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August Cooking Class and Event Schedule
The Farmer's Markets are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables from the growing season's bounty. Whether you like to EAT, COOK or ENTERTAIN, join Open Kitchen in one of our upcoming Cooking Classes or Events to gain the know how to prepare these delicious gems. As an added benefit, foods that grow closest to the earth are the best for your health and well being, also.
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 Hands-on Class: Tomatoes 101 - Monday August 9, 2010
Tomatoes are one of the favorite fruits of summer, and in this class you'll learn how to do so much more with them than just throwing them on a tossed salad. Learn how to make soups, sauces and even how to pickle them for future storage and year-round enjoyment!
Menu: Roasted Tomatoes Provencal, Spanish Gazpacho, Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Classic Neapolitan Marinara
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Cost: $75
To Register visit :Tomatoes 101
 Hands-on Class: The Peak of Summer's Bounty - Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Summer's crops are at their peak in August, and it's time to enjoy the harvest at its best. Put together a great summer meal using the best that the farmers market has to offer, and learn more about what is at its best at this time of year, and how to cook with these great summer ingredients.
Menu: Roast Pork with Summer Vegetables, Cool Cantaloupe & Ginger Soup, Summer Vegetable Salad with Fresh Bread and Mozzarella
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Cost: $75
To Register visit : The Peak of Summer's Bounty
 Event: Summer Patio Wine Tasting - Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Uncork the Summer with some terrific wines casual enough for any picnic or BBQ and refreshing for those high temperature days when our palates want lighter foods and more thirst-quenching drinks.
The following wines will be tasted, paired with food bite samplings:
1. Sella "La Cala" Vermentino, Sardinia, IT (Shellfish)
2. J. Lohr "Wildflower" Valdiguie, Monterey, CA (Fruit)
3. Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, Portugal (Grilled Veggies)
4. Kluge Rose, Charlottesville, VA (Soft-unriped cheese)
5. Montecillo Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain (Seafood)
6. Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc, Casa Blanca, Chile(Citrus)
7. Trivento Torrontes, San Juan, Spain (Light Salad)
Time: 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Wine Expert: Andy Hoyle
Cost:$55
To Register visit : Summer Patio Wine Tasting
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 Hands-on Class: Caribbean Dream - The Food of the Islands - Monday, August 16, 2010
Ever since we hosted our Haiti benefit dinner at Open Kitchen, we've wanted to share with you our methods for making some of those popular dishes. Be transported to the islands for a night of seafood, tropical fruit and bright, bold flavors. And best of all, these dishes are great ones to learn for formal company or for just hanging out with your friends with a couple of Pina Coladas!
Menu: Grilled Lobster with Cilantro, Lime and Mango, Fresh Ceviche on Avocado Salad, Caribbean Bananas Foster with Pineapple, Coconut and Rum
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Instructor:Chef Matt Finarelli
Cost: $85
To Register visit : Caribbean Dream
 Hands-on Class: Roman Holiday - Classic Cuisine from The Eternal City - Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The cuisine of Rome is some of the most authentic, honest and soul-satisfying that you can find anywhere in the country. In this class, learn to master some of the most iconic dishes from this eternal city of churches, fountains and fabulous food! Bring your appetite, you're going to want seconds of everything you make in this class.
Menu: Peporanata, Spaghetti Carbonara, Broccolini Strascinati, Cipolline in Agrodolce, Piselli al Prosciutto
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Cost:$75
To Register visit : Roman Holiday |
 Hands-on Class: Summer in Saint-Tropez - Monday, August 23, 2010
Nestled along the French Riviera, St. Tropez is one of the liveliest towns along the coast during the summer. It is very famous for its farmers market, an abundance of Provencal specialties and a cuisine that has gained recognition outside of this region as Mediterranean food is celebrated from chic restaurants to neighborhood bistros around the world. Chef Bernard worked in that area for a couple of years and he will share (and teach you) his recipes from Saint-Tropez.
Menu: Julia Child's Salade Nicoise, Whole Roasted Branzino (seabass), Lemon Aioli and Ratatouille, Caramelized Peaches with Peach Ice Cream and Peach Chocolate Macaroons
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Bernard Henry
Cost: $75
To Register visit : Summer in Saint-Tropez
 Hands-on Class: Raw Foods 101 - Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Do you want to learn how to eat and prepare delicious meals with unprocessed, natural foods? Have you heard about the health and environmental benefits of eating raw foods, and want to learn more? This class that will teach you about the basics of the raw vegan diet, including the science & nutrition behind eating raw, as well as hands-on "uncooking" methods. You will learn about introducing raw foods into your diet in a way that compliments your lifestyle.
Menu: Watermelon Salad with Jalapeno, Zucchini Pasta with Tomato Based Sauce, Radicchio Slaw with Pine Nut Dressing
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Instructor: Gabriella Dalmolin
Cost: $65
To Register visit : Raw Foods 101
 Event: Paella Night - Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Enjoy an evening feasting on a variety of Paella along with a selection of Spanish wines hand-picked by our Wine Expert Andy Hoyle or our famous Red and White Sangrias.
Menu: Paella Valenciana (The original paella with chicken and rabbit), Paella Marisco (Seafood paella), Paella Vegetables
Time: 5 pm to 10 pm
Cost: A la Carte
Call for Reservations: 703-942-8148
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 Hands on Class: Dining in the Vines - A Lunchtime in Napa - Monday, August 30, 2010
What better way to spend a summertime afternoon than winding your way through the vines and vineyards of Napa and Sonoma? Well, since those places are thousands of miles away and could cost a small fortune to enjoy, we here at Open Kitchen are bringing the experience to you with this straight-from-California style menu. And be sure to enjoy your full meal with a selection of our wines from across the world.
Menu: Roasted Shiitake & Leek Risotto Cakes, Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken, Broiled Asparagus with Lemon Aioli, Honey-Wine Braised Figs on Vanilla Ice Cream
Time: 6:30pm- 9:30pm
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Cost: $75.00
To Register visit : Dining in the Vines
 Hands-on Class: Handmade Pastas made Easy - Tuesday August 31, 2010
Master the authentic method of pasta creation in this class with Chef Matt Finarelli. You'll work with flour, eggs and other ingredients to create three styles of pasta with different sauces.
After the hard work is done, toast your fellow budding chefs with Italian wine, while feasting on your pasta creations!
Menu: Fettuccine Alfredo, Farfalle with Tomato Gorgonzola Sauce, Cheese and Herb Ravioli with Summer Pesto
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Cost: $75
To Register visit :Handmade Pastas Made Easy |
Contact Us
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703-942-8148
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703-334-1504
Private Events
703-334-1504
7115 Leesburg PIke #107
Falls Church, VA 22043
info@openkitchen-dcmetro.com
www.openkitchen-dcmetro.com
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