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Beer & Cheese: Better Together
with Jon Lundbom, Justin Philips
Beer fan? Cheese fan? Join us on a culinary adventure exploring the world's finest craft...read more
Beer 101: The Domestic Crafts
with Gregg Glaser
There are over sixty styles of beers brewed in the world, more than 5,000 breweries and in excess of 15,000 brands of beer among all the styles brewed. In this class, we’ll...read more
Beer 301: Strange Brews
with Gregg Glaser
Everyone is accustomed to finding barley malt, hops, yeast, and water in their pint (or growler, depending on your preference) - but brewers today are utilizing an...read more
Blend Your Own Whisky
with John Glaser
Everybody blends. Unless you are drinking a single cask bottling, the Scotch whisky you are drinking is the product of the blender’s art, whether it is a single malt, a...read more
CIA Professional Development Presents: Basics of Food & Wine Pairing
In this course, participants will review basic tasting skills as well as learn various approaches to wine and food...read more
CIA Professional Development Presents: Hiring for Success - Techniques for Effective Interviewing
We all know that our greatest asset is our employees. Therefore, hiring the...read more
CIA Professional Development Presents: Industry Trends - Flavor Immigration
As global cuisines become infused in today’s consumer market, people are becoming more aware of the traditions and customs...read more
CIA Professional Development Presents: Performance Management - Getting the Most from Your Employees
NOTE: Three day course runs Monday - Wednesday, 8:00am - 2:00pm In this...read more
CIA Professional Development Presents: The Role of Nutrition in the Marketplace
With the constant influx of ingredients and changing dietary guidelines, today’s marketplace can be confusing when it comes...read more
CIA Professional Development Presents: What’s Your Leadership Style?
Using the DiSC profile, this workshop will help you understand your leadership style to increase your productivity and...read more
CIA Professional Development Presents: Wine Lists - Recent Trends
Your wine list is an essential part of your menu selection. It can enhance the experience of your customers and be the difference between an average meal and an...read more
Crafting Summer Cocktails: A Hands-On Workshop
with Jonathan Pogash
Join mixologist Jonathan Pogash in this hands-on workshop designed to bring the bounty of the summer right into your cocktail...read more
Develop Your Nose: France vs. Australia & New Zealand
with David Lombardo
Spend an evening with David Lombardo, the dynamic wine and beverage director of the famed restaurant Landmarc, as he reveals...read more
Develop Your Nose: France vs. USA
with David Lombardo
Spend an evening with David Lombardo, the dynamic wine and beverage director of the famed restaurant Landmarc, as he reveals the secrets of recognizing and understanding...read more
Develop Your Nose: Spain vs. USA
with David Lombardo
Spend an evening with David Lombardo, the dynamic wine and beverage director of the famed restaurant Landmarc, as he reveals the secrets of recognizing and understanding...read more
Elements of Mixology
with Jonathan Pogash
Mixologist Jonathan Pogash introduces you to the art of mixing drinks in this laid back, hands-on workshop exploring the principles and techniques of what makes a truly...read more
Gastronomica Forum: Food & Faith
with Darra Goldstein
The Gastronomica Forums, launched by Darra Goldstein, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Gastronomica, are quarterly events...read more
Hands-On Pizza Workshop
with Mark Bello
Join Mark Bello, chef/instructor of Pizza a Casa for four action packed hours of hardcore pizza making (and eating)! Yes, YOU can make an incredible pizza in your home...read more
How to Not Embarrass Yourself with a Winelist
with Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
“My boss has handed me the wine list...now what? What if I choose the wrong wine or it’s not good? What do I do if half of the...read more
It’s All Greek to Me (Greek Wine & Food Pairing)
with Marko Babsek, Julia Jaksic
Join Marko Babsek and Chef Julia Jaksic from Employees Only as they guide you through...read more
Italian Craft Beer...Who Knew?!?
with Jon Lundbom
Believe it or not, Italy is hands-down the most exciting and innovative place in the world for craft beer! With no tradition to speak of, the Italians have built their beer...read more
Life Behind Bars
with Gary Regan
Join bartender Gary Regan, author of The Joy of Mixology, for a couple of Happy Hours at Astor Center. Gary will talk about his “life behind bars,” tell tales about his...read more
Sommelier's Secrets: How to Taste Wine Like a Pro
with Marnie Old
Do you feel tongue-tied when it comes to talking about wine? Master the lingo and learn to describe what you like and don’t...read more
Sommelier's Secrets: How Wine Works
with Marnie Old
A natural progression from her introductory class, Principles of Food & Wine Pairing, this class takes Marnie's spectacular...read more
Sommelier’s Secrets: Principles of Wine & Food Pairing
with Marnie Old
Tired of feeling stumped looking over the wine list? Bored with drinking the same old styles? Learn wine and food pairing...read more
Taste of the CIA Cooking Fundamentals: Braising & Stewing
Get a step up in the kitchen in this hands-on series covering the essentials of cooking. Step by step, our chefs will reveal the necessary culinary techniques, tips,...read more
Taste of the CIA Cooking Fundamentals: Grilling & Broiling
Get a step up in the kitchen in this hands-on series covering the essentials of cooking. Step by step, our chefs will reveal the necessary culinary techniques, tips,...read more
Taste of the CIA Cooking Fundamentals: Roasting & Baking
Get a step up in the kitchen in this hands-on series covering the essentials of cooking. Step by step, our chefs will reveal the necessary culinary techniques, tips,...read more
Taste of the CIA Cooking Fundamentals: Sauteing & Stir-Frying
Get a step up in the kitchen in this hands-on series covering the essentials of cooking. Step by step, our chefs will reveal the necessary culinary techniques, tips,...read more
Taste of the CIA: Breakfasts & Brunches
Join the chefs from the world's premier culinary college, The Culinary Institute of America as they host cooking demonstrations featuring recipes from our Breakfast...read more
Taste of the CIA: Gourmet Meals in Minutes
Join the chefs from the world's premier culinary college, The Culinary Institute of America as they host cooking demonstrations featuring recipes from our Gourmet...read more
The CIA Presents Cooking With Your Teen: Italian Classics
Does your teen share your passion for cooking? Do they aspire to be the next top chef? Then you'll both enjoy our interactive culinary workshops designed especially...read more
The Elements of Saké
with Timothy Sullivan
The Elements of Saké is a fun, informative and tasty way to dive into the world of premium saké. We'll walk you through every step of the saké production process to show...read more
The Elements of Wine: Focus on France
with Andrew Fisher
Andy Fisher, President of Astor Wines/Astor Center, teaches you the basics of wine tasting and food pairing in this...read more
The Elements of Wine: Wine Tasting, Wine Pairing, and More
with Andrew Fisher
Andy Fisher, President of Astor Wines/Astor Center, teaches the basics of wine tasting and food pairing in this hands-on,...read more
The Fundamentals of Cooking
with Kevin Patricio
Kevin Patricio, a veteran of Food & Wine Magazine and of kitchens both international and domestic, offers this exciting introductory course designed to embolden the novice...read more
The Up & Coming Wines of Spain
with Marnie Old
Join us for a guided whirlwind tour of Spain through her wines with the lively and entertaining Marnie Old, director of wine...read more
Vietnamese Food & Wine Pairing
with Nicole Routhier, Joseph Dougherty
Vietnamese food, according to Nicole Routhier, author of The Foods of Vietnam was...read more
Whisk(e)y for Beginners
with Ethan Kelley
If you have ever been interested in all the details that float inside the amber liquid which has warmed many cockles, and induced so many memories, then this is your...read more
White Wines of Long Island: Celebrating a diversity of Styles
with James Christopher Tracy, Kareem Massoud
Long Island’s wines now grace the tables of our country’s finest restaurants and are...read more