Professional chefs teach cooking classes at Tempe's Hackett House
Hackett House in Tempe AZ, the charming building that was once Tempe’s first bakery and now serves as the headquarters for the Tempe Sister Cities organization, will offer an exciting array of cooking classes throughout the remainder of the year. As part of the “Cuisines of the World” program, professional guest chefs will teach participants how to create delectable appetizers, desserts and everything in between.
- Monday, Oct. 26: Louis Basile, owner of Wildfower Bread Company restaurants
- Monday, Nov. 9: Danka Shulz and Jacky Lelu from Beaulieu-ser-Mer, France, one of Tempe’s Sister Cities
- Monday, Nov. 16: Kathy Andrews, popular culinary expert
- Monday, Dec. 7: Michael O’Dowd, Executive Chef at Kai at Wild Horse Pass Resort
All classes are held at the Hackett House, 95 W. Fourth Street, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Cost is $45 per class, with the exception of the Nov. 9 class which is $65. Prepaid reservations are required and may be made by calling the Hackett House at 480-350-8181. A wine bar will be featured at the classes. For menus, visit www.hacketthouse.org.
About Louis Basile
The mastermind behind the wildly popular Wildfower Bread Company restaurants grew up in a big Italian family where “someone was always cooking.” Louis has many fond memories of family meals and learned the “goodness” at an early age.
About Danka Shulz and Jacky Lelu
Direct from Tempe’s French Sister City, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Danka and Jacky are the owners of Les Agaves, the choice restaurant of the area.
About Kathy Andrews
Kathy re-creates famous dishes from around the world for this class. Enjoy crab cakes from Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, Veal Carolina from The Italian Grotto in Old Town Scottsdale and more.
Michael knew at the age of 17 that food and “making edible memories” would play a major part in his life. He is now the Executive Chef at Kai at Wild Horse Pass Resort, the only Mobil 5 Star Restaurant in Arizona.
About Hackett House
In addition to Cuisines of the World, Hackett House holds fundraising special events, tea parties and children’s programs. All money raised through the Hackett House supports City of Tempe programs, as well as the award-winning Tempe Sister City Organization, which sponsors student, teacher, practical and professional exchange programs with Tempe’s eight international sister cities. For more information on the Tempe Sister City Organization, visit www.tempesistercity.org.
