EVENTS
Balistreri Vineyards
May 7-9: Annual “Spring Barrel Tasting Dinners” with winemaker John Balistreri hosting a six-course dinner with executive chef Chris Teigland, 6:30-10 p.m. $100. Reservations required. Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E. 66th Ave., 303-287-5156, balistreriwine.com
Center for the Arts Evergreen
May 9: “The Art of Wine — A Taste of Colorado,” second Art of Wine lecture and tasting series with sommelier Ashley Vaughters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cheese, meats, crackers and more are included. $60, $50 CAE members. Reservations required. 32003 B Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, 303-674-0056, evergreenarts.org/events.php
Denver Mart
May 8-9: The eighth annual Colorado Chocolate Festival offers samples, contests, activities and more, 4-9 p.m. May 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9. $5, free for children under age 5. Taste tickets for samples are $10 for 12, $24 for 20. 451 E. 58th Ave., chocolate-festival.org
Dog Haus
May 9: The Pasadena, California-based restaurant known for its gourmet hot dogs, burgers, sausages and more, opens its first Colorado location and is giving away free Haus Dogs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The menu was created by Adam Gertler, Food Network celebrity chef. Gertler will be in attendance at the festivities. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 12023 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, 720-330-0823, doghaus.com
Frasca Food and Wine
May 11: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with A Tribute to Grace with Angela Osborne. $50, wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Lower48 Kitchen
Through May 31: Prix-Fixe Culinary Tour of the Lower 48 offering a different focus on a region or state continues with California. $36 per person. Optional wine pairings and regular a la carte menu also available. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262, lower48kitchen.com
BENEFITS
Beau Thai
May 9: Hosting two Nepal benefit meals, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m. $25, proceeds benefit the earthquake relief effort. 1262 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, 303-670-1977, beau-thai.com
The GrowHaus
May 8: Imbibe! presents a three-course “También Pop Up Dinner,” 6-10 p.m. $50, $35 También members. También is a monthly donation-based membership club in support of The GrowHaus. Members work to create positive changes in Denver’s food system. Reservations required. 4751 York St.,
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Through Oct. 31: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard. 303-442-1837, coloradofreshmarkets.com
CLASSES
Almost Vegan Cooking School
May 9-June 6: “Our Daily Greens” is the first of a five-part Introduction Series to Plant-Based Foods, 10 a.m.-noon. $245 for the entire series or $49 per class. The series continues Saturdays through June 6. 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 for indoor and outdoor dining include Summer Salads, Garden Fresh Cold Soups, Grillin’ Fun Meat, Seafood and Pasta, and The Perfect Brunch. Reservations required. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cake Crafts
May 6-27: Wilton Course 3, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. $85, includes kit and supplies; May 9: Advanced Skills: Stringwork, 1-3 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
Cook Street School
May 6: Food and Wine Series: Tuscany, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; May 7: French Classics, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; May 8: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); May 9: La Dolce Vita: Italian Baking, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $89; May 10: Mother’s Day Brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; May 12: A World of Taste: India, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking School
May 6: Italian Regional Cuisine: Campania’s Volcanic Bay, 6-9 p.m. $80; May 8: An Evening in the Swiss Alps, 6-9 p.m. $95; May 9: Artisan Breads Two, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Spring into France, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; May 10: Mother’s Day Brunch Special, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; May 11: Ravioli From Scratch, 6-9 p.m. $80; May 12: Baking with Altitude, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
May 6: Culinary Techniques Series: Mastering Sauces, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $69; May 7:Culinary Techniques Series: Seasonal Baking, Fun with Phyllo, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $59; May 9: Denver/Boulder’s Best Chef Series: Indian Street Food, Kabob Time, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $69; May 11: Denver/Boulder’s Best Chef Series: Straight from the Menu, Restaurant Appetizers from Humboldt, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
SAVE THE DATE
Dorchester Social Eatery
May 13: Local author Max Potter hosts a four-course Burgundy Wine Dinner inspired by his book “Shadows in the Vineyard.” A meet-and-greet and book signing with the author begins at 6 p.m. followed by the dinner at 7 p.m. featuring wine pairings selected by Advanced Sommelier Kendra Anderson. The Tattered Cover Book Store will be on-site selling books. $55. Reservations required.
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