FOOD CALENDAR
PUBLIX APRONS COOKING SCHOOL
Polo Club Shoppes, 5050 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-994-4884
■ Sushi 101, 6 p.m., today. Discover sushi — with- out the raw fish. Learn the basics of making perfectly seasoned sushi rice, forming sushi rolls and nigiri using all the classic sushi ingredients like nori, wasabi, sushi rice and pickled ginger. Menu: Clas sicsushir ice; California roll; Philadelphia inside-out roll; tempura shrimp and asparagus roll with toasted sesame seeds; spicy crab hand roll; smoked salmon nigiri. $55.
■ Persian Feast, 6:30 p.m., Saturday. Discover the amazing cuisine of one of the world’s most exotic culinary regions. The spice, freshness and amazing flavor combina- tions are something not to be missed. Menu: Roast cau- liflower panisse with spicy hazelnut pesto and cucum- ber; fresh mixed-bean salad with fennel and pickled gar- lic; lamb kofta with herbed raisins and corn basmati rice with yogurt-watercress salad; lemon and pistachio semolina cake with spiced honey crème fraiche. $50.
SUR LA TABLE
438 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-953-7670
■ Secrets of Sp r ing Paella, 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday. The quintessential dish of Spain, paella is a feast for all the senses — from the signature saffron hue to its heavenly scent and incredible flavor. In this handson class, our instructor will introduce you to the authentic Spanish ingredients that make paella so savory and satisfying. Menu: Paella with chicken and chorizo; paella mixta (with shellfish); heir- loom tomato salad with man- chego and parsley-almond vinaigrette. $75.
■ Sultry Spanish Fla- vors, 10 a.m. to noon, Friday. Our instructor will introduce you to authentic Spanish ingredients and walk you through techniques for everything from grilling vegetables to sous vide cooking. Menu: Gambas al ajillo (sautéed shrimp in sherry garlic sauce); chicken and chorizo paella; olive oil ice cream with marcona almonds and shaved chocolate. $75.
IN THE KITCHEN
Gallery Square North, 389 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, www.inthekitchennow.com
■ Cool Casual Floribbean Demo Dinner, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday. Enjoy the tropical flavors of South Florida cuisine. Floribbean salad with orange blossom vinaigrette; Belle Glade street corn; sweet potato-crusted snapper; cilantro lime crema; grilled pineapple with coconut ice cream and rum butter sauce. $75.