While the weather is decidedly chilly today, there are plenty of beer, wine and even sake dinners to warm you up this week. Here’s a taste of what’s on the culinary calendar. See also: Troy Guard marks the fifth anniversary of TAG with eleven of Denver’s best chefs…

Mother’s Day is Sunday, so don’t forget to buy a card and flowers for your mom this weekend — and while you’re out and about, take advantage of some of the culinary adventures around town. Here’s a taste…. See also: Sweet scenes from the 2013 Colorado Chocolate Festival…

Live Basil Pizza, a homegrown chain created by the folks behind Smashburger and Tom’s Urban, has dubbed today Free Fresh Pizza Day. And that means that all day today, the fast-casual concept will be offering free pizzas to customers. See also: Star Wars dinner at Session Kitchen…

Reachers are often under-appreciated and usually underpaid — but today Chipotle is taking notice of the great service that educators do for our communities and giving thanks, if only in a small way, with a big free burrito. See also: Big Papa’s closes its last location, but lives on for…

It’s Cinco de Mayo today, and although the city celebrated this unofficial holiday over the weekend, there’s still plenty to do in Denver today — and all week. In addition to Mexican beers and margaritas, the culinary calendar includes private chef dinners, a chocolate festival and even some free food…

May has arrived, with good weather reports and a weekend full of fun. Not only is this Cinco de Mayo weekend, but eateries in the city’s arts districts will be hopping on First Friday. You can also taste Jeff Osaka’s noodle soup and get into the dark side of the…

Love tequila? Richard Sandoval designed La Biblioteca as a “library of tequila,” where you get to meet the author of a popular tequila every month. Tonight’s edition? Meet the Maker of Centinela. See also: Rare ramen pop-up dinner and free bagels on this week’s culinary calendar…

Since it started in San Francisco, Dishcrawl has been striving to connect people with local food and “re-imagining the way people think about food, drink and their community.” Dishcrawl events — which are set up like pub crawls, but focus on food rather than events — now span more than…

May is on its way, bringing with it a bevy of culinary events — everything from tequila tastings to veggie cooking classes. Here’s a taste of what’s on the calendar this week. See also: Steve Lewis uncorks at Monday Night Wine Dinner at Frasca…

From burgers to benefits and lectures to elves, this weekend has an abundance of choices for those looking to tantalize the taste buds. Here’s a sampling of what’s on the culinary calendar… See also: Win free tickets to Adult Daycare at The Lobby…

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of Dining Out for Life in Denver, and more than 250 metro Denver restaurants will be donating 25 percent of their food sales all day today to Project Angel Heart, which provides life-sustaining meals for Coloradans suffering from life-threatening illnesses, including HIV and AIDS…

Since it opened its first store at 1120 South Colorado Boulevard in 2007, Colorado-based Smashburger has been a smashing success, opening nearly 300 restaurants in 30 states and four countries — including its first spot in New York City last week. And today it’s adding its 25th restaurant in Colorado…

Food is the way to many people’s hearts — and if you live in Denver, there are many great spots to fill your heart…and your stomach. So it’s not surprising that Colorado students attending college out of state sometimes find themselves missing a taste of home. Now, thanks to Larkburger…

Most Denverites are familiar with the concept of sustainability, and Denver’s culinary scene is quite eco-conscious. From homegrown chains like Chipotle to higher-end dining options, the Mile High City is full of restaurants that look for locally grown food sources that have minimal environmental impact. But even as the sustainable…

This week’s forecast looks warm — especially with the twentieth annual edition of Dining Out for Life, a benefit for Project Angel Heart, on the calendar for April 24. But there are other opportunities to do good while enjoying good food this week; keep reading for a taste of culinary…

With both 4/20 and Easter on Sunday, the city will be rolling in nugs and eggs and the city’s favorite hybrid meal — brunch — will undoubted hit new highs. Whether you’re out to celebrate bud or bunnies this year or just celebrating a good-weather weekend, there’s plenty to do…

The Taste — not to be confused with the Taste of Fort Collins (the eighteenth annual edition of that event comes down June 13-14) — will land in Fort Collins tonight. A benefit for the Food Bank of Larimer County, the Taste will feature food, drink and music — but…

In Denver, 4/20 is a special holiday — and no, we don’t mean Easter. It’s a day to partake in a certain herb that Coloradans seem to love. With parties all over the city and a big rally at Civic Center Park pushing legalization — oh, wait — well, a…

Tilman Fertitta of Landry’s has been on a buying spree over the last several years, picking up national chains with links in Denver, including Morton’s Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick’s and Oceanaire Seafood Room. And this month, chefs at many of the Landry’s restaurants are strutting their stuff on Tuesday night…

This coming weekend promises some major events, including Easter and 4/20. But don’t save up all your appetites for then, because there are ample opportunities to eat out this week — everything from wine dinners to private chef specials. See also: Bistro Vendome’s “Adventures on the Wine Route” lands in…

Get out an enjoy Denver’s abundance of decks and patios today and tomorrow — snow is coming Sunday. Fortunately, there are plenty of activities to warm the heart and soul — and fill the stomach — through the weekend, including the fourteenth annual edition of DAM Uncorked and Taste of…