EVENTS
Argyll Whisky Beer
Through March 31: Celebrating Ireland’s patron saint in March with whiskey flights including Greenore 8yr, Connemara Peated Irish Whiskey and Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix. 1035 E. 17th Ave., 303-847-0850, argylldenver.com
BookBar
March 15: 6 p.m. Five-course wine dinner with chef and author Connie Ruel, who will discuss and sign “Passions of a Restaurateur: Three Generations of Restaurant Stories and the Recipes They Inspired.” $65. Call for reservations. (This dinner was rescheduled from Feb. 22 because of a snow storm.) 4280 Tennyson St., 720-443-2227,bookbardenver.com
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
March 17: Seventh annual “St. Patrick’s Day Feast: Everything Green Dinner,” seatings at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. $19.99 per person. The customer dressed in the most green will receive a gift certificate for one future dinner. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Tea Mixology, 1-3 p.m. A tea mixologist will show how to create four tea-based cocktails with an Irish twist. $50. Finger sandwiches, pastries and scones are also included. A guided tour of the castle follows. Reservations required. 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-688-4600, cherokeeranch.org
Frasca Food and Wine
March 16: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with Billecart-Salmon with Geoffrey Loisel. $50, wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
BENEFITS
Around the World in 180 Minutes
March 12: Calico International Center, 303 Magazine, Imbibe and Metropolitan State University present this “International Food & Booze Festival” offering food, drinks, live music and dance performances, 7-10 p.m. $30. Proceeds benefit Calico International Center, a nonprofit working to ease the transition process for international residents. Reservations required. Tivoli Turnhalle on the Auraria Campus, 900 Auraria Parkway, imbibe-events.com/event/around-the-world-in-180-minutes/?refresh
Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria and Girl Scouts of Colorado
Through March 15: Offering two specialty cheesecakes to benefit Girl Scouts of Colorado including Chocolate Mint Cheesecake with Thin Mints and caramel and coconut Samoa Cheesecake. 500 16th St., 303-623-3271, grimaldispizzeria.com
CLASSES
Ashley Famous Culinary Arts
Cooking-class parties in your home include Family Fun Cooking Class (up to six people), $165, includes food; Distinctive Eastern European cuisines also offered. Reservations required. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cake Crafts
March 21: 3D Easter Basket Cookies, 1-3 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
March 14: The Art of Quick Breads, 2 p.m. $30, includes recipes, scones, tea and samples. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
City of Aurora
March 11: Asian Fusion, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents; March 13: Couples Cook: Luck O’ the Irish, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $125, $105 residents (per couple), $72, $55 residents (per person); March 14: Sausage Making Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $70, $54 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
March 21, reservation deadline: March 18: Nutrition Education for Child Care Providers, 10 a.m.-noon. $20. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Suite C, Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Cook Street School
March 13: Steak and Spirits, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; March 17: St. Paddy’s Day Bites n’ Brews at Cook Street, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
March 12: Mexican Fiesta Cooking Class and Dinner, 6-8 p.m. $47, $42 members; March 14: Cooking with Whole Grains, 10 a.m.-noon, $45, $40 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St., 720-865-3501,
Emily Griffith Technical College
March 11: Healthy Choices, 5:30-8 p.m. $59. Reservations required. 1860 Lincoln St., 720-423-4700, emilygriffith.edu
Kitchen Table Cooking School
March 11: Exotic Indian Cuisine, 6-9 p.m. $80; March 12: Easy Sushi at Home, 6-9 p.m. $95; March 13: Couples Class: Passionate Milan, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; March 14: Grilling, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Date Night in Dublin, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; March 15: Cooking with Your Children: Sauces 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; March 16: Girls Night Out: A Tuscan Adventure, 6-9 p.m. $95; March 17: Artisan Bread I, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
March 12: Culinary Techniques Series: Mastering Sauces, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69; March 16: Denver/ Boulder Best Chef Series: A Nice Slice! Spring Cakes from Root Down, 6-9:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
South Denver Heart Center
March 11: Heart-healthy nutrition class series continues with Brain Food, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free, reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
SAVE THE DATE
The Denver Chapter of the American Wine Society
March 18: Presents a three-course “Down Under Wine Dinner: A Comparison of New Zealand and Australian Wines” with Tom Sorenson of Babich Family Wines of New Zealand and Jeff Lee of Classic Wines, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $65, $55 AWS members. Reservations required. The Inn at Cherry Creek, 233 Clayton St.,
Lower48 Kitchen
March 18: Chef Alex Figura is joined by Kim and Jake Rosenbarger of Kim & Jake’s Cakes for a Gluten Free Dinner. A market offering gluten-free baked goods will also be available. Call or visit the website for more information and reservations. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262, lower48kitchen.com
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