CULINARY CLASSES SEASONAL MARKETS SPECIAL EVENTS

MAY-AUG 2017 DOWNTOWN MARKET CLASSES & EVENTS CULINARY CLASSES SEASONAL MARKETS SPECIAL EVENTS 616.805.5308 DOWNTOWNMARKETGR.COM 435 IONIA AVE SW GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

CLASSES AT THE MARKET Looking to become more confident in the kitchen? Have the desire to eat healthier, be greener, or cook more? Or do you simply want a new and fun activity for your next date night or girls night out? Check out all the fun classes offered at the Downtown Market. REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT: DOWNTOWNMARKETGR.COM/CLASSES TABLE OF CONTENTS 2... HANDS-ON 5... FAMILY 5... KIDS 6... SIMMER CAMP 7... TEENS 7... TECHNIQUE & SKILL 8... EDUCATION FOUNDATION 9... SPECIAL EVENTS 11... CALENDAR 1

HANDS-ON GET YOUR HANDS FOODY IN THESE FUN CLASSES FOR 16+. CINCO DE MAYO OAXACAN FIESTA Fri, May 5, 6p-8:30p $65/person Travel through the culinary delights of southwestern Mexico where you ll learn to make oaxacan mole, brown sugar pound cake with mexican chocolate sauce, and tamales stuffed with chicken or pork! SUSHI CELEBRATION Tues, May 9, 6p-8:30p $65/person Wed, May 10, 10a-12:30p $65/person In this fan-favorite class, you ll make sushi rice like a pro, then master sushi classics like the spicy shrimp tempura roll, dragon roll, and spicy tuna roll. You ll be impressing friends and family with your new sushi skills in no time! SPANISH TAPAS NIGHT Thurs, June 8, 6p-8:30p $65/person Wed, July 5, 6p-8:30p $65/person Entice your palate with the taste of Spain in this exploration of classic Spanish flavors. Learn about the dishes and ingredients that make tapas bold and flavorful, such as braised artichokes and chorizo, garlic shrimp, tortilla espanola, and a marcona almond salad with serrano ham and manchego cheese. BACON & BOURBON (21+) Wed, June 14, 6p-8:30p $70/person We all know everything is better with bacon! This class proves that bourbon is also the answer. It s savory, sweet, bold, and for more than just drinking! Join us and experience the love, the character, and the flavor that bourbon imparts onto everyday foods such as bacon and bourbon cheese, bourbon chicken with bacon brussels sprouts, bourbon bread pudding with bacon bourbon caramel and, of course, sip on a bourbon beverage! THAI ROLL WORKSHOP Tues, May 16, 6p-8:30p $65/person Let s take a hands-on trip to Thailand with a classic thai roll workshop. You ll craft spring rolls, egg rolls, fresh shrimp rolls, and veggie rolls. You ll also enjoy a crisp thai peanut salad and a mango coconut dessert! COOKING WITH BEER (21+) Fri, May 19, 6p-8:30p $65/person The golden age of beer production is now, so don t just drink the good stuff let s cook with it, too! This Beer City inspired menu will include hearty appetizers, beer braised pork tacos, and cilantro beer rice. Finish it off with a chocolate stout cake. Yes, beer in dessert! A sipping menu of local beers complements this class. SICILIAN VACATION Tues, May 23, 6p-8:30p $65/person We ll take you on an exciting culinary adventure to the island of Sicily. Enjoy arancini (fried stuffed rice balls) while creating a refreshing sicilian kale salad with rhubarb dressing, linguini siracusana, and end it all off with a seasonal granita. 2

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COOKING WITH WINE: CLASSIC FRENCH TECHNIQUE (21+) Tues, June 20, 6p-8:30p $65/person Learn the basics of french cooking with this meal of traditional favorites. Start with a classic nicoise salad, then tackle an herb goat cheese fondue. Conquer the famous coq au vin, then finish the meal with a light and flavorful chocolate soufflé with a brandy whipped cream. Mon Dieu! MEDITERRANEAN MADE EASY Thurs, June 22, 6p-8:30p $65/person Thurs, July 6, 6p-8:30p $65/person The Mediterranean diet is known for its health benefits and bright flavors. We ll master an olive tapenade, herb-fresh tabouli, chicken souvlaki, and citrus semolina cake. You ll learn how to select authentic ingredients and how the right olive oil can add the finishing touches to your meal. FLAVORS OF THE CARIBBEAN Sat, June 24, 6p-8:30p $65/person Join us for a tropical caribbean journey while we make amazing jerk chicken skewers with cucumber yogurt sauce, jamaican pork curry with red beans and rice, then lighten it up with coconut macaroons. BERRY DELICIOUS PIES Fri, July 14, 6p-8:30p $65/person This class incorporates the best Michigan has to offer in strawberries and blueberries. Make the perfect pie crust for the best strawberry pie and blueberry tart to please even the pickiest of pie patrons. Top off your creations with homemade berry ice cream. Best of all take the sensational strawberry pie home with you to show off your expert pie making skills. BIG CITY SUSHI Wed, July 19, 6p-8:30p $65/person Wed, August 9, 6p-8:30p $65/person Celebrate the simple but fantastic flavors of sushi by creating these big city favorites! Make a new york roll with shrimp tempura, a california roll, and a philadelphia roll. SUMMER IN GREECE Fri, July 28, 6p-8:30p $65/person Embrace the greek culture of plentiful food and drink. Enjoy bright and crisp flavors of the Mediterranean, including traditional greek salad, baked fresh fish with olive tomato tapenade, and greek kourabiedes (butter crescent cookies). SPANISH PAELLA PARTY (21+) Mon, August 14, 6p-8:30p $65/person Thurs, August 17, 6p-8:30p $65/person Paella, the national dish of Spain, is the perfect way to entertain a crowd. We will be making an authentic chicken paella, smoke-scented fingerling potatoes, and baked chicken in filo. Complement this class with the perfect spanish red wine selection! COOKING FOR TWO Fri, August 25, 6p-8:30p $65/person Cooking for two can be an endless struggle breaking up packs of chicken, dealing with leftovers, and just plain wondering what to do with half-used cans. In this class, our chef will teach you how to make meals without all the hassle. You will make a carrot risotto with fresh herbs, roasted cornish game hens, tasty seasoned vegetables, and individual apple tarts. 4

FAMILY CHILDREN AND PARENTS WILL CREATE MEALS USING LOCAL INGREDIENTS THAT MAKE THE WHOLE FAMILY FEEL GREAT. TARGET AUDIENCE AGES 6-12, UNLESS NOTED. MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH Sun, May 14, 10a-12:30p $65 adult/$10 child Impress the important women in your life with a sensational brunch. Learn the basics of a classic eggs benedict, from the hollandaise to the different types of bread that make this a brunch standard. Add the perfect side dish of a potato and herb frittata and make your own fruit and nut granola for a seasonal yogurt parfait. Don t forget the classic brunch cocktails: mimosas and bloody marys will make this a brunch to remember! FATHER S DAY GRILL OFF Sun, June 18, 10a-12:30p $65 adult/$10 child Spend some time grillin with Pops in this char-broiled Father s Day class! Enjoy a grilled crostini with burrata cheese and grilled flank steak with classic chimichurri and asparagus. We ll even grill dessert with balsamic grilled peaches over vanilla ice cream! KIDS THESE CLASSES SHOW KIDS AGES 7-11 WHERE FOOD COMES FROM AND HOW IT GETS TO OUR PLATES. TERRIFIC TACO TUESDAY Tues, May 2, 4p-6p $55/child This class will inspire kids to create the menu for your next family fiesta! Kids will learn how to make breakfast tacos (with egg, veggies, black beans, and cheese), traditional ground beef tacos, tomato salsa, and a deliciously sweet mexican dessert. CLASSIC COOKIE WORKSHOP Wed, May 17, 4p-6p $55/child This hands-on cookie workshop is a great way to get kids interested in baking in the kitchen! We ll start with the classics: peanut butter cookies and thumb print cookies. Next we will move on to snickerdoodles, and wrap it up with award-winning chocolate chip cookies. MAMMA MIA PIZZERIA Tues, June 13, 1p-3p $55/child Kids will turn the kitchen into a pizzeria by learning techniques for creating some italian favorites. Form focaccia like a pro, toss pizza dough over your head, and turn out breadsticks in a snap. Più delizioso! BREAKFAST BONANZA Wed, July 5, 1p-3p $55/child Learn the key steps in creating the most important meal of the day! Kids will make blueberry buttermilk pancakes and master the skills to folding the perfect omelet. Finish this breakfast with a seasonal parfait with a healthy fruit and nut granola. 5

KIDS AGES 7-11 3 EXCITING THEMES HANDS-ON COOKING GREENHOUSE ACTIVITIES HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD (3 DAY CAMP) June 27, 28, and 29, 10a-2p $150/child July 25, 26, and 27, 10a-2p $150/child Tired of hearing, don t play with your food, when you re at the dinner table? In this week of Simmer Camp, we will celebrate culinary creativity through edible potions, sneaky vegetable appearances, and baking surprises. We ll even build food sculptures and channel our inner Harry Potter with kitchen magic. BACKYARD FARMING (3 DAY CAMP) July 11, 12, and 13, 10a-2p $150/child August 1, 2, and 3, 10a-2p $150/child Gather round as we turn our greenhouse and teaching kitchen into a backyard farm. Learn new ways to grow things in small spaces and how to use herbs and veggies from your yard or the farmers market. You won t have to leave the city to get dirty and you re sure to go home with some new ideas for creating habitats for the smallest helpers in every garden. MEALS FROM THE MITTEN (4 DAY CAMP) July 17, 18, 19, and 20, 10a-2p $180/child August 7, 8, 9, and 10, 10a-2p $180/child It s a wonderful time to live in the Mitten State. Fruits and veggies are in their prime so we ll gather around the table to celebrate Michigan s bounty. Explore some recipes that are specific to Michigan towns and learn how farmers make the season last longer by preserving the flavors of summer to be enjoyed all year round! 6

TEENS THESE CLASSES FOR AGES 12-15 ARE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIMENTATION AND CREATIVITY WITH FOOD THAT WILL MOTIVATE A LIFELONG LOVE OF COOKING. SUSHI LIKE A SAMURAI Wed, May 10, 4p-6:30p $60/person Tues, July 18, 4p-6:30p $60/person Learn the art of sushi from the perfect rice to the most precise knife cut. Explore the difference between sashimi, nigiri, and sushi, and put your knife skills to the test with the traditional knife cuts that make sushi so popular. Sample the popular rolls, such as the california roll, philadelphia roll, tempura shrimp roll, and a veggie roll. HOMEMADE PASTA NIGHT Tues, June 13, 5p-7p $55/person Come join the culinary wonders of Italy through this interactive pasta making class. Learn how to roll your own linguine served with a tomato and basil sauce and try your skills at making cheese tortellini with pesto and grilled chicken. Complete the meal with a rich chocolate budino and fresh whipped cream. TECHNIQUE & SKILL HAVE FUN, EAT WELL, AND LEARN ALL AT THE SAME TIME WITH KITCHEN TECHNIQUE CLASSES FOR AGES 16+. BEGINNING KNIFE SKILLS Mon, May 8, 6p-8:30p $65/person Mon, August 7, 6p-8:30p $65/person While enjoying a light snack, you will learn basic knife techniques, knife handling, and these essential types of cuts: mince, dice, brunoise, and julienne. This class will cover proper sharpening techniques (bring your own knife if you want) and proper knife selection to make you feel more confident in the kitchen. You ll use these skills to create a flavorful stock and a ginger teriyaki stir-fry for an enjoyable meal. CULINARY COOKING METHODS Mon, May 22, 6p-8:30p $65/person Tues, June 6, 6p-8:30p $65/person To sauté or not to sauté? That is the question. In this technique-based class, we ll discover the differences between cooking methods and which foods are best suited for each. The menu will include sautéed haddock with tomato jam, grilled chicken piccata, and roasted vs. steamed vegetables. BAKING 101: SAVORY YEAST DOUGHS Mon, July 31, 6p-8:30p $70/person Want to become a better baker by learning the tips and techniques of the trade? In this class you ll become a baking master as you successfully create classic dinner rolls, savory herb rolls, buttermilk biscuits, and fluffy pizza dough. 7

THE DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION RECENTLY TEAMED UP WITH THE GRAND RAPIDS URBAN LEAGUE TO TEACH CULINARY SKILLS AND NUTRITION TO A GROUP OF FIFTEEN YOUNG ADULTS. OUR CHEFS TAUGHT BASIC KNIFE SKILLS, CULINARY SCIENCE, AND COOKING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET. IT WAS A WONDERFUL START TO TEACHING OUR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS HOW TO BEGIN IN THE FOOD BUSINESS. THEN, WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE THE PARTNERSHIP TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. - LISA BUTLER, DIRECTOR FOR HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND YOUTH FOR THE GRAND RAPIDS URBAN LEAGUE These young leaders came back for chef demonstrations, planted gardens with heirloom vegetables grown in the Market Greenhouse, and were mentored by Market Hall merchants. At the end of their summer, they planned, prepped, and served dinner, along with delivering their business pitch at the Downtown Market. Through partnerships like these, the Downtown Market Education Foundation is helping to improve community health through nutrition and economic development, one plate at a time. If your business, family, or non-profit would like to get involved with the mission of the Downtown Market Education Foundation, please contact Kate Klemp, Development Director, kate@downtownmarketgr.com about ways to donate, volunteer, or create new partnerships. 8

SPECIAL EVENTS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FUN, ALL THROUGHOUT THE MARKET, ALL YEAR ROUND! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY AND HAVE SOME FOOD AND FUN! LITTLE GREEN THUMBS Wed, April 5, 10a-2p Looking for something fun to do with the kids during spring break? Join us for our Little Green Thumbs event and visit Greenhouse Josh. There will be multiple sensory activities; ladybug viewing, testing soil ph levels, and kids can even make a craft to take home. EASTER BRUNCH BITES Sun, April 16, 10a-3p Join us for Easter Brunch Bites. Our Market Hall merchants will be featuring unique holiday menu items. In addition to the amazing food options, there will also be fun kids activities in our Greenhouse. VINTAGE STREET MARKET Sun, May 14, 10a-4p Sun, July 9, 10a-4p Sun, June 11, 10a-4p Sun, August 13, 10a-4p Shop the Vintage Street Market, Grand Rapids only monthly vintage market. Join us the second Sunday of every month for a day of vintage shopping. Whether you are looking for that perfect couture vintage dress, or a hand painted vintage sideboard, the Vintage Street Market is where you ll find that exciting treasure to complete your collection. This year s Vintage Street Market vendors were carefully curated to provide the best variety of vintage goods Grand Rapids has to offer. ROLL N OUT FOOD TRUCK FEST Sun, May 21, 11a-7p Kick off outdoor dining season with Grand Rapids largest food truck rally in Heartside Park. In addition to showcasing multiple food trucks and chefs, there will be culinary themed movies, games, pop-up performers and interactive art & vendors. MADE IN MICHIGAN POP-UP MARKETPLACE Sat, May 27, 9a-4p Sat, July 22, 9a-4p Sat, June 24, 9a-4p Sat, August 26, 9a-4p This event will feature 50+ vendors who proudly make in Michigan! Vendors feature everything from artisan products to local treats. For a complete list of vendors visit: madeinmipopup.com 9

MARKET MASTERS Fri, June 16, 7p-10p Come watch four Downtown Market chefs battle head-to-head for the title of Market Master! Witness the Iron Chef style live action and rivalries from some of the most talented chefs around. Root for your favorite chef team all while supporting the Downtown Market Education Foundation s incubator kitchen and food education programs. MEET THE MACHINES Tues, June 27, 10a-1p Fire up those sirens! Stop by the Downtown Market and Meet the Machines! We ll have emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, and everything in between. Bring the kids by to see the machines up close! Kids AT THE MARKET KIDS AT THE MARKET Wed, July 5, 11a-2p Free fun for kids weekly activities, arts, crafts and educational opportunities and more! This week s host is the Grand Rapids Children s Museum. Wed, July 12, 11a-2p Free fun for kids weekly activities, arts, crafts and educational opportunities and more! This week s theme is SUPERHEROS!! Wed, July 19, 11a-2p Free fun for kids weekly activities, arts, crafts and educational opportunities and more! This week s theme is FARM ANIMALS, hosted by the Critter Barn!! Wed, July 26, 11a-2p Free fun for kids weekly activities, arts, crafts and educational opportunities and more! This week s theme is SCIENCE!! TEACHING KITCHEN OPEN HOUSE Sat, July 15, 11a-3p Help us launch our new Class Schedule! Join us for a fun hands-on Teaching Kitchen Open House. Get a taste of the types of classes we will be offering, meet the instructors, and have some fun! 10

MAY 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TERRIFIC TACO TUESDAY CINCO DE MAYO OAXACAN FIESTA 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 BEGINNING KNIFE SKILLS SUSHI CELEBRATION SUSHI CELEBRATION SUSHI LIKE A SAMURAI 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH VINTAGE STREET MARKET THAI ROLL WORKSHOP CLASSIC COOKIE WORKSHOP COOKING WITH BEER 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 CULINARY COOKING METHODS SICILIAN VACATION MADE IN MI POP-UP MARKETPLACE 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 HANDS-ON FAMILY KIDS/TEENS TECHNIQUE & SKILL SPECIAL EVENTS 11

JUNE 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 CULINARY COOKING METHODS SPANISH TAPAS NIGHT 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VINTAGE STREET MARKET MAMMA MIA PIZZERIA BACON & BOURBON MARKET MASTERS HOMEMADE PASTA NIGHT 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 FATHER S DAY GRILL OFF COOKING WITH WINE: CLASSIC FRENCH TECHNIQUE MEDITERRANEAN MADE EASY MADE IN MI POP-UP SHOP FLAVORS OF THE CARIBBEAN 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SIMMER CAMP: HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD (3 DAY CAMP) MEET THE MACHINES SIMMER CAMP: HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD (3 DAY CAMP) SIMMER CAMP: HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD (3 DAY CAMP) 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 HANDS-ON FAMILY KIDS/TEENS TECHNIQUE & SKILL SPECIAL EVENTS 12

JULY 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY BREAKFAST BONANZA SPANISH TAPAS NIGHT KIDS AT THE MARKET MEDITERRANEAN MADE EASY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VINTAGE STREET MARKET SIMMER CAMP: BACKYARD FARMING (3 DAY CAMP) SIMMER CAMP: BACKYARD FARMING (3 DAY CAMP) KIDS AT THE MARKET SIMMER CAMP: BACKYARD FARMING (3 DAY CAMP) BERRY DELICIOUS PIES TEACHING KITCHEN OPEN HOUSE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SIMMER CAMP: MEALS FROM THE MITTEN (4 DAY CAMP) 17 SIMMER CAMP: MEALS FROM THE MITTEN (4 DAY CAMP) SUSHI LIKE A SAMURAI 18 SIMMER CAMP: MEALS FROM THE MITTEN (4 DAY CAMP) KIDS AT THE MARKET BIG CITY SUSHI 19 SIMMER CAMP: BACKYARD FARMING 20 21 MADE IN MI POP-UP MARKETPLACE 22 SIMMER CAMP: HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD (3 DAY CAMP) SIMMER CAMP: HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD (3 DAY CAMP) KIDS AT THE MARKET SIMMER CAMP: HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD (3 DAY CAMP) SUMMER IN GREECE 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BAKING 101: SAVORY YEAST DOUGHS 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 HANDS-ON FAMILY KIDS/TEENS TECHNIQUE & SKILL SPECIAL EVENTS 13

AUGUST 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SIMMER CAMP: BACKYARD FARMING (3 DAY CAMP) SIMMER CAMP: BACKYARD FARMING (3 DAY CAMP) SIMMER CAMP: BACKYARD FARMING (3 DAY CAMP) 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 SIMMER CAMP: MEALS FROM THE MITTEN (4 DAY CAMP) BEGINNING KNIFE SKILLS SIMMER CAMP: MEALS FROM THE MITTEN (4 DAY CAMP) SIMMER CAMP: MEALS FROM THE MITTEN (4 DAY CAMP) BIG CITY SUSHI SIMMER CAMP: MEALS FROM THE MITTEN (4 DAY CAMP) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 VINTAGE STREET MARKET SPANISH PAELLA PARTY SPANISH PAELLA PARTY 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 COOKING FOR TWO MADE IN MI POP-UP MARKETPLACE 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 HANDS-ON FAMILY KIDS/TEENS TECHNIQUE & SKILL SPECIAL EVENTS 14

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