The Aurora metro area boasts an impressive roster of radio programs to help foodies keep up with food- and drink-related news and opinion.
Radio Nibbles, 8:25 a.m. Thursdays, KGNU (88.5 FM, 1390 AM, and KGNU.org. Details: Weekly chat about local food and dining with Colorado Table Editor John Lehndorff
Culinary Connectors, 2 p.m. Saturdays, 760 AM. Details: Becky Creighton hosts a chat about food and wine attractions in the metro area
The Main Course, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, KEZW, 1430 AM. Details: Host Elizabeth Woessner talks food and dining with guests and callers
The Restaurant Show, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, 950 AM and 103.1 FM. Details: Warren Byrne takes calls on the longest-running local dining show
Gabby Gourmet Show, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, KHOW, 630 AM. Details: Restaurant guide book author Pat Miller talks eateries
Table Talk, 1 p.m. Saturdays, 740 AM. Details: Colorado Springs food writer Teresa Farney talks food and dining in the Springs
The Splendid Table, 2 p.m. Sundays, KUNC, 91.5 FM and streaming at kunc.org. Details: Host Lynne Rossetto Kasper, a former Colorado cooking teacher, shares her passion for fare on this NPR program.
THIS WEEK
Chipotle Sustainable Food Film Series, Nov. 28, Denver Botanic Gardens. Information: botanicgardens.org. Details: Showing and discussion of “Queen of the Sun – What are the Bees Telling Us?” a documentary about the decline of bees in the U.S. and its grim impact
COOKING CLASSES
Holiday Cookie House, Dec. 18, Expo Recreation Center, Aurora. Information: auroragov.org/cooking. Details: Class for kids 6-12 creating a holiday house from candies, cookies and icing. Also: Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting (Dec. 4); Handroll Sushi (Jan.23); Teen Knife Skills (Jan. 26)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Denver Bacon and Beer Festival, Dec. 9, Mile High Station. Information: baconandbeer.net/denver. Details: The inaugural wedding of pork and hops includes dishes from local chefs with local brews; proceeds benefit Project Angel Heart.
For more information about local food, restaurants, dining and cooking visit Colorado Table: aurorasentinel.com/colorado-table. Send information about food events, classes, festivals, wine dinners and tours in the metro area to: jlehndorff@aurorasentinel.com