Thursday, December 6, 2018

The Curious Kitchen Hosts An Elegant Seafood Feast


By Amari Young
Motlow Buzz Contributing Writer

               MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - Curious Kitchen owners and mother-daughter duo Helena and Rachel Spensatelli hosted their annual “Elegant Seafood Feast" from 5:30 – 9 p.m. on Nov. 15, serving up a variety of food at 1602 W. Northfield Blvd. in Murfreesboro.
                The “Elegant Seafood Feast” offered a splurge of food from fried catfish to crab legs, to fan favorites like the New England clam chowder. The event included a mixture of soups, salads, sandwiches and seafood. The sandwiches are served with a house salad, soup and a side of wheat, sourdough or a wrap. Everything on the menu is below $11. There were different entrees and sides for everyone to enjoy.
                  The festivities were spread out across the room on multiple tables. There were plenty of samples to choose from, including lamb chops and soups of the day such as broccoli soup. They also served beverages such as lemonade, sweet tea, coffee, tea and soda. There were many desserts choices, from key lime pie to strawberry cheesecake.
                “We are really laid back and funny,” Rachel Spensatelli said. “We are always joking around in the kitchen.”


                  The Spensatellis opened their business in August 2014, and it has since seen a lot of success. Helena mastered her one-of–a-kind recipes at the original location in Los Angeles before gradually making her way to Murfreesboro in 2012. In April 2014, after graduation, Rachel joined her mother to begin their journey as restaurant owners.                      
               The Curious Kitchen offers an assortment of foods, from soups to sandwiches. The Catery is known for its locally sourced and organic ingredients, serving fresh food every day.
              “My Husband and I just had lunch at The Curious Kitchen, and the food was amazing,” said Curious Kitchen customer Maria Hernandez Kalbaugh. “Everything was fresh, delicious and healthy. We will definitely go back.”
             The Curious Kitchen provides sit-down dinners, beautiful buffets, hand-crafted cocktail bars, private cooking classes for any occasion, and much more. It has grown from a recreational cooking school for kids and adults to a café offering catering camps.  Catering events are more for weddings and luncheons.
              “Growing up with an Italian chef as a grandfather, really had a big influence on the way we make our food,” Rachel Spensatelli added. “Both me and my mother are extremely creative and love bringing that creativity out in our cooking as well as in our classes.”
           The restaurant is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours are sometimes adjusted on busy days. Although the café attracts an older crowd, its classes for kids and families are always full. Each class can hold up to 16 participants, so guests can enjoy a quality experience. After each meal is prepared, guests sit down and enjoy the food they’ve made. All materials one needs for the cooking classes are provided. Classes are $65 for adult and $50 for children.
           For more information about The Curious Kitchen, visit http://thecuriouskitchen.net/.

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