Wine Tasting at Marczyck; Cooking Class with John Broening and Yasmin Lozada-Hissom

UPTOWN— On Friday, January 4 from 4 to 7 p.m., Marczyck relaunches the weekly wine tastings, featuring samples of bottles priced under $15. The tasting is free and is accompanied by discounts on wine-to-go. [Eaterwire]

PARK HILL — On Tuesday, January 8, the Seasoned Chef Cooking School will feature chef John Broening and pastry chef Yasmin Lozada-Hissom of Spuntino, Duo, and Olivea for the Winter Vegetable Cookery class. The hands-on, seasonally-inspired cooking class that costs $80 per person will take place at the school's headquarters at 999 Jasmine Street. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 303.377.3222. [Eaterwire]

FORT COLLINS —New Belgium Brewing released its first Lips of Faith Beers of 2013. The Lips of Faith series, which features New Belgium's more esoteric and palate-elevating creations, launches with the Heavenly Feijoa Tripel , a collaboration beer with Montreal's Dieu du Ciel! brewery, and the Cascara Quad, an ale that channels the Trappist tradition. The beers will be available in 22 oz. bottles in select markets now through March, or while supplies last.

COLORADO SPRINGS —On January 13, the Broadmoor Hotel will host seven of the top Pinot producers in the U.S., including Owen Roe, Keefer Ranch, August West, for a five course dinner at Summit. The dinner menu, which costs $125 per person, including the wine pairings, will complement the Pinot from each producer. The dinner will be interactive, with the winemakers talking about their wines throughout the courses. Call 719.577.5896 to reserve.

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