The Most Recent Classes
have consisted of...
September 16, 2003
RE-DEFINING DINER FOOD ~ The Lunchbox Food
Co., a modishly rehabbed diner on the West Side Highway, (a
neighborhood not heretofore known as a gustatory destination)
is drawing favorable reviews and raising more than a few eyebrows,
(and forks) with its eclectic brand of new American cooking.
Jennifer Kohns and Lawrence Rudolph are the force behind this
rising star, with their eyes set on creating a new level of
new American cooking in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us as we
taste and discover the secrets behind some of their signature
dishes; grilled octopus salad, their getting famous Lavender
Steak and their already really famous Chocolate Bread Pudding
made with house-made doughnuts. And we'll pair it with some
of Vintage New York's new releases for fall.
August 5, 2003
Continuing our theme of summer picnics, this class promises
to be a delicious assortment of food to prepare for the Labor Day
weekend. (Is summer coming to an end so soon?)
Acme Restaurant on Great Jones Street makes
some of the best fried chicken north of the Mason Dixon line.
Tonight we're going to find out their secret ingredients. Mama's
on Bleeker Street, famous for their room temperature "sides",
will instruct us on a range of dishes perfect for picnics. Once
Upon A Tart on Sullivan Street will be here to assemble one of
their signature summery desserts and other recipes from their
newest book, and we'll settle in to summer's end with some delicious
wines from New York.
July 1, 2003
What do you put in YOUR picnic basket? Al fresco dining at its
best, picnics are a time to endulge the senses in the open air
- eating delicious morsels of pate and cheese and washing it down
with crisp refreshing wines. Join us as we learn from the chef
at Trois Petits Cochon on Greenwich Avenue, what makes for great
pate, how he makes his mousse so creamy and rich. The cheesemaker
from Old Chatham Sheepherding Company will be on hand to talk
about his amazing artisanal farmhouse sheep cheeses, which are
winning medals all over the place. And we'll taste some newly
released wines for summer from among our more than 65 New York
wineries, and finish with a treat for dessert. Join us - and you
don't need to bring a blanket.
June 3, 2003
Deborah Stanton has cooked with Wayne Nish at March, James Chew
at Vong, Don Pintabona at Tribeca Grill. She was the chef at Woo
Lae Oak and Mika (both in Soho) and at Galaxy on Irving Place
where she became known for her "clams in hemp broth."
Her food has been referred to as having "deceptive complexity."
What are her specialities? Opposites to be sure.
hot and cold...grilled shrimp with cold avocado, pea shoot and
watercress salad
sweet and salty...brined pork chop with maple glaze on a bed of
braised greens.
sweet and hot...jalapeno-honey cornbread.
Deborah's restaurant is on Carmine Street and she will dazzle
us with her ideas of New Home Cooking...
April 1
If you are what you eat, shouldn’t you eat
real food? Where is your food coming from? Just what is a CSA
anyway? Join us for a fascinating look at the world of organic
and sustainable foods presented by Just Food, a non profit organization
dedicated to developing a just and sustainable food system in
the New York City region. Taste a range of in-season vegetables
from Whole Foods prepared by a master chef from The Cleaver Company,
whose mission is to promote the practice and politics of sustainable
agriculture and good production ... and we’ll taste it all
with delicious local organic wines from Vintage New York.
March 4
Mardi Gras came to New Orleans through its French
heritage in 1699. Early explorers celebrated this French Holiday
on the banks of the Mississippi River. Throughout the years, Orleanians
have added to the celebration by establishing krewes (organizations)
which host parades and balls. Carnival quickly became an exciting
holiday for both children and adults. Join our "krewe"
for Fat Tuesday, as we delve in to the classic foods of Mardi
Gras - from king cakes to gumbo - as prepared by Mary Arda of
Marys Off Jane along with, of course, wines from Vintage New York!
February 4
Spend an evening preparing for Valentine's Day
with Ed Taylor of Down East Seafood and Fish Restaurant in Greenwich
Village, who will show us the proper way to shuck and slurp oysters.
Joanne Pelletiere from Aphrodisia on Bleeker Street will concoct
recipe ideas from her oils, teas and herbs, and we'll taste it
all with delicious pink and bubbly wines from Vintage New York.
January 7, 2003
Do You Fondue? Welcome in the New
Year with a retro experience. Fondue, that iconoclastic culinary
extravaganza of the Seventies, is back in vogue. And in New York,
no restaurant says cheese better that Terry Brennan's homage to
fromage - Artisanal. Join us as his talented fromagiere John Shafer
leads us through a tour of various ways to make, swirl, and savor
the melting pot of all cuisines; Fondue! And cheese isn't the
only way to do fondue. Kee Ling Tong of the delectable Chocolate
Garden on Thompson Street will whip up that most sinful of desserts,
Chocolate Fondue. And of course, we'll taste it all with delicious
wines from Vintage New York. Make your reservations early for
this evening of decadence.
December 3
Join us for a holiday Cocktail Party. Roberto
Gautier will teach us the ins and outs of his eclectic "tapas".
You'll be surprised and delighted with his take on these traditional
"hors d'ourvres". And Rob Kaufelt, proprietor of Greenwich
Village's famous Murray's Cheese Shop will bring along some of
the latest artisanal cheeses to pair with festive wines and champagnes
from New York. Make your reservations now for this last class
of the year.
November 5
Thanksgiving heirloom turkeys are the theme of
this month's presentation, as seen recently in the New York Times.
Matthew Lanes, Executive Chef of Gourmet Garage (which will be
offering heirloom turkeys complete with brining services this
year) will educate us about what the flap is all about - what
makes a great turkey, how to cook it, slice it and serve it. We
will make the ultimate next day leftover sandwich with the wonderful
artisanal breads from Amy's Breads, and pair it all with superb
Thanksgiving wines from around New York. Don't miss this special
Holiday primer.
October 1
With his training in the kitchens of La Caravelle,
The Quilted Giraffe, Bouley, Mark's, Dean & Deluca, and The
Culinary Institute of America, Marco Moreira of the New York Times
2-star Tocqueville will dig deep to bring us his signature fall
dishes featuring truffles from Sabatino Tartufi. And we will pair
up some earthy treasures from New York's best vineyards.
September 3
Real Barbeque comes from the tenderizing smoke
of the pit as it gently marries with spices and sauce. Join us
for a Barbeque spectacular with the Executive Chef Ken Callaghan
from Blue Smoke, Danny Meyer's latest award-winning restaurant.
Get ready for a down home good time, be prepared to get a little
saucy, find out what makes a great Barbecue sauce, why they call
them short ribs, and the difference between baby backs and other
ribs. And we'll wash it all down with some spice-friendly wines
from New York's best wineries!
August 13
Join Chef Craig Samuel of Soho's ever popular
Cub Room as he assembles his signature grilled seafood tower,
and shares his secrets for perfect fish...
Learn the ins and outs of choosing the best fish
from the experts at Wild Edibles, one of the premiere purveyors
of quality seafood from all over the world and taste them all
with excellent seafood wines from Vintage New York.
July 2, 2002
If you think that Mexican
food is all refried beans and quesadillas, then join us as Margaritte
Malfy & Barbara Sibley of La Palapa Mexican Restaurant show
us the proper way to make Ceviche, their special recipe for the
delicious summer refresher - White Sangria - and other treats
from their popular restaurant.
Robert Ransom, co-owner
of Vintage New York and Rivendell Winery, will pick several of
New York's finest wines to match. You'll be surprised at how Mexican
food-friendly New York Wines can be.
June 4, 2002:
Jay Savulich and Kevin Johnson from Grange Hall
on Commerce Street will tantalize us with seasonal vegetables
and herbs from the Greenmarket...
F.W. Pearce will showcase his latest sorbets
and ice creams...
and Robert Ransom, of Vintage New York, will
bring out the best of New York's Wines for Summer...
May 7, 2002:
Seasonal chocolates from Marie Belle Chocolates,
Art Starr of April's Edible Flowers, and a New York bubbly salute
to Mom.
March 12, 2002
Estate Coffee Picks by Jeremiah Pick, Coffee
wholesale owner and Bean buyer for acclaimed Jeremiah's Pick coffees
of San Francisco.
Ice Cream. Pure and Simple. Speaker TBA
Dulce de Leche, the only way to top Ice Cream!
Marianna Liceagge, ex-pat Argentinian & food stylist, shares
the lore of this comfort food of Argentina.
March 5, 2002
Foie Gras, Eaux de Vie, Floral gelees & more
are explored in this night of fancies from the Province of Quebec.
February 26, 2002
Fresh Italian Sausage, Wade Moises, sausage guru
and chef with Lupa, links us to fresh & flavorful, in ways
we want to know.
Salt! Author Mark Kurlansky peppers us with insights
to vital history of salt.
Season Sake, Chris Pearce demystifies this cloudy
brew, new to our shores.
February 19, 2002
Art of the Sandwich, Nancy Jessup, executive
chef of Mangia and co-author of food book of same, extols on the
past, present and future of panini.
Heirloom Pork, Bill Niman of Niman Ranch, grower
of old-fashioned, non-industrial Pork, puts flavor back on the
plate.
Ice Dreams! Robert Ransom of Vintage New York
and Rivendell Winery picks his way through NY's ice wines.
February 12, 2002
Marti Gras...Fat Tuesday
Crawfish Daddy, Ed Taylor, owner of DownEast Seafood and restaurant
FISH, goes Bayou on us.
Chicory & Coffee Chicanery, Tracy Caroline
shares two bits on French Quarter coffee trick. Laissez les bon
temps "brouiller"!
Dixie Voodoo Beer, legendary deep, dark Bayou
brew
February 5, 2002
Art of the Crepe, Roberto Gautier, chef and high
crepe roller, shares the crepe's insights.
Vintage Beers, David Pollack of B. International,
tells when aging works for what ales us.
Andy Arons, Founder and President of Gourmet
Garage, enthralls us with inside stories of the food distribution
business.
January 29, 2002
Citrus Mistress! Debrah Pearson, grower of premium
citrus at Pearson Ranch in California shares citrus secrets.
The Game of Chicken, Steve Gold, Murray's Natural,
explains why chefs cross the street for Murray's Chickens.
Pineapple in my Chardonnay! Robert Ransom of
Vintage New York and Rivendell Winery conducts a "how to
taste" clinic, complete with latest sensory vocabulary.
January 22, 2002
Robert Burns'Night...a tribute to Scotland's
poet laureate.
Single Malt Scotch, Julie Conroy of Astor Wines
graces us with amazing Balvenie 12 Year Old.
Smoked Scottish Salmon, Ridgely Beale of Winecraft
Importers, shares samples of this unique, classic style, imitated
in name only.
"Address to a Haggis", Ned Visser,
Co-Owner of Gourmet Garage delivers lively rendition of this Rhapsody
to a National Sausage of Scotland. Ceremonial Haggis presented.
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