Fat Tuesday, Soup for the Soul and Denver Restaurant Week all on the culinary calendar

You can get ready for Ash Wednesday by sinning big-time on Fat Tuesday. But that holiday is just part of the fun on on this week's culinary calendar, which also includes National Margarita Day and the start of Denver Restaurant Week. Here's a peek at the rest of the menu:

Monday, February 20:

Frasca Food and Wine, 1738 Pearl Street in Boulder, hosts its weekly Monday Night Wine Dinner; this week, Matt Murphy will present the wines of Presqu'ile. Admission is $50 and up, and reservations are required; call 303-442-6966 or visit www.frascafoodandwine.com.

Highland Tap and Burger, 2219 West 32nd Avenue, hosts Crafty Ladies, complete with a tasting of Breckenridge Brewery's beers and inventive food pairings. Call 720-287-4493 or visit www.highlandtapdenver.com.

Randolph's Restaurant and Bar, 1776 Grant Street, is celebrating Presidents' Day with a special deal: Present a different president (aka $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 or $100 bill) for something as small as a draft beer ($1) to something as big as a three-course dinner for two with a bottle of wine ($100). Call 303-318-7272 or visit www.randolphsdenver.com.