Pickwick & Cherry

Alpine Escape Date Night Cooking Experience
2026-01-24 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Pickwick & Cherry Kitchen, 607 S Pickwick, Rear Door, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Escape to the Alps for an unforgettable evening of hearty flavors and classic mountain fare with our Alpine Date Night Cooking Experience. In this hands-on class, you and your partner will prepare a menu inspired by the cozy kitchens and ski chalets of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria.
You’ll begin with the ultimate Alpine indulgence: bubbling cheese fondue, perfect for dipping fresh bread and vegetables. Next, craft a crisp Swiss mountain salad, a rustic mix of greens, hard boiled eggs, herbs, and a bright, flavorful dressing that captures the spirit of Alpine simplicity. You’ll then simmer a comforting bread and cheese dumpling soup, a traditional dish designed to warm the soul after a day on the slopes.
The centerpiece of the evening is a tender, slow-roasted pork shank served with rich beer gravy and potatoes, a Bavarian specialty that’s both hearty and celebratory. For dessert, you’ll learn two iconic sweets: kaiserschmarrn, a caramelized, fluffy shredded pancake dusted with powdered sugar, and the dramatic Salzburger Nockerl, a golden, cloudlike soufflé that is a showstopper of Austrian cuisine.
This class combines hands-on learning with a festive menu designed for sharing. Along the way, you’ll pick up tips, stories, and traditions that make Alpine cuisine so memorable. Whether you’re a longtime foodie or simply curious to try something new, this is a date night filled with flavor, fun, and Alpine charm.

BYOB

We suggest a crisp Grüner Veltliner, a refreshing German Riesling, a bold Austrian Blaufränkisch, or a malty Bavarian Dunkel beer. If you can find a proper Bavarian Zwickl, bring one for us too please.

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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Italian Countryside Date Night Cooking Experience
2026-02-19 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-20 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-21 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
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.

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!

Rules & Policies

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

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Scandinavian Date Night Cooking Experience
2026-02-26 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-27 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-28 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
About Our Scandinavian Cooking Class
Embrace the cozy glow of hygge—that uniquely Scandinavian feeling of warmth, comfort, and joy—as you spend a winter evening cooking a hands-on Nordic feast. Think flickering candlelight, laughter filling the kitchen, and the scent of butter, dill, and fresh-baked bread in the air. This class is all about hearty flavors, simple elegance, and that playful, communal spirit that makes Scandinavian cooking so special. Perfect for date night, it’s part cooking class, part cozy escape.
We’ll start with the most beloved of Nordic comfort foods: Swedish meatballs served with creamy mashed potatoes and bright, tart lingonberry sauce. Then we’ll warm up with a velvety bowl of rotfruktssoppa, a silky root vegetable soup that feels like a hug in a bowl. Next up, you’ll try your hand at curing your own gravlax, served with quick pickles and a mustard-dill sauce, all piled onto fresh-baked Scandinavian seed bread. To balance the richness, we’ll toss together a roasted beet and dill salad with horseradish crème fraîche—vibrant, fresh, and deliciously Nordic.
And for dessert? We’ll end on a playful, golden note with Danish aebleskiver—light, spherical pancake bites that are crisp outside, fluffy inside, and endlessly fun to flip in their special pan. Rolled in sugar or topped with jam, they’re the perfect sweet ending to a night of flavor and togetherness.
Bring someone you love, your sense of adventure, and maybe a cozy sweater. By the end of the evening, you’ll feel full, warm, and wrapped in the best of Scandinavian hospitality.

BYOB

We suggest a crisp dry Riesling, a citrusy Grüner Veltliner, a light-bodied Gamay or Pinot Noir, a Scandinavian-style craft beer (like a malty amber or pale ale), or a chilled glass of sweet-tart cherry liqueur or aquavit to round out the Nordic experience.

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!

Rules & Policies

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

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Dinner on the Orient Express Date Night Cooking Experience
2026-03-26 18:30 - 21:00 UTC, 2026-03-27 18:30 - 21:00 UTC, 2026-03-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
About This Transcontinental Cooking Class
Step aboard for an unforgettable culinary journey inspired by the legendary luxury train that once carried travelers from Paris to Istanbul in opulent style (and was, of course, the setting for one of Hercule Poirot’s greatest triumphs!). Imagine the romance of the rails, the glittering dining cars, and the rich blend of cultures that unfolded with every passing stop along the way.
In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll explore the flavors, traditions, and stories of the cities and regions along the route—from French countryside classics to Central European comforts and the sweet delights of the Eastern Mediterranean. You won’t just cook; you’ll be transported.
Together, we’ll prepare and enjoy a generous, elegant meal:• PARIS: French cheese & charcuterie• STRASBOURG: Onion bacon tart flambée (Flammekuchen)• MUNICH: Weisswurst with sweet mustard• VIENNA: Imperial asparagus salad• BUDAPEST: Chicken paprikash• BUCHAREST: Cheesy polenta with mushrooms• ISTANBUL: Walnut baklava
This is a full dinner experience, taught in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for couples, friends, food lovers, or anyone who dreams of traveling with their tastebuds. You’ll leave with new cooking skills, a happy heart, and a very full belly.
…Hopefully no one gets stabbed.
No prior cooking experience is necessary. Just bring your appetite, your curiosity, and your sense of adventure!

BYOB

We suggest a Pinot Blanc, an Austrian Grüner Veltliner or German Riesling (Dry), a Hungarian Bikavér (Egri Bikavér / “Bull’s Blood”), or a Turkish Öküzgözü or Kalecik Karası (or a floral Muscat if you prefer sweet). If you really want to channel your inner Poirot, there’s always sirop de cassis!

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!

Rules & Policies

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

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!
