UNDERGROUND KITCHEN HOSTS THE LOVE TOUR: THE PERFECT PAIR POP-UP DINNER
On Feb. 11, Underground Kitchen will hold its first Valentine’ s dinner series! The celebrated Richmond, Virginia-based popup dining society is known for hosting high-style, multi-course dinners in secret locations with nationally renowned and up-andcoming chefs across the East Coast. Underground Kitchen was co-founded three years ago by international design and branding expert and“ King of Pop-Ups” Micheal Sparks. Since then, it has traveled to cities like Fredericksburg, Va.; Raleigh, N. C.; and Pittsburgh, bringing innovative chefs and culinary experiences within unique and unforgettable settings.
Chef Matthew Tlusty, former executive chef at Julep’ s in Richmond, will create the menu for the Feb. 11 Perfect Pairthemed dinner, featuring his unique take on seasonal southern dishes that celebrate the food of love, foods that improve blood flow and help reignite the food lover in all of us. Tlusty has been one of Underground Kitchen’ s most popular chefs – he was the featured chef at previous pop-ups in Moneta, Charlottesville, and Petersburg, Va. He is also the former executive chef at Arcadia and former chef-owner of Limani Fish Grill, both of Richmond.
Underground Kitchen has worked with some of the best chefs on the East Coast, including Mike Yavorsky of Richmond’ s Belmont Food Shop, Joy Crump, former“ Top Chef” contestant and executive chef at FoodE in Fredericksburg, Va., award-winning New York City chef Giovanna Delli Compagni, and chef J. Ponder, an alum of Food Network’ s“ Chopped” and“ Cutthroat Kitchen.”
Tickets for the Feb. 11 event can be purchased at theundergroundkitchen. org / events.
About Underground Kitchen
Underground Kitchen is based in Richmond, Va. and hosts events across the country. Here’ s how it works: UGK gives members access to a unique, one-night-only, multi-course pop-up dinner in an undisclosed location with a top chef. While tickets are limited, everyone can register to receive the invite to secure a seat. In the initial invite, only a few details are divulged: the dinner date, the theme, the chef and a clue about where the event will be held. That’ s it. The exact menu and location are kept secret until a few days before the dinner. Tickets are all inclusive( meal, wine + gratuity), and prices vary per event. Tickets are first come-first served, and sales are limited to two tickets per member.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM
Spring brings lots of fun at The Depreciation Lands Museum. Below are a few upcoming events. For more information about upcoming events or to register, call 412.486.0563.
Weaving Classes
• Introduction to Weaving on Harness Looms, for the Very Beginner Saturday, March 3, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
• Exploring Weave Structures on Harness Looms Saturday, March 10, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
These classes are day-long, hands-on classes presented by the talented weavers of the Butler Spinners and Weavers Guild, as part of their Community Outreach program, in conjunction with the Depreciation Lands Museum. Here is the perfect opportunity to try your hand and begin weaving!
The Introduction to Weaving is an intensive class where you will experience all the steps needed from the beginning of the conceptual design and planning of a project, to the actual production of a piece of woven cloth. Focusing on the multi-harness loom, you will learn about its parts, and the vocabulary of the loom, with the many colorful names which evoke the early days of weaving. Both floor looms and the smaller, powerful, table looms will be discussed and used. We will also talk about the best use of each type of loom. You will then learn how to plan a project and measure the warp threads. After lunch, which is provided, we will break into small groups, and you will warp a table loom, using the " front to back " method, then weave a small sample piece of cloth, which will be yours to keep.
We will also talk about the books, videos and magazines which are full of ideas and teaching aides for the new weaver, as well as how to acquire a loom of your own.
Exploring Weave Structures is for those students who have some experience weaving on multi harness looms. This class will focus on the different types of weave structures and more complicated weaving drafts. Using both floor looms and table looms, you will discover the wide variety of patterns that can be woven on a four-harness loom.
NOTE: Pre-paid registration is required for these Classes, and class sizes are limited.
The fee($ 25 / Intro class, $ 40 / Intermediate class) covers the use of looms, tools, all materials and the lunch.( Discounts available to BSWG and DLM members)
The classes are appropriate for adults and teens, 14 years and older.
Spinning Class Learn to Spin with a Spinning Wheel Saturday, April 14, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. This day-long, hands-on class will prepare you to launch your own exploration
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