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The Northbrook Store
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Donations, Tours & Tasting Events
Contact: Marketing Specialist
Patti Fell at (847) 205-5353 ext. 111
Gift Baskets
Contact: Customer Service desk
Kris Johnston at (847) 205-5353 ext. 100
Community Support
REUSING YOUR OWN BAGS NOW HELPS MORE THAN EVER.
ONE DIME AT A TIME: Bring in your bag and donate your ten cent refund to Whole Planet Foundation
The Whole Planet Foundation represents a significant expansion of Whole Foods Market's mission to actively participate in our communities. Whole Planet Foundation's mission is to create economic partnerships with the poor in those developing-world communities that supply our stores with product. Through innovative assistance for entrepreneurship - including direct microcredit loans and tangible support for other community partnership projects - we seek to unleash the energy and creativity of every human being we work with in order to create wealth and prosperity in emerging economies.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT DAY
Wednesday, February 17th
5% of the days net sales benefit the Whole Planet Foundation when you shop on this day. No coupons are needed! Simply shop!
For more information, visit www.wpf.org.
This is my year to...
Start the New Year off with a renewed commitment to your health and happiness. What are your goals for 2010? To know where your food comes from? To learn to cook? To try something new? To eat breakfast? Whatever your goal, we'll be sharing great ways to take on your new adventures in food. Stop in and see inspires your New Year goals!
Saturday, January 30th
Gear Up for the Big Game Tasting Event
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. FREE
We're sharing game day favorites throughout the store. Whether you're serving wings, chips and dips, veggie platters or home-style chili, we've got you covered. Stop in and see what's cooking!
Sunday, january 31st
3rd Annual Chili Cookoff
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. FREE
Join us to taste a variety of Chili's! Several Team Members will be competing for the title of "NBK Chili Champ. Customers will be the judges and the Chili Champ will be announced at 3! Try them all and vote for your favorite.
See you at C2 - our Culinary Center!
Every Friday
Wine & Food Tasting
Seatings at 5:00 pm and approximately 6:15 pm $5, must be 21
Hands-on Classes
Monday Evenings
Kitchen Bootcamp Series
6-9 p.m. $325/series or $60/class
For students interested in an intense culinary experience, our Kitchen Bootcamp Series offers more in-depth hands-on instruction over a period of 6 weeks. Each class in this series will focus on specific essential cooking methods that will be applied to a variety of delicious and impressive dishes. Students will move beyond recipes and learn fundamental techniques to build a foundation of invaluable culinary knowledge. Our Kitchen Bootcamp is ideal for all skill levels, from kitchen novices to more advanced cooks that are looking to get back to basics and strengthen the foundation of their culinary repertoire. Participants in all 6 classes in this series will receive an apron and a binder with all recipes and hand-outs. For more information or to register for the series, please contact Chef Dawn Dlugosz at anewdawnchef@gmail.com or 773-317-8971.
January 18th: Knife Skills/ Kitchen Equipment (this class is a prerequisite for most other classes in the series except with special permission from the instructor)
NO CLASS JANUARY 25TH
February 1st: Grilling & Roasting
February 8th: Steaming Blanching, & Poaching
February 15th: Sautéing & Frying
February 22nd: Braising & Stewing
March 1st: Simple Impressive Desserts
(hands-on, full meal, registration required)
Valentine's Day...Sunday, February 14th
Couples in the kitchen...Love is in the Air
6:30 p.m. $130/couple
(hands-on, full meal, beer/wine included, registration required)
This Valentine's day, skip the crowded restaurants and treat your date to a truly special evening of cooking, eating, laughing, and learning together. Share an appetite for food and fun in the kitchen with your significant other as you create this tantalizing, romantic meal together: cheese fondue, cherry arugula salad with fried goat cheese, lobster bisque, herb-crusted beef tenderloin with bordelaise, dark chocolate mousse.
Sunday, February 21st
Pasta Workshop
11 am $45
Attention Pasta Lovers! Learn techniques for preparing and mixing quality pasta dough, cutting by hand and with a machine, and proper cooking methods for fresh pasta. We'll make several pasta doughs and shapes and create a couple of simple, delicious sauces. We will then enjoy our creations with a light salad and a "surprise" dessert.
(hands-on, full meal, registration required)
Demonstration Classes
Wednesday, February 3rd
The Gift of Dinner: A Valentine's Meal Primer
6:30 p.m. $40
(demonstration, taste portions, glass of wine included, registration required)
Valentine's day is fast approaching but you don't have to worry about making reservations, fighting traffic, breaking the bank, and being rushed through dinner. This Valentine's day, show your loved one just how much you care by cooking a romantic dinner for two in the privacy and comfort of your own home. In this class, Chef Dawn will teach step-by-step instructions to prepare a romantic and delicious meal for Valentine's day or any day of the year. Entice and delight that special someone with this simply delectable meal: Grilled Caesar salad with roasted shrimp, beef Wellington, truffle-roasted asparagus, molten chocolate lava cupcakes.
Friday, February 5th
Big Game Bites
6:30 p.m $35
(demonstration, taste portions, beer included, registration required)
Having friends over to watch the big game but don't want to serve the same stale chips and pretzels? Get ready for kick-off with some great new game-time snacks that will be sure to score a touchdown with your taste buds! Wow the crowd with this winning menu: smoky chipotle guacamole, black and blue bison sliders, Guinness beef chili, sweet and spicy rum-glazed chicken tenders.
Monday, February 8th
In partnership with the Northbrook Park District Senior Center. . .Winter Soups and Stews
12pm $32 members/$35 non-members
(demonstration, taste portions, registration required)
Nothing warms your soul more than hot soup on a cold winter day. Chef Dawn Dlugosz will show you how to prepare several delicious and comforting soups/stews that will keep you warm all winter long. Tasting menu includes: lemon chicken couscous soup, beef burgundy stew, broccoli cheddar soup.
Register in advance only at the Northbrook Park District Leisure Center (3323 Walters Ave.) or by phone at 847-291-2988.
Friday, February 9th
In partnership with the North Shore Senior Center....Cozy Soups Around the World
12 pm Code: N7881A; $35 members/$40 non-members
(demonstration, taste portions, registration required)
Take a trip around the world without leaving the kitchen. No matter where you live, nothing is more comforting and soul-satisfying than soup. We'll explore soups from around the globe with this tasting menu: Spanish white gazpacho, French beef bourguignon, Louisiana gumbo, Vietnamese Pho.
Register in advance only at the Northshore Senior Center at the Lifelong Learning office (161 Northfield Road, Northfield) or by phone at 847-784-6030.
Wednesday, February 17th
Ladies' Night Out
6:30 p.m. $45
(demonstration, full meal, wine included, registration required)
Ladies, grab your friends and come down to A NEW DAWN cooking school for Ladies Night Out! Chef Dawn will show you how to prepare several delicious recipes in this popular ladies-only class. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to share food, wine, and fun with the girls!
January 6th Delicious Resolutions: Citrus crab salad, asparagus and leek soup, pear-stuffed pork loin, caramel apple sorbet
February 17th Vegetarian Delights: Tuscan white bean and kale soup, roasted beet carpaccio with mint vinaigrette, roasted vegetable pasta primavera with lemon-ricotta sauce, dark chocolate souffle
Every Other Thursday Upcoming dates: Thursday, January 14th, February 11th and 25th (NO CLASS Jan 28th)
Chef's Table Supper Club
6:30 pm, $40/person or $70/couple
(full meal, glass of wine included, registration required)
Take the night off every other Thursday and join our supper club for an incredible meal, lively conversation, and new friends. Sit back, relax, sip a glass of wine, and enjoy the culinary theater as Chef Dawn creates a delicious 3-course meal right before your eyes inspired by the freshest ingredients Whole Foods Market has to offer. Chef's selection menu is spontaneously created with the freshest seasonal ingredients. Please inform us of any food allergies or special dietary restrictions at the time of registration; every attempt will be made to accommodate your needs.
Family and Kids' classes
Every other Thursday, January 21st -March 18th
Kids in the Kitchen After School Cooking Camp
4-6:30pm; Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4th and 4-7pm; Mar 18th (guest dinner 6:15pm) $250 see below
This winter, kids can tie-on an apron and take over the kitchen at A NEW DAWN cooking school in Whole Foods Market-Northbrook! Students will take a culinary road trip across the U.S., with stops to pick up cooking and safety skills, and confidence in the kitchen along the way. Cost is $250 for the week and includes all food, instruction, and recipes for the week, light dinner for 1 guest on day 5, a keepsake apron, and goody bag. Ages 10-13
Advance registration and payment required. For more information or to register, contact Chef Dawn at anewdawnchef@gmail.com or 773-317-8971.
Tuesday, February 9th
Kids in the Kitchen: Valentine's Treats
4:30-5:45 p.m., $20
Ages 6-11
In this class, kids will create some tasty treats, including cookies, candy, and chocolate-dipped delights, perfect to enjoy or share on Valentine's day.
Was Postponed-New Date! Tuesday, February 16th
Gluten-free Gourmet: Kid-friendly Favorites
6:30 pm $40
(demonstration/discussion, taste portions, registration required)
A NEW DAWN cooking school and registered dietitian, Lara Field, MS, RD, of the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center team up to bring you this gluten-free cooking class and nutritional discussion. In this class, Lara will answer all your questions about Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet as Chef Dawn shows you how to prepare kid-friendly dishes so delicious, they'll never miss the gluten. The kids are sure to gobble up these gluten-free dishes: Basic sandwich bread/grilled cheese, fettucine alfredo, chicken fingers, cupcakes.
Private Events
Book your holiday party today! Reserve your space early before dates fill up. We offer interactive hands-on cooking parties, relaxed and informative demonstration classes, and spirited wine and food tastings. From companies to clubs to families, all groups will enjoy a unique and festive holiday party at A NEW DAWN cooking school!
- A unique alternative to the stale office holiday party
- Celebrate the holidays with your club or organization
- Ring in the new year with your friends and loved ones
- Show your appreciation for your valued clients with a fun and festive holiday party
For more information or to book your holiday party, contact Chef Dawn Dlugosz at anewdawnchef@gmail.com or 847-205-5353 x 222.
Store Calendar
Community Support
REUSING YOUR OWN BAGS NOW HELPS MORE THAN EVER.
ONE DIME AT A TIME: Bring in your bag and donate your ten cent refund to Whole Planet Foundation
The Whole Planet Foundation represents a significant expansion of Whole Foods Market's mission to actively participate in our communities. Whole Planet Foundation's mission is to create economic partnerships with the poor in those developing-world communities that supply our stores with product. Through innovative assistance for entrepreneurship - including direct microcredit loans and tangible support for other community partnership projects - we seek to unleash the energy and creativity of every human being we work with in order to create wealth and prosperity in emerging economies.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT DAY
Wednesday, February 17th
5% of the days net sales benefit the Whole Planet Foundation when you shop on this day. No coupons are needed! Simply shop!
For more information, visit www.wpf.org.
