Learn It, Don't Burn It: NYC Food Classes, 10/8 to 10/17

Posted by Allison Hemler, October 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Every Wednesday we'll be posting delicious educational opportunities in the New York for the approaching weekend and the following week. All classes listed still have openings, but if you hear otherwise, please let us know.

This Weekend, October 9 to 12: There are still some tickets left for classes and events at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival; check the listings for availability.

'Inside New York Chocolate: A Factory Tour' with ICE
Saturday, October 11, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., $60
A tour of NYC's finest artisan chocolatiers with historian Alexandra Leaf, which meets in front of the Ghandi statue in Union Square. Students will visit Tumbador Chocolates in Sunset Park, Brooklyn; Christopher Norman Chocolates in the Financial District; Kee's Chocolate in the Village. Tours are for students 18 and older, rain or shine, lunch not included, and bring a Metrocard.
The Institute of Culinary Education, 50 West 23rd Street (at Sixth Avenue), Manhattan; 800-522-4610; web.iceculinary.com for more info and registration

'Taste of the CIA Cooking Fundamentals: Grilling & Broiling'
Monday, October 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $225
This hands-on class provides instruction for grilling and broiling meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables; you'll prepare a grill for cooking, "mark" your items, and discover techniques for glazing and finishing your food.
The Kitchen at Astor Center, 399 Lafayette Street (at 4th Street), Manhattan; 212-674-7501; astorcenternyc.com for more info and registration

'Raising An Adventurous Eater: The Terribly Tasty Twos' at Whole Foods Bowery
Monday, October 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $55
Evie Failla, founder of Evie's Organic Edibles, hosts a demo class for parents who want to introduce their children to more flavor, and more vegetables. While parents won't be cooking meals in this class, they'll get recipes and preparation tips for tasty meals: Turkey Meatloaf; Lamb, Asparagus & Feta Pie; White Bean, Kale & Farmhouse Cheddar Gratin; Green Eggs & Ham.
Whole Foods Bowery, 95 East Houston Street (at Bowery), Manhattan; 212-420-1320; acteva.com for registration

More classes and events—and free tasting info—after the jump.

Sherry Seminar at Terroir Wine Bar
Tuesday, October 14, 6 p.m., $60
Terroir celebrates Sherry month throughout October, beginning with one of their legendary classes focusing on vast range of sherries, "from the salty tang of a bone dry Manzanilla to the piercing acidity of a Fino" and beyond. Paul Grieco should be quite a teacher--he composed a thesis on the subject. Get there early for the 5-6 p.m. Happy Hour and enjoy a free glass.
Terroir Wine Bar, 413 East 12th Street (at First Avenue), Manhattan; call Hearth at 646-602-1300 or email pgrieco@restauranthearth.com to reserve seats

'Let's Rock n'Tyrol' at Murray's Cheese
Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., $65
Explore the Austrian and Italian characteristics in the wine & cheese of Tyrol with Chris Munsey, Murray's Wholesale Manager, and Ryan Ibsen, Wine Director of Pasanella & Son Vintners.
Murray's Cheese, 254 Bleecker Street (at Sixth Avenue), Manhattan; 212-243.3289; murrayscheese.com for info and registration

'Great Wine and Food Made Simple' at FCI
Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $995
This six session class, which extends until November 19, discusses wine basics for the food lover, classic French wines and inspirations, exotic wine flavors, classic Italian and Spanish wines, and specialty wine styles.
French Culinary Institute, 462 Broadway (at Grand Street), Manhattan; 212-219-8890; frenchculinary.com for info and tickets

'Vegan Cupcake Extravaganza' at the Natural Gourmet
Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 to 10 p.m., $95 + $10 for materials
Fran Costigan will teach students the ins and outs of baking cupcakes without dairy and eggs, and uber-fashionably at that. You'll make vanilla, orange, lemon, fudge, and chocolate espresso cakes; fillings and frostings with espresso, lemon curd, maple butter, and agave.
Natural Gourmet Institute, 48 West 21st Street (at Sixth Avenue), 2nd Floor, Manhattan; 212-645-5170; naturalgourmetschool.com for info and registration

'End of Summer Pie' at Brooklyn Kitchen
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., $50
Harry Rosenblum demonstrates how to make a pie, from the perfect foolproof crust, to the farmer's market fresh filling. You'll probably be making apple pie, and you'll get to take one home. Make sure you bring your own rolling pin (which you can conveniently purchase at the store).
Brooklyn Kitchen, 616 Lorimer Street (at Skillman Avenue), Brooklyn; 718-389-2982; thebrooklynkitchen.com for info and registration

Free Tastings, Coffee Cuppings, and Workshops

Coffee Cupping at Intelligentsia
Thursday, October 9, 11 a.m., free
Weekly cupping including new crop coffees to Direct Trade coffees and many more selections; email Amber Sather for reservations.
Intelligentsia, 594 Broadway (at West Houston Street), Suite 909A, Manhattan; intelligentsiacoffee.com for more info

Coffee Cupping at Everyman Espresso
Friday, October 10, 12 p.m., free
Counter Culture cuppings are held every Friday featuring coffees from all over the world.
Everyman Espresso, 136 East 13th Street (at Third Avenue), Manhattan; counterculturecoffee.com for more info

'Baking for Kids with Amy's Bread' at Chelsea Market
Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free
Children 5-6 (at 10 a.m.) and 7-8 years old (at 11 a.m.) will watch a dough demonstration and also mold and shape their own dough to take home and bake. Reservation required; email rsvpmpdi@gmail.com.
Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue (at 15th Street), Manhattan; nycwineandfoodfestival.com for more info

Film Screening of From the Ground Up & Allegro Coffee Tasting
Thursday, October 16th, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free
Su Friedrich will be screening her new documentary, From The Ground Up, all about how coffee is grown and picked, to how it shows up in your local coffee shop. Allegro coffees will be sampled. Registration required.
Whole Foods Bowery, 95 East Houston Street (at Bowery), Manhattan; 212-420-1320; acteva.com for registration

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