A Handmade Pasta Tour of Italy
with Emily Peterson
Join Chef Emily Peterson for a hands-on tour of the old country as seen through the lens of its pasta dishes. From the stuffed agnolotti of Piemonte, lasagna of Emilia...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 Mediterranean Passover: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Michael Krondl
The Jews of Italy, Spain, North Africa and the Middle East have a rich culinary heritage that goes back thousands of years,...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 Taste of Rome: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Carl Raymond
Rome, the Eternal City, like all other parts of Italy has a unique cuisine which is distinctly its own. From the butcher shops...read more
Austrian Desserts with Alex Grunert of Blue Hill at Stone Barns
with Thomas Carter, Alex Grunert
Are you craving some Topfenpalatschinken (sweet filled pancakes)? Or just curious how to...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
CKTL Jam
with Pipeline Brands , USBG
The CKTL JAM celebrates its second shift at Astor Center! In the Lounge: a rotating crew of this city’s best mixologists (as well...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
Cooking for Wine: Chardonnay
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: Sauvignon Blanc
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 with Sustainable Seafood
with Emily Peterson
With the gloomy news surrounding the health of the oceans (no blue fin tuna, no fresh water eel, imported shrimp? sorry, not that either) come get introduced to some...read more
Curries of the World: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Kimberly Koharki, Carl Raymond
To many, curry is simply a dish made with curry powder, meat and a few vegetables. ...read more
Develop Your Nose: North America vs. South America
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
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
Eat, Drink, Cook: 'New' Italian Food & Wine
with Kimberly Koharki, Michael Krondl
If you think that Italian cuisine is only about mamma repeating the recipes handed down...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
Elements of Taste: Marshmallows, Cupcakes and Macarons
with Michael Krondl
The world of dessert has been undergoing a transformation for some time but lately it seems like the mad scientists have taken...read more
Everything You Think You Know About Beer Is Wrong
with Tom Briggs
Beer is an iconic libation with a history that extends back to ancient times, and the myths, rumors and misinformation...read more
Everything You Think You Know About Beer is Wrong: Part II
with Tom Briggs
Think you know more about beer than the sarcastic title of this class suggests? Whether you’re an alumnus of the first section...read more
Exploring Cool Climate Winegrowing Regions: Loire
with James Christopher Tracy
Known as the Garden of France, the Loire has so much beauty to offer in terms of wine. From the crisp Muscadets of the Nantais...read more
Exploring Cool Climate Winegrowing Regions: Long Island
with James Christopher Tracy
Long Island has arrived as a world class wine region. Recognized by leading critics around the world and represented on the...read more
Exploring Latin Flavors: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Emily Peterson
Whether you just got back from a warm weather vacation or simply want to welcome the equatorial life to your stove, join Chef...read more
Hands-On Pizza Workshop & Walking Tour of Little Italy
with Mark Bello
Prepare for your friends and family to start calling you "pizzaiolo"...(Italiano for pizza chef!) Join Mark Bello,...read more
New Orleans Cajun & Creole Cuisine: Hands-On Cooking and Wine Pairing
with Emily Casey
Join Chef Emily Casey, expert in New Orleans Cajun & Creole Cuisine, as she teaches...read more
Resurrecting Historic Cocktails (And Drinking Them With the Professor)
with Dave Wondrich
What better way to brush up on your cocktail history (and mixing techniques) than...read more
Slow U: Green Beef
with TheDairyShow.com , Betty Fussell, Slow Food NYC
On February 24th come and shake the hand that feeds you at Slow Food U: “Green Beef”. The evening will begin with a special trip via...read more
Slow U: The Art of Eating in with Cathy Erway
with Cathy Erway
Cathy Erway, author of The Art of Eating In: How I Learned to Stop Spending and Love the Stove, discusses the eco-conscious...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
Swing Era Cocktails: Prohibition through the 50's
with Charles Hardwick
Prohibition was nothing if not a boon to cocktail culture as we know it, but many delicious concoctions created during the...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 2010 Bacon and Bourbon Expo
...and Whiskey, and Rye! Join us for this walk-around tasting of two great American pleasures! Sample premium American whiskies while tasting an array of tasty bacons, from artisanal producers including Nueske's, D’Artagnan,...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 Cuisine of Northern India: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Kimberly Koharki, Michael Krondl
The cuisines of north India each reflect a different region with its own climate and...read more
The Cuisine of Southern India: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Kimberly Koharki, Michael Krondl
From the misty hills of Tamil Nadu to the pepper forests of Kerala to the sun-drenched...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 Flavors of Morocco, Lebanon and Turkey: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Carl Raymond
Morocco, Lebanon, and Turkey each have cosines that are distinct but each has been...read more
The Food & Wine of France: Normandy
with Carl Raymond
The region of France known as Normandy is renowned for its beautiful green landscapes and its beaches alike. Traditional...read more
The Food & Wine of France: Springtime in Provence and Rhone
with Michael Krondl
Spring comes early to Provence as barren winter hills burst into glorious bloom and markets fill with crisp asparagus,...read more
The Food & Wine of Portugal
with Michael Krondl
For a little country on the edge of a continent Portugal has a remarkably rich culinary heritage inspired by the rich-tasting meats of its mountains, its impeccably fresh...read more
The Food & Wine of the Eastern Mediterranean: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Michael Krondl
Put aside the politics and the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean have a lot...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 Language of Taste
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 Responsible Carnivore: Hands-On Cooking with Sustainable Meat
with Emily Peterson
Has Michael Pollan gotten you thinking about the impact your food choices have on the planet? Perhaps you saw Food, Inc. and...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
Vodka - History in Liquid Form!
with Elayne Duke
2x, 5x, 10x distilled - does it really make a difference? Filtered through charcoal, diamonds, honey comb - why do we care? Distilled from rye, wheat, potatoes, grapes -...read more
Whisky 101: Whisky from Around the Globe
with Robin Robinson
This three-part series takes you on a sensory exploration of the world’s most beloved grain-based distillate. Designed to...read more
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