Janos Wilder and team has wasted no time filling his latest venture with classes and events. The Carriage House, which combines an event space and cooking school with a dining destination – the most recent of which offers an augmented dim sum brunch – features a full lineup of events for April. Notable upcoming guest chefs include Jonathan Landeen, Albert Hall, Janos himself, and many others.

Here’s what’s shaking this week:

A Short Trip to New Orleans With Chef Jonathan Landeen

6pm Tuesday, April 5 • $60 per person

One of Tucson’s legendary chefs, Jonathan Landeen, owner of Jonathan’s Cork, shares highlights from his time in New Orleans when he studied with the renowned Chef Paul Prudhomme. Its’ all about the “roux” – the basic foundation of many classic New Orleans dishes. Learn to make and enjoy Shrimp Creole and two delectable types of Gumbo.

Call (520) 615-6100 to reserve your spot. Online class registration coming soon!

Spring Recipes With Chef Janos Wilder

11am Saturday, April 9 • $60 per person

James Beard Award winning Chef Janos Wilder showcases the bounty of spring in an array of delectable seasonal recipes at the Carriage House – his latest contribution to the Tucson culinary scene. See what his farmers are growing, get the lowdown on a wide array of locally available ingredients and enjoy a fabulous lunch. Featured recipes include:  Ahi Ceviche, Chilled Minted Pea Soup, Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crab, Spring Diver Sea Scallops and more.

Call (520) 615-6100 to reserve your spot. Online class registration coming soon!

Next week at the Carriage House:

• Tuesday, April 12, 6pm  –  Two time Iron Chef Tucson winner Chef Albert Hall will share client favorites from his award winning restaurant Acacia, closing this May after a successful 11 year run. Find out what’s next for this culinary talent. $60 per person
• Saturday, April 16, 11am –  Chef Jim Murphy from Kingfisher Bar & Grill has been at the forefront of Tucson’s culinary scene for over 23 years. In this class, he will share some of his favorite dishes. $60 per person

Don’t forget: Sign up for any 5 classes and the 6th is “on the house!”

For more information, visit carriagehousetucson.com.