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'Small Bites' International Cooking Class At The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

Led by The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Executive Chef Melissa Lee, born and raised in southern Ireland, the luxury hotel is offering a special hands-on cooking class with true international flavor.

The "Small Bites from Around the Word" cooking class will be held Saturday, August 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Participants in the class will be busy with a day of cooking in the hotel's kitchens under the watchful eyes and expert guidance of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis culinary staff.  The class will be following favorite recipes from the international collection of Ritz-Carlton chefs, who hail from France, Singapore, India, Bosnia, and the United States, among other locales from around the globe.

The day's menu will include fare for a light reception, plated four-course "small bites," and a dessert buffet - all prepared by the class:

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Individuals (Reception/Buffet)

  • Indian Samosa, Tomato Date Chutney
  • Assorted Sushi
  • 24 hour Bacon, "Bubble & Squeak"
  • Asian Seafood Ball

Plated Lunch

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1st course

  • Compressed melon salad

2nd course

  • Escargot a la Bourguignonne

3rd course

  • Olive Oil Poached Prime New York Strip Steak
  • Potato Silk
  • Crispy Fried Asparagus Tips
  • Brandied Peppercorn Jus
  • Magenta Lace and Micro Fennel

4th course

  • Hot Cheese course


Dessert Display

  • Pina Colada Baba au Rhum
  • Chocolate & Pink Pepper Diamant
  • Lemon Pain de Genes



After the participants prepare the items, they and the Ritz-Carlton chefs will enjoy them for lunch in The Wine Room.  Cooking class students will also receive a booklet with the recipes of all the dishes and will be served breakfast prior to the start of class.

The cost of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis "Small Bites from Around the World" cooking class is $89 per person.  Space is limited and reservations are required.  For reservations or more information, call 314-719-1433.

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