Crown Wine & Spirits In-store Cooking Classes

Chef Richard Cingolani returns to conducting his popular cooking classes, demonstrating some of his famous Restaurant dishes. Each class consists of an appetizer, a second and third course. Dessert will be from Crown’s “sweets” counter.
Classes include samples of food prepared, printed recipes plus a wine tasting for each course. Wines selected will be carefully described along with tasting notes.

Classes are scheduled for six Saturdays starting on April 11, from 1 to 3 pm at the
Crown Wine & Spirits Store
Sunrise Blvd. and NE 15th Ave
Ft Lauderdale.
The introductory cost per class is $25. or $125. for the series of six.
Students also receive a 10% off coupon good towards any store purchase the day of the event
Prepaid reservations are necessary (please see cancellation policy below) and attendance is limited to 20 students. To reserve, email billm@crownwineandspirits.com or call 1 888-563-9463, ext. 163.




Saturday, April 11, 1-3pm: A taste of Italy…
First: Roast pepper, olive and goat cheese salad –Wine: Primaterra Pinot Grigio
Second: Marinara sauce and Penne puttanesca, with olives, tomatoes, basil and a touch hot pepper-Wine: Rocca della Macie Chainti Classico
Third: Mediterranean baked shrimp with tomato and cheese-Wine: Querciarossa Morellino di Scansano
Dessert: A surprise selection from the sweets counter




Saturday, April 18, 1-3pm: Flavors of the Mediterranean...
First: Mixed antipasti platter including Parmigiano-Reggiano with aged balsamic vinegar-Wine: Moinetto Prosecco
Second: Artichoke risotto- Wine:Napa Valley Wine Works Chardonnay
Third: Tapenade crusted salmon with roast red pepper sauce- Wine: A Mano Primitivo
Dessert: A surprise selection from our sweets counter




Saturday, April 25, 1-3pm: A visit to Spain…
First: A tapas tasting, Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and more…-Wine: Segura Viudas Cava
Second: Shrimp and clams in green garlic sauce-Wine: Senor de Loenzo Albariño
Third: Pork with olives and sun-dried tomatoes-Wine Alidis Ribero del Duero
Dessert: A surprise selection from our sweets counter





Saturday, May 2, 1-3pm: A taste of Rome…
First: Tomato & fresh mozzarella salad with Balsamic syrup-Wine: Mommy’s Time Out Pinot Grigio
Second: Marinara sauce and Penne Amatriciana-Wine:Il Paggione Chianti Reserva
Third: Chicken breast with roast peppers and provolone cheese-Wine:Talenti Rosso Toscano
Dessert: A surprise selection from our sweets counter




Saturday, May 9, 1-3pm: A taste of the world…
First: Spicy Thai shrimp- Wine: Niersteiner Paterberg Gewürztraminer Spatlese
Second: Beer and cheddar cheese soup Beer: Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale
Third: Baked Parmesan crusted grouper-Wine: Domaine Sorin Terra Amata Rosé
Dessert: A surprise selection from our sweets counter




Saturday, May 16, 1-3pm: French wine country…
First: Prosciutto crepes-Wine: Guigal Cotes du Rhone Blanc
Second: Baked brie-Wine: Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rosé
Third: Sun-dried tomato glazed chicken paillard Wine: St Joseph Chave
Dessert: A surprise selection from our sweets counter

*A cancellation notice must be given no less than 48 hours prior to an event to receive a full refund. There will be no refunds for a "no-show" but you can send somone in your place.
Please contact billm@crownwineandspirits.com .