Be Healthy, Eat Well!

The holidays don't have to break the calorie bank. Our professional chefs will teach you how to make flavorful meals with health and nutrition in mind. Check out some of these upcoming sessions, including tonight's CLASSIC DESSERTS, ON THE LIGHTER SIDE, where you'll learn how to make slimmed down versions of rich mousse, cupcakes, and brownies! Register by 4pm!

Classic Desserts, On the Lighter Side

Wednesday, Oct. 20

7-9pm; $55

Fantastic guilt-free menu: Sinfully rich silken Chocolate Mousse, Luscious Lemon Ginger Cupcakes with Toasted Meringue Frosting, and Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies!

Low Cal Bread Making

Saturday, Oct. 23

11am-1pm; $49

Does healthy bread seem like an oxymoron to you? Then you're in a for a treat with these delicious healthified versions of parmesan dinner rolls, cinna-buns, and coffee cake!

Healthy Meals in a Minute

Tuesday, Nov. 3

7-9pm; $65

Learn to make three healthy and satisfying dishes for quick weeknight dinners.

Low Carb Italian Dinner

Tuesday, Nov. 16

7-9pm; $65

Have trendy diet dishes left you hungry for more? Our pro chef will teach you how to make a fantastic Italian-inspired dinner that is low on carb, but big on flavor!

Nutrition & Hands-On Meal Prep for Moms-to-Be

Saturday, Nov. 20

11am-1pm; $59

In this class chef and nutritionist Katie Reinenberg will lead you through the hands-on preparation of a complete meal that is fit for mom and baby. We'll cover healthy cooking techniques, ingredients for optimal nutrition, safe ways to shed post-baby weight, how to make your own baby food at home and more!

Cooking for Diabetics: Healthy, Flavorful & Guilt-Free

Tuesday, Nov. 30

7-9pm; $65

In this class we will create a complete and satisfying three-course meal while focusing on topics including the Glycemic Index, controlling your Insulin levels through food, and ways to modify recipes so that you can still enjoy the foods you love.

Learn classic French technique!

Let our professional chef school you in classical cooking techniques in our French cooking workshops.

The methods and techniques you'll learn in these classes will provide a solid foundation of culinary knowledge, and practical applications will open a new world of possibilities in your kitchen!

If you're in a recipe rut, a skills rut, or even just a life rut, this series is sure to spark a new passion for food and culture that will whet your appetite for richer, more delicious life. You may not be the next Juila Child (or maybe you are!), but you'll walk away from this series with a greater appreciation for French food and wine, and the know-how to whip up a fantastic French feast at home!

A former French workshop student was featured in this MSNBC article.

All classes 7-9pm, $65 per person

Classic Sauces
Monday, Oct. 11

Classic Soups
Monday, Oct. 18

Seafood Fabrication & Preparation
Monday, Oct. 25

Meat Fabrication & Preparation
Monday, Nov. 1

Desserts & Baking
Monday, Nov. 8

Asian cuisine classes this Fall

Get schooled in Asian cuisine skills with Chef Spates!

A few seats remain for this month's Asian classes, including 4 seats in tonight's Japanese cuisine class!

Authentic Japanese Cuisine

Wednesday, 10/6, 7-9pm; $59

Authentic Chinese Cuisine

Thursday 10/14, 7-9pm; $59

Authentic Thai Cuisine

Saturday 10/16, 11am-1pm; $59

1st SESSION SOLD OUT - 2nd CLASS ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Sushi 101

Saturday 10/16, 2-4pm; $65

Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Thursday 10/28, 7-9pm; $59

Authentic Korean Cuisine

Thursday 11/4, 7-9pm; $59

October Classes for Kids & Teens

Join Chef Katie in the kitchen for a hands-on cooking lesson!

This month we're focusing on delicious Fall-inspired eats, plus teaching kids how to make their own yummy Halloween goodies!

Mommy & Me (Ages 3-5)

Thursday, Oct. 14, 11am-12pm: Yo Ho Ho, A Pirate's Life for Me!

Sunday, Oct. 17, 11am-12pm: Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Friday, Oct. 22, 11am-12pm: Halloween Sweets & Treats

Sunday, Oct. 31, 11am-12pm: Halloween Party!

Big Kids (Ages 6-8 & 7-12)

Saturday, Oct. 16, 11am-12:30pm: Bakeshop Basics

Sunday, Oct. 24, 11am-12:30pm: A Day at the Pumpkin Patch

Sunday, Oct. 31, 2-3:30pm: Graveyard Ghost Goodies

Young Chefs (Ages 9 & Up)

Monday, Oct. 23, 4:45-6:15pm: Halloween Sweets & Treats

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2-4pm: Candy Making for Kids

PLUS Don't miss our FALL FAMILY TAILGATING CLASS on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 4:30-6pm. Bring your jerseys and your appetites for a fun afternoon of football-inspired eats! The whole family will work together to create a menu of touchdown worthy dishes.

For ages 7-14, $29 per person.

October & November DATE NIGHT classes now available

Treat your date to a fantastic evening of cooking, food, and wine!

In our popular DATE NIGHT cooking classes you and your sweetie will work with our pro chef to create a delicious 3-course meal, then enjoy your creations in our dining room with a glass of paired wine. A unique and engaging night out!

Our Date Nights sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve your seats in advance.

LAST SEATS FOR OCTOBER DATE NIGHTS:

Fall French Dinner
Friday 10/1, 7-9pm; $59

Belgian Bistro Dining
Saturday 10/2, 7-9pm; $65

Oktoberfest Dinner
Friday 10/15, 7-9pm; $59

Asian American Fusion
Friday 10/22, 7-9pm; $59

NOVEMBER DATE NIGHTS JUST ANNOUNCED:

Fall Harvest Dinner
Friday 11/5, 7-9pm; $65

Authentic Italian Dinner with Handmade Pasta

Friday 11/12, 7-9pm; $59

Exotic Indian Cuisine

Friday 11/19, 7-9pm; $59

Upcoming SERIES cooking classes!

Looking for a complete cooking course?

Our series cooking classes provide the perfect opportunity to learn precise culinary skills in a variety of disciplines. You'll log hours of practice with a pro chef practicing your skills and creating delicious dishes from scratch!

Mastering Italian Cuisine
5-class series begins Sept. 21, $325

STARTS NEXT WEEK - 5 SEATS AVAILABLE

In this 5-class series professional chef Brad Spates will teach you the ins and outs of Italian cooking including handmade pastas, sauces from scratch,perfectly meats and seafoods, and sinfully sweet desserts.

French Cooking Workshop
6-class series begins Oct. 4, $365

Explore the world of French cuisine inspired by recipes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. You'll get hours of practice in basics like knife skills, classic cooking methods, product identification, seasoning, proper use of herbs, and of course - extensive practice of traditional French techniques and plating principles!

Complete Thanksgiving Meal Workshop
3-class series begins Oct. 10, $195

In a Thanksgiving rut? Having the BIG MEAL at your home for the first time? Take the stress out of the holidays with our complete course in all things Thanksgiving. You'll learn to create dishes that will dazzle your guests, plus tips on make ahead dishes, timing your meal, affordable wine pairings, and more.

Baking Boot Camp
4-class series begins Oct. 17, $225

Get schooled in baking basics with award-winning professional pastry chef Brad Spates in this hands-on, intensive, 4-session series! By the end of the series you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to tackle just about any recipe - from a simple, rustic homemade bread to a rich, sophisticated French pastry!

Hurricane ruin your weekend plans? Try a SWEET escape!

Can't get out of town for the long weekend? You can still enjoy a night of friends, food, wine and fun at our BFF Night - SWEET ESCAPE on Saturday night!

During the class you and your friends will nosh on delicious, decadent dessert dishes paired with a tasting flight of wines. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy as Brad demonstrates each dessert, explains how he made each dish, ways you can recreate a version of it at home - plus he'll answer your questions about cooking, food, wine, and more.

A fun night out for friends who love food, with a fantastic menu featuring Chef Brad's signature Molleux au Chocolat (read: MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE!).

7-9pm; $39 per person includes demo, desserts, and wine tasting flight.

MENU

Red Wine and Port Poached Pears with Triple Spice and Vanilla Bean Caramel

Molleux Au Chocolat with Double Whipped Creme Anglaise and Sparkling Raspberries

Brie and Bleu Cheese Sweet Mousse with Sweet Braised Cherries

Can't make it Saturday? We've got two hands-on cooking sessions this Labor Day!

A Day at the Beach - beach inspired eats for families

Tailgating with a Twist - adult grilling class; you'll learn how to make gourmet versions of your football party faves

More food and fun for friends next weekend in our BURGERS & BEERS class with Chef Spates:

In this session our pro chef will create three gourmet, handmade burgers, then serve them with his favorite paired brews. He'll also discuss how to make fantastic and flavorful burgers at home: tricks of the trade, tips for buying the best ingredients, and more.

Saturday, Sept. 11 from 7-9pm; $49 per person includes demo, 3 gourmet courses, and beer pairings.

MENU

Herbed Burgers with Arugula and Olive Tapenade

Chili Lamb Burgers with Apple Slaw

Turkey Burgers with Fried Onions and Chipotle Ketchup