If you have a passion for food and wine, you have a great opportunity in Scottsdale as of January 18, recreational cooking classes are now being offered at a very new culinary delight Classic Cooking - learn gourmet cooking from Chef Pascal Dionot with more than 30 years experience. European trained, his distinguished background includes Executive Chef positions at several notable Washington, D.C. fine dining restaurants; including the historic Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C. Pascal developed and taught the professional culinary program at l'Academie de Cuisine in Maryland for eighteen years.

Another reason for checking out Classic Cooking  is Roberto Izzo, Sommelier, born and raised in Switzerland, he is a Certified Sommemlier. Not only will he impart his extended knowledge of wine for all the different wine making regions of Europe and South Africa, he is also available as a personal chef at Let's Ciao. As a graduate from culinary school in Perugia, Italy it makes him highly qualified for his role.

The 3rd anchor of the team is JP Chalarca who obtained his Culinary Arts degree in Milan, Italy where he worked in some of the city's top restaurants. Currently, he is owner and head Chef of Beyond Entertaining, an in-home dinning company.

Check our their calendar of classes, their special events and wine dinners. You won't be disappointed and you'll see us there as well! Gift certificates are available for recreational cooking classes and events

Michael's at the Citadel  offers Michael's Studio Dinners

Schedules & Menus Early Spring 2007
Dinners begin at 7 p.m. Seating is limited to a maximum of 18. For reservations, call 480-515-2575 or sign up for a dinner online. Reservations can be made for two or four — no large groups of six or eight. First available seating is in March!

Friday, March 9 16 seats available
7:00 Sharp – 9:00ish, $65 per person, all-inclusive

1. Creamy Wild Mushroom & Barley Soup with Tiny Floating Blue Cheese Profiteroles
2. Chicken Cutlet on Ratatouille Vegetables
3. Toasty Peaches “N” Cream Pie


Friday, March 16 2 seats available
7:00 Sharp – 9:00ish, $65 per person, all-inclusive

1. Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup with Basil Pesto
2. Mint-Roast Lamb Chops on White Bean Cassoulet
3. Bailey’s Warm Irish Toffee Bread Pudding

Prices and menus are for Michael's Studio Dinners only. Please contact Michael's Catering for information regarding private party menus and pricing.
 

Mosaic and Chef Debra Knight who has literally set the foodie's on their ear in Scottsdale offers several opportunities to pair food and wine at her fine restaurant in North Scottsdale. Mosaic offers world class events at reasonable prices. Gaja Wine dinner is just one of such events. The Piedmont and Tuscany properties will be represented paired with creative cuisine from the Chef. Phone:480-563-9600 or log onto www.mosaic-restaurant.com

Bookmark this page, we will continue to add new Wine Dinner offerings as we get the information.