Tasting Classes in NYC, New York

If you've been looking to learn more about wine, look no further! We’ll begin with learning how to taste wine in proper fashion and then delve into the individual varieties. We’ll discuss prominent characteristics, a little history, build your wine vocabulary and basic wine appreciation tips. My goal is to help you learn what you...

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...

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...

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...

It is defined as being odorless, colorless, and tasteless, but is it really? We will dive into the wide world of one of the world’s most popular spirits. Together we will cover traditional and modern classics including:  Lemon Drop Vodka Gimlet Cosmo Materials You'll Need to Participate Fully If you are ordering alcohol...

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 We’ll be going through each recipe and feature some engaging cocktail related trivia throughout the session. Note: You will receive email within 24 hours of booking that includes all the...

Get your tiki mugs ready! This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Rum, Tequila, Mezcal, Vodka, or Gin (this class works great with alot of different spirits!) We will be mixing up 3 unique but Tiki inspired cocktails using a variety of fresh fruit and garnishes. We’ll be going through each recipe and feature some engaging cocktail...

Can you create perfect pairings or are you paralyzed by the rules? Learn pairing theories and exceptions and the progression of flavors in multi-course meals. Come play with your food and wine as we taste 36 combinations and discuss each student's impressions and preferences.  Challenging food ingredients will also be reviewed and how to overcome...

Calling all pasta lovers! Know how to make fresh pasta by hand? Join us as we learn all the tips & tricks to turn you into a regular pasta aficionado. We’ll share our super delicious and easy signature pasta recipe, plus tons of tricks to make all those pasta shapes you love to eat. Learn to knead, roll and shape pasta along with a delicious...

Get answers to all of the questions you have been afraid to ask and learn the basics of wine, from how it's made, decoding wine labels, how to taste & talk about wine, important grapes and styles, how to buy wine, storage, service and food pairing. The tasting of 6 wines will focus on the structure of wine, various styles and main grape varieties.  ...

This advanced course and accompanying tasting will engross you in the wonderfully complex world of hops which are the delicate, cone-like flower giving many of your favorite brews their delicious and complex aromas and flavors. Hops are wonderfully diverse and are used for multiple purposes. Each variety imparts a uniquely different scent and flavor...

In this class we learn how to approach white wines from a tasting perspective. You will taste wines you’ve probably never heard of and gain more appreciation for this amazing category of wines.