Thursday, March 7, 2024 From 5:30 PM To 9:30 PM Add to Calendar 2024-03-07 17:30:00 2024-03-07 21:30:00 Intimate cooking class with a French chef - special Burgundy The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts. French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA America/New_York
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Embark on an immersive and exclusive culinary journey by joining us for our third Intimate Cooking Class of the year, part of our year-long series.
In this session, Chef Jérôme will transport you to the culinary landscapes of Burgundy in France, unveiling the most authentic and renowned specialties of this region — some of France's most celebrated dishes: Escargots à la Bourguignonne, Boeuf Bourguignon, Poire Belle-Hélène Dijonnaise....
Under our French Chef Jérôme's expert guidance, you'll not only master the art of preparing French Regional and Gastronomic meals but also uncover the chef's closely guarded secrets, from precise cutting techniques to exclusive seasoning methods. With a limited group of just 8 students, you'll have the unique opportunity to closely observe the Chef's step-by-step process, ask questions, and receive personalized assistance to confidently reproduce the dishes at home.
To add the perfect finishing touch, after the class, you'll indulge in the meal you've prepared alongside your fellow aspiring chefs and Chef Jérome himself. Relish this culinary masterpiece while enjoying carefully paired white and red wines from Burgundy in our newly renovated kitchen.
Menu:
Escargots à la Bourguignonne
Escargots au beurre d’ail ▪ Snails in garlic
Boeuf Bourguignon et son écrasé de pomme de terre
Beef Burgundy with pomme purée
Poire Belle-Hélène Dijonnaise
Poached Pear with Chocolate & Wine
This event is part of our Gastronomy & Wine program, an in-depth exploration of French culinary arts and the captivating world of wines.
Seats are limited for an intimate experience.
Reserving your spot early is strongly encouraged.
Chef Jérôme Bergère
Hailing from Le Mans, renowned for its "Rillettes" and the iconic "24 Hours of Le Mans" race, Jérôme Bergère boasts two decades of culinary expertise. Having served as a Chef in various establishments from France to New York City and Saint-Barth, he currently holds the position of Chef at the renowned French restaurant La Voile in Boston. With his extensive background and profound expertise in regional French gastronomy, Chef Bergère is greatly suited to impart the specialties of Burgundian to you. Upcoming Events
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