Cook & Connect for Autistic Adults and Friends with Chef Luigi

Schedule

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Don Luigi Sarasota | Sarasota, FL

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Celebrate your Valentine’s Day & Get ready to whip up some delicious dishes and make new friends at our Cook & Connect event w/ Chef Luigi!
About this Event

Gnocchi, Music & Community for Autistic Adults

Celebrate Valentine’s with a cozy Sunday Cook & Connect special designed for autistic and neurodivergent adults who want a relaxed space to meet new people. Join Chef Luigi in our life-skills kitchen as he guides you through making fresh, handmade gnocchi, simple, hands-on, and sensory-friendly.

After cooking, we’ll sit down and enjoy the meal together, creating space for easy conversation, social interaction, and building new friendships while practicing independent life skills around food, sharing, and community.

As we cook and eat, enjoy live music from Alex, an autistic pianist, setting a warm atmosphere that’s perfect for gentle connection and the possibility of new friendships—or something a little more—at your own pace.

Event Details

  • 🗓️ Sunday Valentine’s Special
  • ⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • 📍 BTS Cook & Connect at Don Luigi Italian Restaurant
  • 🎟️ $50 per person
  • Invite a friend and pay only $95 (for two)

Hosted by Certified Resilience Coach Belle Stikeleather, this Valentine’s event is a collaboration between Behavioral Teaching Solutions and Don Luigi Italian Restaurant.

This event is neurodiversity-affirming and sensory-aware. Whether you come solo or with a supporter, you’ll be welcomed into a community that respects your communication style, boundaries, and comfort. Spots are limited to keep the space calm and comfortable.

Register early to save your seat at the table. 💚


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Don Luigi Sarasota, 1272 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, United States

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