Wine Dinner; Sustainable Food Series; More

BOULDER – On Monday, September 22, Frasca Food and Wine will host Cantina Bolzano with Jay Joralemon as part of its Monday wine dinner series. Cantina Bolzano, after merging with Gries and Santa Maddalena, has become a go-to producer for top flight Alto Adige wine. Frasca will pour Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero, and finish with the perennial Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchiere winner, the single vineyard Taber. A four-course seasonal menu will be available for $50 plus supplemental charges for pairings. For reservations, call 303.442.6966. [Eaterwire]

BALLPARK – On Friday, September 19, Cook Street School of Culinary Arts is teaming up with a local mixologist to show you how to wow a crowd with cocktails and small plates. At this class that runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m., learn techniques of mixology and how to translate a recipe from a single cocktail into a large batch. The lesson also includes a chef-guided demonstration of a variety of small plate recipes, education on palette development, and tips on balancing flavors. Spend the evening sampling cocktails and enjoying several different small plates. The cost is $99 per person. Find out more here. [Eaterwire]

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS – The fourth-annual Sustainable Food Film Series — presented by Chipotle Mexican Grill and Denver Botanic Gardens — continues on Tuesday, September 23 with a screening of GMO OMG, a documentary about how GMOs and the modern food system affects the youth. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie starts at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for attendees, and the fee also covers a meal from Chipotle before the film, plus a BOGO card from Chipotle to be used on future visits. Many films do sell out and fill reserved spots, so advance registration is recommended. Click here for complete information. [Eaterwire]

LOHI–On Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m., Stir Cooking School is hosting a class on cooking with a cast iron skillet. Guests will participate in a hands-on experience and will cook a menu that includes pan-seared flank steak with cherry tomatoes; crispy red potatoes with pancetta and green beans; and chicken and vegetable pot pie with a buttermilk biscuit crust. Pricing is $69 per person and reservations can be made by calling 720.287.4823. [Eaterwire]

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