Cook's Warehouse - Midtown

Treat your honey to a pre-Valentine’s Day celebration on Monday, February 10. From 6:30 to 9 p.m., guests can interact with executive chefs from O-Ku, Donetto, Oak Steakhouse and Colletta during an interactive chef demo dinner at Cook’s Warehouse. Chef’s will be serving bites from each concept and g...

Cost: $99

Celebrate Thanksgiving, Southern-style, with these three Dames of Southern cooking: Nathalie

Dupree, along with two of her “chickens,’ Cynthia Graubart and Virginia Willis. We are honored to welcome Nathalie, Cynthia and Virginia back to Simple Abundance. Take your turkey day

feast to new levels onc...

Cost: $90

Join chefs from Fifth Group Restaurants as they unveil the secret to making the perfect pasta from scratch! Attendees will be guided through creating stuffed, extruded and gnocchi pasta during this hands-on demonstration with chefs from Ecco Buckhead, Ecco Midtown and La Tavola Trattoria. Master the...

Cost: $85

Join the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Chinese Southern Belle for an immersive experience into authentic Chinese cuisine. In this class, you will learn to master a variety of dumplings, including steamed, pan-fried, and boiled, using their heirloom family recipes. • Home-Style Asian Dumplings a...

Cost: $69

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is kicking off their holiday cooking series with a class featuring chefs Virginia Willis and Nathalie Dupree. The two chefs will join forces for a cooking demonstration of multiple dishes. Guests can also look forward to wine tastings and the chance to win prizes. T...

Cost: $85

This class includes live chef demonstrations and hands-on cooking with chef Nancy Waldeck, food and wine pairings. This is the first class of the Cooking on The Square series.

Cost: $79

Adults and kids 8+ can learn to make various combinations and styles of pizza together with homemade dough and sauce. No more than two children should accompany each adult and price is per person.

Cost: $39

Chef Mary Moore, founder of the Cook’s Warehouse, and sommelier Don Hackett host their December food and wine class for another year, highlighting a few of Moore’s favorite recipes alongside Hackett’s wine pairings. As Moore demonstrates how to prepare each dish, Hackett will complement each p...

Cost: $55

Did you know you there are eight types of cookies? The Cook’s Warehouse’s chef Joanne Wojcik will teach how to make five different cookies: pressed, drop, cutout, twice baked, and ice box and in a three-hour class just in time for holiday cookie decorating. Take note of chef Joanne’s special i...

Cost: $69

Kids will learn to make real food, using real ingredients! Chef Tracy Stuckrath will show kiddos how to take foods grown, produced, and sourced locally to create meals that are wholesome and delicious!

Cost: $250+

Come celebrate France with a trunk show, featuring the new cooking lines from Cristel and Revol, of 18/10 Stainless cookware and culinary porcelain bakeware respectively. The first 50 people at the event will receive a free treat in a espresso cup, to keep! And everyone will get 20% off their Revol ...

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Join Chef Nancy Waldeck as she tours through the cuisines of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean. The food and wine tour will encompass Italy, the south of France, Spain and Greece.

Cost: $79

Learn how to create fusion recipes including coconut custard mochi, Asian slaw, and grilled miso-peanut butter chicken with chefs Marc Rosenkoetter and Kimie Ono.

Cost: $69

While spring and summer are peak canning seasons for most, true preservers “put up” all year long. Join Brenda Hill as she shares her passion and guides in the kitchen to make and take home a jar of winter-friendly canned foods.

Cost: $65

Spend the evening tasting the wines of Burgundy with French wine expert, Jennifer Pounds who has led several trips in Burgundy.

Cost: $45

Cynthia Graubart, co-author of Southern Biscuits"

Cost: $60

Learn how delicious “safe” desserts can be once chef Jennifer Bannon shares the secrets to these delightful treats – all of them free of gluten and dairy products. Recipes include blueberry lemon bars, banana pancakes, biscotti, and more.

Cost: $65

Pastry chef Linkie Marais will demonstrate how to create different looks using innovative techniques and a variety of decorating elements. Practice icing and piping technique on cake boards and full size Styrofoam cakes and work with gum paste and fondant to embellish your creations. Champagne and L...

Cost: $70

Award-winning Author and Chef Cynthia Graubart will share some of her favorite recipes that highlight not only how buttermilk can be used for great flavor, but also how that tangy taste translates to a little science in the kitchen. Dishes include biscuits, salad dressing, fried chicken, pudding, an...

Cost: $65

Enjoy an evening tasting and discussing this centuries-old region that produces wines considered by much of the world to be the standard bearer for classic red and white wines. Jennifer Pounds, who has led many wine tours in Bordeaux, will discuss the regional wines and how they are made along with ...

Cost: $45

Learn the ins and outs of blue cheeses from around the world, such as French roquefort, Italian gorgonzola, and English stilton. Students will learn how to make blue cheese peppercorn dressing, gorgonzola pistachio cheesecake, blue cheese-filled mushroom caps, cinnamon-nutmeg baked apples, and more.

Cost: $79

Gather a group of friends, and kick off your New Year's food resolutions together. Chef Megan McCarthy will teach you how to make healthy flavorful dishes, including winter quinoa salad with roasted walnut orange vinaigrette, a seasoned roasted salmon filet, a berry smoothie with toasted coconut, an...

Cost: $45

Children aged 5 and up are invited to all metro Atlanta The Cook's Warehouse locations to decorate holiday cookies. Enjoy the finished cookies and take the recipes home to make throughout the season. Parents and guardians are asked to stay on site. This is not a drop-off, pick-up class.

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Chef Nancy Waldeck will show you how to enhance your holiday parties and gatherings with wine pairings. Start with sparklers and appetizers followed by red wines with sage-stuffed chicken breasts and a cheese course, and an ambrosial wine paired with an apple and walnut tarte for dessert.

Cost: $70

Head to The Cook's Warehouse annual customer appreciation party with Le Creuset. The French cast iron cookware brand will host a trunk show of exclusive items in limited quantities. There will also be other vendors and deals on in-store items. Proceeds from giveaways will benefit the Atlanta Communi...

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Get into the Halloween spirit, and practice making sweet treats for your party guests. Kimmie and Marc will teach you fundamental techniques for icing, piping, filling, flooding cookies, and give you ideas to inspire your cookie creativity. All students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or gu...

Cost: $65

Let chef Will show you the ins and outs of Southern Louisiana comfort food. You'll learn how to make cajun and creole dishes that mix French techniques with fresh local ingredients. Your final menu will include gator soup, crawfish pot pie, and homemade custard pies.

Cost: $45

Chef de Cuisine Nick Anderson brings us an exciting seasonal menu from Rathbun’s restaurant. Chef Anderson entered the Atlanta restaurant scene upon graduation from Johnson & Wales – Charlotte and has since worked in some of the city’s finest kitchens. Now at Rathbun’s, he delights diners wi...

Cost: $55

Join chef Nick Anderson of Rathbun's as he shares a seasonal menu that showcases his skills with Modern American Cuisine. Menu to come.

Cost: $55

Celebrate Georgia's peach season with French chef Adeline Borra. She'll show you how to add peaches to sweet and savory dishes from all over the world. You'll make peach, prosciutto, and mozzarella di bufala flatbreads, lamb and peaches tagine with Moroccan couscous, French crêpes with rosemary and...

Cost: $65

In this class, chef Megan will show you how to take a healthful approach to entertaining by looking to the garden for both fresh ingredients and inspiration. Create a party menu full of flavor and nutrients featuring field greens salad with fig vinaigrette and toasted walnuts, kale feta pesto chicke...

Cost: $45

Join Escorpion's chef Luis and mixologist Bryan Sheetz for a culinary journey of authentic Mexican tastes and ingredients. Enjoy foods and drinks indigenous to Mexico, such as salsa, ceviche, tostadas, tequila, and mezcal. Wine tastings will be provided by Sherlock's Wine Merchant and a guests will ...

Cost: $75

Let chef Kimie and Marc whisk you away on an Asian-fusion culinary journey. The couple will create a romantic and fun evening using Hawaiian traditions and kitchen skills. They'll whip up date night dishes such as shrimp summer rolls with chili sauce, mango-veggie summer rolls with sweet chili-mint ...

Cost: $65

Chef Gloria will teach you how to make seafood dishes that are perfect for summertime. Your menu will include King Crab legs with spaghettini, halibut with lemon and capers, and more.

Cost: $80

Host an outdoor summertime brunch. Impress your guests with lavender lemonade, tuscan roasted pork, sweet grape pecan dessert and more. Chef Rosemary will show you the ropes.

Cost: $65

Chef Will will walk you through how to make a true Fourth of July menu! Spice up your celebration with down home Southern stuffed brisket, finger licking' BBQ ribs, dirty rice, and white chocolate bread pudding.

Cost: $55

Do you know anyone who's expecting? In this two-class series, you'll learn how to decorate a baby shower animal cake like a pro. On day one, you'll work on figurines and bake a yellow butter cake. On day two, you'll finish up your animals, cover the cake with icing and fondant, and create a landscap...

Cost: $99

Having solid knife skills are essential for any home cook. This hands-on skills class will cover everything from choosing the right knife to using it the correct way. The class will also address how to select the correct cutting boards, proper care, and knife storage.

Cost: $65

Lang will present her fifth, brand-new cookbook, “Fried Chicken: Recipes for the Crispy, Crunchy Comfort-Food Classic.” Guests can also sample organic Springer Mountain fried chicken.

Cost: Free

Take a tour of what the Mediterranean has to offer with chef and partyologist Nancy Waldeck. Chef Nancy will start with a Moroccan menu featuring carrot salad, oil-cured black tapenade, goat cheese mouse and sesame flatbread paired with white wines and finish the evening with a lemon yogurt cake and...

Cost: $75

Join chef Megan as she walks you and your girls through garden-inspired recipes. Learn how to make strawberry arugula salad, asparagus lasso spring bunch salad, roasted chicken salad with toasted walnuts, and more.

Cost: $45

Chef Gloria will walk you though making homemade pasta. By the end, you'll have crafted fettuccine with artichoke sauce, lemon pasta with lemon-avocado sauce and shrimp, and more.

Cost: $85

Do you burn boiled water? Chef Joanne will teach you intensive and broad techniques for cooking proteins, deboning chicken, and cutting up produce. She'll also show you how to use the right pots, pans, knives, and spatulas to get the job done. By the end of the third class, you'll have worked your w...

Cost: $200+

Sharpen your grilling skills with this hands-on cooking class held at the Cook's Warehouse in Midtown. Chef Jennifer Booker will demonstrate how to make a spread of cookout classics including barbecued spare ribs, watermelon salad, and much more.

Cost: $65

Join Luca Varuni, maestro pizzaiolo and owner of Varuni Napoli at The Cooks Warehouse Midtown as he reminisces with dishes from his childhood in support of a good cause. Varuni will be teaching guests how to make stuffed peppers, eggplant Parmesan, Mamma graffe and one surprise as well as a special ...

Cost: $55

Executive chef Martin Pfefferkorn of Polaris is hosting a cooking class to benefit the the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The menu consists of yellow watermelon gazpacho, avocado, cucumber and strawberry salad, sautéed Georgia white shrimp with lobster cream and stone ground grits, and strawberry sho...

Cost: $55

Local celebrity chef will celebrate her sixth book called Lighten up, Y'all: Classic Southern Recipes Made Healthy and Wholesome.

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Down by the Bayou" - Simple Abundance cooking class to learn the art of Cajun and Creole cooking with dishes like Bayou Fried Catfish

Cost: $55

Taste and discuss this centuries-old region that produces classic red and white wines. The class will be taught by Jennifer Pounds, who has led many wine tours in Bordeaux. She will discuss the regional wines, how they are made, and local customs and traditions. Reserve your seat by visiting the web...

Cost: $45

Valentine’s Day is all about showing the love you have for those around you. Offering treats that everyone can eat—even those with food allergies—is an even sweeter way to show you care. In this “mom and me” class, kids and kids at heart learn how to make some treats that will allow everyo...

Cost: $40

Mary S. Moore of The Cook’s Warehouse and Harald Wüsthof of Ed.Wüsthof Dreizackwerk KG, Solingen, Germany, will welcome guests to a fun-packed evening. Guests will learn knife-making history and see knife skills demonstrations and nosh on luscious nibblies and libations. They can also sneak-pr...

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Chef Ron Eyester of Rosebud, Timone’s, Family Dog and Diner hosts a cooking demonstration and tasting of A New York State of Mind: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” at Cook’s Warehouse. Menu includes a cheese course; marinated cucumbers and late harvest cherry tomatoes with feta and fresh bas...

Cost: $55

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and give thanks for what we all have. The celebration is often centered around very traditional dishes, so what happens when you have to remove wheat (gluten), dairy, corn, soy, rice, nuts or eggs because one or more of the guests now can’t ...

Cost: $65

Join Chef Mark Alba of Midtown's STK for this cooking demonstration and tasting of four courses and wine pairings. On the menu for the night will be a tuna tartare, an avocado with a soy honey emulsion and taro chips, and Herb roasted cowboy rib steak served alongside of vegetable Pot Pie and bruss...

Cost: $55

Let your imagination run wild as you shop the stalls at the Freedom Farmers’ Market at the Carter Center. Laurie & Will Moore of Moore Farms will guide you through the market as you shop together, selecting what looks best that day. Then everyone returns to the kitchen to prepare lunch using the ...

Cost: $70

“It’s All About the Guest” – that’s not just the title of the book written by Davio’s Chef and CEO Steve DiFillippo. It’s his mantra. With over 25 successful years in the restaurant industry, Chef Steve must be doing something right! Join him in this class with friend Kevin Rathbun, an...

Cost: $125

In this class, Matt Coggin, chef and partner at D.B.A. Barbecue in Virginia-Highland, will demonstrate how to prepare D.B.A.’s famous Grilled Texas Cream Corn, Brisket Chili, Corn Cheese Muffins and BBQ Rub. He will also make a sweet, mustard and vinegar sauce for smoked chicken. Guests will learn...

Cost: $55

Learn all about coffee from Capresso barista Nick Van Slett including the art of the latte, coffee cocktail creations, and other coffee specialties.

Cost: $35

At Baraonda, tradition is a way of life that is relished and often celebrated with good friends, great joy and exceptional food. chef Astarita of Baraonda will highlight some of the traditional cuisine from Naples and the surrounding area. Delight in these Neopolitan favorites: Spaghetti Schiue Schi...

Cost: $55

Large jars, small jars, and all sizes in between ‒ the sensation of filling a jar at any time of the year then releasing its pure freshness months later is rewarding and fulfilling. The Cook's Warehouse at Midtown offers a canning class for anyone desiring to learn. Join Brenda and Jennifer in le...

Cost: $65

Chef Astarita of Baraonda will highlight some of the traditional cuisine from Naples and the surrounding area. Guests will enjoy some Neopolitan favorites including spaghetti schiue schiue, pasteria Napolitana, ragu alla genovese and rabbit Ischiatana. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Na...

Cost: $55

After working under Chef Guenter Seeger at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, Chef Shaun Doty relocated to Europe where he pursued culinary stints throughout France and Belgium. Tonight he reflects on his favorite springtime fare from Belgium, highlighting seasonal ingredients such as asparagus, endive, an...

Cost: $55

Chef Albrecht, an icon on the Atlanta fine dining scene for over 30 years, joins us to serve up classic American fine dining dishes - and all are gluten free. He’ll share the secrets to preparing gourmet favorites such as: Citrus-cured Char with Jicama-Asian Pear Slaw and Coriander Oil; Kale Salad...

Cost: $55

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an assortment of South of the Border favorites from Chef David Waller of Taqueria del Sol and Sol Catering! Join the master of festive Mexican cuisine as he teaches how to create a Cinco de Mayo menu that will be the envy of all! David’s menu will include some recipes ...

Cost: $55

Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is a worldwide society of women dedicated to creating a culture in the community that fosters excellence and promotes the achievement of women in culinary professions through educational and charitable activities. Tonight LDEI will partner with ACFB for a...

Cost: $75

Don't know how to fillet a fish or break down a whole lobster? Then this class is for you! Chef Jonathan Beatty of Ecco will show you while demonstrating how to prepare Crudo of Red Snapper with Sicilian Trinity, Fresh Chittara Pasta with sea urchin roe, lump crab and lobster sauce, Salmon Rillette,...

Cost: $60

Cook's Warehouse is hosting a cooking class lead by Chef Hiroko Shimbo, an expert on Japanese cuisine, on Tues., Jan. 28. Here, you will learn how to prepare Miso-Flavored Beet Soup, Sukiyaki (thinly sliced beef that is cooked in sake, shoyu and sugar), and Chorizo and Shrimp Rice. $70

Cost: $70

Experienced and classically trained Chef Jeb Aldrich, who has been working alongside his celebrated dad Chef Jay Swift returns to Simple Abundance. He’ll teach how to prepare a fabulous menu of Sunchoke Soup with candied pancetta, Sapelo Island clams and basil oil; Veal Schnitzel with curried spat...

Cost: $55

Wine expert, Jennifer Pounds, will be teaching a class to learn about the basics of wine and wine tasting. In addition to a brief overview of winemaking and the major wine growing regions in the world, she will also teach the fundamentals of how to taste and evaluate wines.

Cost: $45

Learn how to perfect your slice, dice, and julienne cuts. Also covered: selecting the correct knife for the task at hand, knife maintenance, and how to choose the right cutting boards for your personal needs. The session includes a light dinner using the freshly chopped items from class.

Cost: $65

Join Steve DiFillippo, chef/owner of Davio's, for a special cooking demo presentation and book signing event for his new book It’s All About the Guest. For $60, guests enjoy three-course tastings of recipes from the book and a signed copy of the book ($26.95 value). Attendees must RSVP online.

Cost: $60

Chef Chad Clevenger will demonstrate how to properly make a Mexican Mole sauce, create a brine for roast chicken, and how to make fresh tortillas and Tres Leches for dessert.

Cost: $55

The Atlanta Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry is a fundraising initiative that encourages people to host bake sales in their communities to help end childhood hunger. The Atlanta sale has been the top grossing bake sale in the country for two year's running, and we need your help to keep us on top! The ev...

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Join Emily Myers of Emily G’s Jams and Ron Eyester of Rosebud as they introduce their collaborative new product, Chef Ron Eyester’s Curry Ketchup. There will be a welcome reception, a cooking demonstration and a chance to try this amazing new product in a variety of delicious dishes.

Cost: Free

Dust off that sombrero and impress your friends with new dessert recipes just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Alma Cocina Chef Jeffrey Gardner, a past contestant on the Food Network’s Chopped, will demonstrate his tasty approach on preparing mouthwatering Mexican desserts including Tres Leches Cake, Ch...

Cost: $55

Experienced and classically trained Chef Jeb Aldrich, who has been working alongside his celebrated dad Chef Jay Swift in 4th & Swift’s kitchen, comes to Simple Abundance just in time to properly usher us into spring. He’ll demonstrate how to make English Pea Soup with Tybee shrimp and pickled c...

Cost: $55

Join renowned Chef Hugh Acheson as he brings his talents to the table at The Cook's Warehouse-Midtown. The Chef is known for his television appearances as a contestant on Bravo's Top Chef Masters, a judge on Bravo's Top Chef and being a five-time consecutive James Beard nominee. Chef Acheson will be...

Cost: $70

“What’s for dinner?” shouldn’t be a difficult question to answer, but sometimes when you or someone you love has a food allergy it can be a scary, disheartening, and difficult question to answer. Luckily, it doesn’t need to be.Tracy Stuckrath, an event planner with food allergies and Execu...

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