An Italian Culinary Experience to Remember
❤️ MANGIA! WELCOME TO NONNA’S CUCINA
Step into Nonna’s warm and cozy kitchen for a joyful, hands-on Italian cooking experience filled with tradition, laughter, and incredible food. Join Chef John Alunni as he takes you on a delicious journey through his Italian family tree, sharing cherished recipes inspired by the women and cooks who helped shape his love of Italian food. From handmade pasta and pillowy gnocchi to classic Roman dishes and a delicious Italian dessert, you’ll discover the techniques, flavors, and traditions that make Italian cooking so special.
This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s a celebration of family, food, and the Italian way of gathering around the table.
🍽️ NONNA’S MENU
🍅 Nonna Rignacci’s Italian Fennel Salad
Crisp shaved fennel, juicy heirloom tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy burrata, finished with extra virgin olive oil and a touch of sweet balsamic reduction.
Fresh, simple, and beautifully balanced.
🍗 Nonna Pecini’s Saltimbocca di Pollo alla Romana
Tender chicken breast roulades filled with prosciutto and fresh sage, then seared to perfection for a classic Roman-inspired dish bursting with flavor.
🍝 Nonna Alunni’s Spaghetti alla Carbonara Tradizionali
A silky Roman classic prepared the traditional way with farm-fresh eggs, Pecorino Romano, crispy pancetta, and freshly cracked pepper.
Simple ingredients. Big Italian flavor.
🥔 Chef John’s Pillowy Potato Gnocchi
Light, tender homemade potato gnocchi tossed in a bright tomato sauce with melted mozzarella for a comforting Italian favorite.
🍞 Nonna Rinaldi’s Homemade Focaccia
Golden, airy, and infused with extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs, this homemade focaccia is perfect for tearing, sharing, and dipping.
🍋 Nonna Alunni’s Italian Lemon Cheesecake
Light, creamy, and kissed with bright lemon flavor, finished with toasted almonds for a deliciously elegant Italian dessert.
👨🍳 COOK WITH CHEF JOHN
Chef John will guide you through each dish with demonstrations, hands-on instruction, and plenty of opportunities to get involved. You’ll learn techniques you can take home and use to recreate these Italian favorites for your own family and friends.
👐 CLASS FORMAT
Chef Demonstration • Hands-On Cooking • Family-Style Dining
🍷 SIP, COOK & CELEBRATE
What’s an Italian cooking experience without something good to sip?
Our bar will be open during class, with wine, beer, cocktails, and other beverages available for purchase.
Grab a glass, get your hands in the dough, and enjoy an evening of Italian food, stories, laughter, and good company.
COME HUNGRY. LEAVE WITH A LITTLE ITALY.
Whether you’re Italian by blood or simply Italian at heart, Nonna’s Italian Kitchen is an invitation to slow down, cook together, share a meal, and celebrate the traditions that make Italian food so much more than just food.