Event Detail
Apr
23
Wed
Food and Wine :: Cooking Class
French Bistro Night
5:30 PM
Sonoma Community Center
French Bistro Night
5:30 PM
Sonoma Community Center

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Description:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Instructor
Anthony Fontaine
Location
Room 109, Rotary Kitchen
Ages
Adults
Skill Levels
Advanced, All Levels, Beginning, Intermediate
$100
registration fee
Transport yourself to the heart of Paris with this immersive culinary class! Join us as we recreate a traditional French bistro-style “Menu du Jour” (daily menu) from scratch. From vibrant salads to hearty mains and a decadent dessert, this class will bring the flavors of a Parisian market to your kitchen.
On the Menu:
1. Mixed Greens, Endive, and Fennel Salad with Orange Dressing
Start your meal with a refreshing and elegant salad. Learn how to balance the bitterness of endive and the crispness of fennel with a bright, citrusy orange dressing—a perfect opener to any French feast.
2. Bistro Chicken in a Wine and Mushroom Sauce
Master the art of creating a rich, flavorful coq au vin-inspired dish. This tender chicken, simmered in a luxurious wine and mushroom sauce, is a staple of French bistro cuisine and sure to impress.
3. Braised Green Beans with Tarragon and Tomatoes
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and aromatic recipe. Discover how to braise green beans to perfection, infused with the fresh flavors of tarragon and ripe tomatoes.
4. Far Breton (Dried Prune Gratin)
End your meal on a sweet note with this classic French dessert. The Far Breton is a custard-like cake studded with tender dried prunes—a simple yet irresistible treat that embodies the charm of French baking.
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Instructor
Anthony Fontaine
Location
Room 109, Rotary Kitchen
Ages
Adults
Skill Levels
Advanced, All Levels, Beginning, Intermediate
$100
registration fee
Transport yourself to the heart of Paris with this immersive culinary class! Join us as we recreate a traditional French bistro-style “Menu du Jour” (daily menu) from scratch. From vibrant salads to hearty mains and a decadent dessert, this class will bring the flavors of a Parisian market to your kitchen.
On the Menu:
1. Mixed Greens, Endive, and Fennel Salad with Orange Dressing
Start your meal with a refreshing and elegant salad. Learn how to balance the bitterness of endive and the crispness of fennel with a bright, citrusy orange dressing—a perfect opener to any French feast.
2. Bistro Chicken in a Wine and Mushroom Sauce
Master the art of creating a rich, flavorful coq au vin-inspired dish. This tender chicken, simmered in a luxurious wine and mushroom sauce, is a staple of French bistro cuisine and sure to impress.
3. Braised Green Beans with Tarragon and Tomatoes
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and aromatic recipe. Discover how to braise green beans to perfection, infused with the fresh flavors of tarragon and ripe tomatoes.
4. Far Breton (Dried Prune Gratin)
End your meal on a sweet note with this classic French dessert. The Far Breton is a custard-like cake studded with tender dried prunes—a simple yet irresistible treat that embodies the charm of French baking.
Age Group: 18+
Address: 276 East Napa Street Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: 7079384626