What could be better on Valentine’s Day than an absolutely unique wine and chocolate tasting? Join John Alongé, author of The Wine Heretic’s Bible, for this no-holds-barred extravaganza. You’ll learn the intricacies of various kinds of chocolate as well as why certain wines go so well with certain chocolates. This lively and entertaining event will culminate in a “Blindfold Tasting”, in which you and your companion will take turns wearing the blindfold while learning to distinguish various wines and chocolates by taste alone. Shades of 9 ½ weeks!

This class, one of a series, is the perfect antidote to drinking boring wine! There are tens of thousands of wines in the world, so why does everyone seem to drink the same ones all the time? Grab your wine passport and embark on a voyage of international vinous discovery with Wine Heretic John Alongé, 2009 San Diego Magazine “Best Wine Coach”, as he explores lesser known wine regions and grape varieties from all corners of the globe. You’ll be entertained with history and anecdotes, learn about the various grapes and wine making techniques and, of course, taste the most interesting wines from each region.

This Sushi class is geared toward couples and will feature the romantic side of Jeff Roberto from Sushi on a Roll explaining how to roll and eat your creations (better yet, feed your partner your creation!) Join us and sip on a Martini while feasting on Sushi~ what better Valentines date is that? On the menu: California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Shrimp Tempura Rolls, Rainbow Rolls, and MORE. This will be a hands-on cooking class with a limit of 2 martinis per person.

This Valentines Class is very special as our resident Italian expert Nadia Frigeri creates a menu that will work for a group of friends or just a couple in love. Nadia's menu will be lavish and delightful with: Mini Three Meat Meatballs with Blue Cheese Sauce; Three Squash Risotto with Fried Sage and Fontina Cheese; Braised Beef Filet Mignon with Pinot Noir Sauce; Baked Herbed Potatoes and Carrots; Chocolate Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries and Chocolate-Hazelnut Biscotti. This class will be served with hand-selected wines to compliment the menu.

With over 20 years experience as a sushi chef, and recently awarded 2009 Chef de Cuisine Jeff Roberto definitely knows that the art of sushi making (and eating!) is all about entertaining! Jeff will teach you and your friends the proper etiquette of sushi ordering (no nibbling those sushi rolls!), sushi-making (don?t make the rice too wet!) and of course sushi tasting! This isn't an observation only class-you will have a chance to make your own sushi rolls with a pro offering you guidance every step of the way! Who can resist that? And don't forget about the sake and Asian beers to match!

Are you looking to expand your culinary horizen and want to try you hand at something with spice and pizazz? Thai is not just for take out! Chef Peter will take you step by step through creating the PERFECT homecooked Thai meal, and you will get to eat everything that Peter makes! On the menu: THAI STUFFED OMELET; PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE; PORK WITH BAMBOO SHOOTS; THAI STYLE SCALLOPS; STIR FRIED VEGETABLES; RUMMED BANANAS. This class is served with house poured wines.

You've mastered the art of the cocktail party (in both of Rich's SOLD OUT classes), now move on to the always daunting dinner party. Chef Rich Sweeney takes you from soup to nuts with a dinner party menu sure to WOW you're guests. The menu includes: Creamy Mushroom & Brie Soup Poached Pear and Prosciutto Salad Appetizer Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Fingerling Potatoes Fruit Tarts a la mode This class is served with house poured wines.

Get acquainted with the freshest foods and finest beers that are being grown and crafted in San Diego’s backyard. Not only does San Diego have the largest number of small farms in California, but it is also home to some of the top microbreweries in the country. Chef Melissa Mayer is sourcing those ingredients for this food and beer pairing class and bringing them to you: farm and brewery united. Revel in the flavors and the pairings: from local burrata to shitake mushrooms, oysters, cara cara oranges and artisan beers to match, this class is highlighting and showcasing San Diego’s bounty of food and beer. *½ Shelled Carlsbad Aquafarm Luna Oysters with Cara Cara Orange Minonette + Meiwa Kumquat Gelee :: Ballast Point Wahoo Wheat Beer *Burrata, Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms and Wild Arugla Pizza with Tomato Syrup :: Lost Abbey Avant Garde Ale *Firehouse American Pale Ale Braised Pork Belly with Anasazi Beans and Red Frill Mustard :: Red Barn Ale *Butterscotch Pot de Crème, Drunken Raisins, Cinnamon Whip :: Lost and Found Ale -All ingredients on the menu subject to availability-

For those of you who wanted to attend, and the class was sold out~ Nadia will be presenting the class again! Get your seat now before this class sells out! Nadia Frigeri is the known as the queen of risotto here at BPFWS, and once a year she will pull out her heavy duty stirring spoon and teach a class all about risotto~ this time she is adding a couple of warm and hearty soups to boot! If you have not tried Nadia risotto, then GET YOUR SEAT! This class will be served with house poured wines. On the menu: Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto with Braised Baby Heirloom Tomatoes Country Style Risotto with Sausages and Porcini Three Squash Soup with Fried Sage and Gorgonzola Crostini White Bean Soup with Pancetta and Rosemary Hazelnuts Ice Cream with Hazelnut Biscotti

Nadia Frigeri is the known as the queen of risotto here at BPFWS, and once a year she will pull out her heavy duty stirring spoon and teach a class all about risotto~ this time she is adding a couple of warm and hearty soups to boot! If you have not tried Nadia risotto, then GET YOUR SEAT! This class will be served with house poured wines. On the menu: Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto with Braised Baby Heirloom Tomatoes Country Style Risotto with Sausages and Porcini Three Squash Soup with Fried Sage and Gorgonzola Crostini White Bean Soup with Pancetta and Rosemary Hazelnuts Ice Cream with Hazelnut Biscotti

Come and witness the intensity and dramatic effect of Flambe as Chef Robson fires it up! Proceed with caution for this class contains scorching flames and sensational flavors unlike any other you've seen before. The menu includes Coconut Rummed Shrimp, Orange Wilted Spinach Salad, Steak Diane, Brandied Carrots, Bourbon Grilled Sweet Potatoes, and Stoli Laced Strawberries with Vanilla Gelato. If you didn't already know, the art of cooking isn't simply about combining tastes, but creating a sizzling good time! This class is served with house poured wines, limit of 2 glasses per person.

This class is super popular, super fun and a great way to end your work week! Join Jeff Roberto from Sushi on a Roll as he teaches you how to roll like a pro (and eat like one too)! You will be sipping sake and handling chopsticks like you were born to! Be prepared for: California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Shrimp Tempura Rolls, Rainbow Rolls, and MORE. This will be a hands-on cooking class served with Asian Beer and Sake.

Authentic Indian Food Never Tasted So Good! For centuries Indian recipes were never written down, they were passed on through the generations by word of mouth. Now the delightful Shital Parikh is talking and spilling all of India's secrets! In this class you'll not only taste amazing ethnic food, but you'll learn about the traditions and Indian culture. The menu: Appetizer Chicken Tikka skewers Very easy and simply delicious Chutney Mint and yogurt Chutney Flavorful and very easy to make chutney prefect for spring and summer Curry 2 Mushroom Cashew Masala (Served with pre-made Garlic Naan) Mildly spicy mushrooms, cashews and peas with a delicious creamy sauce Rice Dish Spinach Rice with peas in coconut milk Nutritious green rice cooked in coconut milk with a delicious mild taste Side Dish Pappadam Crunchy side with rice that is really easy to make Dessert Mango Mousse A fusion dessert that is light, easy to make and very tasty… what more can you ask for? After Dinner mouth freshener Pre- made seasoned fennel seeds This class is served with house poured wines, limit 2 glasses per person.

Join wine & spirits writer John Alongé and Chef PJ Watkins of Dining Details Personal Chef Service for this exotic culinary adventure. You’ll learn the intricacies of the many kinds of tequila; where they come from, how they’re made and what makes each one unique. Then you’ll enjoy samples of fine tequilas paired with Chef PJ’s inspired Latin menu. Olé! -Tequila Cured Halibut Ceviche with Tomato and avocado and blue corn chips -Harissa Marinated Shrimp with Cilantro Agave Crema -Tequila Marinated Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Rustic Guacomole -Braised Latin Spiced Short Ribs with a Tequila Romesco Sauce -Dulche De Leche Molten Cakes with Mexican Cocoa Sauce

Get your seat quickly for this JUST ADDED Sushi and Martini class! Jeff Roberto cleared his schedule to add this last minute March class ~ What to expect: get your hands wet and ready to roll- California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Shrimp Tempura Rolls, Rainbow Rolls, and MORE. This will be a hands-on cooking class with a limit of 2 martinis per person.

Chef Peter came up with the first 'Mans' class and it was so popular that it sold out! So for those men who missed out, here is your chance~ get your seat NOW! Peter will be Grilling for the Guys tonight with a menu of: Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Burgundy Glaze Grilled Caesar Salad Grilled Shrimp in Orange and Tarragon Butter Grilled Boursin Smashed Potatoes Grilled Baby Bok Choy Grilled Pineapple with Chantily Cream This class will be served with house poured wines, limit of 2 glasses per person.

Our favorate 'Top Chef' personality is changing with the season and we all know that as the seasons change, it's time to start enjoying spring foods that fill you up without weighing you down. Rich is presenting a menu that is full of flavor and will make you feel good about preparing. In the menu: Pre-Pickle Salad ; Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Creamy Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnuts ; Farfalle Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Fresh Puttanesca Sauce (no cook sauce) ; ending with a sweet Coconut Sorbet with Rhubarb Compote. This class is served with house poured wines.

Are you looking for a fun filled Wednesday night out with friends? Or are you looking to expand your horizons and make some new friends? Well then, here you are! Get your seat-make your reservation-bring your appetite because we will be serving up The Prados famous Mojitos while Jeff Roberto (our Sushi Maestro) from Sushi on a Roll and Chef de Cuisine Chef of the Year 2009, shows you the ins and outs of Sushi rolling and tricks of getting those chopsticks to work for you! On the menu is California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Shrimp Tempura Rolls, Rainbow Rolls, and MORE. This will be a hands-on cooking class with a limit of 2 mojitos per person.

Join us for the first Spring brunch class with Chef Andrea as she treats you to a sweet and savory menu of : Apricot Chablis Chilled Soup; Citrus Crab Salad in Phyllo Cups; Sweet Potato Eggs n' Hash with Spicy Hollandaise Sauce; Mascarpone Cheese Blintzes with a warm Grape Sauce. There is no better way to begin a wonderful weekend~ this class is served with house poured sparkling wine or mimosas if you prefer! Limit 2 cocktails per person included.

Join Matt Gordon, Executive Chef and Owner of Urban Solace in North Park for a refreshing, innovative and exciting class to ring in the upcoming change of season! Matt is using fresh ingredients and cooking with seasonal produce a flavorful Spring menu! The menu: Matt will be warming everyone up with Cocktail Tasters: Ginger Splash, Elderflower Spritzer and Lavender Dream Then moving onto the FOOD: -Handmade Fresh Farmhouse Cheese "dumplings" with Asparagus, Favas, Orange Zest and Herbed Brown Butter - Seared Alaskan Halibut on a bed of Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Spring Garlic Gremolata - Brandied Strawberries with Classic Shortcake Biscuits and Creme Fraiche

Chef Robson takes annual surfing trips every year and this year he has decided that El Salvador is where he will be! He will spend a week eating and surfing his way thru the North side of El Salvador so he can bring you back the tastes of his adventure. So if you have a surfer in your life and you love food, it is a great evening for the both of you. The menu for this evening will include: BBQ El Salvadorian oysters on the 1/2 shell, Iceberg lettuce salad w/ Lime Vinaigrette and Grape Tomatoes, Alfonzo's Soy Marinated Baby Back Ribs, Grilled tomatoes, Potato and Cheese Balls, and finishing with Central American Mojito bananas. ALOHA! This class will be served with house pured wines.

These classes sell out quickly, so be sure to register NOW! Jeff Roberto from Sushi on a Roll, 2009 Chef de Cuisine, will be showing you the secrets of sushi rolling all night (or for about 2 hours) and you will be putting your talent to the test! Have a sip of sake while you roll and make sure that you know how to make those chopsticks work, because you will be eating your creations! On the menu: California Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Shrimp Tempura Rolls, Rainbow Rolls, and MORE. This will be a hands-on cooking class served with Asian Beer and Sake (limit 2 per person included in price).