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Dive into DC\u2019s flavors and learn to cook local favorites with hands-on fun!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Class Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate DC favorites in this hands-on cooking class packed with bold flavors and comfort food classics. Students will master savory shrimp fried rice, roll and fry crispy steak and cheese egg rolls served with tangy mumbo sauce, and layer a decadent dirty banana pudding trifle to finish. This fun, skill-focused class highlights essential techniques, regional flair, and crowd-pleasing dishes perfect for recreating at home.<\/p>\n

Menu:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Welcome Drink- “DC Tap Water”<\/p>\n

\u2022 Shrimp Fried Rice<\/p>\n

\u2022 Steak & Cheese Eggroll w\/ Mumbo Sauce<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dirty Banana Pudding Trifle<\/p>\n

Cocktails, beer and wine are available for purchase at the bar.<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Price is per person*<\/em><\/p>\n

Your purchase includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 One seat in the class<\/p>\n

\u2022 Recipes, which will be emailed at the end of class<\/p>\n

\u2022 Live step-by-step cooking instruction<\/p>\n

Classes are approximately 2 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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