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Fish Croquetas
Salmon Picadillo with Tostones
Camarones Enchilados (Cuban Shrimp Creole) with Pineapple Avocado Rice Salad
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Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
Tuna Potstickers
Shrimp Tom Kha Soup
Basil Cobia Served with Jasmine Rice
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
Herbed Mussels with Warm French Bread
Shrimp-stuffed Pasta Shells with Spinach and Creamy Bechamel
Salmon Wellington
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
King Crab Mousse in Endive Spears
Crispy Clams Casino
Sole Roulades Stuffed with Savory Cornbread Stuffing with Buttery Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
SOLD OUT - Sign up for waitlist!
Roasted Pumpkin Soup topped with Seared Kampachi
Savory Zesty Shrimp over Cheesy Grits
Fish and Chips: Crispy Walleye with Homemade Chips and Tartar Sauce
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
Sold Out! Sign Up for Waitlist
Seafood Bouillabaisse
Ceaesar Salad with Seared Yellowfin Tuna
Fresh Tortello Pasta with a Creamy Tomato and Smoked Scallop Sauce
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
SOLD OUT - SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST ABOVE!
Tuna Burrito Bowl
Grilled Scallops with Grilled Watermelon, Feta + Arugula Salad
Gazpacho with Grilled Seafood and White Anchovy Tapenade
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
BBQ Corvina Po'Boy with Cajun Mayo
Fritas de Tuna (Cuban Style Tuna Burgers)
Mussels in Beer
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST OR CONSIDER 7/16 CLASS!
Chilled Avocado Soup with Cuban Inspired Seared Scallops
Paella on the Grill
Red Snapper Fillet with Cuban Salsa Verde and French Fries
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
Sold out! Sign up for waitlist!
Grilled Cobia Ceviche with Plantain Chips
Grilled Tuna Nicoise Salad
Grilled Freshwater Prawns and Guava Glaze/Marinade served with Coconut Mango Rice
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
SOLD OUT! Sign up for waitlist
Grilled Herb Butter Oysters
Sri Lankan Mussels on the Grill with Grilled Naan
Cedar-Planked Halibut with Crabmeat Stuffing and Balsamic Glazed Asparagus
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
This class is sold out! Sign up for waitlist or book seats for 6/25!
Grilled Sea Scallops with Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables and Greek Vinaigrette
Greek Style Tuna Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce in Pita Bread
Grilled Baby Octopus with Orzo Pasta Salad
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class)
TWO SPOTS OPENED! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE
Spicy Seared Tuna Poke Bowl
Perfectly seared Yellowfin Tuna over a bowl of delicious ingredients
Classic Piccata
Delicate Sole cooked with butter and garlic with decadent mashed potatoes
Weekday Seafood Pasta Dish
House-made marinara with Gulf shrimp and sea scallops over fresh Tortello pasta with pesto toast
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class
QUICK AND EASY RECIPES FOR LUNCH AND DINNER
Cubano Pescado
Classic Cuban Sandwich with a pescatarian twist with plantain chips
“SBLT”
“Salmon Bacon”, lettuce, and tomato on toasted Pullman White bread,
with remoulade and Terry’s cole slaw
Rock Shrimp Po’boy
Fried Florida Rock Shrimp with remoulade sauce and spicy slaw
B.Y.O.B and B.Y.F. (bring your friends)
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy 72 hours prior to class
This event is sold out! We do get cancellations. Sign up for waitlist above.
Hands-On Sushi
Learn about the fish, the rice and the equipment!
We'll demonstrate 4 maki and 2 nigiri. Then you'll (rock n') roll your own.
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
SOLD OUT! SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST ABOVE
Light Crab Bisque
Decadent Lobster Soup
Northwoods Fish Chowder
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER! STAY TUNED FOR NEXT CLASSES!
Herbed Musels with fresh baguettes
Tuna chili
Shrimp stuffed pasta shell with spinach and creamy bechamel
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
UPDATE: 10/24 class is canceled due to a few things that came up.
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Bronzini Panini
Sri Lankan Mussels
Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Orange-Scented Cous Cous
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
Hands-On Sushi
Learn about the fish, the rice and the equipment!
We'll demonstrate 4 maki and 2 nigiri. Then you'll (rock n') roll your own.
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
Hands-On Sushi
Learn about the fish, the rice and the equipment!
We'll demonstrate 4 maki and 2 nigiri. Then you'll (rock n') roll your own.
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
We are returning to the Green City Market BBQ this year! One of our favorite events!
Click here to purchase tickets and get details!
(Originally scheduled for July 8th, moved to August 26th)
JOIN US FOR A VERY SPECIAL GRILLING PARKING LOT PARTY!
For any of you who have joined us for Free Sample Saturdays, you know how often we use THE JERK MAN Jamaican dry spice rub and how delicious it is on all sorts of seafood.
Well, our longtime friend and amazing dry rub maker Darryl Roberts has gone fully (spice) pro.
With Dirk’s as the official Chicago launch party location, meet the man himself and try out this amazing rub.
Swing on through as you grab your weekend goodies in the shop and use THE JERK MAN in your next weekend cooking adventure / project!
We’ll have plenty on hand!
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT! PLEASE SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST ABOVE OR CONSIDER 8/1.
Fritas de Tuna, Cuban Style with Shoestring Potatoes and Cuban Ketchup
Cedar-Planked Pesto Halibut w/Pesto Pasta and Grilled Tomatoes
Mediterranean Copi Burgers with Arugula, Tzatziki and Pickled Purple Onions
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
This class is sold out but cancellations do happen. Sign up up for waitlist above.
Mussels in Beer topped with Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce
Grilled Gulf Shrimp w/Grilled Watermelon over Arugula Salad
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Burrito Bowl
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
This class has sold out, but cancellations do happen. Sign up for the waitlist above!
Rock Shrimp Po’ Boy
Grilled Sea Scallops with Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables and Greek Vinaigrette
Niçoise Salad with Grilled Tuna
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
This class is sold out, but we do get cancellations. Sign up for the waitlist above.
Grilled Cobia Ceviche
Red Snapper with Salsa Verde served with Grilled Potatoes,
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
This class is currently sold out, but we do get cancellations. Join the waitlist above.
GRILLED SOFTSHELL CRABS WITH SOY/HONEY GLAZE SERVED WITH GARLIC SESAME RICE AND GRILLED BABY BOK CHOY
CHILI OIL AND GARLIC GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH ASIAN SALAD AND CITRUS GINGER DRESSING
GRILLED OCTOPUS SATAY WITH CUCUMBER SALAD
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
This class is currently sold out, but we do get cancellations. Join waitlist above.
GRILLED BABY OCTOPUS WITH ORZO SALAD
CEDAR PLANKED HALIBUT WITH HERB PESTO AND BALSAMIC GLAZED GRILLED ASPARAGUS
GRILLED VIETNAMESE BAN MI SANDWICHES WITH PEANUT NOODLE SALAD
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT - SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST ABOVE
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
(Sign Up for Waitlist)
Cedar Planked Ginger-Garlic Skate Wing with Peanut Noodle Salad
Grilled Snapper de Ajo with Rice and Avocado Salad
Grilled Shrimp and Orange-Scented Cous Cous Salad with Almond/Cucumber/Cilantro
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT - SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST ABOVE
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
Smoked Salmon-Wrapped Sea Scallops with date/orange/honey chutney
Moroccan Style Tuna Meatballs with Basmati Rice
Sri Lankan Mussels with Grilled Naan
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class) / B.Y.O.B.
Call 773.404.3475 to reserve
Classes run $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot
and collect cash on the night of the class.
(cancellation policy is one week prior to each class)
Skate Wing with Herb + Mushroom Stuffing
Bay Scallops with Wild Rice Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Creamy Crab Bisque
Call 773.404.3475 to reserve
Classes are $75.00 CASH per person.
We will take your credit card number to reserve your spot and collect cash on the night of the class - this really helps us as a small business.
(Cancellation policy is one week prior to each class)
B.Y.O.B.
