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Make and Take Gourmet

Tired of fast food and want to have fun for dinner? Want something like Mom’s home cooking (or better if she couldn’t even cook a piece toast)? Make and Take Gourmet could be a solution to your problems.

“You go and assemble meals for the week. They provide the ingredients and bowls, etc. and they clean up for you too so it saves you a ton of time and money on wasted ingredients, etc. I made Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Divan, yummm…My friend made some tilapia. You can go home and freeze some of the meals or just stick them right in your oven to cook. They each last about two nights because it makes like 2-3 servings.” - Carrie Williams

To find out more about Make and Take Gourmet please visit their website and schedule a sessions today!

Check out some pics from a few friends visiting Make and Take locally:

Stag Party at Neighbors Place

WHAT: Stag Party at Neighbor’s Place

WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2009 starts at 9:00pm

WHERE: The Neighbors Place (Directions)

COSTS: Whatever you purchase

NOTES:

• Lovers and Haters Welcome
• Come as you are, with or without a date and celebrate with Neighbors and DJ Original.
• Party begins at 9 in our lounge and will continue all night.

Bull Branch

Bull Branch (directions) is a small, global bistro that has a cozy European feel and truly a unique atmosphere. A perfect place to grab a bite to eat or drinks with friends.

Always a great experience with a wonderful staff and the bartenders are some of the best in town!

It always interesting, whether it be live DJ, a theme night or just a casual evening. There are plenty of reasons to keep you coming back for fabulous drinks, wonderful food and a great time!

Jazz & Blues: Dinner & Live Music Every Friday Night!

WHAT: Jazz & Blues: Live Music Every Friday Night!

WHEN: Every Friday from 6-11 PM

WHERE: The Grand Ballroom (Directions)

COSTS: $15/person or $25/couple

NOTES: Doors open at 6pm for dinner, wine & beer, and are open until 11pm with live musicians. For more information please visit their Facebook Page.

Cooking Classes

Need a fun night out? Try a cooking class at Make and Take Gourmet!

Make and Take Gourmet is now offering: “By the Seat of your Pants” Cooking Classes!

Learn how to use the ingredients you have on hand in your pantry to prepare delicious, cost effective, gourmet meals!

March Menu:

• Appetizer - Curried Beef
• Entrée - Seared Beef in a Steakhouse Marinade Served over a Smoked Okra and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé’ Finished with a Vegetable Sauté
• Fine’ (aka dessert!) - Pina Colada Bread Puddin’

Join in the fun – come prepared to cook, and try some great food – aprons and utensils provided!

$40.00/per person if paid in advance, $45.00 day of class Reservations must be made by Monday, March 9 for Wednesday, March 11 and Monday, March 23 for Wednesday, March 25

“By the Seat of Your Pants” Cooking Classes will begin at 7pm.  Please arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 to be ready for fun at 7pm!

Class size is limited so reserve your spot soon!

Phone: (434) 525-7505 OR Email: Forest@makeandtakegourmet.com

Call or e-mail with any questions!

Stag Party at Neighbors Place

WHAT: Stag Party at Neighbor’s Place

WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2009 starts at 9:00pm

WHERE: The Neighbors Place (Directions)

COSTS: Whatever you purchase

NOTES:

• Lovers and Haters Welcome
• Come as you are, with or without a date and celebrate with Neighbors and DJ Original.
• Party begins at 9 in our lounge and will continue all night.

Holocaust Film Screening at Riverviews Artspace

WHAT: Holocaust Film Screening at Riverviews Artspace

WHEN: Tuesday, February 3rd & Saturday, February 7th at 6 PM

WHERE: Riverviews Artspace in G8 (lower level of Riverviews Artspace) (Directions)

COSTS: Free and open to the public<

NOTES: “Forgiving Dr. Mengele” is a bold and thought provoking documentary about a shocking act of forgiveness by Auschwitz survivor Eva Mozes Kor and the firestorm of criticism it has provoked.

“Impossible not to be moved. Surprisingly uplifting!” –The New York Times

Jazz & Blues: Dinner & Live Music Every Friday Night!

WHAT: Jazz & Blues: Live Music Every Friday Night!

WHEN: Every Friday from 6-11 PM

WHERE: The Grand Ballroom (Directions)

COSTS: $15/person or $25/couple

NOTES: Doors open at 6pm for dinner, wine & beer, and are open until 11pm with live musicians. For more information please visit their Facebook Page.

Cocktails for a Cause

WHAT: Cocktails for a Cause to benefit Couples & Kids

WHEN: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 5-8PM

WHERE: Rivermont Bistro (Directions)

COSTS: No cover charge. Just whatever your order for dinner

NOTES:

• If you need to eat on Wednesday nights, drop in to Rivermont Bistro and get a great meal and benefit a great cause. The kind folks of Rivermont Bistro are donating 15% of proceeds every Wednesday night of the year to a designated Central Virginia non-profit.
• Couples & Kids will benefit on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 5-8 pm. All food and drink is included (it is not necessary to purchase cocktails). Just let your server know you are there to support Couples & Kids! Couples & Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing counseling services to the underserved of Central Virginia.
• Bella Magazine coordinates the non-profit benefactors and promotes the event for free in Bella Magazine. Pick up a copy each month at area retailers for a schedule of non-profits who will benefit!