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DLM Culinary Center

DLM Culinary Center

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The DLM Culinary Center offers a wide range of cooking classes for every level of expertise and tasting palate! Whether you’re looking to learn some kitchen basics, hone your cooking skills, or broaden your culinary horizon, our skilled staff and guest instructors bring experience and excitement to the table every time.

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The perfect gift for the food lover in your life, our DLM Gift Cards not only unlock a plethora of gourmet foods and scrumptious sweets to explore, but they also offer an opportunity to embark on a culinary adventure at our DLM Culinary Center! From hands-on classes and kids’ camps to multi-course meals and more, our wide array of Culinary Center classes are gifts that are sure to be cherished.

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Upcoming Classes

Petite Chefs' Baking Camp

Petite Chefs' Baking Camp

July 7, 2025
Rescheduled to Monday, July 7 | 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | $375
(Previously: Tuesday, July 8th 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM)

Our hands-on Petite Chefs' Baking Camp with Zebbie Borland, is a weeklong camp for young, aspiring pastry chefs! Beginner bakers will enjoy learning the basics for creating these no-fail recipes from America's Test Kitchen's book: The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs. Each day is designed to focus on a particular skill, giving your junior baker the knowledge and skill set to take on a number of baking tasks once the week is over.

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Light, Lovely, Levantine

Light, Lovely, Levantine

July 10, 2025
Thursday, July 10 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $130

Light, Lovely, Levatine Food and Wine. Immerse yourself in the essence of the Levant with bold flavors. George will pair a unique wine to match each of Carrie's dishes.

3 Seats Left!

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Couples' Italian Grill

Couples' Italian Grill

July 13, 2025
Sunday, July 13 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | $225 / 2 seats

Join Mary Cooney to enjoy some of the reasons we love the summer dining season — meal prep is more relaxed, local produce is in abundance, and DLM Prime Beef can be grilled to perfection. Casual dining never tasted so good! This menu will be paired with wine.

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Sweet Indulgence: Summer Fruit Desserts

Sweet Indulgence: Summer Fruit Desserts

July 15, 2025
Tuesday, July 15 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

Join Katherine Ballein in this class of great ideas for all of your summer meal sweet endings. You'll learn techniques for making pastry dough, rich and velvety custard, fresh fruit curd, and meringue like a pro baker. Our sugar binge will be balanced with savory snacks and a glass of wine. Yes, we would like to see the dessert menu please!

30 Seats Left

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Blackberry Bliss: Sweet & Savory Inspirations

Blackberry Bliss: Sweet & Savory Inspirations

July 16, 2025
Wednesday, July 16 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

Join Chef Adam Berning for this creative menu that celebrates one of summer's treasures: blackberries! You'll be delighted by how this modest fruit elevates savory and sweet recipes into flavor-rich dishes. Chef will show us the versatility of summer berries in this delicious menu paired with wine.

19 Seats Left

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Coastal European Courtyard

Coastal European Courtyard

July 17, 2025
Thursday, July 17 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $130

Join DLM Wine Consultant & Certified Specialist of Wine Teresa Kearney and Chef Carrie Walters and be inspired with food and wine pairings with simple yet sensational dishes and fantastic wine choices for your next summer gathering.

22 Seats Left

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Southern Flair Lunch

Southern Flair Lunch

July 18, 2025
Rescheduled to Friday, July 18 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | $50
(Previously: Friday, July 18th 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM)

Indulge in a southern-inspired lunch with bold flavors and hospitable classics with Chef Carrie Walters. Relax and savor the comfort of this simple yet flavorful meal.

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Preserve the Season! Peach Preserves & Strawberry Jam Workshop

Preserve the Season! Peach Preserves & Strawberry Jam Workshop

July 20, 2025
Sunday, July 20 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | $75

Join Rob Leonard this afternoon for a hands-on class and learn to preserve glorious fresh peaches and ruby red strawberries. These homemade treasures make perfect gifts or delicious pantry staples for your own enjoyment.

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Junior Chefs' Bakeshop Camp

Junior Chefs' Bakeshop Camp

July 21, 2025
Monday, July 21 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $375

Join our hands-on, weeklong Junior Chefs' Baking Camp and collect a substantial repertoire of go-to recipes. Young chefs will enjoy a fun week baking with Zebbie Borland. This instructive camp will build a foundation for several different baking techniques and skills. Bakers will gain confidence in the kitchen while creating three recipes from scratch each day.

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Pucker Up!

Pucker Up!

July 23, 2025
Wednesday, July 23 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

Mary Cooney's menu for this class is a great example of how a bit of acid is key for adding depth and complexity to rich fatty dishes, and how it balances bitter or sweet notes in others. Every course is palate pleasing and delicious! This menu will be paired with wine.

1 Seat Left!

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