Gnocchi Night: A Hands-On Italian Dinner

There are few things more satisfying in Italian cooking than making Gnocchi from scratch — and tonight, you're going to do exactly that. This isn't a pasta class where you watch someone else do the hard part; this is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves evening built around one of Italy's most beloved comfort foods, elevated with a menu that's as impressive as it is delicious. Our Chef brings a philosophy of food that's simply done but done well — familiar enough to feel like home, yet elevated enough to feel special. The evening opens with a Contemporary Bruschetta — you'll make a house Italian cheese blend and walnut pesto oil from scratch, then pile everything onto chili oil-rubbed focaccia with herb-roasted tomatoes and a fig & balsamic glaze. From there, you'll char Baby Romaine on the grill and build a stunning Charred Romaine Salad loaded with grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, crispy pancetta, pecorino, and a house-made buttermilk basil dressing. Then comes the main event: you'll mix, roll, cut, and shape your own Potato Gnocchi from scratch before building a rich Pesto Basil Cream Sauce, sautéing herb-roasted chicken thighs, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, and peas, and bringing it all together into one deeply satisfying plate. The evening closes with a Chef demonstration of an Apple Galette — cinnamon apples and dried cherries nestled in a buttery pastry crust, baked until golden and served warm with Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream. You'll leave with a full stomach, a new set of skills, and the confidence to bring this kind of cooking into your own kitchen any night of the week. This is a fun date night or friends night out!