L'amour for Two

Allow this three-course cooking class to transport you and your special someone to Paris this Valentine's Day. What better way to celebrate love than by working together to create a beautiful meal! Chef Rhonda Saltzman will guide you through every step, from preparing mushroom ragout vol au vent, to cooking the perfect wagyu steak, and, lastly, to skillfully flambeing bananas foster. Grab your favorite full-bodied red wine* and come indulge in this exclusive after-hours experience at Philadelphia's iconic Reading Terminal Market. *City Kitchen is a BYO venue for beer and wine only. Menu to Include:Welcome Spread of French Cheeses & Charcuterie with AccoutrementsFirst Course: Mushroom Ragout vol au ventKennett Square mushroom ragout accompanied by a flaky puff pastry and served with a mixed green saladSecond Course: Steak and Potatoes**Grilled Wagyu strip steak served with truffle potato gratin and veg de jourThird Course: Bananas Foster Chocolate Crème BrûléeChocolate Crème Brûlée served with flambéed bananas and caramel sauce **Second Course Vegetarian SelectionRatatouille (Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomatoes) Chef Bio: Rhonda Saltzman A native to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chef Rhonda Saltzman discovered her passion for food at a young age while watching her father and grandmother cook in their home kitchen. Saltzman’s professional journey into the food world began when she enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America. In 2013, she received a Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. Once graduated, Saltzman returned to Philadelphia to hone her skills as a line cook. In 2016, her hunger to continue learning led her to the world of baking and pastry. Rhonda has spent the last few years developing her pastry skills while remaining true to her culinary roots. Currently, she bakes part-time for the RTM's Flying Monkey Bakery and works as a chef at Hungry Pigeon under Chef Patrick O’Malley. Chef Rhonda Saltzman delights in sharing her knowledge and culinary skills with others through various workshops and mentoring opportunities; she looks forward to instructing a class in City Kitchen this Valentine's Day! (1) Adult Ticket - $100.00