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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.
Irish Dinner
Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Chef Aristo is Back!!! Join us tonight for the following menu:
Potato Leek Soup
Bangers & Mash
Irish Soda Bread
Guinness Chocolate Cake
$80 per person
Knife Skills - Hands On
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Join Chef Matt this evening for this informative and useful "Hands On" class as he demonstrates how to safely become quicker, and ultimately enjoy working with a knife in your home kitchen. You will want to bring your Chef Knife or favorite from home (no tiny knives) as this one is interactive, and you will be practicing your cuts on a variety of vegetables. Dinner will be served the first 30 minutes of class so we can focus on those knife cuts. Chef Matt will also demonstrate on several proteins such as chicken and some red meats focusing on how to trim them out for different recipes. You will not only learn how, but why we cut things in different shapes and sizes. The goal of this class is to make your time in the kitchen simpler, less time consuming, and more pleasurable. $80 per person
Brunch
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Join Chef Sophia for the delightfully delicious menu. Today you will enjoy:
Biscuit and andoulaide sausage gravy
Deviled eggs with pimento cheese
Shrimp and grits
Bread pudding with rum sauce
$80 per person
St. Joseph's Day Traditional Table
Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Come learn about one of the most honored Italian holidays, St. Joseph's Day. Chef Francesca will set a St. Joseph’s Day table and serve you foods that are traditionally served on that day.
The menu:
Asparagus Frittata
Pasta Milanese
Romaine Salad with red wine vinaigrette
Herbed Focaccia
Salmon en papillote
Cannoli and Espresso Latte
$90 per person.
A Foolproof Feast
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
It is a foolproof feast that is sure to delight and amuse everyone! Come hungry for an incredible dinner, artfully prepared, but with a few unexpected twists and turns. The star of the evening will be a Wellington, but we are just not going to give you all the inside scoop—no pun intended—of what is nestled under that crisp crust. We will feature a delicious salad that is sure to please, but no fooling —there will not be a shred of lettuce present. That fantastic Wellington will be accompanied by Herbed Parmesan Rice and a new twist on roasted broccoli. We will begin and end this scrumptious evening with delectable tomfoolery, so we will not reveal what the appetizer or dessert will be. Trust us and come hungry, ready for a fun feast full of surprises and laughter. $90 per person
A Very Italian Easter Dinner
Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Celebrate Easter the Italian way with a festive spread inspired by the dishes found on tables across Italy. Chef Francesca presents a beautifully curated menu featuring:
Strawberry Limoncello Slush
Torta Pasqualina – delicate puff pastry filled with ricotta, spinach, and eggs
Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
Agnello – roasted lamb, chopped and served with a fragrant herbed mint sauce
Lemony Oregano Broccoli Spears
Italian Green Bean & Potato Salad
Kahlua & Espresso Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake
$90 per person.
Spring in Sonoma Wine Country
Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Join Chef Matt tonight as a he takes you on a trip to explore the beautiful countryside cuisine of Sonoma. We will start the evening with an appetizer of Crab Cakes with Chili-Lime Avocado Aioli. The salad will feature fresh market greens with toasted nuts, great cheese, and a Sherry Vinaigrette. The Entree is a Espresso Rubbed Striploin Steak roasted to perfection, with Crispy Garlic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and Spring Time Asparagus. vChef will bake off some of his Artisan Breads to accompany the dinner, and for dessert, a Brown Sugar Oatmeal Strawberry Shortcake. $90 per person
Spring is in the Air Dinner
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Join Chef Aristo tonight for this fantastically delightful Spring Dinner. Tonight you'll enjoy:
Mixed Greens with Berries & lemon poppy seed dressing
Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini
Bourbon Glazed Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with bean ragu
Very Berry shortcake
$80 per person
Vegetarian Dishes from Around the World
Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Join Chef Sophia for a vegetarian spin on these global favorites. Tonight you will enjoy:
Chickpea Crab Cakes with aioli
Veggie Nicoise Salad
Thai Coconut Tofu Curry
Pasta Mushroom bolognese
Chocolate pot de creme
$80 per person
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Bourbon Bliss - A Spirited Bourbon Dinner
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
This class was so popular we needed to offer it one more time! Give yourself a treat or bring that special someone for a fantastic evening at this gourmet dinner when we highlight bourbon from beginning to end. The appetizer will feature Bourbon Brown Sugar Bacon. Our winter salad will delight with a bourbon vinaigrette. The Bourbon Glazed Steak Slices on Cheesy Polenta will star, and that great main dish will be served with Bourbon Glazed Carrots. For dessert? You guessed it! Bourbon and chocolate! What a spirited evening it will be! $80 per person
Pasta Making - Hands On
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience where Chef Francesca will guide you through the art of handmade pasta—from mixing dough to shaping three distinct pasta styles. You’ll learn professional techniques and take home freshly made pasta to enjoy later. Please
bring an apron to wear during the class.
This experience includes a sit-down dinner featuring a fresh pasta and sauce dish, a salad and an amaretto affogato dessert.
$80 per person.
Spring Tea Party Time
Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Welcome this delightful season at our delicious spring tea. Our annual tea class is a sight to behold and a feast for all to enjoy. It is the perfect time to celebrate the arrival of spring, honor mom and all the important people in your life, enjoy a relaxing, well-earned break from the day-to-day with a friend or savor the evening with that special guy or lady. It is an evening packed with fun, laughter 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 fantastic feast. Plus, you leave with all of the recipes and tips, so you can easily host your own event or special party. Our teas begin with cream scones, served with clotted cream and our own homemade strawberry jam, then you will enjoy an all-new array of unforgettable appetizers and sweets. Sit back, relax, have a cup of tea and celebrate spring! $80 per person
Taco Night
Monday, May 11, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Join Chef Sophia for a fun night of all things Tacos! Tonight you will enjoy:
Homemade salsas and chips
Street Tacos with various toppings including Carne asada, Carnitas, Chicken Tinga, Shrimp and Chorizo
Dessert TBD - but if we know Chef Sophia, it will likely be Flan!
$80 per person
Some Like it Hot
Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
This class is a celebration of cooking with fresh chilis and learning different ways to incorporate them into your home cooking. Join Chef Matt tonight as we enjoy several "spicy" courses from different cultures including Indonesian Chicken Sate' Skewers, Southwest Cobb Salad, Steak Chile Verde, Chipotle brownies for dessert, and learn how to make your own hot sauce at home. $80 per person
Greek Spring Dinner
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Join Chef Aristo tonight for this fantastically delightful Greek Spring Dinner. Tonight you'll enjoy:
Mediterranean Village Salad
Spring Lamb with Lemon & Herb Sauce
Rice Pilaf with Roasted Vegetables
Blueberry Lemon Bars
$80 per person
Bourbon Bliss - A Spirited Bourbon Dinner
Wednesday, 27, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
This class is SO popular we decided to offer it one more time! Give yourself a treat or bring that special someone for a fantastic evening at this gourmet dinner when we highlight bourbon from beginning to end. The appetizer will feature Bourbon Brown Sugar Bacon. Our winter salad will delight with a bourbon vinaigrette. The Bourbon Glazed Steak Slices on Cheesy Polenta will star, and that great main dish will be served with Bourbon Glazed Carrots. For dessert? You guessed it! Bourbon and chocolate! What a spirited evening it will be! $80 per person
Spring Brunch
Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Join Chef Sophia for the delightfully delicious menu. Today you will enjoy:
Fritata bites
Gravlax and bagels
Jalapeno cheddar biscuits with cajun gravy
Apple crisp with caramel sauce
Feel free to bring your own Bloody Mary or Mimosa!
$80 per person
Flavors of Mexico
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
This class is going to be hot, hot hot!!! You'll will start the evening with warm tortilla chips and Bacon/Tomato Guacamole and Queso Fundido. Next you'll enjoy Green Chili Chicken Tamales before moving on to the main event, Chipotle Glazed Ribs!!! For dessert tonight, it's Chipotle Pecan Brownies, Yum! $90 per person
Italian Tapas
Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Join Chef Sophia for the delightfully delicious menu. Tonight you will enjoy:
Mediterranean Charcuterie tray
Grilled Bread with honey ricotta
Lobster Bisque
Chicken Spedini with orzo and amogia sauce
Turkish baklava
$90 per person
Greek Summer Dinner
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Join Chef Aristo tonight for this fantastically delightful Greek Summer Dinner. Tonight you'll enjoy:
Watermelon Feta Salad
Gazpacho Soup
Mediterranean Chicken Riganato
Crispy Rice with Spinach & Roasted Corn
Peach Flambe
$80 per person