- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Uno Pizzeria Offers Interactive Valentine's Day Pizza Cooking Classes
The $99 ticket covers two people and includes a heart-shaped pizza, champagne, salads and dessert.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 4:39pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
UNO Pizzeria & Grill in Indianapolis will host hands-on Valentine's Day deep-dish pizza cooking classes for couples on February 13 and 14. The classes offer an interactive alternative to traditional Valentine's Day dinners, giving guests the opportunity to learn techniques behind the original Chicago-style deep-dish pizza.
Why it matters
The classes provide a unique date-night experience for couples looking to try something new for Valentine's Day, while also educating participants on the history and preparation of the iconic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza.
The details
The classes will guide participants through making dough from scratch and layering ingredients in signature heart-shaped pans. Instructors will provide historical background on the development of the deep-dish pizza style, which was first created in Chicago in 1943. Dietary accommodations are available, including gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian options.
- The classes are scheduled for Friday, February 13 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, February 14 at 12 p.m.
- Following the Valentine's Day classes, the Indianapolis location plans to expand the program and offer monthly pizza cooking classes.
The players
UNO Pizzeria & Grill
A restaurant chain known for its Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, which was first developed in 1943.
Kristine Yeager
The assistant manager at the Indianapolis UNO Pizzeria & Grill location.
Michaela Sullivan
A deep-dish pizza instructor at the Indianapolis UNO Pizzeria & Grill location.
Ike Sewell
The developer of the original Chicago-style deep-dish pizza recipe in 1943.
What they’re saying
“We will hold a class where they can make their own heart-shaped pizza for each couple. They will receive their choice of salads or appetizers, a champagne toast and a dessert to share as well.”
— Kristine Yeager, Assistant Manager (WISH-TV)
“I definitely go into a lot of the history and origin of where he came from and how he moved from Texas to Chicago.”
— Michaela Sullivan, Deep-dish Instructor (WISH-TV)
“For deep dish, we push the dough up the sides. Then, depending on the ingredients, we put the sauce on top of the cheese.”
— Michaela Sullivan, Deep-dish Instructor (WISH-TV)
What’s next
Following the Valentine's Day classes, the Indianapolis location plans to expand the program and offer monthly pizza cooking classes as date-night experiences or family-friendly activities.
The takeaway
The interactive Valentine's Day pizza cooking classes at UNO Pizzeria & Grill provide couples with a unique date-night experience that combines hands-on learning about the iconic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza with a complete meal and champagne toast.
