COOKING SCHOOL at SHAW'S RESTAURANT

Susie Cork, the general manager of Shaw's Restaurant and Inn, also offers cooking classes in Shaw's newly renovated Cooking Studio.

"I want to inspire, give them confidence to cook at home," said Cork, who is a graduate of the Culinary School at Kendall College and has been a chef in Chicago for 17 years.

Cork interacts, entertains, and educates her class as she prepares her culinary delights. The class is limited to about 14 people and is held every Saturday for about two hours. The class cost $40 per person and includes lunch.   

Where and When:
  • The classes are demonstration in style and held on Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm in our Studio on the third floor of the Inn
  • The class ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine (for a reasonable fee) and a typed set of recipes for you to take home
  • Bottles of wine are available for purchase
  • Coffee, tea and water are provided

The Particulars:

  • Classes are $40 per person and the class size is limited to 14 people
  • In order to make a reservation for the class, prepayment is required
  • Call us at 740-654-1842 or 1-800-654-2477 or stop by the front desk at Shaw’s and take a tour of the Studio on the third floor
  • Shaw’s gift certificates are available in any amount and are valid for the Restaurant, Inn and Cooking Studio
  • Private class events and larger groups can be accommodated with custom menus and wine tasting

The Instructor:

  • Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw’s
  • A Lancaster native, Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago’s top restaurants for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants
  • She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

The Classes:

  • April 5: Blue Plate Special - Hands on Plate Painting and The Classic American Diner
    • Join the experts from Art & Clay on Main and paint a unique 12-inch square platter to take home and enjoy a demonstration class on Classic American Diner food. The menu includes Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf with Chipotle BBQ sauce, Mashed Golden Potatoes, Banana Butterscotch Cream Pie. Please bring your design ideas. Photographs and metallic items are not useable. The platter will be glazed and fired by Art & Clay on Main and available for pick up later. $55. Class limit is 14 people. 10:30-1:30pm
  • April 12: French Fast Food
    • Petite Shrimp Gratins, Filet Mignon Tournedos with Green Peppercorn sauce, Potatoes Parmentier, Dark French Chocolate Cake with Kahlua Caramel
  • April 19: Paris in the Springtime
    • Almond Crusted Trout with Asparagus sauce, Fresh Spinach Timbales, Strawberry Mousse
  • April 26: Fancy Southern Food
    • Cornbread Crusted Chicken with a Red Wine Ham Hock Sauce, Creamy Parmesan Grits, Bourbon Vanilla Creams with Caramel and Berries
  • May 3: Spring Walleye Feast - Featuring Fresh Lake Erie Walleye
    • Walleye Corn Fritters with Romesco Sauce,
      Hazelnut Crusted Walleye with Balsamic Brown Butter Sauce, Chocolate Banana Strudel Turnovers
  • May 10: Mother’s Day Lunch Party
    • Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Asparagus, Chicken Wellington, Fresh Morel Pinot Noir Sauce,
      Chocolate Crepes with Strawberries and Gran Marnier Crème, $45.
  • May 17: Dinner with Sinatra
    • Filet Mignon with Balsamic Glazed Cipollini Onions, Champagne Risotto Cakes, Caramel Cappuccino Crème Brulee
  • May 24: No Class. Happy Memorial Day!
  • May 31: Crab Mania
    • Crab Salad “Martini,” Asian Crab Cakes with Spring Veggie Slaw, Walleye Oscar (topped with asparagus, crab and hollandaise), $45.
  • June 7: Hey Y’All – A Tribute to Paula Deen
    • Lady and Sons Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Grandma Paul’s Fried Chicken Drumettes with Pecan Honey glaze, Coconut Cake
  • June 14: Dinner with Dad
    • Grilled Blue Cheese Stuffed Steaks with Cabernet Shallot Butter, Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes, NY Blackout Chocolate Cake
  • June 21: The Lobster Chronicles
    • Lobster Strudel with Cognac Mushroom Cream, Lobster Corn Risotto with Fresh Tomato Basil Relish, Lobster Beignets with Creole Tartar Sauce, $55.
  • June 28: Dinner on the Porch
    • Grilled Caesar Beef Skewers, Warm Bacon Sweet Potato Salad, Blueberry Lemon Cream Tart, Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
  • July 5: Hands on Summer Flowers and Parisian Lunch
    • Join the owner of Helen’s Flowers, Rosemary Dupler, and create a take-home Summer Floral Arrangement and enjoy a French lunch demonstration class on Vichyssoise Soup, Chicken Crepes, Berry Clafouti, $55, vase included. 10:30-1:30pm, Class limited to 14 students.
  • July 12: Bastille Day Bistro
    • Beef Tenderloin Roasted in a Salt Crust, Creamy Saffron Linguine, Souffléd Crepes with Fresh Berries.
  • July 19: No Class
  • July 26: Hands on Knife Skills with Bach
    • Bring your knife or use ours and learn how to chop vegetables correctly and efficiently. All accompanied by the soothing concertos of Johann Sebastian.

Shaw's Restaurant and Inn

123 North Broad Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130

800-654-2477

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