A Homemade Korean Feast: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Orianne Cosentino
Join Chef Ori in this hands-on class as we embark upon an exploration of the delicious and healthful cuisine of Korea. Using...read more
A Lobster Primer: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Emily Peterson
One of the ultimate local and sustainable seafood choices, lobster is affordable and widely available; but what do you do with...read more
A New Orleans Brunch: Hands-On Cooking & Cocktails
with Emily Casey
Sunday Brunch is an event in the Big Easy. Many of the famous restaurants such as Brennan's and Commander's Palace have...read more
A Taste of Greece: Hands-On Cooking and Wine Pairing
with Carl Raymond
Greece is a land of great contrasts - from the mountainous mainland to the sun drenched islands of the Aegean. Come along with...read more
A Tour of Italy's Handmade Pasta: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Emily Peterson
Join Chef Emily Peterson for a hands-on tour of the old country as seen through the...read more
Aw, Shucks: A Hands-On Oyster Primer
In this class we are going to learn by doing - we'll explore what different species of oysters taste like, including the influence of terroir on their flavor and...read more
Botanicals: A Tasting & Hands-On Cocktail Workshop
with James Moreland, Jonathan Pogash
"Botanicals" is a term that gets thrown around a lot in the spirits world, but what does...read more
Chilis from the Greenmarket: Hands-On Cooking & Walking Tour
with Michael Krondl
With the heat of August, the Greenmarket fills with dozens of varieties of chilies: mild ones that can be eaten with abandon,...read more
Classic Cocktails, Classic Film
with Nora Maynard
"Highballs and cocktails, that's the long and short of it." -The Thin Man (1934) Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis... The Manhattan, The Ramos Gin Fizz, The...read more
Classic Cocktails, Classic Film: Whiskey
with Nora Maynard
Humphrey Bogart, Greta Garbo, Robert Mitchum, Bill Murray... Bourbon, Rye, Moonshine, Single Malt... Of all the spirits in...read more
Cooking for Wine: Summer Reds
with Kimberly Koharki, Carl Raymond
Join us as we turn the tried-and-true method of food and wine pairing on its head. Anyone can choose a wine to compliment their...read more
Cooking for Wine: Summer Whites
with Kimberly Koharki, Carl Raymond
Join us as we turn the tried-and-true method of food and wine pairing on its head. Anyone can choose a wine to compliment their...read more
Cooking from the Greenmarket: Local Mushrooms
with Emily Peterson
Did you know that mushrooms are neither fruit nor vegetable, but exist botanically without an understood branch to the rest of...read more
Dinner with MAD MEN: Hands-On Cooking & Cocktails
with Carl Raymond
MAD MEN, one of TV’s latest megahits, has inspired a renaissance of curiosity about 60’s culture. As a result of the show’s...read more
Discoveries from the Astor Cellar: Italy's Hidden Gems
with Andrew Fisher
Check out a video description of this class!With over 3,000 wines in our cellar, we have a wide selection of little-known and...read more
DIY Weekend Brunch: Hands-On Cooking & Cocktails
with Orianne Cosentino
Such a lovely and relaxing meal as brunch is easy to expertly prepare at home. In fact, with a few make-ahead tricks and some...read more
Eat, Drink, Cook: Naples/Campania
with Kimberly Koharki, Michael Krondl
From the craggy subalpine hills of Piemont to the sunbaked slopes of Sicily, the foods and wines of Italy are a reflection of this...read more
Eat, Drink, Cook: Sicily
with Kimberly Koharki, Michael Krondl
From the craggy subalpine hills of Piemont to the sunbaked slopes of Sicily, the foods and wines of Italy are a reflection of this...read more
Endless Summer: Pickles, Preserves, and Canning
with Emily Peterson
Don't let the summer season ever leave your kitchen! Learning some basic food preservation techniques is an easy and...read more
From Marseille to Monaco: The Food & Wine of Southern France
with Carl Raymond
The strip of coastline beginning at the rustic seaport of Marseille running all along the Mediterranean to the fairytale...read more
Gin Cocktails for Summer: A Hands-On Tasting & Workshop
with Elayne Duke
Gin has always been a bit of a mystery. In ancient times, it was used as a medicinal treatment for a variety of ailments,...read more
International Street Food Series: Mexico: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Michael Krondl
A quick walk through any Mexican marketplace is an invitation to excess. Stands...read more
International Street Food Series: The Caribbean: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Michael Krondl
You won’t find the best food in the Caribbean in restaurants. If you want to eat...read more
International Street Food Series: The Mediterranean: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Michael Krondl
In the cities that surround the Mediterranean, people have been hanging out on...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
Sommelier’s Secrets: A Tasting Tour of the Wines of Spain
with Marnie Old
Join us for an introduction to Spanish wines that is packed with insights into how to pair them with food, as guided by...read more
Tasting Wine Like a Master: The Art of Blind Tasting
with Fred Dexheimer, MS
Have you ever wondered what the “legs” of a wine really say about it? How about why one wine can be described as having notes...read more
The Bartender’s Garden: Cocktails from the Greenmarket
with Jenn Smith
Learn to concoct cocktails with ingredients that are in season – whether juiced, muddled, mixed or infused (and sometimes even...read more
The Cocktail Lab - A Hands-On Workshop
with Jonathan Pogash
Bartenders, cocktail waitresses, brand ambassadors, advanced amateurs: looking to expand your cocktail-making repertoire? Step...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 Saké Part II: Pairing Saké with Food
with Timothy Sullivan
The perfect follow-up to The Elements of Saké or an ideal choice for any saké enthusiast eager to broaden their horizons! In...read more
The Elements of Wine
with Andrew Fisher
Andy Fisher, President of Astor Wines/Astor Center, teaches the basics of wine tasting and food pairing in this hands-on, plain-language tasting class. As you taste through...read more
The Food of Southeast Asia: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Orianne Cosentino
This hands-on class is based on cuisine from a region where the food collectively showcases abundance, vibrance and knockout...read more
The Food of the South - Blue Ridge Cuisine: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Emily Casey
Simple but satisfying, these dishes hail from the beautiful mountain regions of...read more
The Fundamentals of Cooking: An Introduction to Basic Cooking Techniques
with Carl Raymond
This exciting introductory course is designed to embolden the novice chef in the...read more
The Fundamentals of Cooking: Fish
with Carl Raymond
Join us as we continue to uncover the secrets of the kitchen with seasoned chef Carl Raymond in this 4-hour long intensively interactive experience. Whether you’d like to...read more
The Fundamentals of Cooking: The International Grill
with Carl Raymond
Grilling is an essential cooking technique, heavily practiced all over the world. Using the freshest of ingredients elevated...read more
The Language of Taste: Spirits
with Kelley Slagle
Have you wondered exactly what it is that you love about Bourbon? Do you wonder what the heck people are talking about when they say a Scotch is “peaty” Or what that...read more
The Language of Taste: Wine
with Kelley Slagle
Do you find yourself at a loss for words when describing what it is you look for in a glass of wine? Are you unsure of what, exactly, it is that you’re tasting? Do you...read more
The Moles of Mexico: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Orianne Cosentino
'Mole' in the Mexican lexicon is a thick and complex, flavorful sauce that serves as the base and the primary flavoring of a...read more
The Summer Kitchen: Savory Cooking with Fruit
with Emily Peterson
Tickle your taste buds and delight your guests by learning to use fruit at the height of the season in savory preparations....read more
The Wines You Should be Drinking
with Andrew Fisher
Grow healthy grapes, and let them turn into wine: Easier said than done. Perfect grapes are a must, but in order to end up with a truly great wine, the winemaker must be...read more
The World’s Most Famous Hotel Bars (and their Best Cocktails)
with Elayne Duke
Join cocktail expert Elayne Duke on an imbibing journey around the world! Together we will bar hop from one hotel to the...read more
Tomatoes 101: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Emily Peterson
Found growing in Montezuma's garden by the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez, and considered poisonous by Europeans for...read more
Vietnam: A Taste of the Coast: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Orianne Cosentino
Gear up your kitchen for summer with the light, fresh cuisine of beautiful Vietnam. With over 2000 miles of coast, seafood is...read more
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