The Balboa Park Food & Wine School is proud to welcome Gina Freize, “Cheese Wiz,” from Venissimo Cheese in Mission Hills and Keri Busino, Southern CA District Manager of Icon Estates Wines. They will take you on a journey through 5 perfect wine & cheese pairings. Learn some simple tips on how to match cheeses with different wines as well as the basics of wine & cheese. Venissimo carries more than 120 varieties of imported and domestic artisan cheeses at any given time in the Mission Hills shop. Gina passionately believes in the “glory and goodness of cheese.” The course will appeal to both beginners and connoisseurs. You will not want to miss this class!

Did you miss Petes first 'Paris Cooking Class' earlier this Summer? Were you too late and it was already sold out??? Well to "bid adu" to the summer we are going to do it again! Come enjoy an evening of French Cuisine with Chef Peter Robson! On the menu: Mixed Baby Greens with a Classic French Dijon Vinaigrette; Mussels and Cream; Halibut Francaise; Braised Belguim Endive; Burgundy Shallot Mashed Potatoes and ending with Chocolate Mousse. This menu will be paired with wines selected for each course!