Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is pleased to introduce a new yearlong series of monthly live cooking demonstrations in Aerie™ Restaurant & Lounge on the 16th Floor of the Resort’s Tower.

The demonstrations are approximately 45 minutes in length and will give guests the ability to listen, watch, and learn a variety of cooking techniques from award-winning Executive Chef Ted Cizma and his culinary staff. 

- Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge Schedule -

Tuesday, May 13, 2008     Cooking with Morels
Tuesday, Jun 17, 2008      Simply Seafood
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008      Cherry Desserts (w/ special guest Pastry Chef Carolyn Root)
Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008      Local, Sustainable, Organic
Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008    Cooking with Beer
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008    Cooking Wild Game (w/ special guest Sous Chef Bill Mathews)
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008    Preparing a Stress Free Thanksgiving Feast
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008    Unique Holiday Hors D’oeuvres
(Subject to change.)

Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge demonstrations will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the 16th Floor of the Tower and complimentary samples will be provided throughout each cooking demonstration.  The fee is $15 per person, which will be applied as a credit to each guest’s dinner bill if they have a three-course dinner afterward in Aerie. 

Advanced reservations are recommended.  Seating is limited to 20 persons.  Walk-ins will be accepted as space allows.   For reservations, call Aerie Restaurant & Lounge at 231-534-6800.