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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
