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Classes/Events
Register online to reserve your place in one of our upcoming classes or call us at (816) 554-3755. All cooking classes must be paid for at time of reservation. Class sizes are extremely limited and tend to fill up quickly...If a class is full, please contact the store to be added to a wait list. **If you are considering purchasing a class as a gift, we highly encourage you to purchase a gift certificate instead so that the recipient can select the menu and date that works best for them.**
All classes are BYOB! Please feel free to bring your own wine or beer with you to enjoy with your meal. We’ll provide the glasses and openers! Water/tea will be provided. We will remain open for your private shopping during class. All classes are 18+.
Cancellation Policy: We have a strict 7 day cancellation policy. We will gladly refund your class fee or transfer you to another class as long as your request is made more than 7 calendar days prior to the class date. If you discover that you are unable to attend class within the 7 days prior, we encourage you to find a substitute to take your place. Please understand that we cannot make exceptions.
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Tamale Workshop - Partial Hands On
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Join Chef Glen tonight as he celebrates his love for authentic Mexican cuisine. We'll start the evening with Posole Rojo, National Soup of Mexico. We'll then taste and learn how to make Tamales, a Christmas Tradition in Mexico; then you will make your own Pork Tamales and Beef Tamales to take home. We can't leave without something sweet, so we'll finish the night with Apple Empanadas with Caramel Sauce. $80 per person.
Latin American Cuisine
Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Join Chef Sophia tonight as she treats you to a dinner celebrating the flavors of Latin American cuisine! We'll start with chorizo and white bean soup along with a Brazilian Chopped Salad and Tortilla Espanola. Ropa Vieja (Cuban beef stew with rice, black beans, and fried plaintain) and Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) for the main course and we'll finish the evening with Pastelitos (Guava creme cheese puff pastry). $80 per person
Grab & Go Soup, Bread, and Dessert
Chicken Gnocchi Soup, Fresh Focaccia, and Chocolate Amaretto Bars
This week is a good one! Chef Francesca will be back in the store whipping up a fresh batch of soup and Italian bread on Monday, October 20. Place your order online, call the store, or just stop by on Monday between 2:00 - 5:00PM to pick up your order to go (while supplies last).
$40 per order, includes 30ish ounces of soup, fresh bread, and dessert!
Edgar Allen Poe Dinner Party
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Gather by candlelight for a Poe-inspired evening of food, drink, and verse. Join Chef Francesca as she serves a spooky signature cocktail, hauntingly heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an eerily decadent dessert and espresso, all while the chilling words of Edgar Allan Poe drift through the room. Bring your own collection of Poe’s works to share—or simply sit back and savor the night’s dark delight. $80 per person.
Cruising Down the Rhine
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
This incredible class invites you to cruise down the Rhine River as we share recipes from the cities and countries that famed European river flows through. What a delicious night it will be! For the first stop, let’s begin with the Alsace region of France for a classic Tarte Flambée, a pizza inspired by both the French and Germans. As the evening continues, we dock in Germany and Switzerland and just like a cruise that offers lots of food, we can’t decide on just one entrée, so why not enjoy a little of both? A German Himmel und Erde (Heaven and Earth, made from mashed potatoes and apples) with a side of Bratwurst and or Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, a classic, creamy Swiss stew, served with crispy potato pancakes. For dessert, let’s stop in the Netherlands to enjoy Appeltaart (Apples, cinnamon, buttery crust, what’s not to love?). We can’t wait to shout “All-Aboard” and dine on this world-wide feast. $80 per person
Sushi - Hands On
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
It's time for a Sushi party! Come learn how to roll Sushi with Chef Sophia Chatfield as she teaches you the basics and some new trending techniques. You will learn about Sushi, and where to shop for the "good stuff" in the Kansas City. Students will make several different rolls throughout class to practice their new Sushi Skills. This is a hands on class, come prepared to have a blast and get rolling with a Chef who has taught more than 100+ Sushi classes! $80 per person
Honoring Lidia - An Elegant Italian Dinner Party
Wednesday November 12, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
“Tutti a Tavola a Mangiare!” – Lidia Bastianich
Enjoy an evening of Italian elegance, where the flavors of the Old World meet the warmth of Sicilian tradition. Inspired by the celebrated Lidia Bastianich and elevated by Chef Francesca’s cherished family recipes, this pop-up dinner is a heartfelt journey through Italy—one unforgettable course at a time.
The Evening’s Menu
Chicken and Spinach Gnocchi– A velvety, comforting soup served with golden herbed crostini
Polpettine di Verdure – Delicate crispy vegetable meatballs nestled alongside fresh mixed greens and crisp fennel salad
Spaghetti All’Assassina – A bold, pan-seared pasta and burrata specialty with irresistible depth of flavor
London Broil al Sole – Sun-dried tomato marinated London broil, paired with almond-kissed garlic green beans
Formaggio & Frutta – Espresso-balsamic roasted pear crowned with creamy goat cheese crumbles
Dolce Finale – Torta Caprese (Almond and Chocolate Tart) served alongside a rich, hand-crafted espresso latte
$90 per person.
A Thanksgiving Pie Workshop
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Join us for everything pie! We begin with a hands-on pie crust class, and yes, you make your own crust, ready to take home and bake. We want to erase the mystic from those troublesome crusts and help you go home with the know-how and confidence you need to make tender, delicious crusts. We aren’t done yet, for a pie feast awaits you as you taste an array of pies. You will first enjoy a savory autumn quiche, featuring caramelized onions, spinach and gruyere. Then, on to sampling those comforting, favorite fall pies—including a classic pumpkin pie, maple pecan pie and an apple cranberry crumb pie. These recipes will inspire you to prepare a Thanksgiving that is unforgettable. $80 per person
Holiday Tea Party Time
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Our annual Holiday Tea class is truly a celebration of the season and is the perfect evening to enjoy with friends or family or that special evening with your date. It is an evening packed with fun, laughter, holiday cheer and scrumptious food for all to enjoy. This event is in the style of a classic, English tea—so come hungry as the plentiful array of sweet and savory recipes will be served in multiple courses, creating a plentiful feast. Plus, you leave with all of the recipes and tips, so you can easily host your own special party or bake a tasty holiday gift for someone special. Our teas begin with scones, served with clotted cream and our own homemade strawberry jam, then you will enjoy an array of unforgettable appetizers and sweets. Sit back, relax and make a special, and delicious holiday memory. $80 per person