Food Calendar
Cake Crafts
April 30: 3-D Cupcakes. Learn to make 3-D animals, oversized flowers, and other cupcake creations. $40. 1-3 p.m. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood; cakecrafts.net; 303-761-1522 Cook Street School of Culinary Arts April 27: Fresh Sausage Making. $99. 6-9:30 p.m. April 29: Steak and Whiskey. $99. 6-9:30 p.m. May 2: Meatless Monday. $89. 6-9:30 p.m. May 3, 10, 17 & 24: Classic Techniques: Essentials 1. $389 for four classes. 6-9:30 p.m. 1937 Market St., Denver; 303-308-9300; cookstreet.com The Crimson Room May 3: Monthly Cocktail Class. This month: Juleps with a Kentucky Derby theme. $30, email angela@thecrimsonroom.com to register. 6 p.m. Larimer Square, 1403 Larimer St., Denver; 720-639-6987; thecrimsonroom.com Kitchen on the Green at Expo Recreation Center April 29: Couple Cook: Salmon Savvy with Wine. Ages 21 and older. $125 per couple, or $105 for Aurora resident couples. $72 per person, or $55 for single Aurora residents. 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 30: Fit Cooking on a Budget. Ages 12-16. $49, or $38 for Aurora residents. 9:30 a.m.-noon; Chopped. Ages 6-12. $41, or $31 for Aurora residents. 1:30-3:30 p.m. 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora; auroragov.org/cooking; 303-326-8656
Kitchen Table Cooking School
April 28: French Regional Cuisine: Comfort Foods from the French Countryside. $95. 6-9 p.m. April 29: Bison and Bourbon. $95. 6-9 p.m. April 30: Italy’s Classic Desserts. $80. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2: Meatless Mondays: Contemporary Mexican Delicacies. $80. 6-9 p.m. May 3: Grilling 101. $80. 6-9 p.m. 6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, No. 108A, Greenwood Village; 303-2209769; kitchentablegv.com The Margarita at Pine Creek April 28: Spanish Wine Tasting Dinner. Five courses paired with Juan Gil Estate wines. $65, plus tax and tip. Call for reservations. 6:30 p.m. April 30: Spring Tea at the Margarita. Sample an array of teas, savory bites and homemade pastries. $27, plus tax and tip. Call for reservations. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs; 719-5988667; margaritaatpinecreek.com
Old Colorado City
May 1: Taste of OCC. Annual festival showcasing restaurants and micro-brews in a celebration of food, beer, wine and art. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 1-4 p.m. 2408 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs; tasteofocc.com
Pizzeria Locale
April 27: Flour and Fire series. Explore a different Italian region with a four-course family-style meal with wine pairings. This month: Sardina. Seating is limited, and reservations are not refundable. $125 per person includes pairings, tax and gratuities. 6:30 p.m. 1730 Pearl St., Boulder; 303-4420608; localeboulder.com
South Denver Heart Center
April 27: After Winter Detox. 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
April 29: Secrets for Perfect Souffles. $69. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Date Night: Sultry Spanish Flavors. $79. 5-7 p.m. or 8-10 p.m. April 30: French Croissants 101. $69. 10 a.m.-noon; Healthy, Whole-Food Cooking. $69, 1-3 p.m.; Date Night: A Taste of Italy. $79. 4-6 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. May 1: A Taste of Pairs. $69. 10 a.m.-noon; Learn to Cut Like a Pro. $59. 2-4 p.m.; Cooking Down by the Shore. $79. 5-7 p.m. May 2: Quick and Healthy Meals for the Whole Family. $69. 6:30-8:30 a.m. May 3: Flavors of the South. $69. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 121 Clayton Lane, Denver; 303-780-7800; reservations required at surlatable.com
TAG Restaurant
April 28: Pax Wine Dinner. Four-course dinner with five wine pairings, hosted by Chef Troy Guard and Pax Mahle. $95, plus tax and tip. 6:30 p.m. 1441 Larimer St., Denver; 303-9969985; tag-restaurant.com Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum April 30: BrüFrou. Craft beer and culinary pairing event, featuring 80 local brewers and chefs. $65-$95. 4-9 p.m. 7711 E. Academy Blvd, Denver; 303360-5360; wingsmuseum.org