Almost Vegan Cooking School
Feb. 13: Snack and Desserts. The third of a five-part cooking series, Introduction to Plant-Based Foods. $55. 10 a.m.-noon. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial; 303-699-8661; almostvegancookingschool.com.
Beast+Bottle
Feb. 13 & 14: Chefs Paul C. Reilly and Peter Varkonyl present Valentine’s Day specials in addition to an a la carte menu. Reservations by phone or online. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 719 E. 17th Ave., Denver; beastandbottle.com, 303-623-3223.
Bonacquisti Wine Company
Feb. 13 – 14: Tenth Annual Wine and Chocolate Weekend. Self-paced open-house-style tasting. Wines paired with chocolates courtesy of Chocolate Lab. Reservations by phone. $30. $25 for wine club members. 3-7 p.m. Feb. 13. 1-4 p.m. Feb. 14. 719 E. 17th Ave., Denver; 303-623-3223; beastandbottle.com.
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts
Feb. 10: Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! $89. 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 11: Kitchen Legends: Jacques Pepin. $89. 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 12: Culinary Date Night. $99 per person. 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 13: Culinary Date Night. $89-99 per person. 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 14: Valentine’s Brunch. $99 per person. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m; Wine and Chocolate Pairing. $80. 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Culinary Date Night. $89-$99 per person. 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 16: A World of Taste: Thai. $89. 6-9:30 p.m. 1937 Market St., Denver; 303-308-9300; cookstreet.com.
Four Seasons Hotel
Feb. 12: Romance is Not Dead: A Pre-Valentine’s Soiree for Singles. Hosted by Suitr and EDGE Bar. For single professionals who believe that romance is alive and well. Enjoy cocktails, a DJ and maybe a Valentine’s Day date. 7 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, 14: Valentine’s Day Dinners. Guests choose from several course and dessert options. $75. 5-10 p.m. 1111 14th St., Denver; fourseasons.com/denver; 303-389-3000.
Frasca Food and Wine
Feb. 14: Four-course menu, with two options per course for a night of romance and wine. Reservations online or by phone. $110 per person. Master sommelier Bobby Stuckey offers wine pairings for $95 per person. 5-10:30 p.m. Feb. 15: Monday Night Wine Dinner. Charlie Humphreys, owner of Volio Vino, pours Sangiovese from each of its classic production zones. $50 per person for four courses, not including optional wine pairings, which range from $45-$50 per person. 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 17, or 18: Istituto Frasca per Il Vino. Classes focusing on a specific region and wine style, illustrated with workbooks and a wine flight. This session: The Islands of Sicily and Corsica. $255 per class. 6-8 p.m. 1738 Pearl St. Boulder; 303-442-0608; frascafoodandwine.com.
Keystone Ranch Restaurant
Feb. 11: A Celebration of Haute Cuisine. Four-course dinner prepared by third-year student apprentices. Benefits student scholarships to the college’s culinary program. Reservations required. $165 per person, $125 of which is tax deductible. Patrons $500 per pair, or $2,000 for a table of eight. 6-10 p.m. 1437 Summit County Road 150, Keystone; 970-947-8360; karhodes@coloradomtn.edu.
Kitchen on the Green at Expo Recreation Center
Feb. 11: Valentine Treats. Ages 3-6 with parent. $38, or $29 for Aurora residents. 10-11:30 a.m.; Wine and Chocolate. Ages 21 and older. $31, or $24 for Aurora residents. 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12: Couples Cook: International Street Food. Ages 21 and older. $125 per couple, or $105 for Aurora residents. $72 per individual, or $55 per Aurora resident. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 13: Oh, My Pie! Ages 6-12 with parent. $57, or $44 for Aurora residents. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Valentine Sweet Surprises. Ages 12-16. $40, or $31 for Aurora residents. 2-4 p.m. 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora; auroragov.org/cooking; 303-326-8656.
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Feb. 10: In Love in Lima, Peru. Valentine Special. $250 per couple. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 11: Venice for Valentine. Valentine Special. $250 per couple. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 12: Via dell’Amore: Italy’s Lover’s Lane. $250 per couple. 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 13: The Spice is Right: The Inside Story of Herbs and Spices. $80. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; In Love in Paris. Valentine Special. $250 per couple. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 14: San Valentino in Florence. Valentine Special. $300 per couple. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 16: Roasting. $80. 6-9 p.m.6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, No. 108A, Greenwood Village; 303-220-9769; .
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner. Six-course menu with an optional wine pairing. Reservations by phone. $65 per person. 5 p.m. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs; 719-598-8667; margaritaatpinecreek.com.
Maya
Feb. 14: Seduction and Spice Valentine’s Day Dinner. Each couple can create their own dinner from a special menu. Reservations recommended. $69 per couple. 5-10 p.m. 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon; 970-790-5500; richardsandoval.com/mayabc.
Mercury Cafe
Feb. 13: Annual Valentine’s Flamenco Performance with Maria Vasquez. $20. 7 p.m.; Live music by Taeogi, The Raven & The Writing Desk, and Space Suit for Indians. $12 8 p.m. Feb. 14: Dinner accompanied by romantic comedy theater, “Lovers Split Strangers.” Call for reservations. $10. 7:30 p.m. 2199 Californa St., Denver; 303-294-9258; mercurycafe.com
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Feb. 10: Catch of the Day! Cooking Fresh Fish and Seafood. $75. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 12: Couples Valentine: East Meets West! $69 per person. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 16: Meals in Minutes: Mix and Match Dinners! $69. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 999 Jasmine St., Denver; 303-377-3222; reservations required at theseasonedchef.com.
South Denver Heart Center
Feb. 10: The Insulin-Heart Disease Connection. Heart health nutrition class and cooking demonstration. Free. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton; 303-744-1065; southdenver.com.
Sur La Table
Feb. 10: Savoring Spanish Cuisine. $69. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 11: Signature Steakhouse Dishes. $85. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12: Valentine’s Day Macarons. $69. 10 a.m-noon; Date Night: Romance in Italy. $85. 5-7 p.m. or 8-10 p.m. Feb. 13: Valentine’s Day Macarons. $69. 9-11 a.m; Family Fun: Sweet Valentine’s Treats. $49. 1-3 p.m.; Date Night: Romance in Italy. $85. 4-6 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14: Family Fun: Sweet Valentine’s Treats. $49. 10 a.m.-noon; Lunch Date: Romance in Italy. $85. 2-4 p.m.; Date Night: Romance in Italy. $85. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 15: Kids Holiday Cooking Workshop. $85. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Date NIght: Romance in Italy. $85. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 16: Delicious Dumplings from Around the World. $69. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 121 Clayton Lane, Denver; 303-780-7800; reservations required at surla table.com.
— Compiled by Ian Longmire
