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For the Culture: Cooking with Soul
Neil St. Blues
301 N. Neil St.
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(217) 531-1150
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In collaboration with The Beat on Market Street, Neil St. Blues and First Followers are bringing you Cooking with Soul, an experience that invests directly in the next generation of entrepreneurs, chefs, and community leaders.
Earlier in the day, five selected students and community members will participate in a hands-on culinary experience led by Neil St. Blues owner Gayle Starks. From 2 PM to 5 PM, participants will learn kitchen skills, food preparation, restaurant operations, and what it takes to successfully own and operate a restaurant in Downtown Champaign.
Then at 6 PM, the doors open to the community. Entry tickets are $5 per person and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy live music and purchase $5 soul food plates (non alcoholic beverages are included) prepared by the students themselves under Gayle's guidance. The evening is designed to give participants a real-world opportunity to showcase what they've learned while.