Led by The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Executive Chef Melissa Lee, born and raised in southern Ireland, the luxury hotel is offering a special hands-on cooking class with true international flavor.
The "Small Bites from Around the Word" cooking class will be held Saturday, August 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants in the class will be busy with a day of cooking in the hotel's kitchens under the watchful eyes and expert guidance of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis culinary staff. The class will be following favorite recipes from the international collection of Ritz-Carlton chefs, who hail from France, Singapore, India, Bosnia, and the United States, among other locales from around the globe.
The day's menu will include fare for a light reception, plated four-course "small bites," and a dessert buffet - all prepared by the class:
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Individuals (Reception/Buffet)
- Indian Samosa, Tomato Date Chutney
- Assorted Sushi
- 24 hour Bacon, "Bubble & Squeak"
- Asian Seafood Ball
Plated Lunch
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1st course
- Compressed melon salad
2nd course
- Escargot a la Bourguignonne
3rd course
- Olive Oil Poached Prime New York Strip Steak
- Potato Silk
- Crispy Fried Asparagus Tips
- Brandied Peppercorn Jus
- Magenta Lace and Micro Fennel
4th course
- Hot Cheese course
Dessert Display
- Pina Colada Baba au Rhum
- Chocolate & Pink Pepper Diamant
- Lemon Pain de Genes
After the participants prepare the items, they and the Ritz-Carlton chefs will enjoy them for lunch in The Wine Room. Cooking class students will also receive a booklet with the recipes of all the dishes and will be served breakfast prior to the start of class.
The cost of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis "Small Bites from Around the World" cooking class is $89 per person. Space is limited and reservations are required. For reservations or more information, call 314-719-1433.