Menu:

• IPA Caramelized Onion Soup with Beer Boiled Pretzels
• Pale Ale Braised Sausage and Cabbage
• Tripel and Honey Roasted Chicken
• Roasted Potatoes with Beer Butter
• Salted Stout Blondies

Class Description: If you like beer and if you like to eat (don't we all?), then we're bringing it home for you with this one.   In this class, a selection of beers becomes an all-purpose cooking tool that provides depth and flavors to these hearty dishes.  You'll explore a variety of beers and learn how they can complement the flavors of your cooking.  We'll provide all the beer for the cooking, feel free to bring some more to enjoy alongside!

Menu:

• Zuppa Toscana
• Gnudi Pomodoro (Ricotta Dumplings with Traditional Tomato Sauce)
• Pollo Milanese (Pan Fried Chicken topped with Arugula)
• Nutella Bomboloni (Nutella-Stuffed Italian Donuts)

Class Description: From the rustic farms and rolling hills dotted with charming towns, Tuscany has plenty of appeal. The flavors of the region are simple and straightforward with a focus on the best regional ingredients paired with traditional preparation.  Join us for an evening in Tuscany where you’ll start with a classic Tuscan soup,  roll out lighter-than-air gnudi, construct the perfect Milanese, and end with a real Nutella flavor bomb.

Menu:

• Fresh Egg Pasta
• Pappardelle alla Bolognese
• Shrimp Scampi Linguini
• Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Pesto Genovese

Class Description: For pasta connoisseurs and beginners alike, this is your opportunity to make pasta from scratch. We will create pasta of all shapes and sizes ranging from ribbon styles (pappardelle and linguini) to filled (ravioli). Learn to replicate these techniques at home as we mix the old fashioned way - by hand.

Menu:

• Crispy Shrimp Buns
• Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
• Spicy Cucumber Salad
• Cereal Milk Ice Cream
• Corn Cookies

Class Description:

You've waited in line for their ramen, daydreamed about their decadent buns, and oodled over playful desserts.  The Momofuku empire has taken NYC (and beyond) by storm - and for good reason.  In this restaurant-inspired class, we will replicate their greatest hits - without crossing the Hudson.

Menu:

• Antipasto Platter
• Handmade Farfalle Pasta with a Duo of Pestos
• Ligurian Seafood Stew
• Lemon Tiramisu

Class Description: If you think Monaco is beautiful, join us for an evening celebrating the even more stunning Italian Riviera, anchored by the beautiful beaches of San Remo and the charming cliffside villages of Cinque Terre. While the Ligurian landscape is breathtaking, the food of this province of Italy is even more tantalizing - dripping with grassy olive oils, brightened with lemon, and bursting with fresh local seafood.

Menu:

• Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Cheese
• Pulled Pork with Vinegar BBQ Sauce
• Hoppin' John - Rice, Pork, Black-Eyed Peas
• Frogmore Stew - Corn, Shrimp, Potatoes, Sausage
• Cheerwine Float

Class Description: The Carolinas are famous for all things barbecue and seafood. Explore this culinary mash-up with state favorites from BBQ pork to Frogmore Stew. Let us celebrate these delicacies with a Cheerwine float, shall we?

Menu:

• Menus to vary each week

Class Description: Join us as each week we tour a new country and cook and taste their native foods. We'll make it to Italy for fresh pasta, make empanadas in Spain, and waffles in Belgium. Kids will learn how to work in the kitchen and come out of these weeks with stronger knife skills, cooking techniques, and some baking basics. Kids will prepare a meal each class and have dinner together. Class is drop off. DATES: Wednesdays (3:30 - 5 pm), September 11th to December 11th, except for 11/27 (12 weeks total)  

Menu:

• Thai style peanuts, lime leaf, chilies, lemongrass
• Larb gai - Spicy minced chicken salad with lime and cabbage
• Sticky rice
• Khao soi - Traditional Chaing Mai curry, with egg noodles, and pickled cabbage

Class Description: Thai food can seem intimidating to cook at home, but we will show you how easy it is to make your favorites whenever you want! Learn how to make some of Thailand's most loved dishes, and have an even better time eating it at the end!

Menu:

• Vegetable fried rice
• Scallion pancakes
• Orange chicken

Class Description: Let's travel to the China and recreate some of their delicious food! Kids will increase their kitchen skills in this drop off class. We'll cook and then enjoy the fruits of their labor. All classes are nut-free. This class is drop off. Recommended ages: 8 - 14

Menu:

• Nola BBQ Shrimp & Grits
• Creole Deviled Eggs
• Classic Jambalaya
• Classic Sausage Boudin
• Beignets

Class Description: New Orleans is rich in tradition and bold in flavors. These are some of the most classic dishes from the Bayou from Shrimp and Grits to a classic Jambalaya to die for!

Menu:

• Mystery baskets to be determined closer to the event - please be advised that because of this, no food allergies can be accommodated

Class Description: Come and experience a night like nothing else as you watch Chef Gene Monaco face off against Chef Koray Karakilic in a 3 course battle, chopped style. We will provide some light snacks upon arrival then watch as each chef will receive mystery ingredients and be faced the task of creating an appetizer, a main course and a dessert using each of the ingredients. You will get a first hand look at every step while you enjoy a fun cocktail party with a wine tasting courtesy of Dana Scarantino of Lauber Selections - a division of Fedway Associates. Not only that but you, the guest, will be the judge, getting to decide which chef gets the 1st place dollar prize and which gets the 2nd place. You will get a plate of each chef's 3 courses as well! This night will be one to remember and one you will never experience anywhere else!

Menu:

• Manchego Cheese - with Membrillo
• Ham and Cheese Croquettes
• Baked mussels topped - with a rich seafood sauce
• Seafood Rice - with shrimp, squid, scallops & Spanish paprika

Class Description: Our Night Out classes are special cooking classes where most of the prep-work is done for you (Wahoo! no need to measure out every little ingredient) You still have to do some cooking though, but these classes are meant to be like interactive dinners where you are doing a little bit of grilling, a little bit of dredging….. little bits that end in a whole lot of fun. Tonight on the menu... ***Please note price is per couple

Menu:

• Chilled Cucumbers with Spicy Aioli
• Broiled Oysters with Dashi Compound Butter and Yuzu Caviar
• Beef Tartare with Truffle Cured Egg Yolk and Homemade Sourdough Bread
• Tricolor Roasted Beet Salad with Zesty Labneh
• Diver Scallops with Red Curry and Crystalized Cashew
• Frangipane & Fig Gelato

Class Description: Sit back and enjoy as Chef Kelly finishes off each dish in front of you while you enjoy each dish while sitting around our open kitchen counter. This 6-course meal will focus on seasonality and the offerings that Hudson County can offer. Dana of Lauber Selections will be pouring wine with each course as well. Feel free to ask Kelly any questions regarding technique as well! ***Please be advised that because of the fresh ingredients that are bought on short notice, no food allergies can be accommodated. If you potentially have an allergy that would require a minor adjustment, please email us well in advance to confirm that we can accommodate you***

Menu:

• Grilled Guajillo Adobo Rib Eye
• Fried Baja-Style Cod with Cilantro Lime Crema
• Charred Mexican Street Corn
• Cabbage and Pineapple Slaw
• Sopapillas with Mexican Chocolate Sauce (partially demoed)

Class Description: Mexican cuisine has some of the most well-known and loved dishes in the world. In this class, we take you through the various regions with dishes like Baja tacos to Guajillo steak. Join us for una noche deliciosa!

Menu:

• Paella Valenciana
• Churros con Chocolate

Class Description: Enjoy a night of learning the ins and outs of creating Spain’s iconic dish of sautéed Bomba rice, chorizo, chicken, pork, shrimp and mussels cooked in a rich broth.  End the night by enjoying some freshly made churros finished off with a chocolate sauce that will melt your heart.

Menu:

• Poke Bowl Salad
• Kalua Pork with Cabbage
• Grilled Short Rib
• Hawaiian Fried Rice with Asian Sausage & Spam
• Malasada with Coconut Cream

Class Description: Hawaiian food is a melting pot of influences from Asia and Europe and locally grown ingredients, creating a vibrant historical cuisine. From the Japanese-American poke and spam musubi to the Portuguese born malasada, it's full of fresh, fun and funky flavors that will transport your taste buds to the sands of the Central Pacific.

Menu:

• Aguachile - Oysters + Citrus + Jicama + Pickled Chile
• Bunuelos de Flor de Calabaza - Fried Squash Blossoms + Queso Oaxaca Cheese Fondue
• Tetela de Maiz Azul - Frijoles con Chile de Arbol + Mole Verde + Grilled Octopus + Chintextle Butter
• Taco de Cola - Oxtail Stew + Bruleed Pineapple + Salsa Morita
• Natalie's Concha Ice Cream Sandwich with Cajeta Casera - Horchata Ice Cream + Goat's Milk Caramel

Class Description: Ever wanted to learn and try CBD oil? Join us for a CBD infused chef’s table with BreadXButta CBD Oil. Chef Angie will finish each of the 5 dishes right in front of you while you learn about the health benefits and many uses of CBD oil. CBD is non-intoxicating and does not cause any high or intoxication. ***Please be advised that because of the fresh ingredients that are bought on short notice, no food allergies can be accommodated. If you potentially have an allergy that would require a minor adjustment, please email us well in advance to confirm that we can accommodate you. Menu is subject to change due to the seasonality of the ingredients.***

Menu:

• Shrimp Shao Mai
• Crispy Crab Wonton
• Pork and Chive Dumplings
• Black Pepper Beef Dumplings

Class Description: Delve into dumplings with us! We'll work through making doughs and fillings, and practice the techniques of wrapping various dumpling styles.  You’ll stuff then boil, steam or fry your pillowy pockets and serve them alongside a host of dipping sauces. The hardest part will be waiting to let them cool just enough before digging in!

Menu:

• Ham & cheese croquettes
• Tortilla espanola
• Tres leches cupcakes

Class Description: Let's travel to the Spain and recreate some of their delicious food! Kids will increase their kitchen skills in this drop off class. We'll cook and then enjoy the fruits of their labor. All classes are nut-free. This class is drop off. Recommended ages: 8 - 14

Menu:

• Caramelized Onion and Olive Focaccia
• Braised Short Ribs
• Fried Millet and Sweet Potato Croquettes
• Broccoli Rabe with Pinenuts, Raisins, and Sun-dried tomatoes
• Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

Class Description: Impress your friends by showing them how delicious gluten free can be! Start out by making some delicious homemade focaccia, continue on as you taste our delicious braised short ribs, and finish off with chocolate molten lava cakes! This well balanced dinner party is sure to satisfy all appetites.

Menu:

• Clams Oreganata
• Prosciutto and Melon with Burrata and Basil Vinaigrette
• Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops with Creamy Polenta
• Olive Oil Cake with Honey Whipped Mascarpone

Class Description: Join us for a special night out where you’ll use your culinary skills to prepare a beautiful Italian meal with simple, vibrant flavors. Creamy burrata with salty prosciutto, sweet melon and bright vinaigrette leads into everyone’s favorite – clams oreganata. Break out your grill skills on fragrant lamb atop creamy polenta. You’ll lose your mind over this olive oil cake -the secret ingredient is in the name. We’ll see you in Italy! *Please note that pricing/ticket is per couple*

Menu:

• Classic New York cheese cake
• Chocolate chip cookie
• Tiramisu
• Banana cream pie

Class Description: Vegan desserts tend to get a bad rap, we are here to change that! Whether you are a fan of cookies, cakes, or pies, this class is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. *Please note that this class does not include a dining experience - you will be taking you're baked goods home with you!

Menu:

• Mystery baskets to be determined closer to the event - please be advised that because of this, no food allergies can be accommodated

Class Description: Come and experience a morning like nothing else as you watch Chef Kelly face off against Chef Koray in a 3 course brunch battle, chopped style.  We will provide some light snacks upon arrival then watch as each chef will receive mystery ingredients and be faced with the task of creating 3 brunch dishes using each of the ingredients. Not only that but you, the guest, will be the judge, getting to decide which chef gets the 1st place dollar prize and which gets the 2nd place. You will get a plate of each chef's 3 courses as well! This is a brunch event to remember and one you will never experience anywhere else!

Menu:

• App - Escarole Heart Salad- Honeycrisp Apple, Pecorino, Rosemary-Walnut Oil
• Primi - OPTION 1: Pappardelle- Pork Sugo, Ricotta, Parmigiano
• OPTION 2: Risotto- Late Corn, Exotic Mushrooms, Tempura
• Secondi - OPTION 1: Cast Iron Amish Chicken- Boulanger Potatoes, Heirloom Carrots, Pan Jus
• OPTION 2: Butter Basted Fillet Mignon- Spinach/Smashed Yukon Golds, Pickled Fresnos, Frizzled Leeks
• Dessert - Honey Brown Butter Cake- Roasted Apples, Salted Caramel, Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Class Description: Join us for this special dinner where Chef Gene will cook each dish live while you and your date enjoy this intimate atmosphere. You'll have your choice of a primi and secondi to make this night extra special. This 4-course dinner is specially curated using our freshest ingredients combining aromatic flavors for a night to remember. Please note we need all menu selections chosen in advance due to the nature of the event. If you have any allergies, please notify us well in advance to see if we can accommodate. Vegetarian menu option available upon email request (no later than 1 week in advance) PLEASE NOTE TICKET PRICE IS PER PERSON NOT PER COUPLE BUT WE ASK THAT YOU BUY IN PAIRS FOR SEATING PURPOSES ***Note: You will need to choose your menu option via the drop down below for each ticket that you buy***

Menu:

• Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheesy Croutons
• Pan-Seared Cauliflower Steak with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
• Pasta with White Beans and Greens in Garlic Rosemary Oil
• Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse Parfaits with Jelly Compote

Class Description: With fall around the corner, it's a great time to learn how to make some new vegetarian dishes that will become staples in your kitchen. Start off with a delicious tomato soup topped off with cheesy croutons and finish off with a take on your classic peanut butter and jelly by turning it into a mousse parfait!

Menu:

• Esquites - charred corn, lime aioli, queso fresco
• Queso Fundido - mushrooms, oaxacan cheese, poblanos, house-made chips
• Cuban Taco - roasted mojo pork, pickled onion, mustard crema
• Avocado Taco - crispy avocado, radish, cotija, cilantro aioli
• Seasonal Dessert

Class Description: Yet to enjoy one of our non hands on cooking class experience? This low priced fun intro event is for you! Join us for this special dinner where Chef Kelly will cook each dish live while you enjoy this intimate atmosphere. Each dish will be served family style with some accompaniments for the table. Come join us and see why we are starting to be known for more than hands on cooking classes, courtesy of Chef Kelly!

Menu:

• Please see description

Class Description: Learn how to pull your own fresh mozzarella and watch a demonstration of fresh ricotta! Professional cheesemaker Jeanine Dargis will guide you through the process from milk to curd to finished cheese. You will also indulge in a cheese and wine tasting with helpful tips on how to taste and critique any cheese like a pro. Depart with any leftover mozzarella and curd along with recipes and recommended reading. Wines provided by Lauber Selections - a division of Fedway Associates *Please note that this class is part hands-on, part demonstration. While we will provide a wine tasting, you may also bring additional wine or beer to enjoy for the duration of the class.

Menu:

• Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri
• Cheese bread puffs
• Stewed black beans with rice
• Bejinho - coconut cookies

Class Description: Let's travel to the Brazil and recreate some of their delicious food! Kids will increase their kitchen skills in this drop off class. We'll cook and then enjoy the fruits of their labor. All classes are nut-free. This class is drop off. Recommended ages: 8 - 14

Menu:

• Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup w/ Creme Fraiche and Pepitas
• Escarole Salad w/ Apples, Pecorino, Rosemary-Walnuts
• Roasted Garlic Chicken w/ Fennel
• Salt Baked/ Fried Potatoes
• Baked Apples w/ Cinnamon Oat Crumble

Class Description: Fall in love with this menu! This evening features the season's greatest hits…Roasted Squash Soup, Chicken and Fennel, Baked Apples, and more. *Please note that pricing/ticket is per couple*

Menu:

• Compressed Watermelon- Hot Chiles, Basil, Ricotta Salata
• Broiled Local Oysters- Chili/Chive Butter, Pancetta-Breadcrumbs
• Grilled Squash & Heirloom Tomato Pizzetta- House Made Ricotta, Squash Blossoms
• Memphis Dry Rubbed Pork Ribs- Crispy Onion Rings, Pickles, Apple Jack BBQ Sauce
• Beer Braised Brats-Spicy Onions, Cheese Sauce, Chipotle Peppers
• Apple Pie In A Glass- Honey Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel, Whipped Cream

Class Description: Come join us for this fun night out and meet other couples as you watch Chef Gene cook some various dishes throughout the night to be served in our open kitchen. Enjoy a fun night with other guests as you are served 6 amazing dishes family style. Watch the show as you enjoy a wine tasting provided by Lauber Selections, and keep things entertaining with live music for everyone to enjoy. Finish the night off with a sweet treat! **PRICE PER COUPLE** ***Please note we require advanced notice for any dietary restrictions. Please email us before you sign up to confirm***

Menu:

• Antojito Platter - Homemade Chorizo, Queso Fresco, Pico de Gallo, Guajillo Black Beans, Charred Corn Tortillas
• Charred Tomato and Ancho Chile Salsa
• Skirt Steak Carne Asada
• Churros with Mexican Chocolate Sauce (partial demo)

Class Description: Spice up date night with these authentic recipes from Mexico.  Forget antipasto, this antojito platter will have you rethinking your snack plates. You'll explore chiles, tortillas, queso, and Mexican chocolate, practice the perfect sear, and find out just how easy it is to make churros at home. *Please note that pricing is per couple*

Menu:

• Beet Salad, with Yogurt, Aged Balsamic, Chervil
• Szechuan Peppercorn Pickled Celery
• Charred Carrots, with Cumin Honey, Whipped Feta, Puffed Rice
• Lamb Lollipops with Mint & Cilantro Chimichurri
• Molten Brownies with Salted Chocolate Sauce

Class Description: Learn the secrets of the modern American restaurant chef where seasonal ingredients are used to jazz up traditional dishes.  You'll explore classic culinary techniques to create a menu with bold flavors and textures.