Note that the store & wine bar will remain open during private events. Only the event area will be closed off.
Join us every Thursday morning during the Libertyville Farms Market season for small bits, cooking tips, recipes, and helpful product suggestions. Each week one of our chefs will shop the market in the morning, return to the store to create a delicious sampling of something sweet or savory featuring the food of the markets variety […]
Instructor: Chef Judy Participation: There will be hands on opportunities for making biscuits, BBQ sauce, Pie crust, Infused Cream Menu: Baby Back Ribs Special Sauce (recipe from a restaurant in MN, Metropolitan) Buttermilk Biscuits Southern Style Kohlrabi Coleslaw (Purple) Sweet Potato Pie with Earl Grey Tea Infused Whipped Cream What you will learn: My rib […]
Join us for another First Friday on MainStreet from 6-9pm! No registration needed for this downtown tradition. Many businesses participate in First Friday with deals and specials all along Main Street. Be sure to stop in at The Joyful Gourmet! Wine Bar Free Appetizers Jazz Soup, our great local jazz band! 🎉Different deal every month! […]
Southern biscuits and gravy are American comfort food and a great traditional breakfast.  Come experience how REAL fresh sausage gravy and (easy - shhhh) biscuits from scratch can elevate this classic into something special.  This is a hands-on class where you will be making biscuits and the classic sausage gravy. Also learn the technique of […]
Instructor: Chef Dave Participation: Prepping the ingredients, assisting Chef putting these small plates together Menu: Mediterranean Bruschetta with Eggplant, Mushrooms, Feta Cheese Sautéed Squid with Pickled Vegetables served in a Ramekin Smoked Brisket with Crispy Polenta Rounds and a poached Egg Arancini - Risotto balls stuffed with Peas and Fresh Burrata What you'll learn: Unique […]
Join us every Thursday morning during the Libertyville Farms Market season for small bits, cooking tips, recipes, and helpful product suggestions. Each week one of our chefs will shop the market in the morning, return to the store to create a delicious sampling of something sweet or savory featuring the food of the markets variety […]
Ramen is a traditional Japanese noodle soup - but designed to use whatever vegetables & proteins are on hand.   Clean, crisp flavors & healthy. Participation: Full participation, come and learn new skills! Menu: Ramen Noodle Bowls with shredded chicken, enoki mushrooms, zucchini, scallions, soft boiled eggs in a well seasoned chicken broth. What […]
Kids can cook too!  Bring your child to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Kids can cook too!  Bring your child to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Kids can cook too!  Bring your child to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Kids can cook too!  Bring your child to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Kids can cook too!  Bring your child to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Ora King is considered one of the premier species of Salmon in the world. Sustainably ocean-raised and flown into Chicago fresh, never frozen - this is Salmon that you can't just get anywhere. Chef Andy is passionate about quality of food, where it comes from, sustainability, and how to maximize use as to minimize waste. […]
Instructor: Chef Laura Participation: You will make your own crepes, and practice knife skills while prepping veggies for hash. Menu: Traditional French Crepes Souffle Blitz Breakfast Sausage Hash with  roasted vegetables Freshly Squeezed Mimosas What you'll learn: Batter matters Ingredients for sweet & savory Crepes Knife Skills Can you use any skillet? What's a Blitz […]
This class is for any child that knows their way around the kitchen, that can successfully follow basic recipes and comfortable in the kitchen with only some parent involvement.   In this class, the kids will learn the technique of pan-searing a chicken breast and finishing in the oven, make a bechamel sauce, blanching vegetables (and […]
Instructor: Chef Dave Participation: Lots of hands on, for those that want to participate. Menu: Arroz Con Pollo - a rice dish with chicken, Chile Rellanos - a Poblano chili stuffed with cheese and spices, Posole - Mexican comfort food, a stew with savory spices, beef and chiles Mexican version of Creme Brule - the […]
Kids can cook too!  Bring your teen to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Kids can cook too!  Bring your teen to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Participation: Lots of hands-on opportunities for those that want to participate! Menu: Flautas (Rolled Flour Tacos Fried to crispy perfection) Street Corn with Cheese, Smoked Paprika, butter, herbs Flan (Mexican Custard with caramel) Pineapple Mango Margarita Coffee and Tea are complimentary. Â Beer, wine, soda and Pellegrino are available for purchase. Instructor: Chef Liz
Kids can cook too!  Bring your teen to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Kids can cook too!  Bring your teen to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Join us every Thursday morning during the Libertyville Farms Market season for small bits, cooking tips, recipes, and helpful product suggestions. Each week one of our chefs will shop the market in the morning, return to the store to create a delicious sampling of something sweet or savory featuring the food of the markets variety […]
Hosted at The Joyful Gourmet, this workshop will demonstrate the important role our wine glass plays in wine enjoyment. This fascinating class incorporates decades of research and development in grape varietal specific glassware and will give you a glimpse into Riedel’s 260-year history of design and invention. Four glasses (Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz) […]
Kids can cook too!  Bring your teen to The Joyful Gourmet for one of our Summer Camps. The kids will learn kitchen basics, food prep and some knife work, cooking and baking techniques, flavor profiles and bake a bunch of great recipes! This is a 5 day drop-off series, 10am-12 noon and targeted for kids […]
Come and have some fun - made your own beautiful focaccia bread and custom butter boards - perfect for a fun hosting touch and easy to do.  We'll serve a light lunch at the end - will be a great couple of hours with friends. Participation: Hands On Menu: Compound flavored Butters - Savory and […]
Hone in on those knife skills as we learn the basics of using a knife properly and safely. Instructor: Chef Judy Participation: This is a hands on class, each person will be handling a knife. We have a variety of knife sizes for people to try. Â You are welcome to bring your own knives to […]
Chef Andy is back and so is this delicious and well-received class. Â Come and see what the fuss is about. Chef Andy will be showing you how to break down a whole chicken and cook up a delicious family meal using the ENTIRE bird. Pan Sear, braising and making 'from scratch' stock will be featured […]
Instructor: Chef Laura Participation: Full Menu: Sirloin burgers Chocolate and Vanilla Milk Shakes More to come...........
Join us every Thursday morning during the Libertyville Farms Market season for small bits, cooking tips, recipes, and helpful product suggestions. Each week one of our chefs will shop the market in the morning, return to the store to create a delicious sampling of something sweet or savory featuring the food of the markets variety […]
Come learn techniques to decorate like a pro!  Open to all ages - but young ones need to have mom or dad with them as a separate reservation. Take home the cookies you decorate to share!  Cookie Decorating classes are a blast - bring a friend, bring mom or dad. Instructor: Beth Sage Participation: […]
Treat yourself to a little happy hour fun with Mixologist Joy Sykes of Milwaukee Trace fame - perfect for a little happy hour to celebrate the upcoming weekend before you head out for dinner. Joy will execute 3 perfect cocktails that are great for summertime hosting or just sitting on the patio relaxing.  Recipes will […]
I've seen these Japanese pancakes from afar, though never had the opportunity to make or even try them. Â Chef Laura is going to teach you how to make these unique fluffy souffle pancakes along with two other varieties of more traditional cakes to serve up for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Pancakes three ways will be […]
Instructor: Chef Liz Participation: Full Hands On Menu: Strawberry Hand Pies Muffins (make your own flavors) Raspberry Mousse
Monday: Closed
Tuesday : 10:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday: Closed
We'd love to be able to share updates with you on our upcoming events at The Joyful Gourmet - dining events, classes and skills training, wine tastings, product specials and more! You'll only get an email from us a few times a month.
