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**USE PROMO CODE: SAVE20** UP TO 20% OFF On OILS, BALSAMICS & SPICES! FREE SHIPPING OVER $100
$ 45.00
When: Monday, November 23rd, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Grovestone | 2419 Village Green Place, Champaign, IL 61822
🇬🇷 Get ready for an unforgettable evening of authentic Greek flavors, cherished traditions, incredible food, and wonderful wines!
Join us as we welcome special guest Chef Maria Yfantis for an extraordinary five-course Greek culinary and wine tasting experience that will transport your taste buds straight to Greece!
Originally from Greece, Maria brings a lifetime of Greek culinary traditions and more than 20 years of culinary experience at the University of Illinois, where she has dedicated her career to preparing delicious meals.
Now, she's bringing her passion, experience, and authentic Greek cooking to the Grovestone kitchen for one very special evening!
From creamy, spicy Tirokafteri and comforting Avgolemono Soup to traditional Pastitsio and decadent Greek desserts, Maria will share the flavors, techniques, and traditions that make Greek cuisine so extraordinary.
As Maria talks about each dish, you'll enjoy generous tastings of all five courses, three carefully selected wines, and stories inspired by her Greek heritage.
✨ Perfect for date night, an evening with friends, or anyone who loves incredible food and wine! Sit back, sip, savor, and enjoy an authentic taste of Greece while we do all the cooking!
🇬🇷 Our Authentic Five-Course Greek Menu
Tirokafteri – A traditional Greek spicy feta cheese dip, rich, creamy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
Avgolemono Soup – A beloved Greek classic soup
Greek Winter Salad – A fresh, vibrant seasonal salad celebrating the wonderful flavors of Greece.
Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna) – Layers of tender pasta, savory seasoned meat, and rich, creamy béchamel baked to golden perfection.
Greek Ekmek Kataifi – An irresistible traditional Greek dessert featuring delicate, crispy kataifi pastry, sweet syrup, and luscious cream.
🍷 Plus, enjoy three specially selected wine tastings to complement this incredible Greek culinary experience!
✨ Don't miss this unforgettable evening! Seating is limited, and our culinary experiences sell out. Reserve your seat today and let us take you on a delicious journey through Greece! OPA! 🇬🇷
About the Classes: Each class teaches tasty techniques and food preparation along with providing a tasting of each dish prepared. We will also provide wine tastings with selected dishes. Must be 21 years of age.
Bonus: Each guest will receive 20% off Olive Oils & Balsamics!
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds! To receive credit for a future cooking class, a one-week notice is required with a $10 processing fee. Requests must be emailed to loui@grovestone.com.
Allergen Facilities:
Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free.
Please note that we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (ie, vegetarian, gluten sensitivity, dairy allergy, etc. We suggest you check with us before booking.)
Allergens:
Attention customers with food allergies. Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.
The recipes provided to Participant during the course of the cooking class are the property of Grovestone. Grovestone retains all rights to the recipes. Participant agrees the recipes are only for Participant’s personal non-commercial use and may not be sold, transferred or disseminated to other without the written consent of Grovestone.
Participant grants Grovestone permission to take photographs and/or video recordings for use on Grovestone’s websites, social media sites (including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.) and in publications, promotional fliers, educational materials, derivative works. Participant acknowledges these photographs and/or video recordings may be accessible on the internet. Participant also waives any right to compensation arising from the use of photographs and/or video recordings. Participant releases Grovestone from any and all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use or distribution of any photograph or recordings.
Menus are subject to change. Chefs are subject to change. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling.
Collections: All Upcoming Experiences, Cooking Classes, Experiences, Quick Order
Category: cooking class, cooking demonstration, Fireside Indulgence, wine, Wine Tasting
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