A Tribute to Charles Phan - Cook the Book: Slanted Door with Chef Annie Elmore and Cocktail Master Julie Ross

2000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Join us for an immersive hands-on cooking class that explores the techniques and ingredient-driven philosophy inspired by Charles Phan, the legendary chef behind The Slanted Door. Just as Phan revolutionized Vietnamese cuisine with a balance of authenticity and innovation, we will create Vietnamese dishes, respecting their deep cultural roots while elevating flavors with modern craftsmanship. In this class we will explore the interplay of textures, umami, and vibrant spice profiles—hallmarks of Vietnamese culinary traditions.

Guests will be greeted with Bo La Lot (Grilled Beef In Betel Leaves, Nuoc Cham, Peanuts, Fried Shallots) and substantial tastes of the following menu items. 

There's no substitution for this class!! 

Our talented Cocktail Master Julie Ross will be demoing and serving 3 delicious cocktails that she was carefully chosen from the book to pair with the dinner menu.

• Hotel Nacional Special - Aged Rum, Pineapple Gum Syrup, Apricot Brandy, Bitters and Lime Juice
• Indian Summer - Gin, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice, Elderflower Liquor
• Singapore Sling - Vodka, Cointreau, Benedictine, Cherry Heering, Lime and Pineapple Juice, Bitters

What You'll Learn and Taste:

• Chicken Meatball and Watercress Soup
• Pupu Platter
  • Pork Cabbage Rolls with Tomato-Garlic Sauce
  • Pork and Shiitake Wontons with Spicy Chili Oil

  • Shrimp Rice Cakes, Nuoc Cham, Thai Basil and Mint

• Vietnamese Beef Carpaccio, Peanuts, Rau Ram, Nuoc Cham, Toasted Sesame Seed Rice Crackers
• Grilled Platter Lettuce Wraps
  • Grilled Shrimp Sausage on Sugar Cane
  • Nem Nuong – Grilled Vietnamese Pork Meatballs
  • Vegetarian Imperial Rolls
  • Vermicelli, Scallion Oil, Lettuce, Herbs, Nuoc Cham, Pickled Watermelon Radishes and Carrots
• Chocolate Souffle Cake and Vietnamese Coffee Whipped Cream

Policies: 

Ticket price is per 1 person.  If you register separately from the person (or people) with whom you are attending, please let us know in advance so we can make sure we seat you with your party. 

Refund policy: Once a class is purchased it is non-refundable.  The ownership, however, is yours and you may send someone else in your stead. 

Please let us know about any allergens or dietary restrictions ahead of time to best accommodate you. 

If you have a question about this class, please email us at [email protected]

Thank you!  We look forward to seeing you in the kitchen!