8 - "Grilling with Steve Chiappetti": Thursday, July 15th,6:30-9:00pm

A native of Chicago's south side, Chef Steve Chiappetti of Viand Restaurant definitely has cooking in his blood. Born of European parents—his father Italian, his mother French—Chiappetti grew up in a household obsessed with food. Early on he absorbed a wealth of Old World culinary values, the best of which Chiappetti believes is the greatness of simple food that satisfies the soul. As a ‘Today Show' regular and a repeat Disney Food & Wine Festival chef, Chiappetti says the essence of good cooking always has simplicity at its center. "At Viand, I'm re-inventing and reinterpreting a lot of classics and favorites. I love to make dishes that are new and familiar at the same time." In this class, you will learn the art of grilling cheeses as well as what sauces accompany a variety of meats and cheeses from the grill. nbsp; http://www.viandchicago.com/index.php