Whole Foods Market
888 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.462.1400
Salud! Calendar
Cooking class or private party information
Email Salud! Coordinator at Theresa.Crim@wholefoods.com
Class registration and general information
- Contact customer service at 425.462.1400 ext. 0
- Register Online
- More Class Information
Every Monday
- After Work Happy Hour
5:30–7:00 p.m. $1, in Salud!
It's the best bargain in town. Join for wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. Drop in a sample what is seasonal, local, fresh and fun. Hosted by our favorite gal, the charming and talented Theresa Crim, head of Marketing & Community Relations. Every Thursday
- Singles Happy Hour
5:30-7:00 p.m. $1, in Salud!
Start the weekend early and mix it up in our kitchen tonight. Bring a friend and meet a new friend. Come sip some wine and nibble on a gourmet treat. Each week, Chef Joy will entice you to try a new taste, a different ingredient or demonstrate a quick cooking technique. So there will be plenty to talk about too! Every Saturday
- Wine Tasting
1:00-3:00 p.m. $1, in Salud!
Drop in and sample up to five wines. Tuesday, August 26th
- Chill Out Chili Party
6:00-8:00 p.m. $15, in Salud!
A bargain class and great big bowl of fire and spice, that's what's on the menu tonight. Andrew Cassesse, the team leader of our grocery department, claims his Chili is the best in the world. Tonight he'll go up against Chef Joy for a Chili cook off. You decide the winner. We'll do a white Chili too and to add pizzazz to the evening, we're gonna cook a whole chicken inside a watermelon. Beer? Well, duh! Side dishes will be summer fresh and crisp. You gotta come to this one. Wednesday, August 27th
- Let's Eat and Drink Local!
6:00-8:00 p.m. $30, in Salud!
Special Wine & Food Night
Have you seen the colors of our heirloom tomatoes or taken a bite out of any of our perfectly ripened peaches? Have you tasted what's happening with Washington State wines? We have and we say WOW! Tonight Chef Joy will be teaching with Stephen Carroll, the head buyer for our wine department. We will wow you with our selections and pairings.On the Menu:- Heirloom Caprese
- Lemon Pasta with Fresh Clams
- Lamb chops with goat Cheese and Lavender
- Peach Cobbler Panna Cotta
Wednesday, September 3rd
- Reading and Writing and Make-it-Quick
6:00-8:00 p.m. $30, in Salud!
The school year is in full swing. Dinner has to squeeze between soccer and homework. We share tips and tricks for make-ahead dinners, 10 minute meals and meals that can hold and still be yummy for Dad when he gets home late. Great class for anyone who likes simple ideas with big taste. Wine will be served, of course. Wine makes every day more civilized.Menu Includes:- Persian spoon bread pie
- Chicken fingers peking
- Roasted tomato soup
- Rice pudding four ways
Friday, September 5th
- Date Night: Take me to the Casbah
6:00-8:00 p.m. $30, in Salud!
Join us for a night of sensuous, fragrant Moroccan tastes. We'll explore exotic spice blends and learn how to use a tagine. Tonight we will eat intriguing, exhilarating food with wines to match. The perfect Friday night date.On the Menu:- Chilled chickpea, tomato cumin soup
- Spicy lamb kibbeh with mint chutney
- North african chicken tagine
- Moroccan pancake with honey and pear
Tuesday, September 9th
- Meet Meat: Meals in Minutes
6:00-8:00 p.m. $30, in Salud!
Mmmmmm... All those M's add up to good taste. Tonight the Meat Crew shows us how to cook quick with pork, beef and chicken. Side dishes will be a snap too. It's September and we're back at it. Time for dinner to fly to the table.
Notices
Private Parties
- Salud! is available for private parties. Hold a corporate event or family gathering up to 15 people in our elegant kitchen. Choose a theme and have a special cooking class created just for you.
Meet Joy, Our Salúd Chef
- Joy Stroh is a graduate of New York Restaurant School and HB Actors Studio. She has been performing and cooking since age 13. She ran her own children’s theater company for over 15 years in New York City, performing at over 200 schools, libraries and museums each year. She took a few years off to pursue her passion for the kitchen and graduated from the New York Restaurant School. Since then she has taken her theatrical talent and passion for food and moved to the west coast to follow her dream by working with upscale caterers and fast–paced cafes while teaching cooking classes. Joy has worked on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and is a published food writer and photographer. Yet her favorite review comes from Brian Larkin, Age 8: “No wonder they call you Joy, you make everybody happy.”
More Class Information
To Register for a Class
Please contact Customer Service at 425.462.1400 ext. 0 and ask to register for a class in Salud! or click on the "register now" button which will direct you to acteva.com, our online sign-up service.
Sold Out Classes
To be added to the waiting list for a sold out class, call 425.462.1400 ext. 0 and specify the class, date and number of students to be added to the waiting list.
Cancellations
To cancel a class please contact Customer Service at 425.462.1400 ext. 0. Seven days notice is appreciated, but a full refund will be credited if you cancel within 48 hours prior to the day of the class. Any cancellations within 24 hours of the class or faxed into the store will not be honored.
If a class has an insufficient number of participants, it will be cancelled 24 hours prior to the start of the class. Salud! Coordinator will contact you by phone regarding the cancellation. You will receive a full credit or refund for the class.
Questions?
If you have any other questions regarding a class or to communicate directly with the Salud! Chef/Coordinator, please email Theresa Crim at Theresa.Crim@wholefoods.com. All classes are demonstration style unless noted "hands-on". Demonstration classes are limited to 14 registered students and "Sunday Family Dinners" are also limited to 14. Kid's Classes are limited to 10 children, with parental supervision required. Ages allowed will vary depending on the type of class."