Crested Butte Fishing and Eating With Chef Kelly Liken; Cooking Classes at the Little Nell; More

CRESTED BUTTE— On September 5 and through September 10, join Eleven Experience and casting instructor Tim Rajeff for a fishing adventure, with meals and cooking instruction from Vail chef Kelly Liken. Guests learn advanced casting, tips on performance training for fishermen, and techniques for hard-fighting Kokanee salmon and many varieties of trout. Scarp Ridge Lodge, an upscale chalet, serves as the base for this adventure. The 5-night experience, which costs $6,000 for adults, includes of all meals, non-alcoholic beverages, activities and necessary gear, instruction, and roundtrip airport transportation. For more information call 866.479.4677 or visit Eleven Experience. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN— Last week, Ace, the Asian-inspired eatery and ping pong hall, became the first restaurant in Denver to carry Baum Cakes, made by local bakery, Glaze. Inspired by the traditional Baumkuchen found in Japan, the cakes "fit perfectly with what we are doing at Ace" said chef Brandon Biederman. The Ace dessert menu currently features the mini Matcha Baum with limoncello icing and lemongrass ice cream, a perfect individual dessert, as well as the Pear Baum; a whole pear wrapped in layers of Baum Cake and coated with a sake ginger glaze, served with a lemongrass ginger mousse. This dessert is meant to be shared among 4 to 6 people. [Eaterwire]

ASPEN — The Little Nell has partnered with chef/cookbook author Helen DeFrance to teach kids basic cooking skills. Comfy in the Kitchen is a four-class series of cooking classes this fall/winter for children age 4 and up. The students will learn to follow recipes, measure, mix and chop, and more. Classes will be held from 3:45 to 5 p.m. on September 18, October 9, November 20 and December 18. Each class will feature a different theme. Cost is $30 per class. Interested individuals should contact Nancy Brown to reserve their spot at 970.920.6319 or nbrown@thelittlenell.com. [Eaterwire]

RINO— On October 9, Locality Supper Club, a beer-pairing supper club, will host a beer dinner at Strange Brewing Co. The RiNO-based supper club will send a notification announcing more details and registration opening to those registered on its website at localitysupperclub.com. [Eaterwire]