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  • Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4 – Taste America – Boston

    The renowned James Beard Foundation is coming to Boston. On Friday, November 3 beginning at 6 pm at the Taj Boston, enjoy a dinner created by Taste America All-Star Daniel Boulud of Bar Boulud (New York City), Local Star Karen Akunowicz of Myers + Chang (Boston), Pastry Chef Maura Kilpatrick of Oleana Restaurant (Cambridge), and Host Gurminder Gidda of Taj Boston (Boston).  Reception Tastings created by Carolyn Johnson of 80 Thoreau (Concord), Michael Lombardi and Kevin O’Donnell of SRV (Boston), Juan Pedrosa of Yvonne’s (Boston), Cassie Piuma of Sarma (Somerville), and Marc Sheehan of Loyal Nine (Cambridge). The Guest Master of Ceremony is Jenny Johnson, Producer and Co-Host of NESN’s Dining Playbook.

    Tickets (starting at $275) are available now on line at www.jamesbeard.org. The James Beard Foundation is proud to donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Scholarship Fund. From April 1 through May 15, 2018 local culinary students are invited to apply through jamesbeard.org.

    Two free demonstrations will also take place over the weekend. On Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 am, Daniel Boulud will conduct a cooking demonstration at Sur La Table at Copley Place, followed by a book signing at 11.  At noon, Karen Akunowicz will take over for another hour of cooking demonstrations, and she will sign books at 1 pm. Tickets are essential since space is limited, and reservations will be taken at www.jamesbeard.org starting Friday, October 20.

  • Sunday, September 27, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Fantastic Fall Soups

    On a chilly autumn evening, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a hot bowl of homemade soup. In this Sur la Table hands-on class in Copley Place on Sunday, September 27 from 2 – 4, you’ll learn to transform seasonal ingredients into a variety of savory soups, including broth-based, bisque and chowder. Our instructor will share secrets for creating unique and delicious flavor combinations and teach you how to season like a pro. Join us and discover how easy it can be to create hearty, satisfying soups to share with family and friends. $69 per person. Register online at http://www.surlatable.com/sku/2236263/Fantastic+Fall+Soups or call 800-243-0852. Menu will include Moroccan Lentil Soup with Chicken and Chickpeas (Harira), Shrimp and Corn Chowder, and Roasted Tomato Bisque with Parmesan Crisps.

  • Monday, July 6, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Celebrating Summer Vegetables

    With summer’s bounty of fresh flavors just around the corner, it’s easy to create delicious vegetable dishes to please even the pickiest eaters. In this hands-on Sur la Table class with instructor Ericka Armey to be held Monday, July 6 from 6:30 – 8:30 at the Copley Place store, you’ll learn a variety of techniques for preparing vegetables, including roasting, grilling, and even making savory pancakes. Our instructor will walk you through the steps of cooking with ancient grains and preparing your own homemade vinaigrette. We’ll explore flavor profiles and show you how to make the most of seasonal produce. Join us and discover how easy it can be to make sure everyone eats their veggies. $69 per person, and you’ll receive a 10% discount to use on day of class. Call 800-243-0852 to register, or visit online at http://www.surlatable.com/sku/2199529/Celebrating+Summer+Vegetables.

  • Friday, June 26, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Summer Jams and Preserves

    Preserve the fresh flavors of summer to enjoy all year long. Join Sur la Table at Copley Place on Friday, June 26 from 2 – 4 for this fun, hands-on class and learn the basics for preparing your own homemade jams, chutneys and marmalade. Our instructor will introduce you to the equipment you’ll need and show you techniques for prepping summer fruit, bringing jam to gel stage and more. Plus, we’ll walk you step by step through the canning essentials, from filling and sealing jars to the water-bath process. You’ll use these skills over and over again to easily create your own sweet or savor preserves—perfect for gifting or simply treating yourself. $69 per person. Reserve by phone at 800-243-0852 or on line at http://www.surlatable.com/sku/2120236/Summer+Jams+%26+Preserves