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
An Astor Center Oktoberfest: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Michael Krondl
The trees are turning golden and the nights have taken on that bracing chill - it can only mean one thing: Oktoberfest! Yes,...read more
Around the World from Tongue to Tail: Hands-On Cooking & Wine Pairing
with Michael Krondl
Bored of veal scaloppini and filet mignon? Do you find yourself craving organ...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
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 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
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
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
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: 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
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
Five Dollar Fridays: Champagne & Potato Chips
Sure, happy hour in New York City can be a quick and easy route to getting your weekend slosh on, but we’ve had our fill of cheap domestic brews and watered-down...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
Tequila and Mezcal for the Wine Lover
with Kelley Slagle
Tequila and Mezcal are hot topics in the press as of late. And for good reason - these fascinating spirits are longtime...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 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
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 & Wine of France: Signature Dishes from the Great Cafes and Bistros
with Carl Raymond
Café culture is an institution in France; friends meet to drink, eat, discuss the...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 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: Sauces
with Carl Raymond
A perfect sauce is a key component to a successful dish, yet sauce-making can be a daunting task for the beginner cook. In...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 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
Tiki Time!
with Emily Casey, Jenn Smith
The Mai Tai, the Scorpion Bowl, the Mystery Drink: when made properly, Tiki cocktails are fruity without being overly sweet, use rum...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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