Napa Valley Classics - 10/1/2024

Napa Valley Classics
Hands-On | Full Meal
Tuesday 10/01/2024
6:00pm - 8:30pm
$95/person
Executive Chef Jim Tinkham
Adults 18+

Menu
Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Seared Steak with Herb Butter
Vegetable Medley
Mocha Panna Cotta

Class Description
Tonight’s class is focused on a decedent menu of world class ingredients inspired by California's renowned Napa Valley. Your guide is Chef Jim Tinkham, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, and a Certified Executive Chef, Approved Certification Evaluator, Certified Culinary Administrator, and a member of the American Academy of Chefs, all through the American Culinary Federation (ACF). In 2021, Chef Jim was inducted into the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world. Chef Jim currently works for Fresh Ideas Food Service Management as the Executive Chef at William Jewell College. Beyond his many accolades, Chef Jim has been teaching and sharing his love of food since 2023, and firmly believes that cooking should be delicious and fun!

Our opener is a classic Caesar Salad. Fresh green romaine is tossed in a creamy dressing with flavors of lemon, fresh cracked pepper, garlic, and hints of salty anchovies topped with warm, fresh-made garlic croutons. Your second dish of the night is a phenomenal favorite for any coastal menu- Lobster Mac & Cheese. Comfort meets elegance in this warm and flavorful baked dish. We will be using a rich blend of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gruyere, and Parmesan with Lobster Tails, spices, and herbs to make this sensational side dish.  Next, our star of the show- seared New York Strip Steak in Creamy Herb Butter. Chef Jim will guide you on how to create perfect pan-seared steaks basted in rich butter flavored with garlic, marjoram, thyme, and fresh chopped rosemary.  We can’t possibly waste a teaspoon of that heavenly butter, so after you’ve cooked your steak, we’re tossing in a medley of fresh chopped vegetables to cook down in the butter sauce. Finally, conclude your Napa Valley feast with a decadent Mocha Panna Cotta, a rich and indulgent dessert. Truly a take-home recipe to impress your friends and family at your next dinner party.
 
Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a culinary novice, this class promises an unforgettable evening of hands-on learning and a true taste of Napa Valley's epicurean delights.

Notes:

• Please enjoy a 10% discount on all items in our retail store during the full calendar day/night of your class or event. Our retail store will be open for browsing prior to class, during any breaks, and after class. 
• We provide a full refund if you need to cancel more than three weeks prior to the start of a scheduled class. You will receive an Account Credit if you need to cancel at any time within three weeks but prior to the class start time. Please note that any refund issued for classes purchased using a Gift Certificate or Account Credit will result in reinstatement of the original Gift Card or Account Credit and will bear the same expiration date. Account Credits issued for cancelations within three weeks of a class will expire one year from the date of issuance. We reserve the right to cancel a class for any reason, at any time, in which case you will receive a full refund.
• This class is for adults 18+. Children 14-17 years old are allowed if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please let us know if you plan to bring a minor. 
• If (a) you’d like to sit with another registered guest, or (b) have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in the Comments section of your registration after reading our full description of policies and information about classes. If you've registered with other people on the same order, you will automatically be seated together.
• Your registration tells us that you have read through the class description including the age requirements for that particular class.