Dayton chefs to launch series of cooking classes


Restaurant chefs’ cooking classes

  • April 25: C'est Tout, Oakwood
  • May 16: Kohinoor Palace, Miamisburg, near the Dayton Mall
  • June 20: Bahn Mai Thai Cafe, Washington Twp.
  • July 11: Coco's Bistro, Dayton
  • Aug. 22: Jay's Restaurant, Dayton
  • Sept. 25: The Caroline, Troy.

The Miami Valley Restaurant Association and Dayton-area chefs are teaming up to offer Sunday afternoon cooking classes at local restaurants.

“People love to watch chefs cook, and they love to learn new recipes — what better way to do it than to watch the Miami Valley’s finest chefs?” said Amy Zahora, the restaurant association’s executive director. “Those who attend will walk away with a full tummy and a recipe to prepare at home.”

The first session, “Cooking with Dominique,” will be held from noon to 2 p.m. April 25 at C’est Tout in Oakwood, with chef-owner Dominique Fortin, Zahora said.

Five other restaurant chefs are scheduled to host the class in subsequent months.

Chefs will prepare a three-course menu. The cost of each class will vary based on the dishes prepared, Zahora said. Menus will be posted on the restaurant association’s Web site two to three weeks before each class, she said.

The C’est Tout class will cost $45 and is limited to 40 people.

Those wishing to make reservations must do so on the MVRA Web site, www.dineoutdayton.org, or by calling the restaurant association at (937) 461-6872, Zahora said. Reservations must be paid in advance to guarantee a spot, she said.

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