‘Tropic Like It’s Hot’ and celebrate the conclusion of VLFWF week with Uri Sacharow and Lauren Navarro from Cocktail Uncultured!  You’ll learn how to make 3 delicious Tiki cocktails boozy enough to keep you floatin’ down the coast. We’ll provide everything you need – just bring your favorite Hawaiian shirt and arrive thirsty.

Celebrity Chef Nancy Fuller is bringing the ‘Farmhouse to the Beach’ along with Chef Jorge Montes.  To kick things off, you’ll enjoy Nancy’s famous ‘GiGi Juice’ and ‘Gracious Grapes’, grapes rolled in Roquefort cheese and walnuts.  Then we’ll learn to make Corn Chowder with Key West Pink Shrimp and Strawberry Shortcake with Guava Strawberries. Last, but not least, we will plate everything up and enjoy the meal together with Nancy and Jorge.

*Included with this class is your very own copy of Nancy’s New York Times Bestselling cookbook, ‘Farmhouse Rules: Simple, Seasonal Meals for the Whole Family’.

One of the most popular flavor pairings is savory with sweet – think cheddar cheese and apples, honey and vegetables or chicken and waffles.  In this seminar, we make it a little extra by pairing chicken nuggets and a variety of sauces and with various sparkling wines.  With culinary creations by Chef Walter and wine pairings by Sommelier Davey, you’ll learn about pairing wines in a fun and unpretentious environment with vibes for everyone.  Cheers!

Indulge in the ultimate pizza making class and Italian tasting with a vegan twist while enjoying delicious beers from Gulf Stream Brewery.  Chef Tom Magaddino will guide you through the night with courses featuring elements of vegan pizza.  From pizza bread croutons adding a crunchy twist to salads, elevating our soup game with a pizza umami garlic bread, a slice of one of our favorite pizzas and that’s not all – learn the art of pizza stretching creating your own masterpiece.  This experience will be an unforgettable gastronomic adventure all while discovering the true essence of vegan pizza-making.

Enjoy a night of tapas with Florida and Caribbean flavors. You’ll start the class the right way with a refreshing Guava Bourbon Punch.  We’ll kick up the flavor with some delicious Goat Cheese stuffed Dates with Jamon Serrano and Habanero Honey.  Then we will make a delicious Rum Glazed Shrimp on Garlic Toast. For the finale, we’ll make Avocado Deviled Eggs with Chorizo.  Last, but not least, we will plate everything up and enjoy the meal together.  Your instructor for this class is Chef Jorge Montes of Sazoned, an online culinary platform.

Join us for ‘The Art of Dumplings’ during VLFWF week.  During this class you’ll get small bites, a cocktail and dessert.  First, you’ll experience a demo on how to prepare dumpling fillings as well as how to make different styles of dumplings with Chef Alex and Chef Diego.  You’ll then get to make your own dumplings that you can take to cook at home.  Not to worry, we’ll give you take home recipe cards as well.  You’ll also receive the book ‘Let’s Make Dumplings’ that you can take home to continue your dumplings journey.

Ever wondered why the Old Fashioned you make at home never seems to live up to what you get at the bar? With only 3 ingredients, there’s only so many ways to reinvent the wheel, right? Just you wait. Now turn down the lights, turn up the jazz, and join Cocktail Uncultured as we breathe new life into the most classic of classic cocktails: the Old Fashioned. With a little science, choice ingredients, and a dash of know-how, you’ll see just how far this road can go!

Whether you’re a novice or an aficionado, enjoy a fun and educational seminar exploring the North, Central, South and Island Regions of Italy with Sommelier Roberto Colombi, Co-Owner of Union Kitchen & Bar.  During this seminar you will taste the following wines: North Region: Franciacorta Brut DOCG – Barone Pizzini | Lombardy; Central Region: Verdicchio di Matelica DOC – Garofoli | Marche; South Region: Aglianico Del Vulture DOCG – Paternoster | Basilicata; Island Region: Passito di Pantelleria Ben Rye, Donnafugata | Pantelleria, Sicily.  Light hors d’oeuvres by Chef Christie Tenaud.

Mambo Italiano!  In this class, we will create a classic Italian dish – Handmade Gnocchi. You’ll start the class the right was with a Passion Fruit Aperol Spritz cocktail, then we will begin making our Gnocchi from scratch.  You will also learn learn to make the three traditional sauces: Cacio Pepe, Spinach Pesto and a classic Pomodoro. Last but not least, we will plate everything up and enjoy the meal together.  Your instructor for this class is Chef Jorge Montes of Sazoned, an online culinary platform.

Learn the fundamentals of baking with Chef Lee Mazor from LoveLee Bakeshop.  During this class, you’ll learn various techniques and get some pro tips that are universal in baking.  Together we will make two different cookie doughs from scratch that we’ll bake during class and you’ll get a nice cookie kit to take home to bake on your own.  Don’t worry, during class we’ll have plenty of bubbles flowing.

Lord Honey, Sugar have we got a treat for y’all!  Celebrity Chef Jason Smith is bringing the South to Sistrunk Marketplace with Chef Jorge Montes.  When you arrive, you’ll be greeted with a refreshing Bourbon Lime Tea and Sweet Tater Fritters with Hot Maple Butter.  Then, you’ll learn to make Hoecakes with Blue Crab and Avocado and Jason’s Country Fried Steak Fingers with Garlic Dill Mayo.  Last, but not least, we will plate everything up and enjoy the meal together with Jason and Jorge.

*Included with this class is your very own copy of Jason’s brand new cookbook, ‘Lord Honey – Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist’.