Tasting Classes in NYC, New York

If you've been looking to learn more about wine, look no further! With my 2 decades of professional wine experience and your thirst for... knowledge... we'll go on a journey through the world of wine together. We’ll begin with learning how to taste wine in proper fashion and then delve into the individual varieties. We’ll discuss prominent...

Become the master of your own home bar! We will kick off with learning bar tools (and substitutions!) and key skills, then move on to how to master a few classic cocktails. Special skills you will learn include how (and when) to use egg whites, alcohol infusions best practices, how to choose the appropriate base spirit, and more! We will learn...

Maybe you've been curious about what all the buzz is about. Perhaps you like rosé, but want to educate your palate. Or maybe you just like learning in a fun, relaxed, environment with like minded people. Well, spring has sprung and that signals the release of the new rosé vintages. This is the perfect time of year to delve into the world of rosé...

Become the master of your own home bar! In this class we focus on gin and rum drinks. We will cover everything you need to know about making the perfect Martini (To Shake or to Stir?), head into the world of swizzles, and close it out with a fizz.  We will learn the history behind each drink and technique, how to choose the right spirits for...

Tapeamos! Take a virtual hour-and-a-half trip to Spain in your own kitchen. We’ll make three classically tasty tapas: Patatas Bravas & Paprika Aïoli Garlic Shrimp Warm Spiced Olives Materials needed to participate fully Garlic Shrimp ½ lb. medium sized shrimp (I like 21/26 size, but any will do, just make sure they’re thawed) ...

Bring a taste of NYC to your kitchen: learn to make bagels! Make, shape, then boil and bake this tasty brunch treat along with our chef instructor. We’ll even make a roasted garlic-chive cream cheese to schmear on a bagel at the end of this two-hour class. You Will Learn To: Make bagel dough Roll bagels into their bagel-y shapes...

Join our chef to make dumplings, or 餃子, with two different fillings: pork & celery, and mushroom-veggie. We’ll start with the two-ingredient dough from scratch, make our pork and veggie fillings, shape the dumplings, and then cook them! The chef will guide you through the process, from kneading to shaping, then we’ll cook by steaming,...

This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish Whiskey. We will be going through 3 unique fall inspired Whiskey Cocktails including our “Maple Old Fashioned”,  The “Perfect Pear” with Bosc Pears, Lemon, Honey, and Aromatic Bitters, and our twist on a Penicillin with Fresh Rosemary, Honey,...

This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Tequila or Mezcal but recipes are also great with other clear spirits such as vodka, rum, or gin! We will be going through 3 unique Fall Fiesta inspired cocktails including our “Blackberry Sunset” with fresh blackberries, orange juice and cinnamon. The “Autumn Orchard Margarita” with...

Join us for a virtual pub crawl around the globe with a guided tasting of four award-winning, distinct styles of beer. We will discuss brewing history, each style’s influence and impact on craft beer and the innovation and the art of brewing. Have you ever wondered what makes a German beer so “authentic” or a Belgian beer so “unique”? ...

Saving a special bottle? Wanting to show off a rare find? New can? Want to learn more about the beer you drink? This unique beer class will change with each meeting. Join us for an all-inclusive beer lesson, curated to any beers already stocked in your fridge. We'll break down the science behind your favorite beers styles, talk the art & industry...

This hour long class will feature a selection of 4 local beers from NYC, giving the best there is to offer in IPAs. While IPAs may have had their start across the ocean, regaining popularity on the West Coast, there is no doubt some of the best Hop centric styles are being brewed right in our backyard. While there is no lack of IPAs in the Northeast,...

Everyone loves fresh pizza! Learn how to create your own pizza from scratch with our chef. Students will prepare dough and create individual pizzas with toppings of their choice. - 2 hour Virtual class Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Refund/Reschedule Policy...

Bring the French Bistro experience to your home! Students will learn to make traditional Quiche Lorraine (Ham & Cheese or Vegetarian) and Chocolate Lava Cake. This is a great meal to impress your family and friends! - 2 and 1/2 hour Virtual class Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants...

This is the right time of year to perk up your soup repertoire (and stock your freezer)! Learn about the techniques and ingredients that make the best-tasting soup. All the soups in this class can be made vegetarian. Smoky Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes Silky Smooth Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger + Apple Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Soup...