Culinary Arts Workshops

Cooking is truly an art form.

There are no refunds for Culinary Arts Workshops if canceled three days or fewer before the event. Those who cannot attend a previously purchased workshop may find a friend or family member to take their place.

The health of our visitors is our top priority. Facial coverings are requested to be worn by individuals who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccinated individuals are required to wear face coverings if they are within six feet of any other individual.

Wednesday, October 27, 6 – 8 p.m. | $55 | Instructor: Joe Stumpe

You’ll shout “Opa!” after learning to make handmade pita bread, flaming cheese, souvlaka, pastitio, baklava and more. Students may bring a beverage of their choice. Suggested pairings are Grenache or Chardonnay.

Tuesday , November 2, 6 – 8 p.m. | $59 | Instructor: Kristina Grappo

Calling all aspiring pastaios and pastaias! Come learn three popular shapes for stuffed pastas, along with a seasonal ricotta filling. We will cover the best ways to prepare, serve, and store these scrumptious pastas, along with the history of where they are from in Italy, and my personal favorite herbed brown butter sauce for serving. Come hungry, as each class is completed by eating our creations!

Thursday, November 4, 6 – 8 p.m. | $60 | Instructor: Gigi Gonzalez

Learn to make a delicious and moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting! Semi Naked cakes are very simple to make but they are beautiful and unique. Decorate with piped carrots for a cute final touch! Each student will leave with one mini cake.

Wednesday, November 10, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $50 | Instructor: Jamie Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange

Don’t sleep on this tasting! I’ve been drinking, buying, and selling wines for over 25 years, and never before have I seen the quality of wines from South Africa that is available in the market today. For this tasting we will look at the great whites they have to offer and delve into the high quality reds that coming out of the Cape as well. From Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Syrah and even Bordeaux varietals South Africa is absolutely killing it with stellar reds. I’m excited about these wines, and you should be as well, because they are just that good!

Wednesday, November 17, 6 – 8 p.m. | $55 | Instructor: Joe Stumpe

Italian is the food of love and the food we love. Learn how to make homemade pasta, Steak Florentine, the creamiest risotto and most delicious tiramisu. Students may bring a beverage of their choice. Suggested pairings are Chianti and Pinot Noir.

Tuesday, November 30, 6 – 8 p.m. | $55 | Instructor: Joe Stumpe

Korean food is gaining in popularity and this class shows why: dishes like Kalbi (barbecued short ribs), Bibimbap and Japchae are practically irresistible. Throw in spicy twice-fried Korean chicken and Korean tacos and you’ll see why this country’s food is winning fans all over. Students may bring a beverage of their choice. Suggested pairings are Cabernet, Soju, or Lager Beer.

Wednesday, December 1, 6 – 8 p.m. | $59 | Instructor: Kristina Grappo

If you love getting creative and having fun with food, you’ll have a blast creating stuffed pastas in various colors and designs! Each color is made using all-natural coloring– we’ll cover how to make your pastas in different colors, and add fun designs to your stuffed pastas! Come learn three popular shapes for stuffed pastas, along with a seasonal ricotta filling. We will cover the best ways to prepare, serve, and store these scrumptious pastas, along with the history of where they are from in Italy, and my personal favorite herbed brown butter sauce for serving. Come hungry, as each class is completed by eating our creations!

Wednesday, December 8, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $75 | Instructor: Jamie Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange

There’s no doubt that Cabernet has taken a foothold in every major wine region in the world. Everybody wants to grow this powerful red that is at the center stage of all red wine drinkers. Let’s explore Cabernet at its best from some of the major areas in the US and abroad. It may have all started in Bordeaux, but Cabernet can be King in just about any great climate and soil.

Tuesday, December 14, 6 – 8 p.m. | $60 | Instructor: Chef Gigi Gonzalez

Bake and decorate delicious vanilla cupcakes! Different decorating ideas will be shared and show your creative side with this class! Each student will take two cupcakes home.

Wednesday, December 15, 6 – 8 p.m. | $55 | Instructor: Joe Stumpe

Prepare a traditional feast fit for a Luau on the beach with Kalua pork, Shoyu chicken, poke, Hawaiian fried rice and mac salad, pineapple upside-down cupcakes. Students may bring a beverage of their choice. Suggested pairings are Sauvignon Blanc or Rosé.