Join us for the Grand Opening of Fiamma, conveniently located at 211 Leadville Ave, on March 5th! Fiamma is open at 4:30 PM for dinner service Wednesday through Saturday and brunch on Sundays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Fiamma, or “little flame” in Italian, is a live fire, Italian-inspired restaurant in Sun Valley, Idaho, created by acclaimed chefs Britt Rescigno and Kinsey Leodler-Rescigno. At Fiamma, we believe in the power of simplicity elevated to its finest. Focusing on local and seasonal ingredients, we celebrate the art of open flame cooking and pasta fatto a mano, ensuring every dish is as fresh and flavorful as possible. Beyond the kitchen, our passion for creating an exceptional dining experience extends into everything we do—from curating a robust wine list that perfectly complements our dishes to providing warm, attentive service that makes every guest feel like family. Fiamma is more than just a restaurant; it’s a place where food, community, and hospitality come together to create an inspiring, fulfilling, exciting, and memorable experience. Join us to discover a place where warmth, tradition, creativity, and sexy food meet. Reservations for the months of March and April are now open. Visit www.fiammasunvalley.com to reserve today!
Exclusive Five-course 5th Anniversary Dinner for Sun Valley Culinary
Join us in celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Sun Valley Culinary Institute (SVCI) on March 11, 2025, with an extraordinary dining experience that will significantly benefit the SVCI Scholarship Fund! Indulge in an intimate five-course meal, expertly curated and prepared by SVCI Board Members, in an elegant private home. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with rare vintage wines hand-selected from the private cellars of our board members. With only 14 seats available, this exclusive gathering presents a unique opportunity to enjoy a remarkable evening of exceptional food, fine wine, and great company, all while helping SVCI raise $50,000 in scholarship support for the next class of 2025/26. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night—secure your seat now!
13th Annual Empty Bowls
Blaine County Charitable Fund, Boulder Mountain Clayworks and the Church of the Big Wood are presenting the annual Empty Bowls event February 2nd from 11 am – 2 pm at the Church of the Big Wood. The event benefits BCCF’s emergency financial assistance programs. The event is sponsored by Blaine County Title, Windemere Real Estate, McLaughlin & Associates Architects, Blaine County Democrats, CK’s Real Food, Top Notch Fine Furnishing, Wood River Catholic Inclusive Community. During the event, guests purchase locally made ceramic bowls for $25 per bowl when registered in advance, then fill the bowl with scratch-made soups, salads, chili, bread, and dessert donated by local chefs and caterers. Thanks to Boulder Mountain Clayworks, there will be more than 300 hand-crafted and hand-painted bowls from local artisans to select from this year. Empty Bowls will feature dishes from local restaurants and caterers including: Atkinsons’ Market, Bigwood Bread Bakery and Cafe, The Chocolate Moose, CK’s Real Food, The Covey, Galena Lodge, Hunger Coalition, The Ketchum Grill, Limelight Hotel, Nourish Me, Rasberrys Catering & Bistro, Sawtooth Brewery, Sun Valley Resort, Warfield Distillery & Brewery, and more. Everyone in the community is encouraged to bring family and friends to Empty Bowls and enjoy …
Butter à la Française with Cynthia Nims
Butter isn’t just a luxurious ingredient—it’s a cornerstone of French cooking, bringing depth, richness, and texture to countless recipes. From creating flaky pastries to elevating simple vegetables, butter has an unparalleled ability to transform dishes. This class highlights classic French techniques for cooking with butter, along with tips for applying them to a wide range of recipes to enhance your culinary repertoire. Techniques you will learn will be crafting rough puff pastry, creating silky butter sauces, making nutty, aromatic brown butter, and preparing versatile compound butter. The menu will include savory leek, walnut and blue cheese galettes, sautéed salmon with beurre rouge, carrots with Gremolata butter, an brown butter sablés.
Après Ski Fondue for 2!
This classic culinary and social experience includes two people for one ticket. The two-person menu features 16 ounces of delightful fondue, accompanied by bread, sausage, potatoes, apples, and cornichon. In addition, while you savor a fondue feast, you can watch classic ski films.
German Comfort Food Class with Chef Melissa Mauselle
Cooking has always been Chef Melissa Mauselle’s passion. She loves how it can bring people together across all differences, including language. With her experience in a variety of cuisines and working across the country, she has always focussed on healthy, farm-to-table cuisine, using the ingredients that are available locally. Join Chef Melissa for an evening of savory German cuisine. where she will teach you how to prepare Kartoffelpuffer (German potato pancake), pork schnitzel with mushroom mustard sauce, braised cabbage, spaetzle, and apple strudel with ice cream.
Pizza Night with Rico
Enjoy a memorable evening of pizza and fun as Ketchum’s own Rico Albright brings his signature dish to the Sun Valley Culinary Institute. Learn pro tips on creating and tossing the perfect pizza dough while devouring this classic Italian entrée. Ask this culinary maestro questions, or sit back and enjoy Rico’s humorous anecdotes from pizza-making. Dinner includes Rico’s famous breadsticks, zesty Italian salad, a selection of pizzas, and dessert. This is a dinner not a class.
Après Ski Fondue for 2
Each ticket is for two guests and includes 16 ounces of delightful fondue accompanied by bread, sausage, potatoes, apples and cornichon. While savoring your fondue feast, you can also watch classic ski films at SVCI, transporting you to the slopes to embrace the exceptional timelessness of our wondrous snow culture. Grab a friend or make a date to embrace Sun Valley’s alpine ambiance at this classic culinary and highly enjoyable social experience.
Mussels, Mussels, Mussels with Chef Goose Sorensen
Make plans at SVCI for an indulgent night of mussel delicacy with three unique and exquisite preparations, including classic French flavors and bold Thai and Spanish influences—mussels with tomato, fennel, white wine, and frites in green curry coconut broth and with Spanish chorizo, roasted peppers and smoked paprika. Also included will be a lovely mixed green salad with goat cheese, dates, toasted pepitas, and green goddess vinaigrette. This indulgent night of one of the sea’s most delicious bounties will include a decadent dessert of chocolate torte with vanilla ice cream.
Sun Valley Culinary Institute Holiday Open House
Visit the Sun Valley Culinary Institute between 4 PM and 7 PM on Friday, December 27th, and indulge in complimentary treats, including bites, hot chocolate, mulled wine, and more! DJ Marlin will be with us to keep the party festive, raffle items, wine club information and more! Don’t forget to drop by SVCI during gallery walk – everyone is welcome!