- Friday Night Happy Hour
Great food, wine tasting and a glass of wine for $20 per person! Sample 5 different wines each week. Additional glasses of wine at $6 per glass. Starts at 5pm. Come early for a good seat! (read more) - Cake Decorating
You asked for it! Learn the basics of the art of cake decorating. At the end of this class you will be able to decorate a cake with stunning roses, leaves, floral sprays, grapes, shells, clowns, stars, borders and more. (read more) - Wine & Food Pairing: Exploring the Old World
Part of our Wine & Food Pairing series, this course explores the basic concepts of pairing your favorite foods with great wine with a focus on the classic regional pairings of Western Europe. (read more)
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Romantic Menus for Couples
Enjoy a romantic dinner with your sweetheart after spending quality time together in the kitchen! After the cooking, we’ll dim the lights in our bistro-style café, and accent the tables with candles. Reserve early! These classes fill up quickly.
Romantic French Bistro
Tuesday, February 9, 6pm; Maurice
Menu: Elegant cream of celery soup; Herbs de Provence crusted rack of lamb; Potatoes gratin Dauphinois (roasted potatoes in cheesy cream!); Chocolate mousse. Price: $190 per couple, or $230 with wine pairings.
Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon
Friday, February 12, 6pm; Marta
Menu: Baby greens & endive salad with vanilla roasted pears, blue cheese & Champagne vinaigrette; Bacon-wrapped filet mignon with red wine & shallot reduction sauce; Bistro oven fries with parsley, garlic & Parmesan; Brownie pudding cake with vanilla ice cream. Price: $200 per couple, or $240 with wine pairings.
Valentine Dinner
Saturday, February 13, 5pm; Anna
Menu: Welcome glass of Champagne; Wilted spinach salad with warm pancetta dressing; Filet mignon with kalamata olive chimichurri sauce; Roasted garlic potatoes; Sautéed haricot verts; Chocolate pots de crème. Price: $200 per couple, or $240 with wine pairings.
Valentine Brunch for Two
Sunday, February 14, 10am; Marta
Menu: Belgium waffles with cinnamon honey butter & maple syrup with fresh berries; Potato & bacon omelet for two with roasted asparagus spears; Stove-top smoked salmon; Fresh strawberries with vanilla Chantilly pudding cream; Champagne, orange juice & fresh brewed coffee. Price: $190 per couple.
Chilean Sea Bass
Thursday, March 4, 6pm; Marta
Menu: Fresh orange & date salad with honeycinnamon dressing; Oven roasted prosciuttowrapped Chilean sea bass; Herb roasted winter vegetable medley; French apple tart with vanilla ice cream. Price: $180 per couple, or $220 with wine pairings.
Lamb Chops with Port Sauce
Saturday, March 6, 5pm; Anna
Menu: Endive, pear & Gorgonzola salad; Seared, roasted lamb chops with port sauce; Mashed sweet potatoes; Oven roasted Parmesan asparagus; Raspberry orange trifle. Price: $190 per couple, or $230 with wine pairings.
Nut Crusted Salmon
Tuesday, March 9, 6pm; Marta
Menu: Mixed field greens with raspberry vinaigrette & early season berries; Almond & macadamia crusted salmon with wine & cream ginger beurre blanc sauce; Roasted vegetable couscous; Red wine & spice poached pears. Price: $180 per couple, or $220 with wine pairings.
Perfect Plate Date
Friday, March 12, 6pm; Jennifer Norton
Menu: Shrimp martini; Roasted lamb chops with sautéed fennel; Parsley leaf potatoes; Fresh raspberry gratins. Price: $190 per couple, or $230 with wine pairings.
Pan Seared Duck Breast
Saturday, March 27, 5pm; Joe Marsico
Menu: Tuna tartare in a cucumber boat with salmon caviar; Pan seared duck breast with Vin Santo & squash purée; Charred Brussels sprouts; Hazelnut biscotti dipped in dark chocolate. Price: $200 per couple, or $240 with wine pairings.