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November 12 at 6pm
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill • $69
Craving samosas you made yourself? Marianne Tshihamba shares a shortcut method for crispy, golden Indian samosas from scratch, with stories of how Silk Road traders shaped global cuisines.
November 14 at 11am (This weekend)
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill • $79
Learn to make Korean Jap Chae and seafood scallion pancakes with Chef Wilma, a journalist-turned-chef who brings serious cred and zero pretension. It is the kind of hands-on class that actually leaves you ready to host.
November 18 at 11pm
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill • $69
Chestnuts tossed with Brussels sprouts, lemon roasted potatoes, and a crisp fennel, apple, and radish salad form the trio of holiday sides taught by Marianne Tshihamba during this hands-on evening cooking session at Hill Center DC.
November 19 at 6pm
Hill Center · Capitol Hill • $125
Herb-roasted turkey and bourbon sweet potato pie anchor this hands-on cooking session led by Chef Chericia Easton, where participants prepare a complete Southern-inspired holiday meal featuring smoked gouda macaroni and cheese.
November 20 at 11pm
Hill Center · Capitol Hill • $79
Crisp chicken katsu and vibrant spinach goma-ae salad fill the portable compartments in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Wilma B. Consul at the Hill Center, where participants learn how to assemble a complete bento box meal.
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Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM
Galería · Northeast Washington
Mon, Nov 16 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$185
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$49
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$160
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Shop Made in DC · Northwest Washington
Mon, Nov 30 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$180
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
$69
Fri, Dec 4 · 11:00 AM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$69
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
$89
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$89
Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
$75
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center · Capitol Hill
$75
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$69
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$69
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$69
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$65
Sun, Jan 10 · 11:00 AM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
125
Sun, Jan 17 · 11:00 AM
Hill Center · Capitol Hill
Sat, Jan 30 · 11:00 AM
Hill Center · Capitol Hill
$125
Sun, Feb 7 · 11:00 AM
Hill Center DC · Capitol Hill
$125
Common Good City Farm · Northwest Washington
Capitol Hill
Navy Yard
Northwest Washington
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Northeast Washington
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