Pickwick & Cherry

The Silk Road Date Night Cooking Experience
2025-10-09 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Pickwick & Cherry Kitchen, 607 S Pickwick, Rear Door, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Travel the ancient trade route of flavor, spice, and story in this immersive, hands-on culinary journey. Our Silk Road Date Night Cooking Experience traces a path from China through Central Asia and the Middle East, exploring iconic dishes that connect cultures across centuries and showcase the incredible diversity of this legendary route. Imagine camel caravans, bustling markets, and kitchens where recipes have been passed down for generations—all brought to life through the dishes you’ll create.
It’s a night of bold flavors, old-world techniques, and shared discovery. You’ll stretch and pull your own hand-pulled Biang Biang noodles with chili oil and scallions, fold savory pumpkin dumplings (mantu) with garlic yogurt sauce, and bake Uyghur stuffed naan alongside flaky sesame-scallion flatbread. To round out the feast, we’ll toss a sweet-savory Uzbek carrot and raisin salad, and simmer Persian chicken with saffron and apricots, fragrant with warm spices and herbs. For dessert, you’ll prepare künefe—a golden, crispy Turkish pastry filled with gooey cheese and drenched in citrus syrup.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a curious foodie, this class is more than just cooking—it’s a cultural exploration. Expect history, storytelling, laughter, and a table overflowing with unforgettable food. Bring your date, your appetite, and your curiosity. Come hungry, leave inspired!

BYOB

We suggest a Georgian amber wine (Qvevri-aged Rkatsiteli or Kisi) or a Georgian red Saperavi, if you want to be geographically on-theme. (Pro tip: Total Wine carries Georgian wines!) Otherwise, something in the Riesling/Gewürztraminer ballpark would pair beautifully.

ADMIT TWO

Each ticket admits two people! You don’t have to bring a romantic partner; friends, gal pals, adult kids, parents, anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with is great!

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