taught by the chefs behind these
Charlotte favorites. Bake, braise,
boil or broil everything from
seafood to barbecue under the
tutelage of the experts. Classes
are $40 per person at Upstream
and Mimosa Grill and $30 at
Harper's-Carolina Place.
Owned and run by Johnson
& Wales University Senior
Culinary Instructor and Chef,
Carrie Hegnauer, e City Kitch
is dedicated to fostering and
growing Charlotte's culinary
community. Interesting and
unique gastronomical classes,
which are at the helm of a team
of highly qualified professionals
and educators, include
international cheese seminars,
microbrew tasting workshops,
advanced baking classes and
more. e venue oen attracts
guest chefs, authors and industry
professionals, who make
occasional appearances at classes.
Whether you're looking
for tips on how to slice and
dice, can your own home
items, incorporate spices in
your cooking or develop fast
weeknight dinner menus, brush
up on your kitchen skills through
a Charlotte Cooks class led by
seasoned chefs and facilitated via
Central Piedmont Community
College. Looking to take it up a
notch? Sign up for the different
iterations of culinary boot camps
offered.
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To learn more about do-it-
yourself fun in Charlotte,
visit charlottesgotalot.com
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