THE BASTION
Friday, October 10, 7pm :: Chef’s Tasting Menu Dinner- Osso Bucco
Sunday, October 12, 4pm :: French Pastries Class
Monday, October 13, 12pm :: Lunchtime Kitchen Fundamentals- Mother Sauces
Sunday, October 19 4pm :: Italian Pastries Class
Monday, October 20 12pm :: Lunch Hour Kitchen Fundamentals- Knife Skills
Chef’s Tasting Menu Dinner Series
We focus the Chef’s Tasting Menu dinners around classic European dishes overlooked by so many restaurants because of the time of preparation involved, the patience required, and the cost of premium ingredients. Invite a few friends and come to one of our classic sit down, reservation only, tasting menus with your own great bottle of wine. Enjoy communal style dining with the opportunity to break bread with new friends over great conversation. We are always BYOB with no additional corkage fee.
Friday, October 10 7pm $75 The Osso Bucco Dinner
Thoughtfully sourced prime veal shank, the Riccetti Family’s 100 year old recipe, and over four hours of careful braising have made this the must attend event of year. Chef Riccetti pulls out all of the stops for this annual dinner to pay tribute to the familial fare that has been passed down through the generations. This event sells out early each year, and you do not miss the best Osso Bucco outside of Italy!assed down through the generations. rises
Culinary Class Series
Learn to cook from a seasoned professional culinary instructor on professional equipment with hands-on instruction. Class size limited to 8 students in order to ensure quality, individual attention. Don’t just get stuck sitting in the back of a classroom watching someone prepare a dish, join us and really learn how to cook. Each class includes two hours of hands on cooking and preparation of recipes in a professional kitchen setting with a world class culinary instructor. This month we are highlighting Chef Riccetti’s background in the field of pastry arts with specialized pastry classes. At the conclusion of each class students will take their bounty of fresh pastries with them to share with friends and family.
Sunday, October 12, 4pm :: French Pastries $50
Millefeuilles, Éclaires, Tarte au Chocolat…
Come let Chef Riccetti teach you to make these classic French pastries and then take them home to your family and friends for dessert this Sunday!
Sunday, October 19, 4pm :: Italian Pastries $50
Tiramisu, Biscotti, Torta di Pera…
Learn to create these classic Italian pastries and delight your family. Join Chef Riccetti for 2 hours and walk away with a surprise sweet for your friends and family!
Lunch Hour Kitchen Fundamentals Classes
Our popular lunch hour classes focus on teaching kitchen fundamentals and basic techniques. Students learn and leave with foundation building recipes every aspiring chef should have in their repertoire. These are one hour classes offered at lunch time and each student will leave with new skills, useful tips, and as well as a gourmet lunch bag! These classes are perfect for our busy friends who need a creative break in the middle of the day.
Monday, October 13 :: Mother Sauces
Chef Riccetti will teach the five classic French mother sauces: Béchamel, Sauce Tomate , Espagnole, Velouté and Hollandaise. Mastering these five sauces will equip students with the flavorful building blocks to create endless culinary masterpieces.
Monday, October 20 :: Knife Skills
Chef Riccetti will show students basic cutting techniques as well as tips for how to select the best knives and how to maintain them to increase the longevity of their tools, and gain confidence in the kitchen.
Each class begins promptly at 12 noon and ends at 1pm. $30 per person before tax and gratuity. Prepaid reservations only. Tax and gratuity will be charged at the time of booking.