UNDERGROUND KITCHEN HOSTS THE LOVE TOUR : THE PERFECT PAIR POP-UP DINNER
On Feb . 11 , Underground Kitchen will hold its first Valentine ’ s dinner series ! The celebrated Richmond , Virginia-based popup dining society is known for hosting high-style , multi-course dinners in secret locations with nationally renowned and up-andcoming chefs across the East Coast . Underground Kitchen was co-founded three years ago by international design and branding expert and “ King of Pop-Ups ” Micheal Sparks . Since then , it has traveled to cities like Fredericksburg , Va .; Raleigh , N . C .; and Pittsburgh , bringing innovative chefs and culinary experiences within unique and unforgettable settings .
Chef Matthew Tlusty , former executive chef at Julep ’ s in Richmond , will create the menu for the Feb . 11 Perfect Pairthemed dinner , featuring his unique take on seasonal southern dishes that celebrate the food of love , foods that improve blood flow and help reignite the food lover in all of us . Tlusty has been one of Underground Kitchen ’ s most popular chefs – he was the featured chef at previous pop-ups in Moneta , Charlottesville , and Petersburg , Va . He is also the former executive chef at Arcadia and former chef-owner of Limani Fish Grill , both of Richmond .
Underground Kitchen has worked with some of the best chefs on the East Coast , including Mike Yavorsky of Richmond ’ s Belmont Food Shop , Joy Crump , former “ Top Chef ” contestant and executive chef at FoodE in Fredericksburg , Va ., award-winning New York City chef Giovanna Delli Compagni , and chef J . Ponder , an alum of Food Network ’ s “ Chopped ” and “ Cutthroat Kitchen .”
Tickets for the Feb . 11 event can be purchased at theundergroundkitchen . org / events .
About Underground Kitchen
Underground Kitchen is based in Richmond , Va . and hosts events across the country . Here ’ s how it works : UGK gives members access to a unique , one-night-only , multi-course pop-up dinner in an undisclosed location with a top chef . While tickets are limited , everyone can register to receive the invite to secure a seat . In the initial invite , only a few details are divulged : the dinner date , the theme , the chef and a clue about where the event will be held . That ’ s it . The exact menu and location are kept secret until a few days before the dinner . Tickets are all inclusive ( meal , wine + gratuity ), and prices vary per event . Tickets are first come-first served , and sales are limited to two tickets per member .
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM
Spring brings lots of fun at The Depreciation Lands Museum . Below are a few upcoming events . For more information about upcoming events or to register , call 412.486.0563 .
Weaving Classes
• Introduction to Weaving on Harness Looms , for the Very Beginner Saturday , March 3 , 9 a . m . to 4 p . m .
• Exploring Weave Structures on Harness Looms Saturday , March 10 , 9 a . m . to 4 p . m .
These classes are day-long , hands-on classes presented by the talented weavers of the Butler Spinners and Weavers Guild , as part of their Community Outreach program , in conjunction with the Depreciation Lands Museum . Here is the perfect opportunity to try your hand and begin weaving !
The Introduction to Weaving is an intensive class where you will experience all the steps needed from the beginning of the conceptual design and planning of a project , to the actual production of a piece of woven cloth . Focusing on the multi-harness loom , you will learn about its parts , and the vocabulary of the loom , with the many colorful names which evoke the early days of weaving . Both floor looms and the smaller , powerful , table looms will be discussed and used . We will also talk about the best use of each type of loom . You will then learn how to plan a project and measure the warp threads . After lunch , which is provided , we will break into small groups , and you will warp a table loom , using the " front to back " method , then weave a small sample piece of cloth , which will be yours to keep .
We will also talk about the books , videos and magazines which are full of ideas and teaching aides for the new weaver , as well as how to acquire a loom of your own .
Exploring Weave Structures is for those students who have some experience weaving on multi harness looms . This class will focus on the different types of weave structures and more complicated weaving drafts . Using both floor looms and table looms , you will discover the wide variety of patterns that can be woven on a four-harness loom .
NOTE : Pre-paid registration is required for these Classes , and class sizes are limited .
The fee ($ 25 / Intro class , $ 40 / Intermediate class ) covers the use of looms , tools , all materials and the lunch . ( Discounts available to BSWG and DLM members )
The classes are appropriate for adults and teens , 14 years and older .
Spinning Class Learn to Spin with a Spinning Wheel Saturday , April 14 , 9 a . m . to 4 p . m . This day-long , hands-on class will prepare you to launch your own exploration
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