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rick_SH
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Jan 03, 2008 - 10:57 AM |
 
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Well the other night I was having a friend come in to China I hadn't seen in years. She was going to be here for 3 days and she asked me to help her find some unique things to do in Shanghai. I was really scratching my head what to do when a good friend of mine living in Shanghai told me about a Christmas party they went to at a place called Passionate Chef cooking class studio. I took a look at the website and decided it looked really interesting. I gave the manager a call and as luck would have it she was free the night I was looking for something to do so I booked a class for 2 people. It is a new place so not really crowded I was told at the time.
Well we arrived and was greeted by the hostess in a really cute Chinese traditional dress. The view of the bund is absolutely stunning, was a fantastic view similar to that of Bar Rouge... We ordered the dinner class with wine and had a really nice red wine waiting for us. When I made the call they said we can cook 4 dishes including appetizers. For the 2 main dishes we chose with her help -
1. Spicy Lotus Root with Vegetables 辣炒藕丁时蔬
2. Razor Clams with Chive 葱香蛏子
3. Stewed beef & tofu with brown sauce 豆腐烧牛腩
4. Stir-fried dumplings 煎饺子
Well all in all it was a really incredible experience. Because it was a new business I told her I would mention it to some friends and also decided to post here.
Her website - http://www.passionatechefsh.com/
I figure I will also include the little write up next post that she sent me before I booked the class. They have private lessons and group lessons as well. I really had a great time, if you are looking for something great to do in the new year I can't say enough good things about it. |
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rick_SH
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This is the letter she gave me before I booked the class, just posting it for reference.....
Cooking Class and more…
As a newly established trendy cooking class studio, “Passionate Chef” Shanghai, we offer cooking classes with various cuisines of Chinese, Thai, Italian, fusion… supply and co-host different parties, theme activities, team buildings, corporate events…
With a gorgeous view of the bund, locates 10 minutes walking distance from the famous Yu Garden (Cheng Huang Miao), neither far from the Pearl Tower and either side of the bund… the studio can easily be arranged as part of your tour, something to savor and remember your time in China, or, a fun and unique activity to treat yourself.
Healthy & Vegetarian – get your “New Year resolutions” started!
Like to look good and feel good about yourself? – “You’re what you eat.”
The “Healthy eating section” will start since this new year, from the third week of January (Jan 10), 2008, every Thursday, for 8 weeks.
Get to know more—we combine cold dish, hot dish, soup, easy workday dish, dessert and others in each session, not only vegetarian, but other varieties too – so you can eat healthy but still have meat.
Please call to discuss with us if you wish to attend the session some other time.
Other Course Options:
Tailored private course + intimate candlelit dinner + wine (a great way for unique & memorable date!), price available upon requires.
Easy cooking workday dinner
Chinese + fusion cooking
Cooking class + lunch/dinner
Cooking class + wine dinner
Classes can be offered in English or Chinese, directly by the chef
Tuesday to Sunday
Deals
Price: 350rmb/course/person, inc. a cooking class you’ll learn 3-4 dishes + a meal at the bund-view table (425rmb inc. wine)
Register now to go on the wet market tour for free! (before Jan 15)
Happy Tuesday: Extra 20% off for all classes on Tuesday.
10% off if you buy 2 courses (can be used together or individually)
20% off if you buy 4 courses (can be used together or individually)
30% off if you buy the whole session (8 courses, can be used together or individually)
“LA& LI” Club
“Living alone, and loving it”.
Living in such a city as Shanghai could be intimating, knowing the right people may help to warm up in many perspectives. Every first and third Thursday of each month, we gather small-medium group of various single people and share some quality time in the bund-view studio.
From 21.30 to 24.30, by 80rmb, you will enjoy snacks/appetizers, beer, cocktails, wine, great conversations and laughs… it’s not a match making section, you could meet activities members, sports buddies, interesting people to hang out, business partners, friends… however, of course, possible dates.
RSVP required.
Info or booking: chef.lotus@gmail.com or 021 6330 0098
Home web site: www.passionatechefsh.com |
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sbergman
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Jan 03, 2008 - 01:14 PM |
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Thanks for the tip. If you talk to her again, you might suggest that they slow down the banner on the website and offer a way to sign on to a mailing list. I'd love to know about the foodie tours when they plan them. |
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SnappySammy
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Jan 15, 2008 - 11:34 PM |
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Rick, so are you now a expert cook! what did you do after class? |
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rick_SH
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Jan 16, 2008 - 02:59 PM |
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Haha I am not an expert cook  I just really enjoyed her class. Plus the hostess is cute as hell, haha. But in all seriousness, I would so strongly recommend people taking a class here. I have paid the money for the lessons to start after Chinese New Year. If anyone wants to take them with me we can try to arrange our classes together. |
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Yiyi_luvkitty
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Feb 27, 2008 - 03:49 PM |
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it sounds really interesting, I would like to take a class with you ^^ |
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That_Chinese_Girl
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Feb 27, 2008 - 06:11 PM |
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This is SOOO cool!!! So Rick, you cooked 4 dishes and finished eating (fine dining) all in just 3 hours? I'd LOVE to go. Can I go by myself? But, food tastes better when it's shared, doesn't it? |
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SnappySammy
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Feb 29, 2008 - 02:34 AM |
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My treat. |
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