This Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 4 PM, Bambara executive chef
Nathan Powers will conduct the next installment in his quarterly cooking
class/demo series called Discover,
Gather, Cook! --- As
part of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants national EarthCare Week initiatives, Powers and his culinary team
will center the class on creating dishes featured in the special "Earth
Week Extravaganza" menu that will be offered in the restaurant April
18-23.
Developed by Bambara's
award-winning Chef Powers along with Chef Elise Wiggins from Panzano restaurant in
Denver, Discover, Gather, Cook, cooking class series' core philosophy is about discovering
the gifts that our local land offers. The
classes are live demonstrations in Bambara's
exhibition kitchen and include a hearty late lunch.Space is limited, so early
registration is recommended.The cost for the class is $55 and $5 for each
participant will go to Water for Wildlife. The cost
does not include tax, alcoholic beverages or gratuity.
Since
1977, the Water for Wildlife Program of the One-Shot Antelope Hunt Foundation
has sponsored this water conservation program designed to benefit our nation’s
wildlife. Chef Powers has been on The Lander One Shot Antelope Hunt for the last
three years, accompanying his father in-law, who has been going for more than
30 years and is currently on the board of directors of the organization.
"I'm
very excited to continue these quarterly cooking classes so that we can delve
into the bounty of organic meat, cheese and greens that celebrates our
long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility and care,” said Chef
Powers. “At Kimpton, every day we devote time and energy to caring for the
earth and our local communities. I look forward to sharing tips, techniques and
recipes with a focus on our local organic farmers and ranchers, including
Morgan Valley Lamb, local cheeses and organic greens."
Bambara is located in the Hotel Monaco at 202 South Main
Street. For reservations and to reserve a space for Discover, Gather, Cook! call 801-363-5454.
