Pickwick & Cherry

Pasta Perfecta Hands-On Culinary Workshop
2026-05-31 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pickwick & Cherry Kitchen, 607 S Pickwick, Rear Door, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
We celebrate the timeless art of fresh pasta-making in Pasta Perfecta, a fully hands-on workshop where flour, water, and creativity come together to form something extraordinary. Together, we’ll explore the many doughs, shapes, and colors that make handmade pasta endlessly exciting.
We’ll begin by mixing a variety of doughs — from sturdy semolina to silky Neapolitan-style flour — and experimenting with natural colorants like spinach, beet powder, carrot, tomato, black garlic, and occasionally saffron. You’ll see how simple ingredients transform into vibrant, flavorful doughs that reflect both Italian tradition and personal imagination.
From there, we’ll roll and shape pasta by hand, learning how to form ribbons, twists, and sheets that can be cut, layered, or stuffed. Using both classic rollers and modern cutters, we’ll create pastas in multiple styles — from delicate tagliatelle and pappardelle to filled varieties like ricotta ravioli or short rib agnolotti.
Along the way, we’ll talk technique, texture, and tradition — from kneading and resting to how different flours and hydration levels change the final bite. This isn’t a meal, but an immersive, tactile experience where you’ll leave with your own eclectic collection of fresh pastas to cook or dry at home.
Whether you’re brand new to pasta or deep into your culinary journey, Pasta Perfecta is a joyful afternoon of flour, laughter, and edible art.

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Each ticket admits one person, but don’t let that stop you. This is a great experience to share with friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, frenemies, and anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with!

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Italian Countryside Date Night Cooking Experience
2026-06-12 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
About This Italian Cooking Class
Step into the sun-drenched rhythm of rural Italy for an evening inspired by the warmth, generosity, and richness of life in the countryside. Imagine the rolling vineyards, olive groves, and bustling village kitchens where meals are crafted slowly, with love, laughter, and more than a little wine. In this hands-on class, you, your partner, and your new friends will prepare a rustic yet elegant menu that celebrates Italian tradition while offering flavors bold enough to make Nonna proud.
We’ll begin with a vibrant antipasta salad brimming with fresh vegetables, cured meats, and cheeses—a lively, colorful start that sets the tone. Then, we’ll dive into the classic comfort of stuffed artichokes, tender leaves filled with savory goodness. From there, the menu continues with a warming white bean gratin, hearty yet refined, and handmade agnolotti filled with black garlic and braised short rib, a dish that balances depth, earthiness, and indulgence in every bite.
Finally, the evening ends on a sweet note: you’ll learn the art of making crisp, creamy cannoli, shaping the shells and filling them with luscious ricotta cream, just as they’ve been enjoyed across generations.
This is more than a cooking class—it’s a celebration of Italian life, designed for couples, friends, or anyone who believes food tastes better when shared. It’s a memorable evening filled with good food, better company, and the timeless joy of cooking from the heart. Mangia!

BYOB

We suggest a bold Barbera, a smooth Chianti Classico, a dry Italian Rosato, a sparkling Lambrusco, or a rich, slightly sweet Vin Santo.

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Italian Lunch Cooking Experience
2026-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a warm, cheerful afternoon in this hands-on Italian cooking class inspired by the sunny flavors of Italy. In this relaxed midday class, you’ll prepare a comforting and satisfying menu perfect for any day of the year!
We’ll start with Zuppa Toscana—a hearty Tuscan soup with sausage, kale, and potatoes—paired with garlicky ciabatta fresh from the oven. You’ll also make a crisp shaved fennel and citrus salad, a classic caprese bursting with peak-season tomatoes and mozzarella, and finish with a rich, creamy tiramisu.
Whether you’re here for the food, the fun, or the fresh Italian flavors, this class is a perfect midday escape. Buon appetito!

BYOB

We suggest a crisp Pinot Grigio, a floral Vermentino, a dry Italian Rosé, a smooth Chianti, or a sweet Vin Santo to pair beautifully with the tiramisu.

ADMIT ONE

Each ticket admits one person, but don’t let that stop you. This is a great experience to share with friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, frenemies, and anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with!

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Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

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Coastal Italian Date Night Cooking Experience
2026-06-26 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-27 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our all-time-top-selling cooking class as we celebrate classic Italian flavors made from scratch. Together, we’ll prepare a vibrant, hands-on menu starting with garlicky shrimp scampi that bursts with fresh flavor. Next, we’ll craft handmade mushroom ravioli served in a luscious Marsala cream sauce—an indulgent, comforting highlight of the evening.
Then, we’ll make crisp Caesar salad featuring homemade dressing and life-changing croutons that will redefine your salad game forever, and finish the cooking off with a rich and decadent Nutella torte that’s sure to delight.
Whether you’re new to Italian cooking or a longtime fan, this menu is a delicious journey you won’t want to miss. Mangia!

BYOB

We suggest an Italian white wine, like a Falanghina, ancient Aglianico, or Vermentino.

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Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

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