Dec 18, 2024
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
CST
***This is an in-person workshop!***
About
Lots of people serve wine at their holiday parties, but because we love the versatility of good wine, we want to help you take it a step further!
In this brand new addition to our Viva Vino wine series, not only will you get a chance to taste some of our wine expert’s favorite versatile wines, you’ll also learn tips on how to make wine the star of the show with unique staging and decor ideas for holiday hosting. The evening will feature fun activities and delicious tastings focused on the topics of DIY, Tasting, and Pairing.
Plus our chef will create a unique menu of small bites that pair beautifully with the evening’s wines, and will also talk about ways wine can be used both in your party’s dishes and as delightful accompaniments to a variety of flavors.
You won’t want to miss this interactive and informative holiday celebration that celebrates the many possibilities of wine!
Included
- Tasting pours of 6 wines
- Small bites paired by our culinary team
- One-on-one instruction from our wine expert and chef
Nov 20, 2024
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
CST
***This is an in-person workshop!***
About
Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey into the world of Italian cuisine as we teach you all about one of our favorite delightful seasonal creations: Butternut Squash Gnocchi.
In this hands-on cooking experience, we’ll help elevate your skills by sharing the secrets to crafting mouth-watering, pillowy-soft butternut squash gnocchi from scratch, which we will pair with a flavorful roasted fig salad for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Our expert chef will guide you through every step of the process, from preparing the dough to roasting the figs, and by the end of the workshop, you’ll have the skills to wow your family and friends at your next dinner party, or to simply have another simple meal idea for any night of the week. Sign up to enjoy a memorable cooking experience!
Included
- One complimentary beer, wine or soft drink
- The food we prepare during the workshop
- Hands-on instruction with our chef
Recipes
- Butternut Squash Gnocchi
- Sage-Brown Butter Butter Sauce
- Autumn Harvest Salad
Sep 12, 2024
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
CDT
***This is an in-person workshop!***
About
Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where you’ll learn the secrets of creating a Neapolitan-style pizza from scratch! Under the guidance of our expert chef, you will begin by mastering the art of making traditional pizza dough, learning the techniques that give it that perfect airy crust with just the right amount of chew.
Next, you’ll watch a live demonstration on how to make a classic tomato sauce, bursting with flavor and freshness. Afterward, you’ll have the chance to get creative, choosing from a selection of delicious toppings to personalize your pizza to your taste.
Included
- One complimentary beer, wine or soft drink
- The food we prepare during the workshop
- Hands-on instruction with our chef
Recipes
- Neapolitan Pizza Dough
- Tomato Sauce
- Caesar Salad
May 21, 2024
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
CDT
***This is an in-person workshop!***
About
There’s a decent chance you’ve been to a wine tasting party, but have you ever been to one where “color” is the theme?
In this latest edition of our Viva Vino wine series, we’re celebrating spring colors and produce with a workshop that encourages you to not only engage your taste buds and olfactory senses but also your eyes, as we’ll taste through six colorful wines that pair perfectly with the themes and flavors of the season!
Our wine expert and chef will be on hand to guide you through this intimate tasting experience where we’ll talk food and wine in a casual setting. But also, we’ll share some tips and tricks on hosting and entertaining, as well as how to utilize your small appliances to maximize flavor and fun. By the end of the evening, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to host a similar seasonal wine party in your home!
Join us for a delightful celebration of the vibrancy of spring!
*Due to the unique, custom-curated nature of this menu, while we will attempt to accommodate as many allergies/dietary restrictions as we can, we will follow up via email concerning any listed allergy/dietary restriction in order to make sure this workshop is a good fit
Included
- Tasting pours of 6 wines
- Small bites paired by our culinary team
- One-on-one instruction from our wine expert and chef
Recipes
- Pan Seared Sea Bass on Asparagus & Pea Risotto
- Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Spiralized Beets, Golden Raisins, & Lemon Vinaigrette
- Grazing Board
- Braised Beef Short Rib with Charred Cabbage
- Dark Chocolate Tartlets Served with a Cherry Reduction Sauce
May 9, 2024
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
CDT
***This is an in-person workshop!***
About
There’s a decent chance you’ve been to a wine tasting party, but have you ever been to one where “color” is the theme?
In this latest edition of our Viva Vino wine series, we’re celebrating spring colors and produce with a workshop that encourages you to not only engage your taste buds and olfactory senses but also your eyes, as we’ll taste through six colorful wines that pair perfectly with the themes and flavors of the season!
Our wine expert and chef will be on hand to guide you through this intimate tasting experience where we’ll talk food and wine in a casual setting. But also, we’ll share some tips and tricks on hosting and entertaining, as well as how to utilize your small appliances to maximize flavor and fun. By the end of the evening, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to host a similar seasonal wine party in your home!
Join us for a delightful celebration of the vibrancy of spring!
*Due to the unique, custom-curated nature of this menu, while we will attempt to accommodate as many allergies/dietary restrictions as we can, we will follow up via email concerning any listed allergy/dietary restriction in order to make sure this workshop is a good fit
Included
- Tasting pours of 6 wines
- Small bites paired by our culinary team
- One-on-one instruction from our wine expert and chef
Recipes
- Pan Seared Sea Bass on Asparagus & Pea Risotto
- Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Spiralized Beets, Golden Raisins, & Lemon Vinaigrette
- Grazing Board
- Braised Beef Short Rib with Charred Cabbage
- Dark Chocolate Tartlets Served with a Cherry Reduction Sauce
Sep 14, 2023
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
CDT
***This is an in-person workshop!***
About
Summer’s here and it’s time to break out the summer wine!
We’re thrilled to bring you a brand new Viva Vino workshop! This experience takes the intro level basics of tasting and wine terminology up a notch, with a summery twist.
We’ll be tasting six wines in total; three reds and three whites deriving from grapes that are perfect for summer–Vermentino and Gamay.
Join us as we discuss how different regions and winemaking techniques can make wines of the same name so vastly different. Of course, we will be sure to talk about pairings and get to the bottom of what makes these wines perfect for summer.
Join us for an evening of tasting and fun!
Included
- Tasting pours of 6 wines
- Small bites paired by our culinary team
- One-on-one instruction from our wine expert
Jul 20, 2023
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
CDT
***This is an in-person workshop!***
About
Summer’s here and it’s time to break out the summer wine!
We’re thrilled to bring you a brand new Viva Vino workshop! This experience takes the intro level basics of tasting and wine terminology up a notch, with a summery twist.
We’ll be tasting six wines in total; three reds and three whites deriving from grapes that are perfect for summer–Vermentino and Gamay.
Join us as we discuss how different regions and winemaking techniques can make wines of the same name so vastly different. Of course, we will be sure to talk about pairings and get to the bottom of what makes these wines perfect for summer.
Join us for an evening of tasting and fun!
Included
- Tasting pours of 6 wines
- Small bites paired by our culinary team
- One-on-one instruction from our wine expert
Jun 13, 2023
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
CDT
***This is an in-person workshop!***
About
What could be a more delicious way to eat fresh veggies than topped with herbs, wrapped up in delicate rice paper, and dunked in velvety peanut sauce? In this in-person workshop, our chef will take you through every step of making Summer Rolls and they will become your go-to appetizer, lunch, or light dinner this season. Our Summer Rolls (also called Fresh Spring Rolls) are inspired by the Vietnamese dish Goi Cuon.
Included
- One complimentary beer, wine or soft drink
- The food we prepare during the workshop
- Hands-on instruction with our chef
Recipes
- Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Herbs, Shrimp or Pan-Seared Tofu
- Peanut Dipping Sauce
Jun 22, 2023
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
CDT
***This is an in-person workshop!***
About
Learn just how easy making Neapolitan pizzas can be! At this in-person workshop, you’ll make your own 10-inch pizza dough with the assistance of our chef. We’ll provide you with the classic Margherita toppings–tomato sauce, basil, and fresh mozzarella, as well as some other customizable choices. And we’ll show you an oven hack that helps give your pizza that wood fire taste without special equipment!
Included
- One complimentary beer, wine or soft drink
- The food we prepare during the workshop
- Hands-on instruction with our chef
Recipes
- Neapolitan pizza dough
- Tomato sauce
Mar 14, 2023
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5:30 pm
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6:45 pm
CDT
About
Celebrate Pi Day with us as we make pie for dinner! Join us for this virtual workshop and learn how to make savory hand pies featuring our take on a classic chicken pot pie. Hand pies are the perfect way to utilize what’s already in your refrigerator or, better yet, your freezer!
In this virtual workshop, we will make a pie crust together using your food processor. No food processor? No worries! We’ll show you how to make this easy pie crust with just your hands. We will also demonstrate a great hack for creating flaky pie crust layers that resemble those of a puff pastry. Or if you already have puff pastry in your freezer, go ahead and free up some space and use it for our delicious chicken filling recipe!
Recipes
- Homemade Pie Crust (with or without a food processor)
- Chicken Filling
Included in this workshop:
- Live virtual workshop on Zoom (with recording emailed out to all registrants after the class)
- Emailed Prep Packet with Shopping List, Equipment List, and Recipe Card
- Live Q&A with chef
FAQ:
- When will I receive the Prep Packet?
- The Prep Packets are manually emailed out by our team so you will not receive them instantly when you register. Prep Packets will be sent out by 5pm each business day, Monday-Friday
- Where is this live workshop being held?
- On Zoom! You can create your free account here: https://zoom.us/
- We recommend testing to make sure everything is working properly before the live event.
- You will receive the Zoom dial-in instructions sent to the email used for the registration before the virtual workshop.
- What ingredients or equipment do I need to participate?
- All ingredients and equipment needed will be listed in your prep packet, which will be sent to the email address provided during registration.
- Something came up and I won’t be able to log on and participate. Can I reschedule or receive a refund?
- Please see our cancellation policy for more information on refunds
- If you are registered, you will receive a recorded version of the workshop afterward that you can access anytime!
- Someone else will be joining me on Zoom. Do they need their own ticket?
- Tickets are per screen, so you are welcome to have friends or family join you in the kitchen.
- Do your workshops ever run longer than the stated time? If so, what happens?
- While we do try to keep our workshops to the time frame quoted on our workshop listing, sometimes we go a little over because we want to be sure to answer everyone’s questions and be attentive to guiding you thoroughly through every step in the process. In the event that you need to leave before the end, please feel free to do so. We will be sending you a recording of your workshop so you won’t miss anything!
