courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Well-Seasoned Chef Series returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden this May. These cooking demonstrations feature local chefs who highlight the season’s bounty using produce harvested right from the Edible Garden.

The small classes, held in the outdoor kitchen, include a four-part tasting menu with wine pairings. There are three series available, each with a different lineup of chefs. Register for one class ($115) or an entire series ($650).

Registration opens today for Circle Members ($2500+ donor level, see website for specifics) and on Apr. 17 for general admission. Call 404-876-5859 ext. 2559. to reserve your spot.

Prompt registration is suggested as these classes typically reach capacity.

The Well-Seasoned Chef Series

Dates:              First, Second OR Third Tuesdays, May – Oct.

Time:               6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Series One (First Tuesdays)

• May 7 – Asha Gomez, Cardamom Hill
• June 4 – Jay Swift, 4th & Swift
• July 2 – Gerry Klaskala, Aria
• Aug 6 – Adam Evans, The Optimist
• Sept 3 – Robert Gerstenecker, Park 75
• Oct 1 – Carvel Grant Gould, Canoe

Series Two (Second Tuesdays)

• May 14 – Chris Hall, Local Three
• June 11 – Mike Fuller, Del Frisco’s Grille
• July 9 – Timothy Magee, Southern Art
• Aug 13 – Todd Richards, The Shed at Glenwood
• Sept 10 – Linton Hopkins, Restaurant Eugene
• Oct 8 – Drew Belline, No. 246

Series Three (Third Tuesdays)

• May 21 – Whitney Otawka, Farm 255
• June 18 – Joe Truex, Watershed
• July 16 – Duane Nutter, One Flew South
• Aug 20 – Cyrille Holota, BLT Steak
• Sept 17 – Kevin Gillespie, Gunshow
• Oct 15 – Steven Satterfield, Miller Union

The Atlanta Botanical Garden also holds a number of other food-related classes at a lower price point. These include topics like jam making, edible gardening and hosting spring dinner parties or brunches. See the website for details.

–by Jenny Turknett, Food & More blog