Caplan is a sort of Elm City ambassador; he runs the Taste of New Haven Food and Drink Tour and is the driving force behind the Pizza and Pints Bike Tour. Now, he is offering visitors a chance to get their hands dirty.
Caplan has teamed up with Ernie's Pizza on Whalley Avenue to teach guests the tricks of the trade.
Pat Derisi, son of pizza patriarch Ernie, is opening up his kitchen and teaching the class, in which guests can spread the dough and sauce, top their creations and get them in the oven. Derisi, who noted he has probably been the architect of more than 2 million New Haven-style pizzas -- or Apizza -- said, "Within four or five miles of where we are, it's probably pizza heaven."
Caplan added, "We are getting people together, we're learning how to make awesome food and we're having fun doing it."
Chef's Cooking Classes last about 2-3 hours and the cost varies depending on the chef. Caplan will be visiting various restaurants and kitchens in the months to come. To get involved in a Chef's Cooking Class click here.
