The Brown Hotel has the perfect holiday gift for the foodie on your list: Christmas cooking classes from The Brown Hotel’s executive chef Laurent Geroli! Two classes are offered before the holidays. The first is on Friday, Dec. 4 and the second on Thursday, Dec. 10. Students will feast as chef Géroli demonstrates holiday dishes that are sure to please. Class begins at 7 p.m. and costs $75 per person, plus tax. Each class is limited to 12 people. To save a seat, please call (502) 583-1234, extension 7166.

Make a night of it with a cooking class package that includes the class/demonstration for two people, deluxe overnight accommodations on a Club Floor, and valet parking. Club Floor guests enjoy access to the Club Lounge which features complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks in the evening. The cost is $299 per couple per package. Tax is additional.

The Christmas Cooking Class/Demonstration Menu:

Oyster with country ham, spinach, flambé with Four Roses Bourbon
Mornay sauce brûlée

House made Gravlax
Buckwheat Blinis
Cream fresh with capers, eggs and chives Créme Fraîche

Shrimps Blue cheese gratinée
Flageolets and butternut squash ragoût
Basil Hayden’s bourbon glaze

Roasted pork crown
Thyme château potatoes
Haricots verts, pork belly and roasted pecans
Caramelized apples sauce

Mi-cuit chocolate and hazelnut cake
Mocha ice cream

The Brown Hotel, located at Fourth and Broadway, has been a Louisville tradition for 85 years. It is home to the four-diamond English Grill and the casual venue, J. Graham’s Café where guests can try the legendary sandwich called “The Hot Brown.” The Brown Hotel is also a member of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts and Historic Hotels of America. For more information on this luxury hotel or a recipe of “The Hot Brown,” visit The Brown’s website at www.brownhotel.com or call 502-583-1234.