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There’s still time to find a date for Valentine’s Day, and this week’s culinary events could give you a nudge in the right direction. Or instead, you can simply fall in love with Tuscan wine or Mexican tequila..or a free frozen yogurt today. Keep reading for a taste of what’s on the culinary calendar. See also: Overhauls for All: Our Restaurant Roll Call for January 2015
Monday, February 2
Get out and celebrate a national holiday today. Groundhog Day? No, National Frozen Yogurt Day. Yogurtland locations across the metro area will be giving out free fro-yo and toppings , including two new tastes inspired by Hershey’s candies, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Frasca‘s Monday food and wine dinners are culinary staples, and tonight the crew will explore rich French reds from Kermit Lynch’s vaunted collection. Call 303-442-6966 for your seat.
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Tuesday, February 3
Eggs — you think you know them inside and out, but do you know everything they can do? The Seasoned Chef Cooking School is holding a special class starting at 6:30 p.m. to teach students about the versatility of the simple egg. Using science and culinary know-how, you’ll learn more advanced techniques for eggs and recipes like souffle roulade and the perfect omelet. The class is $69 a person; visit the Seasoned Chef’s site to get a reservation.
Wednesday, February 4
Tonight at 6 p.m., Frasca will hold a special dinner to benefit the Ellie White Foundation for Rare Genetic Disorders. Ellie is an eleven-year-old Coloradan with the extremely rare condition called Wolfram’s Syndrome. (You can read more about the Foundation’s work here.) Tickets are $200 for a dinner with wine pairings, there will also be a silent auction. Contact erin@frascafoodandwine.com or call 303-442-0608 for a reservation.
The venerable Italian restaurant and market in Northwest Denver, Parisi, is hosting a wine dinner celebrating that most classically Italian of wines — Tuscan Chianti. Three Chiantis will be poured, while Mario Scanu of the Winebow Group pours out knowledge. Tuscan specialties and wine will run $55 a person; call 303-561-0234 or go to OpenTable to claim your reservation.
Thursday, February 5
What better way to get to know someone than to cook with them? Stir Cooking School is inviting singles to meet, greet and eat by cooking a romantic menu together. This three-hour class is $75 a person, and currently sold out. You can still call 720-287-4823 to see if any spots open up. Friday, February 6
Valentine’s Day always comes too early for some of us. Head off the V-Day blues with a singles happy hour at Blackbird. No pressure, just fun as you and fellow lone wolves talk, mingle and play games over special drinks and snacks from 6-8 p.m. $20 gets you bites and two drinks, call the restaurant at 303-733-3923 to get tickets.
For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings — and if you have information for a culinary event you’d like included in our online calendar, send it to cafe@westword.com.
