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Coastal Elegance: Seared Scallops & Scallion, Candied-Ginger Rice

$40

with Vincent Perez

Calendar Jul 29, 2026 at 4 pm

Elevate your seafood skills in this hands-on culinary class featuring perfectly seared scallops served over fragrant scallion, candied ginger rice. Students will accompany the dish with a bold spicy chili lemongrass while learning restaurant-style cooking, flavor balancing, and elegant plating techniques.

Full Course

Fresh & Frozen: Homemade Fruit Sorbet

$30

with Cory Fields

Calendar Aug 3, 2026 at 4 pm

Learn how to create smooth, refreshing fruit sorbet using a blender or food processor in this fun, hands-on class. Students will combine fresh fruit, natural flavors, and simple techniques to make vibrant frozen desserts perfect for warm-weather treats and easy entertaining.

Will run

Hearts of Palm Cakes with Lemon Aioli

$30

with Joel Schaefer

Calendar Aug 4, 2026 at 5 pm

Crispy on the outside and tender in the center, Hearts of Palm Cakes with Lemon Aioli is a bright, plant-forward class that delivers big flavor with simple technique. You’ll learn how to prep and season hearts of palm, bind and shape cakes that hold together, and pan-sear them to a golden crust without drying them out. We’ll finish with a zesty lemon aioli—balancing acidity, salt, and creaminess—so you leave confident making a restaurant-style appetizer or light entrée at home.

Will run

Paella Party: Cast Iron Seafood & Chorizo + Build-Your-Own Sangria

$65

with Paul Boyd

Calendar Aug 5, 2026 at 5 pm

Bring the bold, vibrant flavors of Spain to life in this fun, hands-on cooking adventure! You’ll learn how to build a rich, savory cast iron paella loaded with seafood, smoky chorizo, saffron-infused rice, and bright seasonings—all while mastering the secrets to deep flavor and that irresistible crispy rice crust. To top it off, students will mix up their own custom sangria, choosing and combining wine, fresh fruit, citrus, and spices to create a personalized twist on this classic Spanish favorite, perfectly paired for a festive, flavorful experience.

Louisiana-Style Crab Cakes & Remoulade

$35

with Daniel Hill

Calendar Aug 12, 2026 at 5 pm

Bring the bold flavors of the Gulf Coast to your kitchen in this hands-on cooking class featuring Louisiana-style crab cakes packed with tender crab, savory seasonings, and fresh herbs. Students will learn techniques for forming and pan-searing perfectly crisp crab cakes while creating a zesty homemade remoulade sauce that delivers the perfect Cajun-inspired kick.

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner: Chicken Butchery & Cooking Techniques

$35

with Nick Preston

Calendar Aug 13, 2026 at 5 pm

Learn how to confidently break down a whole chicken in this hands-on culinary class. Students will practice proper butchery techniques while exploring a variety of cooking methods to prepare each cut for maximum flavor, texture, and versatility in the kitchen.

Will run

Blackberry & Blueberry Grunt: A New England Classic Reimagined

$30

with Mary Schaefer

Calendar Aug 15, 2026 at 12 pm

This cozy, fruit-packed dish simmers fresh berries under tender, steam-cooked dumplings -- creating a bubbling, jewel-toned dessert that's as comforting as it is delicious! Gluten-free & vegan.

Botanical Bliss: A Gin Cocktail Experience (21+)

$30

with Dimitri Leontakianakos

Calendar Aug 20, 2026 at 5 pm

Discover the crisp, botanical flavors of gin in this refreshing hands-on cocktail class! Learn how to craft and taste timeless favorites including the Gin Gimlet, Tom Collins, and French 75 while exploring cocktail techniques, flavor balance, and the ingredients that make gin drinks bright, elegant, and perfect for summer entertaining.





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