Opa! A Mediterranean Cooking Adventure
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🌊🍋 A Taste of the Mediterranean
Escape to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean in this unforgettable culinary experience inspired by the vibrant coastal flavors of Italy, Greece, Spain, and the South of France. 🌿🫒🍷
In this hands-on cooking adventure, you’ll create a stunning five-course menu filled with bright citrus, fragrant herbs, rustic breads, fresh seafood, and bold Mediterranean flavors that celebrate life by the sea.
From handmade pasta to flaming Greek cheese and an elegant seafood entrée, every dish is designed to transport you straight to a seaside café overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean coastline.
Sip wine, cook alongside fellow food lovers, and discover the techniques and ingredients that make Mediterranean cuisine one of the most beloved food cultures in the world.
✨ Five-Course Mediterranean Menu
🫓 First Course
Fresh Herb Naan Bread with Roasted Garlic Tzatziki & Marinated Olives
Warm, pillowy naan bread brushed with garlic herb butter and served with cool roasted garlic tzatziki, citrus-marinated olives, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for the perfect Mediterranean start. 🌿🫒✨
🧀 Second Course
Flaming Cheese Saganaki
A classic Greek favorite! Kasseri cheese lightly dusted, pan-seared until golden and bubbly, then flambéed tableside with fresh lemon for a dramatic and delicious Mediterranean experience. Served with warm grilled rustic bread for dipping. 🔥🍋
🍋 Third Course
Handmade Lemon Ricotta Ravioli
Fresh handmade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta, parmesan, and bright lemon zest, finished in a brown butter sage sauce.
🐟 Fourth Course
Herb-Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass
Fresh sea bass served with charred lemon, blistered tomatoes, olive tapenade, and roasted fingerling potatoes with rosemary and garlic. Served over cous cous.
🍰 Fifth Course
Honey Pistachio Olive Oil Cake
A delicate olive oil cake infused with citrus and finished with orange blossom honey, toasted pistachios, and whipped mascarpone cream.
👨🍳 Class Details
Instructor: Chef John Alunni
Class Style: Hands-On & Demonstration
Skill Level: Perfect for beginners and experienced home cooks alike
Gather around the table, raise a glass of wine, and experience the fresh, vibrant, and unforgettable flavors of the Mediterranean coast.
🥂🌊 Opa, salute, and bon appétit! ✨
Escape to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean in this unforgettable culinary experience inspired by the vibrant coastal flavors of Italy, Greece, Spain, and the South of France. 🌿🫒🍷
In this hands-on cooking adventure, you’ll create a stunning five-course menu filled with bright citrus, fragrant herbs, rustic breads, fresh seafood, and bold Mediterranean flavors that celebrate life by the sea.
From handmade pasta to flaming Greek cheese and an elegant seafood entrée, every dish is designed to transport you straight to a seaside café overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean coastline.
Sip wine, cook alongside fellow food lovers, and discover the techniques and ingredients that make Mediterranean cuisine one of the most beloved food cultures in the world.
✨ Five-Course Mediterranean Menu
🫓 First Course
Fresh Herb Naan Bread with Roasted Garlic Tzatziki & Marinated Olives
Warm, pillowy naan bread brushed with garlic herb butter and served with cool roasted garlic tzatziki, citrus-marinated olives, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for the perfect Mediterranean start. 🌿🫒✨
🧀 Second Course
Flaming Cheese Saganaki
A classic Greek favorite! Kasseri cheese lightly dusted, pan-seared until golden and bubbly, then flambéed tableside with fresh lemon for a dramatic and delicious Mediterranean experience. Served with warm grilled rustic bread for dipping. 🔥🍋
🍋 Third Course
Handmade Lemon Ricotta Ravioli
Fresh handmade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta, parmesan, and bright lemon zest, finished in a brown butter sage sauce.
🐟 Fourth Course
Herb-Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass
Fresh sea bass served with charred lemon, blistered tomatoes, olive tapenade, and roasted fingerling potatoes with rosemary and garlic. Served over cous cous.
🍰 Fifth Course
Honey Pistachio Olive Oil Cake
A delicate olive oil cake infused with citrus and finished with orange blossom honey, toasted pistachios, and whipped mascarpone cream.
👨🍳 Class Details
Instructor: Chef John Alunni
Class Style: Hands-On & Demonstration
Skill Level: Perfect for beginners and experienced home cooks alike
Gather around the table, raise a glass of wine, and experience the fresh, vibrant, and unforgettable flavors of the Mediterranean coast.
🥂🌊 Opa, salute, and bon appétit! ✨
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