Old School Italian

The Italians are wild about their aperitifs. An aperitif is a cocktail enjoyed with friends, in the early evening, from the end of work until the start of dinner. Go out to dinner with Italian friends, and your evening will likely begin at a bar chatting over drinks before heading out to eat. Aperitifs can include Negroni, Campari Soda or Aperol Spritz...

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious Italian feast based on fresh produce, fresh seasonings, fine meats and seafood. To make your meal complete, your Chef is happy to recommend an Italian white, red or sparkling wine from The Chopping Block's cellar. That's amore! Menu: Shrimp Diavolo (Sautéed Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce) with Garlic Bread ...

Winter is in the air – it’s the perfect time to learn the basics of making Italian Insalata (salad), Risotto and Crostata in our Cooking 101 series.  Our Chef at La Scuola has created the perfect menu for a Sunday afternoon: Kale and Pecorino salad, Mushroom Risotto, and seasonal Crostata. Join us for this demonstration class where you will...

Gnocchi can be made from semolina flour, breadcrumbs, ricotta, wheat flour, egg, potato, sweet potato and any combination thereof, as long as the form recalls a knot or knuckle as the name commands.  Join us at La Scuola as we trace the roots of the first gnocco in each of its many forms. Our Chef will demonstrate how to prepare ricotta and...

For generations in the old trattorias of Rome, the Thursday menu is dedicated to gnocchi. Join us for Ghocchi Giovedì or “Gnocchi Thursday” for a hands-on gnocchi-making class in our tasting lab! In this class, our chef will demonstrate how to prepare potato gnocchi from scratch using simple, high-quality ingredients. Then, you’ll get to try...

The epitome of southern Italian street food, arancini are small risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and peas, dredged in breadcrumbs, and lightly fried. The resulting arancini — named for the "little oranges" that they resemble — explode with each crunchy, cheese-filled bite. At Eataly, we offer a variety of seasonal arancini...

Enjoy the opportunity to celebrate New Year's Eve with the whole family! Have fun preparing and eating an Italian feast while ringing in the New Year. A sparkling juice toast for the kids and a Prosecco toast for the adults will be enjoyed by all. Children ages 6 and older are invited to help their families prepare a fabulous feast. Menu: Antipasto...

Have fun this New Year's Eve preparing a scrumptious feast in this hands-on class! A bubbly toast is included in the price of the class. Menu: Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Pears, Hazelnuts and Balsamic Herbed Flatbread with Grapes, Gorgonzola and Pancetta Crispy Sautéed Duck Breast with Red Wine-Currant Glaze Roasted...

Join us for a hands-on express demonstration class all about lasagne! In this class, you’ll build your own custom lasagne from start to finish. Then, you'll take home your oven-ready dish to enjoy in your own kitchen (with cooking instructions, of course!).Lasagne is one of the most iconic Italian dishes, and so easy to assemble! Whether you are...

Gnocchi may pre-date pasta, but these little knuckle-shaped dumplings still receive pride of place in Italian cuisine, from Nona’s table to the finest ristorante. Learn to prepare a variety of gnocchi paired with seasonal accompaniments for a perfect match of flavors. Your Chef can recommend an Italian wine from our cellar to...

Bring the magic of a Venetian night to your own home with an assortment of cicchetti (chee-KET-tee), tantalizing noshes that line counters of tucked-away wine bars, favored by locals. Your Chef can even recommend a vino bianco, vino rosso or Prosecco to enjoy your cicchetti like a true Venetian. Menu:  Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Antipasto...

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious Italian feast based on fresh produce, fresh seasonings, fine meats and seafood. To make your meal complete, your Chef is happy to recommend an Italian white, red or sparkling wine from The Chopping Block's cellar. That's amore! Menu: Shrimp Diavolo (Sautéed Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce) with...

The significance of a great Italian sauce should not be underestimated. Just like any respectable house guest, a full plate should never come to the table undressed! In this class, the Chef of La Scuola will demonstrate the classic mouthwatering Amatriciana and Carbonara sauces of the traditional Italian kitchen.  Guests will enjoy our Chef-prepared...

The genius of rustic Italian cuisine lies within its simplicity of fresh ingredients from a landscape comprised of a patchwork of grapevines, farmhouses and olive groves. Let the fresh ingredients and pure regional flavors transport you; no plane ticket required! On the menu:  Warm Tuscan Mushroom Crostini with Vin Santo Kale and Roasted Butternut...

Gather around our table and treat yourself to an evening full of rustic, hand-crafted Italian food while experiencing Italy's diverse culinary regions. This demonstration class includes a full meal, so come hungry! Menu: Shaved Fennel, Kale and Blood Orange Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano, Cracked Black Pepper...

Ciao! We’re rolling up our sleeves as we make our way through Tuscany to master the art of handmade potato gnocchi. We’ll perfect both Roasted Garlic and Spinach Gnocchi pan seared in a Brown Butter Sage Sauce and compliment it all with a satisfying Tuscan Kale Salad tossed with Tomato Confit. You’ll want to save room for the sweetest encore,...