AURORA – Prepare for Thanksgiving by celebrating National Raisin Bran Cereal Day (Nov. 15), National Baklava Day (Nov. 17), National Vichyssoise Day (Nov. 18), National Nouveau Beaujolais Day (Nov. 20) and National Gingerbread Day (Nov. 21).
THIS WEEK
14th Annual Beaujolais and Beyond, Nov. 15, Infinity Park Event Center, Glendale. Information: https://beaujolais.rmfacc.org. Details: French fare from Crave, Linger, Le Grande Bistro, Jonesy’s EatBar, Table 6, Root Down, and Trompeau Bakery with the first vintages of this year – the 2012 Beaujolais Nouveau.
Chef N Brew, Nov. 15, Oriental Theatre, Denver. Information: www.chefnbrewfestival.com. Details: Twelve local chefs including Brendon Doyle (City O’ City), Victoria Bittori (Crock Spot), and Taylor Drew (Russell’s Smokehouse) team up with local breweries including River North, Our Mutual Friend, Strange Brewing and Elevation Brewing Company.
Turkey Talk, 10 a.m. Nov. 17, 10 a.m., Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, Aurora. Information: auroragov.org/nature. Details: Before you pass the gravy, learn about the born-to-be-wild turkeys who started it all.
First Bite Boulder, through Nov.17, at 40 Boulder restaurants. Information: firstbiteboulder.com. Details: Three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for $26 at Arugula, Boulder Cork, H Burger, Oak at 14th, Riff’s Urban Fare, Sushi Tora, and Zucca
COOKING CLASS
High Altitude Candy Workshop, Nov. 17, Expo Recreation Center, Aurora. Information: auroragov.org/cooking. Details: Adult cooking class on cooking candy syrups, caramels and fudge, and tempering chocolate at altitude. Coming up: Couples Cook: Beer and Fondue (Nov. 16); Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting (Dec. 4)
Send information about food events, classes, festivals, wine dinners and tours in the metro area to: jlehndorff@aurorasentinel.com