Join us for a summer soirée designed for home cooks who want to elevate their backyard culinary repertoire using premium, peak-season ingredients. Under the guidance of Chef Michelle Pellegri, you’ll dive into the world of high-heat conduction and thermal charring, learning the nuances of seafood protein timing and direct-fire vegetable modifications. We’ll explore an innovative, lighter interpretation of classic Italian comfort food as well as the intricate curing dynamics of cured meats and local produce. Beyond the main savory elements, you’ll master advanced dairy emulsions and fruit concentration science. From crisp, contrasting texture profiles to deeply caramelized stone fruit bases, you’ll leave with the confidence to char, balance, and serve like a pro.

What's on the Menu:

• Grilled Lemon-Herb Shrimp – Plump, succulent jumbo shrimp tossed in a vibrant, citrus-and-garden-herb marinade, seared over high flames to capture a perfect smoky char.
• Smoky Grilled Eggplant Parmesan – A fresh, summer-friendly twist on the classic Italian comfort dish, swapping heavy breading for tender, grill-blistered eggplant sheets layered with rich marinara and melted cheeses.
• Crispy Prosciutto & Melon Salad – A refreshing, texturally dynamic appetizer featuring sweet ribbons of peak-season melon balanced with crisp, shatteringly thin pan-fried prosciutto shards.
• Roasted Cherry Buttermilk Ice Cream – A luxurious, velvety frozen custard incorporating deeply roasted, jammy summer cherries swirled into a pleasantly tangy buttermilk dairy base.

Wednesday, September 2nd - 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Prices are listed per person.