Culinary calendar for the week ahead: sushi-making, Argentinian barbecue and wine and more

As the restaurant community gears up for Christmas -- and let's not forget the planned blowouts on New Year's Eve -- this week's culinary calendar is somewhat slim. Don't forget, though, you can check out a blizzard of ongoing weekly and monthly events in our online food-and-drink listings, and we'll...

By Amber Taufen

December 12, 2011

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As the restaurant community gears up for Christmas -- and let's not forget the planned blowouts on New Year's Eve -- this week's culinary calendar is somewhat slim. Don't forget, though, you can check out a blizzard of ongoing weekly and monthly events in our online food-and-drink listings, and we'll keep updating our calendar as last-minute events hit our plate. Here's a taste of what's going on:

Tuesday, December 13:

Lala's Wine Bar + Pizzeria, 410 East Seventh Avenue, hosts an Argentina BBQ & Wine Tasting, outside grilling with the wine tasting inside and tapas paired with the wine. It runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and costs $20; call 303-861-9463 or visit www.lalaswinebar.com.

Wednesday, December 14:

Izakaya Den, 1518 South Pearl Street, presents Sliced!, a sushi-making class featuring chefs from Sushi Den, Izakaya Den and Ototo; after class, sit for a meal that includes sushi, miso soup and green tea. Call 303-777-0691 or visit www.izakayaden.net.

Thursday, December 15:

Charcoal, 43 West 9th Avenue, hosts the IMT/Charcoal wine dinner, featuring five courses paired with wine. It starts at 7 p.m. and costs $65; reservations are required. Call 303-454-0000 or visit www.charcoaldining.com.

Saturday, December 17:

Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton Street, presents the Giving Gala, with food, champagne, live music, a silent auction and more. Admission is $50; visit www.igivefirst.com/givinggala2011.

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 [email protected].

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Amber Taufen has been writing about people, places and things in Denver since 2005. She works as an editor, writer, and production and process guru out of her home office in the foothills.

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