The culinary team at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) in Vancouver will transport food lovers to the City of Light and pay tribute to the hit Netflix show Emily in Paris via pop-up dinners and culinary classes taking centre stage at the campus in August and September.
The Emily in Paris-themed events — which coincide with the release of new season five episodes each of the show on August 15 and September 12 — include a pair of Pop-Up Dinners on Thurs., Aug. 29and Thurs., Sept. 19, a Cooking Class on Sat., Sept. 14 and a Pastry & Dessert Class on Sat., Sept. 21.
“Whether you’re a new viewer, a long-time lover of Emily’s exploits in the City of Light or just a fan of French cuisine, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy in these pop-up dinners and classes,” says PICA President & Owner Sylvia Potvin.
The four Emily in Paris-themed events at PICA include:
A limited number of tickets to the Emily in Paris pop-ups are available for $139 per person plus tax for Aug. 29 here and Sept. 19 here. Due to the nature of this special event, PICA is unable to accommodate dietary restrictions and menu substitutions may occur due to availability. At check out, please indicate if you would like to be seated with another ticket buyer by providing their first and last name
EMILY IN PARIS PASTRY & DESSERT CLASS
Saturday, September 21 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
During this hands-on class, guests will indulge in the same delicious and decadent pastries as the titular character of Emily in Paris and learn how to create flaky, fall-apart pastries, rich and silky chocolate mousse, and the perfectly caramelized sugar crust that crowns quintessential French dessert crème brûlée.
Participants will work in pairs and prepare Emily’s Favourite Pain au Chocolat, Croissants inspired by Paris’ La Boulangerie Moderne, Classic Chocolate Mousse from Chez Janou and Pierre’s Cracked Crème Brûlée. Participants will receive a PICA apron to take home and are asked to bring containers to take extras home from the class. Tickets are available for $195 per person plus tax here.
EMILY IN PARIS COOKING CLASS
Saturday, September 14
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PICA will transport guests to the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower, the cobblestone streets, bateaux mouches gliding placidly along the Seine and fashionable Parisians taking a nightly promenade with this hands-on cooking class that recreates traditional and time-honoured classic dishes.
The menu includes Soupe à L’Ongion Gratinée, Gabriel’s Coq au Vin, Pommes Purée Super Crèmeux and the famed Café de Flore dessert staple Moelleux au Chocolat. Participants will receive a PICA apron to take home and are asked to bring containers to take extras home from the class. Tickets are available for $225 per person plus tax here.