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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Thu., Aug. 14 - Thu., Sep. 4 (Select dates)
Cost $15 per member, $25 per nonmember

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 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

Past recipes

Chef Lee Negrelli – Potstickers

Pot sticker filling:
Tofu
Mushrooms
Green onion
Red cabbage
Shredded carrots
Red bell pepper
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Salt

Chop everything small or pulse in the food processor or grate. Use any combination/quantities of ingredients that you like.
Cook in a skillet (use cooking oil if desired) until tender, season with salt
Sprinkle generously with soy sauce and a few drops of sesame oil
3b. Taste and adjust seasoning

Peanut dipping sauce

4 parts peanut butter
3 parts water
1 part soy sauce

Mix everything together until smooth
Taste and adjust

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