Celebrity Chef Clay Carnes Expands Summer Cooking Series at Shoppe 561
Hands-on workshops give sneak-peek of culinary master’s skill before grand opening of new restaurant
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (June 16, 2016) – The summer fun is heating up at Shoppe 561 with its Summer Enrichment Workshops, and one of the hottest classes is now expanding to an entire series of its own. The Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen winner, Chef Clay Carnes is offering multiple cooking classes following his wildly successful, sold-out night at the popular, West Palm Beach artisan shop. Those looking to pick up culinary tips for perfect entertaining can sign up now for specialty workshops on June 23, 30 and July 14 before the highly-anticipated opening of Chef Carnes’ new restaurant, Cholo Soy Cosina, in Antique Row.
Chef Carnes’ expanding cooking class series includes:
Thursday, June 23, 7-9 pm
Summer Entertaining with Avocados
Carnes will teach attendees the art of the Epic Avocado Toast, Perfect Guacamole, Florida mango season inspired Grilled Avocado Wedges with salsa and Avocado Margarita with spiced salt rim.
Thursday, June 30, 7- 9 pm
Summer Entertaining: Fresh – Cool – Asian Inspired Snacks
This second class will be a mix of demonstration and hands on interactive. Each person attending will receive a $10 Cholo Soy Cocina gift card and enjoy a fresh drink sure to please (you choose if it contains alcohol if you are 21 and older). In this class you will learn how to make crispy vegetable and teriyaki chicken lettuce wraps, sesame – ginger shrimp skewers, green papaya and peanut salad with fresh chili, yummy pool side tropical white sangria and sparkling passion fruit fizz.
Thursday, July 14, 7-9 pm
Summer Entertaining: Did Somebody Say Fish Taco?
This final class in the series will be a mix of demonstration and hands on interaction where you will learn how to make the perfect fish taco. Each person attending will receive a $10 Cholo Soy Cocina gift card and enjoy a fresh drink sure to please (you choose if it contains alcohol if you are 21 and older). In this class you will learn how to make delicious Florida inspired shrimp ceviche like a pro (distinguishing the myths behind ceviche); how to buy seafood – where to buy, what to avoid, how to handle; how to make the Mexican inspired – michelada beer cocktail; how to make the Classic 100% THE BEST MARGARITA you will ever have and make for your friends!
Cooking with Chef Clay Carnes is part of the summer enrichment series held at Shoppe 561 located at 319 Belvedere Road, #4 in West Palm Beach. Registration is required as space is limited. Each class is $40 per person. Visit www.shoppe561.com/collections/cooking for registration and information.
The Cooking with Chef Clay Carnes workshops join Shoppe 561’s innovative Summer Enrichment Series which includes hands-on, artesian workshops on fragrances, mirror etching, candle-making and more. Visit www.shoppe561.com/collections/classes for registration and information.
ABOUT SHOPPE 561:
Shoppe 561 opened in 2013 as a unique venue for Florida artisans to showcase their work. Since its launch, Shoppe 561 has donated over $11,000 to Hope House Florida, a faith-based, state licensed organization, which provides professional care for minor girls victimized by human trafficking. More than 70 artisans showcase their talents both in the studio and on Shoppe 561’s website. Products are accepted on consignment and accompanied by the artist’s name, photo and short biography, so that shoppers feel connected to the artist and part of our extended community. Artisans are invited to teach studio classes to help others learn to express thoughts and ideas through a variety of creative art mediums.
Shoppe 561 is located in West Palm Beach, Florida at 319 Belvedere Road in Suite Store hours are: Tuesday – Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday and Monday: Closed. For more info, please call (561) 557-7278 or visit www.shoppe561.com.