By Downtown Market Grand Rapids
Check out these amazing cooking workshops:
Cooking with Craft Beer (21+)
- Friday, June 28, 6-8:30pm
- $90/person
We’re lucky to live in the city with the best craft brews, so don’t just drink the good stuff—learn to cook with it too! This beer-inspired menu will include a refreshing seasonal salad with a pale ale vinaigrette, delicious brown ale-braised chicken, and rich chocolate stout cupcakes. Yes, beer in dessert! Complement your meal with your favorite brew, available for purchase from our curated list. Go here to register.
French Tart Workshop
- Saturday, July 13, 2-4:30pm
- $90/person
Indulge your inner pastry chef as we learn the hands-on techniques for two classic tart doughs. In this class, you will learn french pastry techniques, including mise en place (planning ahead), dough preparation, and proper handling. Bake and take home two seasonal fruit tarts and a whole batch of your own handcrafted dough! Click here to register.
Ice is Nice
- Sunday, July 14, 4-5:30pm
- $60/person
Beat the heat with frozen versions of two traditional cocktails that never disappoint! We start by blending up an old fashioned, followed by the iconic italian cocktail, the negroni. We’ll explore the different uses of ice, why ice matters when mixing up a cocktail, and more tips and tricks the pros use to push their cocktails to the limit! Go here to register.
Slow Your Roll: Beginner Sushi
- Friday, July 19, 6-8pm
- $75/person
In this beginner sushi experience, our expert chef will lead you through the basics of rolling, cutting, and preparing three classic sushi rolls. You will learn basic japanese knife skills, proper sushi plating, and expert garnishing techniques. This class is all about preparation, plating and presentation! Pair your rolls with a beverage available for purchase from our curated list. Go here to register.