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Sharpen your cutlery and your knife skills! This hands-on class will cover how to sharpen and care for your knives, as well as proper use. In-class exercises will include practice of the fundamental cuts for vegetables and fruit -- mince, dice, brunoise, battonet, julienne, etc. -- as well as breaking down a whole chicken. Full participation. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $70/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
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There is really nothing better than tying on an apron, making a floury mess, and filling your kitchen with the warm buttery smells of homemade Danish. And that's just what we will do in this do-it-yourself Danish class! We will make Danish dough from scratch and learn all of the different tips and techniques required to create perfect pastries -- all while sharing stories and laughs over a glass of wine! Light complementary nibbles will be served to sustain you while you're waiting for all of your scrumptious Danish to come out of the oven! Full participation. Menu: Classic Danish Dough; Berry-Stone Fruit Turnovers; Cinnamon Sticky Buns; Nutella Banana Braids. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
The Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber will be hosting their 4th Semi-Annual Grub Crawl on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 pm in the Downtown & Depot Town areas of Ypsilanti!How it Works...Guests will arrive between 5:30-6:00 pm at their first assigned location to receive a T-shirt. The T-shirt will serve as their ticket at each of the restaurants. Guests can attend each of the restaurants once anytime between 6 & 9pm on May 8th to sample one or more of their specialties. For everyone's convenience Golden Limousine International will be providing a Trolley along the route of the Grub Crawl.Restaurants Include...Aubree's Pizzeria & GrillCafe OllieCorner BreweryHaab'sHarvest KitchenRed Rock BBQSidetrack Bar & GrillThe Wurst BarYpsilanti Food CooperativeRegister at: http://a2ychamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/a2y-chamber-event-comcast-presents-the-4th-semi-annual-a2y-chamber-grub-crawl-3924 Downtown & Depot Town Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti. $20 for Adults / $5 kids. (734) 214-0105. katie@a2ychamber.org http://a2ychamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/a2y-chamber-event-comcast-presents-the-4th-semi-annual-a2y-chamber-grub-crawl-3924
Dinner, a silent auction, and raffles. 6 p.m., Zingerman’s Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Tickets $125 per person ($100 per person for groups of 4 or more) in advance at hivaidsresource.org/dining-for-dollars or by phone. 572-9355, ext. 240. [map]
Crepes -- these delicious, paper-thin pancakes, are a perennial favorite in France. They are extremely versatile - perfect for brunch, lunch, even a light dinner, and especially dessert! With only one recipe, you can make a thousand different kinds of crepes - you are only limited by your imagination! In this class, we are getting ready for spring and early summer with crĂŞpes, filling them with fresh salads, marinated vegetables, and fruit with light sauces. You don't want to miss this one! Full participation. Menu: Crepes filled with Roasted, Marinated Spring Beets and Tender Spring Sunflower Seed Sprouts; Mixed Spring Salad topped with Smoked Salmon Spread, Toasted Spiced Nuts and Goat Cheese Crepe Pinwheels; Crunchy Chocolate, Strawberry and Greek Yogurt Almond Crepes topped with Vanilla Custard Sauce. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Talks are preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck (bring a dish to pass). Mar. 13: Merilynne Rush on Green Burials. Apr. 10: Anne Ogren speaks about her experiences teaching music in Kenya. May 8: TBA. 7:15 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. (just south of Oak Valley Dr.), Saline. Free. 769-1052. [map]
Every Thurs. Whole Foods staffers discuss wine. Tastings with cheese and appetizers. Topics include “Italian Wines for Spring” (May 2), “American White Blends” (May 9), “South American Reds” (May 16), “American Red Blends for Summer” (May 23), and “Grilling Wines” (May 30). 5-8:30 p.m., Whole Foods wine bar, 990 W. Eisenhower, Cranbrook Village shopping center. $17. 997-7500. [map]
Hanger steak, flap steak, denver steak, ranch steak, braison, merlot cuts. Teres major? Where do they come from and why are they better? In this class, we will roll up our sleeves and unhinge our jaws as we get to the meat of the matter! We will demystify these cuts and show the right techniques to prepare them. Full participation. Menu: Three new-to-you Beef Steaks, Marinated, Grilled, and Pan-Seared with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes and Garlicky Green Beans. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $80/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
A chance to sample and learn about more than 2 dozen bock, doppelbocks, and Belgian Trappist ales. Also, a drawing for beer-related prizes. The price of admission includes unlimited beer sampling and a German appetizer buffet. 7-9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 (if available) at the door. 213-1393. [map]
The host of NPR’s The Story is joined by FSIL Nursing School (Haiti) dean Hilda Alcindor in a discussion of his recent trip to Haiti and what the school is doing to help with the earthquake recovery. Strolling Haitian supper. Cash bar. Proceeds benefit the FSIL nursing school in Leogane, Haiti. Followed by an afterglow party ($25). 6 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $75 in advance at haitinursing.org. 353-9565. [map]
Back by popular demand! Bring your special someone and have some fun in the kitchen cooking up this fun MEDITERRANEAN menu! And please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. Full participation. Menu: Vegetable Grape Leaves, Crisp Falafel with Tahini Dip, Spicy Hummus, Traditional Tabouli, Whipped Garlic Spread, Authentic Majadara with Green Lentils, Bulgur, and Caramelized Onion. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $150/pair. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
All invited to check their smart phone or iPod at the door, enjoy a vintage-style cocktail from Tammy’s Tastings, listen to vinyl LPs, and chat with PJ’s owners Marc & Jeff Taras, guest DJ arwulf arwulf, and each other. 7-9 p.m., PJ’s, 617-B Packard. Free. 663-3441. [map]
One of Zingerman’s Coffee managing partners, Allen Leibowitz or Steve Mangigian, offers a free tour of the coffee company and talks about the intricate world of java. 11 a.m.-noon, Zingerman’s Coffee Company, 3723 Plaza Dr.. Free. 929-6060. [map]
*This class is for children 8 years and older Celebrate Mother's Day this year by Cooking with Your Kids! Create a proper 'High Tea' menu with your little one as your partner. Walk away with bellies full of delicious food and hearts full of fun, love, and laughter! Full participation. Menu: Mini Blueberry Lemon Scones; Petite Spinach, Bacon, and Gouda Quiche; Open-Face Cucumber Sandwiches with Herbed Cream Cheese; Apricot Glazed Fresh Fruit Tartlets; and of course- an assortment of Kid-Friendly TeaHaus Teas. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $65/parent + 1 child; $85/parent + 2 children. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
This spring and summer Corner Brewery will be serving Brunch-n-Brew on Easter Sunday, Mother's Day and Father's Day. We will be opening early at 10am to offer a selection of main courses, sides and kiddie options. Visit our Facebook for menu specifics.The Bob Skon Trio will be entertaining you with sweet and lively melodies to capture those moments in life we can all identify with. Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St, Ypsilanti. 734-480-2739. bari@cornerbrewing.com [map]
A full English tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and dessert. 10 a.m. and 1 & 4 p.m., TeaHaus, 204 N. Fourth Ave. $25 (kids age 12 & under, $12.50). Reservations required. 622-0460. [map]
We all know at serving time when we just didn't get things exactly right during preparation. The tricky part is knowing at what exact moment you've made an error. Even better, if you find yourself in a situation where something has gone wrong, is there anything you can do to recover the dish??? This TECHNIQUE-DRIVEN class will give you insights to how foods wind up delicious and hot consistently get amazing results. We will also arm you with the recovery techniques that can bring a dish back and build your culinary confidence! Full participation. Menu: Breaded Veal Cutlets with Fingerling Potatoes, Spring Vegetables and Chocolate-Dipped Meringue for Dessert. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
