# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet Me in Little Italy Masterclass: Gnocchi Cooking Class - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join Chef Cristian Lepore for this exciting hands-on class and learn how to make gnocchi from scratch.About this EventIn this masterclass, Chef Cristian Lepore will teach and guide participants through the process of making gnocchi [pronounced nyohkkee], the classic Italian potato dumplings known for their light, pillowy texture. Simple and fun to prepare, this class is suitable for all skill levels. Experience not required. Participants will enjoy a delicious selection of Italian charcuterie and cheeses while watching Chef Lepore demonstrate how to prepare a fresh basil pesto, cook a fresh batch of gnocchi, and serve it for sampling. Be prepared to get a little messy as you learn and practice techniques in this small, intimate class setting. At the end of the masterclass, you’ll take home your handmade gnocchi, ready to cook.All ingredients and tools needed will be supplied.Many thanks to the Embassy of Italy for their partnership and support of this event.About Cristian LeporeCristian is a professionally trained chef who brings his love of good food, health, and modern Italian cuisine to CIBUS, Ottawa’s best-kept culinary secret, and to Orto Trattoria, his soon-to-open restaurant in Centretown.Following successful stints as Chef in both luxury resorts and Michelin-starred restaurants, Cristian brought his experience and love of Italian food and drink to the National Capital Region, where he served as owner and executive chef of DiVino Modern Italian Restaurant and as a chef at Orto Trattoria in the Glebe.Creativity is key to Cristian’s ethos as he skillfully redefines Italian recipes for today’s health-conscious diner. He combines his passion for health and wellness with a talent for developing complex flavour combinations to create delicious dishes that welcome dietary restrictions and that taste as divine as their traditional counterparts.cibus.ca | @cibusottawa | @orto.trattoria - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass-gnocchi-cooking-class/100001985065519405 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, Workshops, health-wellness, Art, Cooking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 80, max: 80, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Klas Studio - **lat**: 45.4061562 - **long**: -75.7131007 - **full address**: Klas Studio, 180 Preston Street, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meet Me in Little Italy Masterclass: Gnocchi Cooking Class - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/523f41466fd778e9ebefa165ba379eb7908197ded1f2dc59360f2bdeeb024ea6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0f518d-gmir.jpg?v=1778594880 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meet Me in Little Italy Masterclass: Gnocchi Cooking Class being held? - **A:** Meet Me in Little Italy Masterclass: Gnocchi Cooking Class takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Klas Studio, 180 Preston Street, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Meet Me in Little Italy Masterclass: Gnocchi Cooking Class? - **A:** Meet Me in Little Italy Masterclass: Gnocchi Cooking Class is organized by Italian Week Ottawa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meet Me in Little Italy Masterclass: Gnocchi Cooking Class is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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