Back in the day, Sharon Tutko was an adventure-seeking young woman with chef knives eager to experience the world. Most of those things still ring true as she shares the significant food that is still part of her life in this monthly series. From Zuni Café in San Francisco, Sharon mentored with Judy Rodgers for a 5:30 am shift with highly skilled and passionate foodies before heading straight to culinary school at the California Culinary Academy. Enjoy a welcoming nibble of green olive-lemon relish with bread for dipping, gulf shrimp cooked in a superb romesco sauce with charred tomatoes and toasted hazelnuts served with wilted spinach, pasta carbonara di ricotta with fresh peas and lardons, plus a plum galette with lemon-scented mascarpone. #weekday
Classes are held at 9011 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144.

There is nothing ordinary in a creative hands-on pizza class with Lydia Gwin. Learn to make cast iron sausage and fennel pizza, bacon-egg-cheese carbonara pizza with lemon zest, soppressata pizza with Calabrian chiles and hot honey, potato pizza with crème fraîche and bacon, plus an Italian salad with chickpeas and red onion topped with creamy parmesan dressing.
Classes are held at 9011 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144.

Grab your partner and join us for a unique experience of dancing and dining. The evening begins with a one-hour samba dance lesson with dance instructor Andrea Osman, then create the sizzling and exotic cuisine of beautiful Brazil. Start with sautéed shrimp in white wine cream sauce, then create the national dish of Brazil - feijoada with pork, sausage, black beans, shredded collard greens, fried bananas, rice, and fresh oranges. Sip on a delicious Caipirinha, and complete the evening with creamy flan flavored with lime zest. Put on your dancing shoes! Please do not wear rubber-soled shoes. We recommend closed shoes with a flat leather sole or medium heel.
Classes are held at 9011 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144.