Gourmets at the Garden
Guests are invited to enjoy sample bite-sized portions from their favorite chefs and learn how to make great dishes at home.
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This summer will feature five Gourmets at the Garden events on select Thursday evenings through September 4.
This summer series will highlight summertime favorites featuring local chefs in the Cleveland area. Guests are invited to enjoy sample bite-sized portions from their favorite chefs and learn how to make great dishes at home with local ingredients. See the full schedule below:
- June 12: Chef Eric Wells from Skye LaRae’s
- July 3: Chef Lee Negrelli from Rabbit Food food truck (vegan)
- July 24: Chef Ryan Matthew Boone of Chips and Dip Hospitality
- August 14: Chef Ricky Smith from Something Good Social Kitchen/The RAFT
- September 4: Spice Catering
Register using the links below.
Gourmets: Chef Eric Wells
Thursday, June 12, 2025
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Price: $15 per member, $25 per nonmember
Gourmets: Chef Lee Negrelli
Thursday, July 03, 2025
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Price: $15 per member, $25 per nonmember
Gourmets: Chef Ryan Matthew Boone
Thursday, July 24, 2025
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Price: $15 per member, $25 per nonmember
Gourmets: Chef Ricky Smith
Thursday, August 14, 2025
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Price: $15 per member, $25 per nonmember
Gourmets: Spice Catering
Thursday, September 04, 2025
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Price: $15 per member, $25 per nonmember
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