THE 'OL RAZZLE DAZZLE. Enjoy a full-blown foodie experience at any of these local events, including a class with chef John Bender (pictured).

The new year will kick off a flurry of foodie events in the Valley, from cocktail club meet-ups to cooking classes and more, allowing you to take your love for food to a new level and experience. Here are six events to put on your calendar for 2024!

Curry Thursday with Chef Stacy
Every Thursday, beginning at 4pm | Brewery Nonic

A weekly occurrence that folks in the Valley simply must experience, local chef Stacy Lang brings incredible flavors to life at Menomonie’s Brewery Nonic (621 4th St. W) with an ever-changing menu that will keep you coming back. Featured dishes at previous Curry Thursday events include beef pho dumplings, peanut butter ramen, rangoon rolls, chive cakes, rice-fried chicken drumsticks, and others. Of course, you can wash anything down with an on-site brew. More info here.

Cookbooks and Cards
Monday, Jan. 8, 6-7:30pm | Altoona Public Library

A recurring food-focused, free event, attendees are invited to check out the highlighted cookbook prior to the event and bring dishes to share with all. After eating at the Cookbooks and Cards meeting, a card game is enjoyed. Heck, you could make it a monthly venture – both to try your hand at crafting new meals and attending a community event! More info here.

January Confluence Cocktail Club Meet-up
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7-10pm | Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe

Hang out with other local cocktail lovers and sample new drinks at January’s meet-up event! Free sampling and one drink ticket are given to each attendee, tickets are available for purchase online. The Confluence Cocktail Club was recently formed by two local connoisseurs and regularly gets together to sip and savor. More info here.

Muscles and Margs
Saturday, Jan. 13, 3:30-4:30pm | The Yoga Room | Booking

Shake up your yoga routine thanks to instructor Amber’s upcoming hot sculpt class with a happy hour to follow! After the class, from 4:30-5:30pm, attendees will get to cool down with margaritas (as well as NA options) and munch on chips and queso. Make sure to reserve your spot, as space is limited. More info here.

“Cook to Heal” Happy Belly Foodies Series
Thursday, Jan. 18, 6-7:30pm | Forage | Tickets

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Tammie Delveaux of Belly Love Wellness is leading a monthly series beginning in the new year, which will be all about preparing delicious foods that are both satisfying and supportive of your health and wellness. The January class, “Nose to Tail,” will focus on cooking chicken to its full use (roasting a whole chicken, bone broth, L-Glutamine, etc.), using locally-sourced meats. 

More info here.

Potsticker Cooking Class by Kitchen Technique
Thursday, Jan. 25, 6-7pm | Forage | Tickets

Local chef John Bender, founder of Kitchen Technique, is leading a potsticker-making class, integrating education on the food’s origins and history as well as culinary technique. There are numerous styles and variations of potstickers found around the globe and across Asia, and this course’s objective is to educate while having fun! Doors open at 5:30pm, class beginning at 6pm. 

More info here.

See the full slate of events on our Events Calendar.