Crystal Cun & Tess Rose Lampert

Teaches at Astor Center

Crystal Cun
Crystal is an avid seafood lover, sourdough baker, and wine enthusiast. She was the Communications Manager for Element Seafood for five years, where she connected NYC's leading chefs with quality shellfish. She is always excited to talk about oysters with the bivalve-curious. Previously, she studied food culture and communications at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy, and culinary techniques at the International Culinary Center. 

These days, she works at Fleishers Craft Butchery as their Brand Manager, and spends her spare time curing charcuterie and braising for hours and hours.


Tess Rose Lampert
Tess, now NYC based, has been a lifelong world traveler and lover of food and drink. She holds the advanced certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, as well as an MA from University of East Anglia in Philosophy of Food and Drink. With a taste for the esoteric, she works closely with fortified and dessert wines, as well as Eastern and Central European wines. Her love of all things Mexican has made her a recognized agave expert—which pairs well with her knowledge of craft spirits, amari, and cocktails. 

You can find her indulging a passion for aesthetics and education while teaching, eating, and drinking in New York City and beyond. You can learn more about Tess and her current projects at PalateTrip.com and by following her on Twitter @TessRose211.