Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen Get your creative side going and think about making some delicious and practical – everyone eats – gifts in the kitchen. Think about wrapping up…
Are you a whiskey drinker but want to branch out? Most people are familiar with clean and crisp sakes, but many types of sake can mirror the flavors found in your favorite whiskeys! This class will highlight three different sakes that showcase one of the defining characteristics of whiskey: wood, aging, and intensity. You’ll be…
Late dinners are officially here! We had a thought: what about our late-night diners? People love eating later on Fridays and lingering at the table a little longer; totally normal…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure! Grab your favorite person and dive into three vibrant, squash-centric recipes. After you've cooked up a storm, you'll enjoy your spectacular feast with wine and beer in hand. Menu: Butternut Squash, Apple, Sage, and Goat Cheese Tart Pumpkin & Manchego Risotto with Sautéed Shrimp Pumpkin Spice &…
Join us to master this classic Italian dish – Eggplant Parmigiana. Chef Mark Haskell will dish out the tips to make this recipe fun and easy, as well as some other hardy winter vegetarian dishes! Made with thin slices of eggplant, layered with tomato sauce, and oozing with hot cheese--it's hard to say no to…
A part of the newly launched, Wine and Dine Fridays on the Hill. Travel the globe through food as you prepare healthy, approachable dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world. Discover new ingredients and flavors that bring excitement and variety to your everyday meals. Menu Patatas Bravas with Yogurt & Chermoula Crispy potatoes with…
Join Bonnie and Jane Touzalin as they share another batch of intriguing, artful recipes and helpful baking tips that make this session perennially popular (and always sold out). We’re playing with fruity flavors this year, and more. Bring an apron and a cookie tin; some take-home boxes will be provided. Bonnie Benwick (@bbenwick) worked as a…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Embrace the elegance of a Bridgerton-era tea with a modern, bubbly twist. In this class, you'll master the art of the perfect scone, delicate tea sandwiches, and a stunning Victoria sponge cake, all while learning to craft and pair delicious, fruit-forward mimosas for a truly celebratory experience. A minimum of 4 students are required for…
Calling all carnivores! Many of us have forgotten that the meat we buy comes from animals. To reconnect with the meat’s source (hint: it’s not a cellophane-wrapped package), local chefs have turned to whole animal butchery. The Whole Beast series will highlight the processes involved in butchering and preparing prime cuts, as well as some…
Join The Wine Concierge for an empowering wine education experience that will transform how you approach holiday entertaining. In this hands-on tasting class, you'll discover the secrets behind creating memorable wine and food pairings that will impress your guests and boost your confidence as a host. What You'll Learn: How to match wines with classic…
Demystify the famous French cookie with French trained Chef Wendi James. Learn the tips and tricks to success and return home with your own box of colorful sweets. You'll make three different macarons: Chocolate Gingerbread Candy Cane Eggnog About Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Join us in the kitchen for a sausage making workshop! In this interactive cooking class, Chef Mark Haskell will walk you through how to make sausages! Learn a variety of types and techniques – spicy moroccan lamb merguez, fragrant Thai sao ou from Chaing Mai, Italian sweet fennel pork sausage, & Chinese shrimp mousse sausage,…
Who doesn't love a delicious bowl of soup with some tasty bread to complement it? Join Chef Wendi James to create a trio of flavor-forward soup and bread pairings. You'll make: French Onion Soup & Caramelized Onion Ciabatta Broccoli Cheddar Soup & Potato Garlic Bread Carrot Coconut Soup & Ginger Turmeric Sourdough About Wendi: Wendi…
This winter, indulge yourself in a baking class of sweet and savory treats focused on the bounty of the season, featuring citrus, warm spices, tropical fruits, root vegetables and tubers. 3-4 recipes will be taught in a hands-on format, complete with a menu that centers around brunch service. Come cook with and learn from this…
Join Chef Mark Haskell in this festive dumpling-making class! Join us for a delightful evening where you'll learn to craft dumplings from all around the world with extraordinary. Get ready to pinch, steam, and savor your own delicious creations, including meat, fish, and veggie options. Experience the joy of making a variety of Asian, European…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
A Chef’s Table is typically located in the kitchen of a restaurant and allows Chefs to show off their culinary skills and prepare dinner for a small group in an intimate setting. Chef Peter Chang is arguably the most celebrated Chinese chef in the United States. The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Chang has long…
Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi once again bring their magic to Hill Center’s kitchen for a day of cooking and eating. Come enjoy a Korean family style meal with your neighbors and friends. Chefs Caleb and Roren will explore making a few classic street foods that made K-food so famous.…
This series is perfect for anyone looking to boost their confidence in the kitchen, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced cook wanting to fine- tune your techniques. Each week, we'll dive into specific culinary skills by preparing a delicious menu. The best part? After all your hard work, you'll get to relax and…
Named one of the “25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC Right Now” – The New York Times One of the "best restaurants on Capitol Hill." - The Washington Post Executive Chef Katarina Petonito oversees the menus and kitchen teams at Eastern Point Collective’s restaurants, The Duck & The Peach (seasonal, new American), La Collina (neighborhood…
In this three part cooking class series, learn the building blocks of classic French sauces to elevate your cooking to the next level. Through demonstration and hands on training, create dishes in every class using a variety of sauces. Classes take place once a week for three weeks. Week 1: Stocks, Roux, Veloute, Fruit Coulis…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Usually a wine drinker but curious about “rice wine”? Scott Movens, a certified Sake Sommelier and Educator, will guide you through 4 sakes selected to appeal to wine lovers – think the sake equivalent of a fruity white, an earthy red, champagne, and dessert wine. Throughout the tasting, we’ll talk about sake and wine’s differences…
Chinese New Year celebrations in the year of the Horse 4724 begin February 15th and last for 16 days concluding with the Lantern Festival on March 3rd. Throughout the world families travel to gather together to celebrate one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. The Chinese Lunar New Year holiday was placed on…
Demystify the famous French cookie with French trained Chef Wendi James. Learn the tips and tricks to success and return home with your own box of colorful sweets. You'll make two different macarons: Chocolate Raspberry Triple Vanilla About Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997…
Learn Chef Rochelle’s secrets to making delectable French pastries. In this class we will be making pâté a choux dough used for cream puffs, eclairs, and Paris Brest. We will also make our own puff pastry dough and learn different shapes and ways to utilize it like palmiers, cinnamon twists, and turnovers. Rochelle is…