Join SVCI for a hands-on culinary experience that dives deep into the art and tradition of sushi. Discover how to master the essential skill of cooking perfect sushi rice—the foundation of every great roll—and delve into the origins of sushi as a preservation method that evolved into a beloved cuisine. Chef Nadina will guide participants in cooking sushi rice and making sushi vinegar (Sushizu), knife skills for slicing fish and vegetables, rolling techniques for maki, nigiri, and vegetarian rolls, tips on selecting and preparing fish for sushi and sashimi, and creating gluten-free and vegetarian options.
The Souk
Shop the world in a day at our annual trunk show of artisanal accessories, jewelry, cashmere and hand crafted leather bags at Understory, July 2, 3, 5,and 6. This year’s line-up includes hand forged fine jewelry by Shompole Collection, bejeweled cashmere by Elyse Allen, the hand crafted leather bags, hatbands and jewelry by House of Arella and Turkish textiles, shoes, ponchos and hats by Suzani Designs.
Sun Valley Story Tour
The Wood River Museum of History and Culture and Mountain Rides invite you to a one-hour free bus tour highlighting the area’s rich heritage. On this tour, you will learn about the area’s most historic locales, including the Horace Lewis home and the mining history, the Brass Ranch barn and the Union Pacific Railroad’s purchase of the Brass Ranch, the first ski lifts in the world, and more. Fridays at 10:00 am, from July 11 to August 29. Advance registration is recommended as space is limited. Sign up in person at the Sun Valley Visitor Center located at 491 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum, or by calling or emailing the Visitor Center at (208) 726-3423 | info@visitsunvalley.com. For all Friday Sun Valley Story Tours, meet at the Visitor Center at 10am for a prompt departure at 10:15am. In July, the bus tour may be shortened slightly due to road construction. In the event that the tour is shorter, we will give participants the option of adding a short walking tour within Ketchum at the end. That tour will include the Ore Wagon Museum, historic houses, and the old Congregational Church, and will finish up at the Wood River Museum of History …
Italian Summer Seafood Dinner with Chef Paul Brown
Join SVCI for a celebration of the flavors of the sea with an Italian twist. SVCI’s Chef Paul Brown presents a refined seafood tasting menu featuring ahi tuna carpaccio, seared scallop with lemon potato purée, and roasted King salmon and Tahitian vanilla pound cake with brandied apricots—light and elegant!
Trivia & Bites with Cynthia Nims: A Night of Foodie Fun!
Join celebrated cookbook author and trivia aficionado Cynthia Nims for Trivia & Bites, an exciting night that blends culinary delights with brain-teasing fun.
Totally Crabby with Chef Cynthia Nims
As delicious as perfectly simple steamed Dungeness crab can be, sometimes it’s nice to mix things up a bit. This class offers an array of options, including roasting crab in the shell, making crab stock, and a few other ways to use crabmeat.
Summertime Fruit, French Style with Chef Cynthia Nims
Fruit at its summertime best brings vivid, sweet, sometimes tangy flavor to a broad range of recipes this time of year. Taking a nod from some French techniques and traditions, this class showcases the season’s fruit from appetizer to dessert.
Regional Chinese: Hong Kong Seafood with Chef Paul Brown
Explore Hong Kong cuisine’s bold, coastal flavors in this seafood-focused demo with SVCI’s Chef Paul Brown, blending Cantonese roots and British influence into refined dishes with rich techniques and vibrant taste.
Seasonal Salads and Soups with Professional Flare
Cool at SVCI’s chef-led demonstration class showcasing vibrant seasonal soups and salads with professional flair. Discover the tips, tools, and flavor-building techniques that make restaurant dishes stand out. Watch, learn, taste, and leave inspired to recreate these soups and salads at home.
Summer Music Series in The Pasture!
Long days, cool nights, and live music under the mountain sky—it’s the season to kick back and tune in. On select nights, our Summer Music Series brings the vibes with eclectic beats and crave-worthy bites and drinks that hit the spot from our neighbors, Ramen Cowboy. Music runs from 5:30–7pm—check out the lineup below and let the good times roll! June 19 – Jimmy Mitchell June 20 – Kevin Ware June 26 – Dan Costello June 27 – Adam Williams July 3 – Mark Mueller July 10 – James “Taco” Tautkus July 11 – Kevin Ware July 17 – Sophia Vandenberg July 18 – Jimmy Mitchell July 24 – Adam Williams July 25 – Dan Costello July 31 – Adam Williams August 1 – Charlie “Moonshine” Schubert August 7 – Jimmy Mitchell August 8 – Travis McDaniel August 14 – Mark Mueller August 15 – Luc McCann August 21 – James “Taco” Tautkus August 22 – Travis McDaniel