Janos Current Events

• This special class, through The Learning Curve brings together Janos and his friend and former conductor of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Bob Bernhardt. Bob is currently in his fourteenth season as Music Director and Conductor for the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera and serves as Principal Pops Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra.
• For this class Janos and Bob will be inspiring each other to bring out the best of food and music. Janos will create dishes for which the Maestro will select musical accompaniments. The Maestro will then select music for the chef to cook to.
• Following the demonstrations you will be invited to sit and sample the dishes Janos has created while listening to the musical selections they've inspired.
• Reservations are $49.00 per person through The Learning Curve at 777-5817 or on their website www.thelearningcurvetucson.com

• Marinades, Cures, Brines, Spice Rubs, Recados and Pastes. These are the building blocks of our cooking. Learn how we use them to create the big, distinctive flavors of the region.
• Cooking classes are $50.00 each. Please call 520-615-6100. Reservations can not be made on line.

March 11, 2010, Ridge Vineyards

In 1892 the first wines were produced on Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains at the site that would later become Ridge Vineyards. The modern history of the vineyards begins with their purchase by three engineers from the Stanford Research Institute. In 1969 they hired Paul Draper to be their winemaker and he began producing cabernet sauvignon from the Monte Bello vineyards which have become legendary in the history of California winemaking. In 2006 the 1971 and 1991 Montebello cabernet sauvignon vintages won first place in both the original vintage wine and new vintage wine categories at the "Judgment of Paris 30th Anniversary Wine Tasting" in London and California. Les Grand Prix Du Vin in Paris names Paul Draper as Personnalite de L'Anne. In 2007 Paul Draper was given the James Beard Award for winemaking.

Ridge is now known not only for cabernet sauvignon but for some of the very best California zinfandels come from their Lytton Springs and Geyserville Vineyards. Since 1962 the winery has also produced a small amount of chardonnay. Dan Buckler will represent the winery at the dinner. $100.00 per person

Reservations can be made for any of the events by calling the restaurant at 520-615-6100.

March 27 The Southwest Pantry Part 2 - Janos Cooking School Class V

• Salsa, Relishes, Vinaigrettes, Syrups and Side Dishes. More building blocks of our cooking. Learn the recipes we use to add dimension, depth and flavor to our dishes.
• Cooking classes are $50.00 each. Please call 520-615-6100. Reservations can not be made on line.

April 24 Spring Dishes at Janos - Janos Cooking School Class VI

• Every Spring we are re-inspired by the ingredients that come into season this time of year. We lighten up our menus, bring in both foraged and cultivated foods and also look to our local gardeners to create our Spring menus.
• Cooking classes are $50.00 each. Please call 520-615-6100. Reservations can not be made on line.

May 8 Cooking With Vegetables and Understanding the Tucson Garden - Janos Cooking School Class VII

• Come meet some of our local growers and see what they're growing this spring. They'll discuss some of the unique challenges and opportunities of growing vegetables in Southern Arizona. Janos will cook vegetarian dishes using their produce.
• Cooking classes are $50.00 each. Please call 520-615-6100. Reservations can not be made on line.