{"title":"Chef Za","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coakswarehouse.com\/chef-za\/\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/coakswarehouse.com\/0b2b2ad5-2833-4732-8531-de990cb3eb13\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/headshot-chef-za2.png?v=1779353825\" style=\"float: left; margin: 5px; width: 20%;\" title=\"headshot-chef-za2.jpg\" width=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChef Za\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cat-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef Za is a founder, cookbook author, and content creator based in Atlanta, Georgia. She combines her zesty personality with her love for travel and fresh ingredients to curate fun and memorable culinary experiences that drive impact. Eager to translate her love for cooking into a business, she founded Zaza’s Kitchen in 2018 as an undergraduate student at Spelman College. Upon researching how to address food-related health disparities as a doctoral student, she pivoted into becoming a full time chef and entrepreneur. Through Zaza's Kitchen, she offers cooking classes, recipe development, content creation, and private dining\/catering services. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Food and Nutrition Teacher Certificate from Columbia University, and a Masters of Italian Regional Cuisine from the Italian Culinary Institute in Calabria, Italy. You can learn more about Zaza’s Kitchen by following @zazaskitchen on Instagram and TikTok or by visiting \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.zazaskitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.zazaskitchen.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oct-1-2026-6-30pm-seasonal-steakhouse-hands-on","title":"OCT 1 2026 6:30PM: Seasonal Steakhouse - Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Steakhouse - Hands On with Chef Za\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat yourself to a gourmet steakhouse dinner at home with this hands-on cooking class at The Cook's Warehouse in Atlanta. Join Chef Za as you learn how to sear the perfect ribeye steak — restaurant-quality technique you can recreate again and again — paired with silky pommes puree for a classic steakhouse combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your ribeye with a rich, comforting bourbon peppercorn cream sauce, then balance the meal with a kale Caesar salad featuring a made-from-scratch dressing. Finish the evening on a sweet note with warm croissant bread pudding, the perfect ending to your steakhouse-style dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're planning a date night at home, hosting a dinner party, or simply want to master steakhouse-quality cooking techniques, this class will give you the skills and confidence to bring restaurant flavor to your own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to properly sear and cook the perfect ribeye steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for silky, restaurant-style pommes puree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to build a bourbon peppercorn cream sauce from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a Caesar dressing from scratch for a modern kale Caesar salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembling a classic croissant bread pudding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared Ribeye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePommes Puree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourbon Peppercorn Cream Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKale Caesar Salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCroissant Bread Pudding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do not allow groups larger than six to book in public classes. Please complete the private events form to inquire about a custom experience for your group. We also do not allow BYOB. A tasting of house wine will be provided.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClasses are held at the Ansley Mall Store - 1544 Piedmont Avenue, STE 403-R, Atlanta, GA 30324\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThursday, October 1st - 6:30pm to 9:30pm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are listed per person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":51208511258660,"sku":"TS-3ff9fe3ed461b8e2717701166a134c06","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/d993bf49-df58-499d-827e-80a60e15dba6.png?v=1789768821"},{"product_id":"oct-5-2026-6-30pm-fall-inspired-ravioli-workshop-hands-on","title":"OCT 5 2026 6:30PM: Fall-Inspired Ravioli Workshop - Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaster the art of handmade ravioli in this hands-on fall cooking class with Chef Za at The Cook's Warehouse in Atlanta. You'll start from the very foundation of great pasta — a vibrant saffron pasta dough — before learning to shape and fill your own ravioli with an array of delicious, seasonal fillings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore three distinct flavor combinations: sweet and earthy butternut squash and ricotta, a savory shrimp, mushroom, and spinach filling, and a bold sun-dried tomato and sausage blend. Complement your handmade ravioli with two classic made-from-scratch pasta sauces — a bright arrabbiata and a nutty brown butter sage — so you can taste how sauce pairing transforms a dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound out the meal with a refreshing delicata squash and kale salad tossed in a scratch-made Dijon vinaigrette, the perfect seasonal contrast to your fresh pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a beginner looking to learn pasta-making from scratch or an experienced home cook wanting to expand your repertoire, this class will give you the skills and confidence to make restaurant-quality ravioli in your own kitchen this fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make saffron pasta dough from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for shaping and filling handmade ravioli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree seasonal ravioli filling combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to build arrabbiata sauce and brown butter sage sauce from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a Dijon vinaigrette and seasonal fall salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaffron Pasta Dough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButternut Squash and Ricotta Ravioli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp, Mushroom, and Spinach Ravioli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun-Dried Tomato and Sausage Ravioli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrabbiata Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Butter Sage Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicata Squash and Kale Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do not allow groups larger than six to book in public classes. 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This hands-on class walks you through fresh pasta-making from scratch alongside a slow-simmered sauce that highlights the depth and richness of lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside your pasta course, you'll learn to bake rosemary focaccia, the perfect rustic bread to round out an Italian-inspired spread. You'll also craft a vibrant fig vinaigrette to dress a fall harvest salad, bringing seasonal produce and bright, sweet-savory flavor to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo finish, get a hands-on lesson in crafting the ultimate olive oil cake, infused with warm pumpkin spice flavors perfect for the season — a sweet, satisfying end to your Italian feast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a beginner looking to learn fresh pasta-making or an experienced home cook wanting to expand your Italian cooking repertoire, this class will give you the skills and confidence to recreate this fall-inspired menu at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make fresh pappardelle pasta from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for a rich, seasonal lamb bolognese sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking rosemary focaccia bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafting a fig vinaigrette and fall harvest salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking an olive oil cake with pumpkin spice flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Pappardelle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb Bolognese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosemary Focaccia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall Harvest Salad with Fig Vinaigrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumpkin Spice Olive Oil Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do not allow groups larger than six to book in public classes. 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