Meet at Cicchetti for an afternoon of cocktails, deliciously paired food and a little insight into the world of craft bartending. Come away with a few drink recipes and a new appreciation for lesser known mixers and liquors.
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Saturday, Sep 21 at Cicchetti
The Resurgence of Pre-Prohibition Cocktails
02:00 PM to
Saturday, September 21st, 2:00 p.m., $70
Pick up any foodie journal or cocktail magazine and you'll find an article about the resurgence of pre-Prohibition cocktails. Discover why these cocktails have retained their appeal for over a century, and learn about the history behind their creators. Enjoy a fun and interactive class environment featuring four unique cocktails. Each of our chefs will be assigned a cocktail and tasked with creating a perfect pairing. You decide which dish makes for the best pairing and who earns bragging rights around the restaurants! Call for reservations; space is limited. -
Saturday, Dec 14 at Cicchetti
Hot Cocktails for the Holidays
02:00 PM to
Saturday, December 14th, 2:00 p.m., $75
'Tis the season to warm yourself from the inside. Cozy up to the bar and learn about the plethora of cocktails that defy the cold weather. Enjoy a fun and interactive class environment featuring four unique cocktails. Each of our chefs will be assigned a cocktail and tasked with creating a perfect pairing. You decide which dish makes for the best pairing and who earns bragging rights around the restaurants! Call for reservations; space is limited.
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Saturday, Jul 20 at Cicchetti
Northwest Bounty
01:00 PM to
Saturday, July 20th, 1:00 p.m., $70
Northwest Bounty
From locally-caught fish to foraged Triple Crown blackberries, discover the abundance of the Pacific Northwest from a chef's perspective. Our chefs will share (some) of their secrets for finding the juiciest local berries and growing the most flavorful summer vegetables. Chefs will teach attendees the art of using the best local ingredients in the most creative ways. Sommelier Salomon will be on hand pouring wines to match. Join us for a great afternoon! Call for reservations; space is limited. -
Saturday, Oct 19 at Cicchetti
Soups: Warm Up with New Favorites
01:00 PM to
Saturday, October 19th, 1:00 p.m., $70
Soups: Warm Up with New Favorites
Our talented chefs will teach attendees the secrets to soup making, from building your own stocks at home, to discovering how to make the creamiest purèe. Learn to perfect tomato bisque, seafood brodo, and classic minestrone. Sommelier Salomon will be on hand pouring wine to match each soup. Call for reservations; space is limited. -
Saturday, Dec 7 at Cicchetti
Canning and Baking for Holiday Gifts
01:00 PM to
Saturday, December 7th, 1:00 p.m., $70
Canning and Baking for Holiday Gifts
Just in time for the holiday season, our chefs will share their skills with you on how to make unique and thoughtful home-made gifts. From marmalade to apple butter to fruit cake that actually tastes amazing, you will go home with creative ideas for wowing your friends and family. Call for reservations; space is limited.
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Sunday, Jun 30Sunday, Jun 30 at Cicchetti & Serafina
Serafina Celebrates her 23rd Anniversary, Sunday, June 30th!
01:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Sunday, June 30th, from 1pm - 10pm, Serafina will be celebrating her 23rd anniversary with our 3rd annual Garden Party Extravaganza and celebration of the arrival of Summer! Highlights include a whole-roasted pig on a spit, patio grilling, the introduction of our favorite new vintages of rosè, live music throughout the day and a staff talent show! We will also feature the wildly popular "Iron Bartender" competition at 2:00 p.m., featuring five of the city's best bartenders competing for your vote for the most creative mixologist. The line-up of bartenders: Jay Kuehner, of Vessel and Ronin; Amanda Reed, of Tavern Law; Luke McKinley of Ravish; Eric Hakkinen of Zig Zag, and our very own MacGregor Boswell of Serafina and Cicchetti! Attendees will enjoy five courses, each paired with a unique cocktail. Reserve one of these exclusive spots as a judge at Iron Bartender for $95 plus tax and gratuity. Entrance to the garden party is free, and we will offer food and drink tickets for $5 a piece. Join us for the most fun event of the season! -
Saturday, Aug 24Saturday, Aug 24 at Cicchetti
Rosé Tasting and Retail Wine Blowout!
01:00 PM to 02:00 PM
Rosé is the perfect salute to summer! Sommelier Salomon will showcase the season's freshest releases of pink wines, highlighting those from Italy, France and the Northwest. Sal will lead an informal lecture from 2:00 - 2:30 on the merits of each wine, and will be available to answer questions throughout. A special Saturday happy hour will follow at Serafina from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. All wines will be available for purchase, along with other excellent finds from the cellar. No reservations necessary. Join us! -
Saturday, Nov 16Saturday, Nov 16 at Cicchetti
Holiday Retail Wine Blowout!
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
This is the most highly anticipated retail wine sale of the year! Senior Sommelier Salomon and his team will pull wines we've been collecting all year that are well-suited to holiday dining. Just in time for Thanksgiving, take advantage of this opportunity to taste a variety of wines and select the perfect accompaniments to your dinner table. Sal will lead an informal lecture from 2:00 - 2:30 on the merits of each wine, and will be available to answer questions throughout. A special Saturday happy hour will follow at Serafina from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. No reservations necessary. Join us!
