Tuscan Market Holds Hands on Cooking Class

July 17, 2013 - PRLog -- WHAT: The “Scuola Culinaria,” - the cooking school at Tuscan Village, the property which houses both Tuscan Kitchen restaurant and the artisanal foodie wonderland of Tuscan Market in Salem, New Hampshire, has just announced its first hands-on cooking class to be held on Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM.

The first demo-based class held at the restaurant in late May sold out over 100 seats in less than 24 hours, and owner and creator of Tuscan Brands Joe Faro is hoping the hands-on classes will be as well received. “The demo class was great, but teaching artisanal techniques is at the core of what Tuscan Market does. We have a virtual army laboring over fresh baked breads and handmade pasta every day. We want to share that with people in an authentic and transparent way. We are extremely passionate about the food we create at the market and we want people to be connected to the food we make for them in a very personal way,” said Faro.

The class which will be taught by Faro will lead students through the from-scratch creation of one of Tuscan’s most popular pastas, “Roasted Butternut Squash Cappellacci.” Students will create their own pastas as well as complete the plated dishes with a sage brown butter sauce, topped with Parmigiano Reggiano. While students are cooking away, the Chefs at the newly opened Trattoria within Tuscan Market will prepare a multi-course meal for the group to enjoy after the class comprising of not only the fresh cappellacci, but an antipasti course and a secondi course of roasted pork tenderloin. All students will take home all the pasta they make after the class and receive a Tuscan t-shirt. The class price is $125.00 per person and can be reserved via: http://www.tuscanbrands.com/kitchen/cooking-school/

WHERE: Tuscan Market, 67 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079

WHEN: Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM

TICKETS: Tickets will be released to the general public on July 22nd, 2013 for sale online at: http://www.tuscanbrands.com/kitchen/cooking-school/

About Tuscan Kitchen:

Tuscan Kitchen is an upscale restaurant offering handcrafted regional Italian cuisine located in Salem, New Hampshire. Owner/Entrepreneur Joe Faro opened Tuscan Kitchen with one simple vision: recreating a true Italian experience. Everything from the imported Italian limestone on the building’s exterior, to the 16,000 square foot interior featuring fireplaces, a wood-fired oven, custom-made Italian imported pasta-making equipment, ingredients and the menu reflects various regions of Italy. With 425 seats inside an expansive yet intimate dining room, three private dining rooms, two outdoor patios (upstairs terrace seats 24, downstairs patio seats 60), a wine bar and regular live entertainment, Tuscan Kitchen is the perfect place for enjoying a bottle of wine or cocktails, dining on all occasions, special chef and wine tastings, and holding special events and private parties alike. Tuscan Kitchen is located at 67 Main Street, Salem, NH, 03079. Hours of operation are as follows: Lunch: Monday- Saturday, 11:30AM to 3:00PM, Sunday dinner & Pranzo menu, 12:00PM to 4:00PM and Dinner: Monday & Tuesday: 3:00PM to 9:00PM, Wednesday-Saturday: 3:00PM to 10:00PM and Sunday 4:00PM to 9:00PM. The Wine Bar is open from 5:00PM to 10:00PM, Wednesday-Saturday. For more information please call 603-952-4875 or visit www.tuscanbrands.com

Tuscan Market

Tuscan Market is the largest artisanal marketplace in New England. Located in Salem, New Hampshire, next to Tuscan Kitchen restaurant, this enormous indoor marketplace over 10,000 square feet encompasses the sights, sounds and tastes of Italy, and offers an array of artisanal products, cooking supplies, gourmet delicacies and much more!  With over 25 years of food experience, owner and chief food taster Joe Faro’s has created a Tuscan villa in Southern New Hampshire. When Joe first opened award-winning Tuscan Kitchen in November 2010, the concept was to combine simplicity in the freshest ingredients with time-honored preparation to create a truly incredible culinary experience.  Applying the same vision, Faro’s Tuscan Market carries an extensive array of artisan products from multiple geographic regions such as Tuscany, Napoli, and Bologna to name a few, further reflecting his passion for diverse Italian cuisine and his dream of allowing others to experience it as well. Tuscan Market also hosts a 76-seat Trattoria that serves beer, wine, cordials along with lunch and dinner. The Trattoria at Tuscan Market is open seven days a week; Monday - Wednesday 11:00AM to 8:00PM, Thursday to Saturday 11:00AM-9:00PM and Sunday 11:00AM to 7:00PM. Tuscan Market is open seven days a week; Monday to Thursday 7:00AM to 7:00PM, Friday & Saturday 7:00AM to 9:00PM and Sunday 7:00AM to 5:00PM.