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We're teaming up with CourseHorse, a new free service that aggregates classes to take in your spare time. Each Monday we'll round up some food-centric courses to take this week and beyond.

Note: CourseHorse is offering a special deal for first-time course subscribers: receive $5 off your first class with the promo code SeriousEatsNY.

This Week

Cooking with David Burke and his Chefs
Tuesday, March 12th, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebrated chef David Burke teaches a class with the executive chefs of his restaurants. You'll learn to cook some of Burke's signature dishes right beside him at De Gustibus. $100. Macy's, 151 West 34th Street 8th Floor, New York, NY; sign up here

Indian Restaurant Favorites
Tuesday, March 12th, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Let Home Cooking New York show you how easy it is to make classic Indian restaurant dishes like samosas, matar paneer, lentil dhal, and braised fish with tamarind in the comfort of your own home. $100. 236 West 26th St, #601, New York, NY; sign up here

Introduction to Vegetarian Cooking
Wednesday, March 13th, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Another opportunity to maximize the health benefits of food for your body type by learning a variety of vegetarian cooking techniques and recipes from the people at Bhagavat Life. $100. 25 1st Ave, Suite 6E, New York, NY; sign up here

Luck of the Irish: Beer, Whiskey, & Cheeses of Ireland
Wednesday, March 13th, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by getting a primer in Irish beer, whiskey, and cheese. Murray's Cheese is going all out, so come prepared for serious malt, dairy, and hops. $75. 254 Bleecker St, New York, NY; sign up here

Basic Sushi Class
Wednesday, March 13th, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The foundation of sushi is good rice, but rolled up maki are the perfect ways for beginners to get started making sushi themselves. Learn how with Sushi by Simon. $100. 109 E 9th Street, New York, NY; sign up here

Knife Skills
Thursday, March 14th, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
No one knows the importance of the right knife like a professional chef, such as Abigail Hitchcock. She'll teach you how to handle the hardware in the professional kitchen of Camaje and help you create a delicious meal that you'll all share together at the end. $75. 85 MacDougal Street, New York, NY; sign up here

Wine Explorations: Big Bold Reds
Thursday, March 14th, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"Big bold reds" can do some damage to your wallet these days. NYC Wine Class wants to show you a variety of reds from the old and new worlds, each with their own character, so you can best decide which are best for your buck. $70. 167 West 23rd St, New York, NY; sign up here

What to Eat: Everything You Need to Know About Food
Sunday, March 17th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This comprehensive 10 lesson workshop from Home Cooking New York will guide you through the overload of information out there on the food industry to teach you what you need to know, from shopping for groceries to basic nutrition, organizing your kitchen to creating a meal plan. $100. 236 West 26th St #601, New York, NY; sign up here

Looking Forward

Italian Cooking with Gabe & Katherine Thompson
Monday, March 18th, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Husband and wife team Gabe and Katherine Thompson lead a class on modern Italian cooking at De Gustibus. He'll show the savory course while she, who is also the pastry chef at their restaurants, will teach dessert. $95. Macy's, 151 West 34th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY; sign up here

Food & Wine with Preston Clark
Wednesday, March 20th, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Chef Preston Clark of Resto and The Cannibal hosts a class at De Gustibus for an evening of meat, wine, and Belgian-inspired dishes. $95. Macy's, 151 West 34th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY; sign up here

10 Tasting w/ Green Flash Brewing Co & Bourbon
Wednesday, March 20th, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Green Flash Brewing Company host a tasting session at Idle Hands, along with several New York State breweries and distilleries. $10. 25 Avenue B, Downstairs, New York, NY; sign up here

Whiskey and Cheese
Thursday, March 21st, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wine isn't the only drink that goes well with cheese; let The Homstead at Bedford Cheese Shop show you how well whiskey pairs with dairy. $60. 67 Irving Place, New York, NY; sign up here

Beyond Just Cheddar: Cheeses from Across the Pond
Saturday, March 23rd, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The cheeseheads at Murray's will give you a detailed tasting of cheeses from England, Ireland, and Scotland, including Stilton and offerings from artisan Welsh creameries. $60. 254 Bleecker Street, New York, NY; sign up here

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