Bistro Reservations
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"NEW" Bistro Hours
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Sunday
dedicated to your private events
Monday - Tuesday
dedicated to cooking classes and private events
Wednesday
Lunch 11:00 - 2:00 pm
(dinner starting in October)
Thursday - Friday
Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00pm
Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Serving Lunch and Dinner
11:00 am - 10:00pm
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Meet Chef Ken
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Trained in classic French and inspired by his time in California, Europe, and South America, Chef Ken brings a wealth of experience. A DC native, Chef Ken embarked on his culinary journey when the farm-to-table movement was evolving on the West Coast. He believes in Open Kitchen's concept of healthy, fresh food and looks forward to interacting with our customers. If you have not already met Chef Ken, please be sure to stop in and say hello!
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Culinary Team Building
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Food has a way of bringing people together!
Are you looking for an out-of-the-ordinary and memorable event to: - Kick off a New Project or Product
- Celebrate Team Achievements
- Integrate New Employees into the Organization or Project Team
- Build Alliances with Vendors
- Strengthen Partnerships with Clients
For your next team gathering, Open
Kitchen has the ingredients to create an atmosphere of camaraderie,
friendship and fun amongst all members while improving the
communication and cooperation between them.
The essential elements of teamwork in
the workplace are transferred into our kitchen as team members are
called upon to use creativity, communication skills, collaboration,
commitment, goal orientation and leadership. Guided by our
professional chefs, team members work together to prepare a gourmet
meal in restaurant kitchen setting, and then "break bread" while
enjoying their meal together. PRIOR CULINARY EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED!
To book your next event call 703-942-8148
or 703-334-1504 |
Chef's Timeshare Kitchens
| Get your business "Cookin" in our Chef's Timeshare Kitchens.
- Are you looking for space to get your culinary business off the ground?
- Do you have upcoming Holiday Shows that you need licensed space to make your goodies?
- Have you had to turn down a catering "gig" due to lack of space?
Look no more.... Applications are currently being accepted for the Open Kitchen's Chef's Timeshare Kitchens.
To make an appointment to see the kitchen
Call 703-334-1504
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Greetings!
Fall is in the Air! And..... the Taste of Falls Church is right around the corner, this Saturday, September 11th, 10 am - 4pm
Having won "Top Restaurant" at last year's event, Open Kitchen will again be participating with our colleagues in this year's competition and hoping for a repeat win. Stop by, cheer us on and taste some yummy treats.
The Bistro will be closed for lunch service 9/11 while at the Taste!
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September Cooking Class and Event Schedule
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Monday, September 13th - Healthy Cooking: Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia comprises the wonderful cuisines of Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and many more. By combining fresh vegetables, legumes and grains together with robust sweet, salty and spicy flavors, the food of Southeast Asia has a character all its own. And to make it healthy, as well as quickly, is not only easy, but can be done without sacrificing any flavor at all!
Menu: Thai Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers
*Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce
*Lemongrass Chicken with Bean Thread Noodles
*Mango with Lime Syrup and Toasted Coconut
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Cost: $75
To register: Healthy Cooking: Southeast Asia
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Tuesday, September 14th - Cooking for One
Not all cooking is about making food for dinner parties and large familes. Sometimes you have the house to yourself, and you want to do something more than just ordering pizza or microwaving a burrito. This class will teach you some fun, simple and easy dishes you can make for yourself any time, and that you don't need a crowd around you to help you make - or enjoy! Cooking for One
Menu: Easy Macaroni and Cheese, Broiled Asparagus Vinaigrette, 3-Minute Frittata, Sloppy Joes
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Cost: $75
To register: Cooking for One.
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Wednesday, September 15th - Coming Out of the Shell - Intro to Shellfish
The world of seafood is one that many people like to learn more about when cooking. But a fascinating subset of this is the use of shellfish and the many dishes that can be made from these succulent bivalves. It's more than just raw oysters and fried clam strips. There is so much that can be done with shellfish, and this class will introduce you to selection and innovation in this area.
Menu:Mussels Marinere, Beer-Braised Littleneck Clams, Seared Scallops with Creamy Polenta, Oysters Rockefeller
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Cost: $85
To Register: Coming Out of the Shell- Intro to Shellfish
Monday, September 20th - Bread and Soup: The Perfect Comfort Food
 There's nothing better than a meal of a warm bowl of soup accompanied by a fresh, hot loaf of bread. This class will teach the basics of making both of these. Start off by learning the basics of bread making as you master the skills of Open Kitchen's famous focaccia, and while that's rising, learn how to make some fabulous soups to accompany your bread from Katharine Mardirosian, Owner of "100 Bowls of Soup." It's a soul-warming class that will teach you all you need to know for the coming winter months!
Menu: Open Kitchen Focaccia and 2 great soups from Katharine's collections: Roasted Tomato & Basil & Corn Chowder
Instructors: Chef Matt Finarelli & Special Guest, Katharine Mardirosian, Owner of "100 Bowls of Soup"
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Cost: $75
To Register: Bread and Soup: The Perfect Comfort Food Class.
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Tuesday, September 21st - Dim Sum & Tea Tasting - The Perfect Asian Brunch
Dim sum literally translates as "touch your heart" or more along the lines of "eat to your heart's delight." Join Chef Rebekah Lin Jewell to create the perfect Asian Brunch of a variety of Dim Sum from pot stickers to steamed dumplings paired with teas to cleanse the palate.
Menu:Pot Stickers; Curry Puffs; Phoenix Eye Dumplings
Instructor: Rebekah Lin Jewell
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:$75
To Register:Dim Sum & Tea Tasting- The Perfect Asian Brunch.
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 Wednesday, September 22nd - September in Sevilla - The Tapas of Southern Spain
The origin of tapas comes from bars placing small plates on top of wine glasses to keep the fruit flies away. On these "tapas," they would place little bits of food to attract patrons to their bars. Learn the secrets of these little bites of Spain as you make a meal to enjoy and share with others!
Menu: Patatas Bravas, Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp), Spanish Tortilla, Salpicón de Mariscos (Shellfish Cocktail), Serrano Ham and Artichoke Tapas
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Cost: $75
September in Sevilla - The Tapas of Southern Spain.
Monday, September 27th - Cooking with Beer
Beer is a versatile beverage that can add flair and flavor to simple dishes both sweet and savory. Beer lends itself to many different food preparation techniques, several of which we will be covering in this class. Come learn how to cook a variety of foods with a wide range of different beers, and then sit back and enjoy a wonderful meal accompanied by a professional beer tasting.
Menu: Lager-Marinated Grilled T-Bone Steak, Shiitake Cream IPA Sauce, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Frosted Guinness Cupcakes
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Cost: $75
To Register: Cooking with Beer
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Tuesday, September 28th - Easy Weeknight Dinners
In this very practical class, you will end the question of what's for dinner tonight. Using the concept of pantry cooking, you will learn from our "mock" pantry set up what products to always have on hand to prepare foods in a jiffy. You will learn secrets of kitchen organization and clever time saving techniques that there will be no excuses to not eat home anymore. And best of all, the techniques you will learn are easy and healthy. We'll set up a "mock" pantry with all kind of staple food items and take the students through it so they can learn how to set up their kitchens properly
Menu: Spaghetti Agli Olio, Chicken Nicoise, Cajun Red Beans and Rice, Snapper Veracruz
Instructor: Robyn Webb
Time: 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Cost: $75
To Register: Easy Weeknight Dinners
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Dine-Only Option
| Does your spouse, friend, or partner
love to cook, but you just love to eat? Well you can now join them
at the end of their cooking class and savor the menu they have
prepared. Open Kitchen has launched our Dine-Only
Cooking Class Participation for individuals affiliated with the students
taking our classes.
For just $25.00 you will be able to join your student one hour before
the end of the class and sit down to the meal prepared by the students.
Your meal is accompanied by one glass of wine, with additional beverages
available for purchase. Pre-registration is required to attend so we
can be sure to make enough food for everyone. And please note that all
Class & Event Policies apply to all guests, eg. registration,
cancellation, dress code, etc.
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Open Kitchen
7115 Leesburg Pike, #107
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
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