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 - 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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Holiday Schedule
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We will be closed the following days so our staff can spend the holidays with their family
New Years January 1st
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Make it your New Year's Resolution in 2011 to have FUN in the kitchen while improving your cooking skills. Whether you are a seasoned chef or just beginning to cook, our cooking classes offer knowledge, skill and fun when it comes to the kitchen!
- Group Discounts - When you put together a group of five or more people to participate in the same class, you take $10.00 off each person's registration. Offer valid on most classes.
- Redeeming Gift Certificates and Gift Cards - To register for a class using a gift certificate or a gift card, call 703-334-1504.
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Hands-on Class: Baking with Chef Amy -- To Knead or Not To Knead PM Session - January 9, 2011
Hands-on Class: French Classics for an Elegant Dinner Party AM Session: Mon, Jan 10, 2011
Hands-on Class: Culinary Adventure -- Indian Street Food PM Session: Mon, Jan 10, 2011
Hands-on Class: Roasting 101 AM Session: Tues, Jan 11, 2011
Hands-on Class: Lets Make Paella! PM Session: Tues, Jan 11, 2011
Hands-on Class: Teen Cuisine -- Breakfast Breads/Treats AM Session: Sun, Jan 16, 2011
Hands-on Class: Culinary Adventure -- Imperial Moroccan Dinner PM Session: Sun, Jan 16, 2011
Hands-on Class: Culinary Adventure -- Tex-Mex Cuisine AM Session: Mon, Jan 17, 2011
Hands-on Class: Your Own Creperie - Intro to Crepe Making PM Session: Mon, Jan 17, 2011
Hands-on Class: Think Spring! Take a Break from Heavy Winter Foods AM Session: Tues, Jan 18, 2011
Hands-on Class: Cake Making Workshop with Chef Amy AM Session: Sun, Jan 23, 2011
Hands-on Class: Knife Skills Class AM Session: Mon, Jan 24, 2011
Hands-on Class: Comforting Chilis and Stews PM Session: Mon, Jan 24, 2011
Hands-on Class: French Mother Sauces I AM Session: Tues, Jan 25, 2011
Hands-on Class: Souffles 101 PM Session: Tues, Jan 25, 2011 Hands-on Class: Teen Cuisine: Stocks & Soups AM Session: Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Hands-on Class: Culinary Adventure -- Healthy Japanese PM Session: Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Hands-on Class: Bread and Soup: The Perfect Comfort Food Class AM Session: Mon, Jan 31, 2011
Hands-on Class: Northern Italian Cuisine: Risotto & Polenta PM Session: Mon, Jan 31, 2011
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Hands-on Class: Baking with Chef Amy -- To Knead or Not To Knead PM Session: Sun, Jan 9, 2011 Combining ancient and modern techniques, this class will prove that delicious, homemade, healthful bread is within your reach!
Menu: Tuscan Grape Focaccia, No Knead French Baguettes, Rustic Italian Whole Wheat Bread (No Knead), Pineapple Ginger Muffin
Instructor: Chef Amy Riolo 10:00 am - 1:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: French Classics for an Elegant Dinner Party AM Session: Mon, Jan 10, 2011 Ever wanted to impress your friends with your gastronomical prowess? This is the menu that will entrance them joy and seduce them with taste. Start with a light, healthy appetizer that will have them begging for the recipe. Next, serve them a creamy chicken dish with an unctous sauce of gorganzola and spinach and for the grand finale, whip up a full-proof chocolate torte that is a masterpiece of simplicity yet will have them asking for seconds and even thirds. 1. You will learn how to slow-roast vegetables for sumptuous salads. 2. How to grill a chicken and make a creamy sauce. 3. How to make pie dough and a creamy filling.
Menu: Mixed Green Salad with Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Goat Cheese, Grilled Chicken with Gorgonzola and Spinach Cream Sauce, Chocolate torte Instructor: Angela Schaffner 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Culinary Adventure -- Indian Street Food PM Session: Mon, Jan 10, 2011 Come join Chef Inderpal as he takes you on a journey through India and its streets, and learn why theses are the most common foods eaten, as well as the health benefits in them.
Menu: Chaat Salad (The most common street food found in India), Aloo Tiki (Spiced Potato Patty), Seasonal Pakora (Fried Seasonal Vegetables in chick-pea flour), Lassi (The most common cold drink found on the streets of India), Imli Chutney (sweet and sour sauce), Hari Chutney (spicy mint sauce), Masala Chai (The most common hot drink found on the streets of India) Instructor: Chef Inderpal Chawla 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Roasting 101 AM Session: Tues, Jan 11, 2011 Isn't a roasted chicken or turkey one the most comforting smelling dishes you can imagine? What about a standing rib roast? What if you could learn a foolproof way to get those dishes to come out perfect everytime?
In this class, Chef Mia, you will share with you the art of preparing food in an oven. You will learn how to:
1. How to get a crisp skin on a chicken and keep it moist at the same time. 2. How to roast a pork loin to a golden brown and tricks to avoid overcooking it. 3. How to roast vegetables and potatoes to coax out all the flavors. 4. Using a thermometer to make sure your roast is safe and still moist.
Menu: Roasted chicken with pan gravy, Roasted pork loin stuffed with apricots and shallots, Roasted potatoes with bacon, onions and rosemary, Roasted tomatoes, zucchini, onions, peppers
Instructor: Chef Mia Kang 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Lets Make Paella! - PM Session: Tues, Jan 11, 2011 Paella is a Valencian rice dish that originated in its modern form in the mid-19th century near lake Albufera, a lagoon in Valencia, on the east coast of Spain. Work with Chef Matt to learn how to make three widely known types of paella ... and enjoy an evening feasting on them at the end! Spanish wines and sangria will be available to add to the festivity. Menu: Traditional Paella Valencia (chicken, chorizo and seafood), Seafood Paella (a variety of fish and shellfish), Vegetarian Paella
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli 6:30 pm -9:30 pm $89 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Teen Cuisine -- Breakfast Breads/Treats AM Session: Sun, Jan 16, 2011 Teens! Spend an afternoon with Culinary Instructor Angela who will show you how fast and easy it is to make DELICIOUS and NUTRITIOUS breakfast goodies. You'll bring a goody bag home with some samples for sharing with your family and your friends!
NOTE: Students must be at least 13 years.
Menu: Banana-chocolate chip muffins, Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread, Orange Zest Scones, Berry muffins, Coffee cakes
Instructor: Angela Schaffner 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Culinary Adventure -- Imperial Moroccan Dinner - PM Session: Sun, Jan 16, 2011 Morocco's imperial dishes and innovative techniques were inspirations to European chefs, rulers, and writers. Learn age old techniques and typical Moroccan sweet and savory flavor profiles. Menu: Meat Turnovers with Cinnamon, Honey Lamb Stew with Saffron Almond Rice, Marzipan Stuffed Nuts and Dates
Instructor: Chef Amy Riolo 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Culinary Adventure -- Tex-Mex Cuisine AM Session: Mon, Jan 17, 2011 Its cold outside, the best way to keep your self-warm is to cook and eat some tasty, comforting Tex-Mex food. "Tex-Mex" cuisine, as we Americans know it today, is a twentieth century phenomenon that originated hundreds of years ago when Spanish/Mexican recipes combined with Anglo fare. Tex-Mex restaurants first surfaced outside the southwest region in cities with large Mexican populations. Menu: Pedernales River Chili, Jalapeno Cornbread, Saucy Black Eye-Peas, Mexican Wedding Cookies
Instructor: Chef Inderpal Chawla 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Your Own Creperie - Intro to Crepe Making - PM Session: Mon, Jan 17, 2011 Making crepes is fun and simple! But what do you do with them when you're done? All too many times, we just place some jelly on them, roll them up, and call it a day. Crepes can do so much more, and this class will not only teach you how to make crepes - but how to use them as well! Menu: Ratatouille Stuffed Crepes, Smoked Salmon Asparagus Crepe Torte, Sweet Nutella Strawberry Crepe Souffles
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $79
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Hands-on Class: Think Spring! Take a Break from Heavy Winter Foods AM Session: Tues, Jan 18, 2011 Take an exotic and healthy food vacation. Learn how to use exciting flavorful spices and eat better too. Menu: Black Sea Bass with Moroccan Vegetables and Chile Sauce
Instructor: Chef Mia Kang 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Cake Making Workshop with Chef Amy - PM Session: Sun, Jan 23, 2011 Learn the pleasure of baking cakes from scratch. Once you taste their delicious flavor and moist texture, you'll never go back to box mixes again. Learn to mix, bake, fill, and frost. These 4 recipes are perfect for a wide range of occasions. Menu: Lemon Layer Cake, Italian Sponge Cake, Pear and Cardamom, Bundt Cake, Dulce de Leche Cupcakes
Instructor: Chef Amy Riolo 10:00 am - 1:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Knife Skills Class - AM Session: Mon, Jan 24, 2011 From beginner to seasoned professional, everyone who likes to spend time in the kitchen knows how important it is to have good knife skills. In this class, you will learn the basics of knife usage, handling, care and safety as well as all the cuts that will make your food look and taste better. And of course, you'll be cooking and sampling the foods you slice in class! Whether you're just getting started, or need a refresher course, this class will give you the confidence to cut like a pro! Participants will dine on meat, fish and vegetables that they cut during the class.
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Comforting Chilis and Stews - PM Session: Mon, Jan 24, 2011 Chilis and stews can warm you throughout your body on a cold winter night, and have some of the most satisfying and complex flavors in the whole culinary world. In this class, learn the tricks of proper stewing, as well as some of the more interesting flavors that can be used in these dishes.
Menu: Texas Style Chili with Beer and Chocolate, Shrimp and Chorizo Jambalaya, Classic Tuscan Minestrone Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli 6:30 pm -9:30 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: French Mother Sauces I - AM Session: Tues, Jan 25, 2011 First classified in 1815, French sauces are now part of standard culinary school curriculum. Learn how 4 basic sauces transformed the way of cooking. You'll also pair sauces with traditional ingredients. Menu: B�chamel Sauce with Broccoli Gratin, Tomato Sauce with Baked Penne and Zucchini, Brown Sauce with Roasted Potatoes, Veloute Sauce with Chicken Breasts
Instructor: Chef Amy Riolo 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Souffles 101- PM Session: Tues, Jan 25, 2011 Often thought of as the pinnacle of cooking, a great souffle is delicate, delectable and delicious. This class will teach you how to make souffles like a pro, and will dis-spell some of the myths about souffles as well. Menu: Salmon Souffle, Cauliflower Almond Souffle, Chocolate Souffle with Sweet bourbon sauce
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli 6:30 pm -9:30 pm $79 Register Now Hands-on Class: Teen Cuisine: Stocks & Soups - AM Session: Sun, Jan 30, 2011 Teens, in this class Culinary Instructor Angela will advance your cooking skills by showing you how you can make a whole selection of soups by first making a good stock! The French refer to stocks as FONDS which stands for foundation. A solid foundation will allow you to build a rich and exciting home for all the recipes you create in the future.
NOTE: Students must be at least 13 years.
Menu: Chicken Stock for any Soup , Cream of Mushroom Soup, Silky Caulifower Soup, Barley Risotto with Beans and Greens
Instructor: Angela Schaffner 10:00 am - 1:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Culinary Adventure -- Healthy Japanese - PM Session: Sun, Jan 30, 2011 The Japanese diet has been known for centuries as one of the healthiest due to its high levels of nutrients and antioxidants. Join Chef Inderpal to learn hands-on how to a make simple, healthy Japanese meal. Menu: Yakiniku (Grilled) Teriyaki Chicken and Pork, Miso-Shiru (Miso Soup), Kyuri No Sunome (Japanese Cucumber Salad), Seasonal Vegtable Tempura
Instructor: Chef Inderpal Chawla 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm $89 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Bread and Soup: The Perfect Comfort Food Class AM Session: Mon, Jan 31, 2011 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, and while that's rising, learn how to make some fabulous variations of chicken soup -- from egg noodles, rice noodles, farina dumplings, ginger and mushrooms 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! "Chicken Soup - Theme & Variations" and Chef Matt's French Baguettes
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli & Special Guest, Katharine Mardirosian, Owner of "100 Bowls of Soup" 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $79 Register Now
Hands-on Class: Northern Italian Cuisine: Risotto & Polenta - PM Session: Mon, Jan 31, 2011 Expand your Italian cooking repertoire by learning how to make perfect polenta and creamy risottos. These are the dishes served in Northern Italy in place of the pastas we are more familiar with here in the US. Risotto and polenta are simple, comforting, and versatile -- they can be a meal in themselves, served as a tantalizing snack or side dish. Menu: Risotto with Pancetta and Asparagus, Risotto with Gorgonzola Dolce and Spinach, Three-Cheese Polenta with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Polenta "Lasagna" with Zucchini and Pesto
Instructor: Chef Matt Finarelli 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $79 Register Now
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1/2 Price | Wednesday Wine Event Continues
Choose your favorite bottle of wine, have it delivered to your table and pay half price. Offer good on Wednesday only between 5:00pm and 10:00pm dine-in dinner service only. Offer good for full bottles of wine only. Not available during cooking classes, events and special Wine Events.
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Open Kitchen 7115 Leesburg Pike, #107 Falls Church, Virginia 22043
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