Cooking Classes

Week of May 22, 2021

David Cohen was born in Philadelphia and learned to cook on the kitchen counter at a young age.  After graduating from Cornell University, he moved to the Island of Santorini to work at the Michelin stared restaurant Selene. Upon returning to the US David assumed the responsibilities of Executive Chef at Kansas City Prime Steak House where he was awarded 3 ½ stars from the Philadelphia Inquirer.  After receiving his culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu, he moved to San Francisco and assisted in the opening of Gourmet magazine´s best new-comer restaurant, and SF magazine’s Best New Restaurant, Azie.  He spent numerous years as both the Executive Sous Chef at Auberge Du Soleil in Napa Valley & Executive Chef of Scala’s bistro in San Francisco. He has been awarded 3 stars from both the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News; and was named one of the Bay Area’s Top 100 Chefs two years in a row.  In 2008 David joined Oren Dobronsky to open Oren’s Hummus Shop in Palo Alto.  Today Oren’s Hummus has 5 restaurants throughout the Bay Area. David also owns a hospitality consulting firm that assists individuals in bringing their restaurant visions to life and achieving their highest potential as operators.  He lives in San Jose with his son.

David offers hands-on culinary experiences, 3.5 hours each, during which you will enjoy preparing your own meal along with fellow cooks. Classes take place at La Cocina Que Canta, our culinary center on Tuesday and Wednesday at 4pm.

 

Tuesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM Sign Up
Each class $125+tax. Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 8.

Wednesday Hands-On Cooking Class 4:00 PM Sign Up
Each class $125+tax. Class subject to change, check your weekly planner and schedule for updates. The maximum number of guests per class is 8.