Scroll all the way to the bottom for the class calendar…currently working on classes for July, August and September
GIFT CERTIFICATES ALWAYS AVAILABLE …CALL 412-362-067
WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR OUR CULINARY TRIP TO ITALY IN 2025
May 3-10,2025 in Cortona plus an additional 4 night optional trip to Florence
Do to popular demand, we are taking another culinary trip to Tuscany!! It will be 7 nights in Cortona and a side trip to Florence (optional). It is an absolutely fabulous trip with cooking classes, sightseeing, shopping, free time and of course eating and eating and eating!!! The estate in Cortona, Il Falconiere, looks like heaven on earth….A Michelin star restaurant where we will eat twice, a variety of spa services and a pool, plus fabulous 5*accommodations. Check out the complete itinerary in the link below. Select 7 nights to see everything in Cortona then select 4 nights to review the optional trip in Florence. Every question you might have is answered in the link below.
If you are interested please call 412-362-0679 to reserve your spot. We plan on 16 people and there are 11 spots available, at this time.
Culinary Trip to Italy for 2025
- Please call 412-362-0679 to register for class.
- INDIVIDUALS can pay by debit/credit card over the phone at the time of registration (Note: We do NOT accept American Express nor Discover).
- CORPORATE AND PRIVATE PARTIES MAY PAY AT THEIR EVENT
- Alternatively, you can pay by check, mail to 5404 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. We need to receive your check within 5 days of your phone registration.
- Please arrive 10 minutes early as class will start promptly on time! We have a large parking lot adjacent to our building at the intersection of Penn and Aiken.
- Just like cultural/sporting events there is NO REFUND once you have registered for a class. You may, however, send someone in your place. If you give us 72 hours advance notice you may switch to another class. ABSOLUTELY NO CONSIDERATION FOR ‘NO SHOWS’.
- Gift Certificates are NOT refundable. You may give them to another person if you do not want to come to class.
- In case a class is canceled due to insufficient registration (less than 6 people) or inclement weather you may switch to another available class or receive a full refund.
- We reserve the right to make menu changes .
PLACE YOUR CURSOR ON THE DATES AND THE MENUS WILL APPEAR!
IF A CLASS IS CANCELLED YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AND IT WILL BE POSTED ON THE THE CLASS DATE. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK
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2 3 4 5 6THAI DINNER & VIETNAMESE FAVS $95/BYOB.....CANCELEDTHAI DINNER & VIETNAMESE FAVS $95/BYOB.....CANCELEDMENU: BYOB
Bang bang shrimp in a lettuce cup
Vietnamese green mango salad with scallions, carrots, mint, basil, sprouts and crushed peanuts (hopefully a green papaya will be available)
Pad Thai rice noodles with chicken, eggs, scallions, peanuts and cilantro in a flavorful sauce
Vietnamese lemongrass beef banh mi sandwich with pickled carrots, variety of herbs, sliced cucumbers, spicy dressing and chilies (optional)
Vietnamese coffee will be served
7 8AMALFI COAST DINNER $95/BYOB..... 6:00-9:00 PM SOLD OUT!!!AMALFI COAST DINNER $95/BYOB..... 6:00-9:00 PM SOLD OUT!!!MENU: BYOB
Bruschetta with pesto, ricotta, roasted red peppers and a Balsamic drizzle
Orange, fennel and olive salad
Swordfish topped with a lemon caper Calabrian chili sauce over homemade fettuccine
Rum panna cotta with a caramel sauce
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
9 10VALENTINE CELEBRATION/$100/BYOB 6:00 2 SEATS AVAILABLEVALENTINE CELEBRATION/$100/BYOB 6:00 2 SEATS AVAILABLEMENU: BYOB
Spiced squash, fennel and pear bisque with cream and topped with pumpkin seeds
Salad of bibb lettuce, roasted beets, citrus segments, goat cheese, pistachios and drizzled with an orange vinaigrette
Prime rib roast au jus
French onion bread pudding
Blanched asparagus with a mousseline sauce (similar to hollandaise) and sprinkled with toasted panko
Individual pecan crusted chocolate tarts garnished with raspberries and chocolate curls
11 12FRENCH CLASS $95 BY0B 6 ;00-9 ;00 PM SOLD OUT!!FRENCH CLASS $95 BY0B 6 ;00-9 ;00 PM SOLD OUT!!MENU: BYOB
Butternut squash soup with a dollop of rum cream
Roasted beets and greens with orange vinaigrette
Rosemary marinated grilled lamb chops served with charred oranges, roasted new potatoes and asparagus Hollandaise
Chocolate molten lava cakes with a salted caramel center
13Philip Team Building Event 5:00 PMPhilip Team Building Event 5:00 PM
14GERMAN DINNER $95.00/BYOB.....6:00-9::00 pmGERMAN DINNER $95.00/BYOB.....6:00-9::00 pmMENU: BYOB
Potato pancakes with homemade applesauce and sour cream
Weiner schnitzel a la Holstein (veal) topped with a lemon butter caper sauce and fried egg (optional)
Buttered spaetzle (noodles)
Braised red cabbage
Black Forest brownie sundae topped with Kirsch cherry sauce and whipped cream
15Kane Private Party 6:30 PMKane Private Party 6:30 PM
16CHINESE NEW YEAR /$100/BYOB 6:00-9:30 PM SOLD OUT!!CHINESE NEW YEAR /$100/BYOB 6:00-9:30 PM SOLD OUT!!MENU: BYOB
Hot and sour soup with pork, mushrooms. and bamboo shoots in a spicy broth
Cold Szechuan peanut noodles
Crab rangoons with a blackberry sauce
Love birds shrimp on a bird's nest (puffy rice noodles) with snow peas
Sweet & sour volcano (flambeed) chicken with sweet red peppers, carrots, pineapple and lychees over steamed rice
Oranges and almond cookies for dessert
17 18 19Pasta Grannies Class: $90.00/BYOB 6:00-9:00 PMPasta Grannies Class: $90.00/BYOB 6:00-9:00 PMMENU: BYOB
Ricotta cavatelli with a wild mushroom sauce
Antipasto salad with a variety of meat,,cheese, olives, chick peas, sugared walnuts and topped with a balsamic drizzle
Potato gnocchi with a red sauce
Fettuccine carbonara (eggs and pancetta)
A sip of limoncello and the recipe
20 21GREEK DINNER $90/BYOB....6:00-9:00 PMGREEK DINNER $90/BYOB....6:00-9:00 PMMENU: BYOB
Avgolemono (lemon orzo soup
Appetizer of Mediterrean triangles (olives, capers and salami wrapped in phyllo
Greek panzanella salad
Pistitsio (Greek lasagna) made with ground beef and topped with bechamel sauce (white sauce)
Galatopita milk pie made with a baklava layer and topped with a custard with phyllo sheets for the pie crust
22THAI DINNER $95/BYOB.....6:00-9:00 PM SOLD OUT!!!THAI DINNER $95/BYOB.....6:00-9:00 PM SOLD OUT!!!MENU: BYOB
Green curry and lemongrass mussels / shrimp in a coconut chili broth with tomatoes, basil and grilled crostini
Green mango salad with sprouts, nuts, chilies and basil
Pesto salmon topped with a sweet and spicy cherry sauce
Pineapple fried rice with fried shallots, cashews, eggs, scallions, chilies and grapes
Lemongrass tea will be served
23On HOLD for a private partyOn HOLD for a private party
24 25TUSCAN DINNER $95 BYOB CANXWLEDTUSCAN DINNER $95 BYOB CANXWLEDMENU: BYOB
Wedding soup
Caesar salad with homemade croutons
Tuscan pot roast in a San Marzano Calabrian chili sauce with root vegetables and garnished with gremolata
Pot roast served over homemade ricotta cavatelli
Salted caramel affogato (coffee with ice cream)
Delicious almond cookies served with the affogato)
26HUNGARIAN DINNER/ $90/BYOB CANCELEDHUNGARIAN DINNER/ $90/BYOB CANCELEDMENU: BYOB
Mushroom soup
Chicken paprikash over homemade dumplings
Cucumbers in sour cream
Apple strudel with ice cream for dessert
27 28Grayson Private Party 4:00 PMGrayson Private Party 4:00 PM
29CLOSEDCLOSED