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This class is a history of bread with recipes. It is an exploration of bread from...

One of the ultimate local and sustainable seafood choices, lobster is affordable and widely available; but what do you do with...

Greece is a land of great contrasts - from the mountainous mainland to the sun drenched islands of the Aegean. Come along with...

Join Chef Emily Peterson for a hands-on tour of the old country as seen through ...

Cooking, like so much else today, has gone global. The exotic scents of India, the searing seasonings of Thailand, the sweet complexity of Morocco-many great cuisines...

In this class we are going to learn by doing - we'll explore what different species of oysters taste like, including the...

Beyond Bartending 101 is a workshop designed to help you ‘shake’ your dependency on...

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with booze and chocolate? In our case, the booze will take the form of...

Many people are intimidated by enjoying spirits at the table rather than in the bar, but when spirits are deftly paired with...

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...

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...

You had a bottle of wine at a restaurant or at a friend's dinner party. You loved it. You didn't write it down. Now you can't remember what it was. Sound familiar? It...

Do you want to build your home spirits collection but don't know where to start? Want to wow your guests with your creative...

There’s a lot more to Italy than the grand tour that takes in Rome, Florence and Venice. The lesser known corners of Italy...

There’s a lot more to Italy than the grand tour that takes in Rome, Florence and Venice. The lesser known corners of Italy...

Italy, in many ways, is a vegetarian’s paradise and nowhere is this more true than in Tuscany, where the simple yet elegant...

Thrilling discoveries from off the beaten path, eye-opening food-and-wine pairings, and small-production artisanal wines:...

The strip of coastline beginning at the rustic seaport of Marseille running all along the Mediterranean to the fairytale...

Sure, delivery is easy enough, and the freezer section of the grocery store does offer lots of mediocre options promising...

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...

Forget about milk and cookies - Italians like to end their meal with cookies and wine! Join Francine Segan, author of Dolci:...

In this era of the modern cocktail bar, the humble mixed drink is often elevated to a form of art. Have you ever taken a sip...

So, you’ve come to like wines made from Pinot Noir. And, on your journey of discovering this classic grape variety, you’ve probably...

What better way to brush up on your cocktail history (and mixing techniques) than...

Spanish wine is quickly gaining popularity among wine lovers, and it’s easy to see why. With a dizzying array of wine styles...

Ever find yourself searching for the ‘right’ word to describe the wine in your glass, only to come up blank? Or been at a...

For much of the world, octopus, pigeon and rabbit is everyday fare, but here they seem exotic, even weird. This is precisely...

The revolution in distillation in this country has been profound, and it is most...

Our fourth annual celebration of pig and corn promises to be our best yet! Taste your way through a dizzying array of bourbon and other whiskies from producers both large and artisanal, while you munch on a bevy of smoky,...

The fine art and simple science of fresh cheesemaking comes to Astor Center! Join Chef Instructor Emily Peterson for a day of...

Learn to concoct cocktails with ingredients that are in season – whether juiced, muddled, mixed or infused (and sometimes even...

Bartenders, cocktail waitresses, brand ambassadors, advanced amateurs: looking to expand your cocktail-making repertoire? Step...

Join us as we travel back in time to explore the cocktails that made gin famous! Ah, gin…such a colorful past. In ancient...

At the beginning of the 13th century, the Mexican Indians proclaimed tequila the “Nectar of the Gods”, a sentiment which is...

It’s time for our Eighth Annual Natural Wine Event! Sample delightful natural wines imported by Jenny & François Selections, and learn about them from the winemakers...

The perfect follow-up to The Elements of Saké or an ideal choice for any saké enthusiast eager to broaden their horizons! In...

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...

Tradition used to weigh heavily in this capital of sweet delight but in today’s Vienna the scintillating dining scene now goes...

Home to culinary titans Fernard Point, Paul Bocuse and the renowned mères lyonnaises (the Lyon mothers), Lyon is the culinary...

The region of France known as Normandy is renowned for its beautiful green landscapes and its beaches alike. Traditional...

Café culture is an institution in France; friends meet to drink, eat, discuss the...

The Loire Valley is unquestionably one of the most beautiful areas of France, as well as one of the most gastronomically...

For a little country on the edge of a continent, Portugal has a remarkably rich...

The cuisine of South Africa is an exuberant, colorful mix, influenced by the many cultures who have called the region home...

This exciting introductory course is designed to embolden the novice chef in the...

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...

A perfect sauce is a key component to a successful dish, yet sauce-making can be a daunting task for the beginner cook. In...

Has Michael Pollan gotten you thinking about the impact your food choices have on the planet? Perhaps you saw Food, Inc. and...

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...

The Time Travel Happy Hour series is your passport to boozy adventure in the not-too distant past. In this hands-on class...

We may be the new dog in town, but the USA is proving that our wines can hold their own against even the most well-known wines...

This two-part series (which may be enjoyed individually or as a whole) takes you on a sensory exploration of the world’s most beloved grain-based distillate. Designed to...

Do you panic when handed the wine list? Are you intimidated by the Sommelier? Afraid to even try to pronounce ‘sommelier’? ...

This class is all about the fun of exploring the unknown. For those with adventurous spirits and curious palates, it is an...

Are you one of those people who only buy sparkling wine between November and January? Well, it’s time to change your shopping...