Events Calendar

Fresh Cheese with Honey Grace Lopez at The Key Room

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Explore the simple goodness of fresh cheese and homemade butter with Honey Grace Lopez, who trained at Ireland’s renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School. Known for her approachable teaching style, she will guide you in making a variety of fresh cheeses from a single base and creating rich, flavorful butter. You’ll have a close-up view of her step-by-step […]

Public Cooking Class: Mediterranean Appetizers and Wines That Shine

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Enjoy a night of cooking and dining at The Key Room's public cooking class! Join acclaimed chef and “Wine Style” author Kate Leahy for an evening of crisp whites and interesting reds, along with delicious savory bites for perfect pairing.  In this interactive and hands-on class, learn about matching small bites with your wines and cook up […]

Nick Ronan of Brigitte Bistro at The Key Room

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Savor food that transports you to a French village from Chef Nick Ronan of Petaluma’s Brigitte Bistro. Menu details coming soon! Trained by London and Paris chefs in his 20s, Chef Nick landed in California in 2008 and launched Chou Chou in San Francisco. He later moved to the Castro to open the acclaimed Bisou, followed […]

Caribbean Ceviche with Chef Luis Realpozo at The Key Room

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Finish your week with bright, refreshing flavors from the Yucatán and Chef Luis Realpozo, whose vibrant approach to cooking draws on decades of experience and regional tradition. He’ll lead you to bring simple, fresh ingredients together to create dishes that please the eye and the appetite. Learn techniques behind classic and contemporary ceviche, explore plant-based […]

Hands-On Class: Southern Italian Pasta with Honey Grace Lopez

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Travel to southern Italy in this hands-on pasta-making class with Honey Grace Lopez on April 24 from 6:00–8:30pm. Guests will learn to make traditional pasta dough using just flour, water, and their own hands while shaping classic southern Italian pastas such as cavatelli, malloreddus, and orecchiette. Guided step-by-step by Lopez, participants will gain practical techniques […]

Rogelio Garcia of Auro at The Key Room

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Chef Rogelio Garcia shares a menu from Napa Valley’s Auro, which earned a Michelin star with food that he calls “classic French with global influences and a slight Mexican accent.” Join us for a memorable evening with one of the region’s most exciting talents! Since entering the restaurant world as a teenage dishwasher, Chef Garcia has built […]

Hands-On Class: Get Hooked on Halibut with Chef Matt Shapiro

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Dive into the world of sustainable seafood at a hands-on cooking class with Chef Matt Shapiro on April 17 from 6:00–8:30pm. In this interactive class, you’ll learn about the biology, ecology, and fisheries behind California halibut, along with how to purchase, evaluate quality, and butcher a whole fish. Participants will explore both cooked and raw […]

Hands-On Cooking Class: Japanese Flavors with Richard Keating

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Discover the essential flavors of Japanese cuisine at a hands-on cooking class with Richard Keating of The Japanese Pantry on April 10 from 6:00–8:30pm. This immersive class focuses on dashi, the umami-rich foundation of many Japanese dishes. Participants will learn how to use dashi to prepare Tonjiru (a hearty miso soup), a refreshing Japanese cucumber […]

Beer and Cheese Pairing Class with Andy Wild at The Key Room

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Aged cheddar and a rich IPA? Stilton and stout? Beer and cheese are both known for a wide range of flavor profiles, from creamy and rich to complex and bold. Enjoy an evening tasting a variety of beers and cheeses. Learn how to perfectly compliment (or contrast) your favorite brew with a delicious cheese.  End the evening noshing on freshly baked pretzels and Bavarian cheese spread with glug of great beer. What You Take Home: Beer […]

The Art of Fermentation with Sarah Owens at The Key Room

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Discover the art of fermenting fresh, seasonal produce in this hands-on workshop! Join award-winning cookbook author and celebrated fermenter Sarah Owens as she shares her expertise in transforming California’s bounty into flavorful fermented products that are rich in probiotics. Known for her approachable, craft-driven cookbooks, Sarah will guide you step by step in safely making […]

Chef Event with Darryl Bell at The Key Room

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Chef Darryl Bell brings a menu of authentic Kansas City-style barbecue from his Napa restaurant, Stateline Road Smokehouse. His menu: Rancho Gordo Beans, Braised Collard Greens and Nueske Bacon Sliced Hickory-Smoked Brisket with Red & Green Coleslaw Strawberry Cream Soda Cake with Fresh Berries & Vanilla Soft Serve A Kansas City native, Chef Darryl built an […]

Irish Tea Party with Honey Grace Lopez at The Key Room

The Key Room
1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA

Celebrate the sweet traditions of an Irish tea party with Honey Grace Lopez, who trained at Ireland’s renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School. She will guide you step by step in making classic treats like scones, shortbread, and lemon drizzle bars, sharing her tips for perfect textures and flavors. You will be fully prepared to celebrate St. […]