Weekly Vegetarian Menu; Snickerdoodle Ice Cream; More

UPTOWN - Each Wednesday through the end of August, Beast + Bottle is offering a new three-course vegetarian menu as part of its "What's In Wednesday" program. The series, which features a different menu each week, is called "What's In Wednesday" because it will showcase vegetables that are in season locally. The pricing is $38 per person with optional wine pairings. For reservations or more information, call 303.623.3223. [Eaterwire]

BOULDER - On Thursday, July 24, Growing Gardens and Michael Montgomery, chef-instructor at the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, are partnering up to offer a hands-on garden-to-table cooking class in Boulder. Classes will cover a variety of topics including basic knife skills, using fresh herbs and aromatics, and cooking intuitively—or cooking without a written recipe. The cost is $40 per class and includse samples to taste and a recipe packet. Register at www.growinggardens.org or call 303.443.9952. [Eaterwire]

LOHI - Lola's Mexican Fish House has a brand new dessert offering this summer. Pastry chef Xan Lynch has created a snickerdoodle ice cream sandwich made with Alchemy sea salt caramel ice cream sandwiched in between two soft snickerdoodle ancho chile cookies. Find more information at www.loladenver.com or call 720.570.8686. [Eaterwire]

CONGRESS PARK— The second event in the Denver Botanic Gardens' new "Unwind" after-hours event series will take place on Thursday, August 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees will be able to view the Chihuly exhibition artwork throughout the waterways and enjoy water-themed entertainment. A seafood-themed dinner will be served, along with a water-infusion bar and signature drink. Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased here. [Eaterwire]

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