’s Day, 1-4 p.m. $60; Feb. 9: Denver/Boulder Best Chef Series: One Perfect Bite, Tiny Desserts from Linger, 6-9:30 p.m. $69; Feb. 10:Denver/Boulder Best Chef Series: Straight from the Menu, Classic Dishes from Zolo Grill, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., #100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
South Denver Heart Center
Feb. 4: The Facts on Caffeine Consumption, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Free. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, southdenver.com
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