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Havana Nights: A Cuban Cooking Experience
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Tuesday, December 1st | 6:00-8:30pm

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From the savory comfort of Cuban Black Beans & Rice (Moros y Cristianos) to the bright, zesty flavors of Pollo Asado (Citrus-Garlic Chicken) and the sweet caramelized goodness of Maduros, this hands-on 21+ cooking class brings the heart of Cuban cuisine to your table.

Step into the vibrant world of Cuban cooking and discover the bold flavors, rich traditions, and warm hospitality that make it one of the most beloved culinary cultures in the Caribbean. You’ll learn how simple ingredients come together to create dishes that are both comforting and full of character.

On the Menu:

  • Cuban Black Beans & Rice (Moros y Cristianos) – a traditional dish of tender black beans and perfectly seasoned rice, celebrated for its deep, savory flavor.
  • Pollo Asado (Citrus-Garlic Chicken) – juicy roasted chicken marinated in a vibrant blend of citrus, garlic, and spices for a dish that is bright, aromatic, and unforgettable.
  • Maduros (Caramelized Sweet Plantains) – sweet, golden plantains cooked until tender and caramelized, providing the perfect balance to the savory flavors of the meal.

Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, an evening out with friends, or a chance to expand your culinary skills, this class offers the perfect blend of cooking, learning, and dining. You’ll leave with new techniques, delicious recipes, and the confidence to recreate these Cuban favorites at home.

Ages 21+ only. Beer, Wine, and N/A beverages available for purchase in class; maximum 2 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today and bring your appetite for an evening inspired by the flavors of Havana.

Skills you’ll learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Southern Classics

What you’ll take home:

  • Building flavor with garlic, citrus, herbs, and spices
  • Marinating chicken for maximum tenderness and flavor
  • Roasting techniques for juicy, perfectly cooked Pollo Asado
  • Working with sweet plantains and recognizing ideal ripeness
  • Balancing savory, acidic, and sweet flavor profiles
  • Timing multiple dishes so an entire meal is ready to serve together

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • Students work in pairs – sign up with a friend!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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A Taste of Hungary: Dinner & Wine Pairing
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Wednesday, November 18th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Chicken Paprikash, Nokedli, Cucumber-Dill Salad & Hungarian Wine Tasting

Travel to the heart of Hungary in this warm and welcoming hands-on cooking class featuring some of the country’s most beloved comfort foods. Join Chef Lilly in creating some of her childhood favorites: Chicken Paprikash simmered in a silky, savory sauce built around Hungarian paprika, Nokedli, Hungary’s tender dumpling-like egg noodles (think Spaetzle), from scratch and pair them with a refreshing Cucumber-Dill Salad that balances the meal with bright, crisp flavors.

To complete the experience, guests will enjoy a pairing of two distinctive Hungarian wines: Egri Bikavér (“Bull’s Blood”), Hungary’s famous full-bodied red blend, and a crisp, refreshing Hungarian Grüner Veltliner, selected to showcase the diversity of the country’s winemaking traditions. N/A wines and beers are also available (2 drinks included in ticket price).

Discover the ingredients and techniques that define Hungarian cooking while exploring how similar foods appear throughout Eastern Europe. Ideal for anyone who appreciates hearty, comforting meals, good wine, and the flavors of Central Europe. Students work in pairs.

Menu

  • Chicken Paprikash
  • Scratch Nokedli (Hungarian Dumplings/Spaetzle)
  • Cucumber-Dill Salad
  • Sampling of Egri Bikavér (“Bull’s Blood”)
  • Sampling of Hungarian Grüner Veltliner

Skills You’ll Learn

  • Working with Hungarian paprika
  • Braising
  • Creating traditional pan sauces
  • Making dumplings from scratch
  • Balancing rich and fresh flavors in a meal
  • Basic wine and food pairing principles

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner, intermediate, and advanced cooks!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Instructor: Lilly Burdsall

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Pumpkin Pie Workshop – Make & Take
Baking Class for Ages 9-14 w/Adult
Tuesday, November 24th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Ages 9-14 with One Adult

Get ready for Thanksgiving by learning how to make a classic pumpkin pie from scratch with Chef Pax! In this hands-on class, students and their accompanying adult will explore the differences between mealy, short, and flaky pie doughs and discover why each is used in baking.

Participants will create a classic flaky, buttery pie crust, prepare a traditional pumpkin pie filling, and make decorative elements for their pie. The unbaked pie shell, decorations, and filling will go home with you to assemble and bake in time for your Thanksgiving celebration.

Disposable pie pans will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring a pie pan from home if they prefer. Recipes, baking instructions, and helpful tips will also be sent home so you can recreate this holiday favorite with confidence.

Class Includes:

  • Introduction to mealy, short, and flaky pie doughs
  • Hands-on preparation of a flaky, buttery pie crust
  • Classic pumpkin pie filling
  • Creative pie crust decorations
  • Disposable pie pan
  • Take-home recipes and baking instructions

A perfect class for young bakers and their favorite kitchen helper to learn new skills and create a delicious Thanksgiving tradition together!

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 9-14 w/adult.
  • Great for beginner bakers

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Chef Pax Robinson-Zetzer

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Material Memory – Artist Talk and Q&A
November 4th | 6:00-7:30pm

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Come and chat with the artists about their work, their inspiration, and ask questions as the conversation goes on. 

Every dent, weld, and weave is a mark of time. From rigid steel and weathered stone to delicate fiber and found objects, “Material Memory” focuses on how artists use mass, texture, and form to give a “body” to fleeting thoughts and experiences. Created from the minds and hands of local artists, this show features a variety of materials, techniques, perspectives, and moods. Please join us!

Event registration encouraged, but not required.

Featuring Artists:
Zie Boyle
Austin Deal
Christine Gaffney
Devan Horton
SLiNK LOVE
Sarah Rocheleau
Charity Rust-Jordan
Venus Yam

Yeast Dinner Rolls from Scratch
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Monday, November 23rd | 6:00-8:00pm

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Join Chef Alex for a class all about delicious yeast rolls – that classic dinner-table favorite during the holiday! Focus on working with pre-fermented dough to learn different shaping techniques, proofing, and baking. Then turn around and learn the secrets to making the dough – a batch you’ll take home to make even more rolls for your dinner table!

Class is for ages 16+

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Working with Yeast Dough
  • Dough Make-Up, Proofing, Baking
  • Shaping Dough
  • Professional Baking Standards

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for Beginner-Advanced Cooks
  • Prepare 12 baked rolls and take home another dozen to bake later

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Alex Noel 

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TOURS | Community Art Show – Baker Hunt and DBL Law

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Registration is Required. – Tickets are Free.

Baker Hunt along with DBL Law is pleased to present a community exhibition highlighting the work of Baker Hunt artists, instructors, and friends. DBL will showcase over 45 pieces of artwork on its 1st and 4th floors. You will be greeted by a docent upon your arrival. The 30-minute tour will include a brief history of both organizations, a look into the thought process of the presented artwork, and a guided tour of the facility showing all represented artworks.
Please make sure you are registering for the correct date and time. Meet at the front glass doors of DBL – 109 E 4th St, Covington, KY 41011. Must arrive on time, if tour leaves without you, you have missed the showing for this time. Each tour lasts between 30-40 mins.

 

PARKING Visitors with disability hangers or license plates are invited to park immediately in front of the DBL office building, where there are designated reserved spaces. For all other visitors, we recommend parking at one of the following nearby convenient locations:

  1. 381 Greenup Street surface parking lot immediately across 4th Street from The Covington Yard (the northwest corner of 4th& Greenup Streets).  The entrance is on the left immediately after crossing 4th Our office building entrance is a short one-half block west.  We recommend crossing to the south side of 4th Street at the pedestrian crossing at 4th and Greenup Streets.
  2. The City of Covington Midtown parking garage at the southwest corner of 5th Street and Scott Boulevard.  Our office building is a short one and one-half blocks northeast of the garage.  We recommend crossing to the east side of Scott Boulevard at the pedestrian crossing at 5th Street and Scott Boulevard.
  3. The Kenton County Parking Garage (attached to the Kenton County Justice Center) at 220 Madison Avenue.  Our office building is a short two blocks southeast of the garage.  We recommend walking south on Madison Avenue, then turn left on the south side of 4th Street.
  4. Metered street parking along Court Street and Park Avenue immediately to the north of our building.
  5. If you have any questions, please call (859) 341-1881.

Kids in the Kitchen: Sliders, Fries & Milkshakes!
Baking Class for Ages 7-12 w/Adult
Saturday, November 21st | 10:00am-12:00pm

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Looking for a fun Saturday activity with your favorite young chef? Join Chef Jeri and together, you’ll build delicious Mini Cheeseburgers with the perfect buttery, toasty bun, make crispy, golden Steak Fries, and create a Personalized Milkshake with your favorite flavors and toppings. Whether you’re a burger lover, fry fanatic, or milkshake master, this class is packed with hands-on fun and plenty of delicious bites. Come hungry and leave with full bellies, new skills, and sweet memories! It’s the perfect recipe for quality time, new kitchen skills, and a memorable Saturday morning.

Menu:

  • Sliders! Mini Cheeseburgers
  • Oven-Crisp Steak Fries
  • Personalized Milkshakes with all the toppings

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Building Burgers
  • Knife Skills
  • Measuring and Blending

What you’ll take home:

  • Eat what you want and take home any leftovers!

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 7-12 with an adult!
  • Great for beginner cooks!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Jeri Kubicki 

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All Supplies Included

 

Community Event | Open-mic Night | November 19th, 2026 | 6:30pm | 13+

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Join us for a free, community open-mic night. We welcome poets, musicians, comedians, actors, and more. Performers are invited to participate with spoken word, comedy skits, short stories, songs, music, and even use our piano! Each participant will get up to 4 minutes on the stage. Come perform, or just watch! We will have a cash bar and snacks available for purchase. 

This event is suggested for guests ages 13+, due to the potential of sensitive topics, and the uncontrolled nature of subject material, as well as to keep a quiet environment for our performers. However this is at the discretion of the parent. Nudity is prohibited.

SEATING IS LIMITED! Registration is required to attend or perform.

November 19th| 6:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm) Sign up to participate upon arrival

Registration is REQUIRED. Seating is limited. This event is free thanks to the generous support of the R.C. Durr Foundation

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