Old-School Italian Classics: A Taste of Tradition

Schedule

Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923 | Knoxville, TN

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Step into the heart of Italy and cook like generations before us in this hands-on class celebrating timeless Italian comfort food. We’ll focus on simple ingredients, big flavors, and techniques passed down through Chef John’s family kitchen—no shortcuts, just classic Italian soul.
What We’ll Be Cooking
🍞 Homemade Focaccia Bread
Golden, fluffy, and finished with fragrant olive oil and herbs
🥩 Traditional Beef Braciole
Slow-simmered, tender, and rich with old-world flavor
🧀 Cacio e Pepe
Fresh made pasta perfectly balanced with Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper
🥬 Italian-Style Sautéed Green Beans
Simple, savory, and full of flavor
🍊🍰 Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Cake
Moist, fragrant, and beautifully rustic
What You’ll Learn
• Essential Italian cooking techniques
• How to build deep flavor from humble ingredients
• The secrets behind dishes that have stood the test of time
We’ll cook, eat, sip, and share stories—just like a real Italian family meal.
Come hungry and leave with full hearts, new skills, and a true taste of la cucina tradizionale. 🍷🍝
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