Kick off your weekend with a hands-on brunch experience! Learn to prepare crowd-pleasing brunch favorites while picking up chef tips you’ll actually use at home. Cook, eat, and enjoy a relaxed, delicious morning together. Get ready to rise, shine, and cook up a storm in this fun, hands-on class! Step into our welcoming kitchen and learn how to prepare the kind of hearty, soulful brunch that’s been bringing folks together for generations.
Led by Chef John Alunni, you’ll master the art of flaky buttermilk biscuits, creamy stone-ground grits, and crispy fried chicken & waffles—alongside other brunch favorites that’ll make your mornings unforgettable.
🥞 Chef John’s Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes & Berries
Light, airy pancakes made from scratch with real buttermilk and finished with a perfectly golden griddle sear. Served with Fresh berries, homemade caramel and pure maple syrup.
🍳 Mediterranean Frittatas
Oven-baked eggs filled with fresh vegetables, herbs, and savory Mediterranean flavors for a bright, satisfying brunch dish.
🧈 Flaky Cast-Iron Buttermilk Biscuits with Savory Sausage Gravy
Scratch-made, buttery biscuits baked in cast iron and topped with rich, peppery sausage gravy inspired by classic Southern comfort cooking.
🍳 Creamy Stone-Ground Boursin Grits
Slow-cooked stone-ground grits blended with creamy Boursin cheese for a smooth, indulgent, and deeply savory side.
🥓 Applewood-Smoked Bacon
Thick-cut bacon, applewood-smoked and cooked until perfectly crisp with a touch of natural sweetness.
🍊 Citrus Olive Oil Cake
A moist, tender cake made with fragrant olive oil and bright citrus zest, offering a delicate balance of richness and freshness.
🥂 A mimosa bar and bloody marys will be available for purchase!
We’ll roll up our sleeves, and share plenty of laughs as we cook, learn, and feast together. You’ll leave with a full belly, printed recipes, and the skills to bring the perfect brunch to your own breakfast table.
Class Format: Demonstration & Hands-On
Instructor: Chef John Alunni
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