Cooking Class w/ Chef Bryan Hooper – Domaine Artefact

Dive into the fun and learn the art of a French Classic: Beef Bourguignon. Braised beef in a red wine sauce with complex aromatics, accompanied by slow-roasted vegetables and potato gratin. Your culinary experience is led by Chef Bryan Hopper. Chef Bryan Hopper, has over 25 years 0.experience in fine dining and catering as a Chef and Sous Chef. Bryan has worked as the Chef de Cuisine at One Door North and  the Executive Sous Chef at Giuseppe’s Fine Dining and Catering of La Jolla. Bryan, began his culinary journey in many fine dining restaurants in Sacramento and in Humboldt County where he was the Executive Chef for many restaurant including Groves Riverbend Vineyards and Benbow Historic Inn. Throughout Bryan’s career he has emphasized the importance of seasonality, buying locally, and wine pairings with nearby vintners, as he believes in supporting local farmers, fisherman, and slow food craftsmanship, as they are an integral part of the culinary landscape. Bryan, has begun to step away from the professional kitchen and move into teaching as a culinary instructor to pass on his expertise and experience to upcoming chefs.