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When: February 28th 2026, 6:30pm Where: 2419 Village Green Place, Champaign, IL 61822
Step into the heart of Italy as we recreate the flavors, warmth, and soul of classic home-style recipes passed down through generations. Nonna & Pappa’s Italian Culinary & Wine Tasting Experience brings together rustic comfort dishes, fresh seasonal ingredients, and timeless Italian techniques—all elevated with Grovestone’s hand-crafted olive oils, balsamics, and spices.
This immersive evening blends storytelling, culinary education, and wine tasting into one unforgettable experience. As each dish is prepared in front of you, our chef will share the traditions behind the recipes, Italian cooking secrets, and how simple, high-quality ingredients transform everyday meals. You’ll also learn how our ingredients are made and why hand-crafted, clean products are the foundation of great Italian cuisine.
✨ Perfect for date night or a cozy evening with friends , this experience blends culinary artistry with warm Grovestone hospitality. Just sit back, sip, and savor while we do all the work.
Here is the menu below:
Italian Spiced Sausage & Creamy Goat Cheese Rustic Crostini
Pappa al Pomodoro - Traditional Slow-Simmered Tuscan Vegetable Soup With Crushed Tomatoes & Parsley
Chopped Italian Salad With Creamy Vinaigrette
Italian Meatloaf With Garlic Slow-Cooked In Tomato Sauce Served On Arugula
Torta Caprese con le Noci (Italian Chocolate Cake)
Wine Tasting
✨ Reserve your seat early, this Italian feast is sure to sell out fast!🔥
About the Classes: Each class teaches tasty techniques and food preparation along with providing a tasting of each dish prepared. We will also provide wine tastings with selected dishes. Must be 21 years of age.
Bonus: Each guest will receive 20% off Olive Oils & Balsamics!
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds! To receive credit for a future cooking class, a one-week notice is required with a $10 processing fee. Requests must be emailed to [email protected].
Allergen Facilities:
Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free.
Please note that we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (ie, vegetarian, gluten sensitivity, dairy allergy, etc. We suggest you check with us before booking.)
Allergens:
Attention customers with food allergies. Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.
The recipes provided to Participant during the course of the cooking class are the property of Grovestone. Grovestone retains all rights to the recipes. Participant agrees the recipes are only for Participant’s personal non-commercial use and may not be sold, transferred or disseminated to other without the written consent of Grovestone.
Participant grants Grovestone permission to take photographs and/or video recordings for use on Grovestone’s websites, social media sites (including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.) and in publications, promotional fliers, educational materials, derivative works. Participant acknowledges these photographs and/or video recordings may be accessible on the internet. Participant also waives any right to compensation arising from the use of photographs and/or video recordings. Participant releases Grovestone from any and all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use or distribution of any photograph or recordings.
Menus are subject to change. Chefs are subject to change. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling.
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2419 Village Green Place, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61822
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