Local Wine Events

In this series of exotic fare from around the world, Professionals in the City invites you to cooking demonstrations of palate-pleasing cuisine, exquisitely prepared and presented by the country's finest chefs. Each event is independent with a different renowned chef. You need not attend them all. As an extra, you will not only eat the lavish meal prepared, but you will be provided with written recipes for this meal. 

Internationally and renowned Celebrity Chef Roberto Donna invites you to his home to enjoy a fabulous opportunity to cook with him, hands on, in his kitchen. Class will be held in his private residence in McLean, Virginia and includes apron, recipes, 5-course lunch and wine. Roberto will teach you all about Italy’s great variety of flavors and tastes while utilizing fresh ingredients available at our local farmer and Italian markets. Learn the techniques for making traditional Italian Easter dishes from scratch by a master Italian chef! 

Born in the Piedmont region of Italy, Roberto Donna arrived in Washington, DC at the age of 19 with almost a lifetime of cooking school education from his native Torino and throughout Europe. In 1984, he opened the highly acclaimed Galileo. The addition of his Laboratorio and Osteria had made Chef Donna's restaurant a destination for those seeking the finest in Italian cuisine. Wine Spectator called Galileo one of the “10 Best Italian Restaurants in America,” and continuously honored Chef Donna with its Grand Award of Excellence for Galileo's comprehensive wine selection. Among the many accolades bestowed upon Chef Donna, one of the most notable came in 1996 when Galileo was named one of the twenty finest Italian restaurants in the world by the President of Italy. Roberto will be resurrecting Galileo in a new location in April 2010. In the meantime, enjoy cooking with one of America’s top chefs right in his home kitchen! 

The menu will be decided the day of class depending what Roberto finds fresh at market. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know prior to the class by sending an email todc@prosinthecity.comor calling us at 202-686-5990. 

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS: The address and directions will be on the confirmation page immediately after you register. Please write them down. The address and directions will also be emailed to you in your order confirmation immediately after you register. If you do not record the address and directions that are listed on the confirmation page, and if you do not receive an email confirmation within an hour of registering, please let us know by emailing us at dc@prosinthecity.com or calling us at 202-686-5990. 

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