Southern Comfort: American Regional Favorites

Treasures abound in Italy's Piemonte region. This gorgeous tasting canvasses the landscape by highlighting some of its gems, centering on the region's tasty Nebbiolos, including Barolo and Barbaresco. But the region has so much more to offer too, with grape varieties like Roero Arneis, Barbera, Dolcetto and more. Floral, earthy, red fruit with leather---these wines range from rustic to elegantly regal. ICE's resident sommelier, Richard Vayda, guides your tour of this region's wine delights. The tasting will include at least 8 wines accompanied by some appropriately refined cheeses and other treats.

Join food stylists Katie Stilo and Anthony Contrino for a festive, hands-on class that brings the art of food styling to the holiday table. You’ll sip a welcome cocktail while learning the insider techniques used to make Thanksgiving spreads shine on television, in magazines, and across social media. From carving and styling the perfect turkey platter to mastering the mashed potato swirl, we’ll walk you through menu planning, prop selection, and creating a stunning tablescape that’s camera-ready and celebration-worthy. With live demos, pro tools, and interactive moments, this class blends storytelling, practical know-how, and holiday inspiration—ending, of course, with a shared bite of the beautifully styled feast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anthony Michael Contrino is an Emmy award-winning culinary producer, food stylist, chef and on-air personality. His passion for food started when he first learned to chew. After graduating from The French Culinary Institute, Anthony went on to train at Maison CaraTie, a full-service bakery in Beziers, France, mastering the art of the croissant and reinforcing his inherent love of butter. Upon his return to The States, Anthony worked in numerous New York City bakeries and restaurant pastry kitchens before “accidentally” getting into food media. Once in, he never left, working his way up the ranks. His clients include NBC Universal, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Food Network, Kellogg’s, Stella Artois and Macy’s. He is also the host of TODAY’s Original Series, Saucy. Katie Stilo is a NYT Best Selling Author, Emmy Award–winning Culinary Producer and Food Stylist with a sharp eye, seasoned skills, and serious kitchen cred. Trained in culinary arts, pastry and baking, and culinary management at The Institute of Culinary Education—with a certificate from The Italian Culinary Institute—Katie pairs refined technique with an unmistakable flair for flavor. Her work lives at the intersection of creativity and precision. Whether she's styling dishes for national broadcast, producing behind the scenes, or leading culinary content strategy, Katie brings unmatched energy, efficiency, and vision to every project. Off set, she’s the founder of Stilo Bakes, a pop-up brand that turns indulgence into impact by supporting local charities with every event. She also hosts Today Food Radio on SiriusXM Channel 108, serving up culinary conversation with warmth and wit. Most recently, she co-authored the Today Loves Food cookbook, a joyful collection of recipes that celebrates everyday cooking with heart. Her client roster spans household names and cultural icons, including M&M’s, NBC’s Today Show, SNL, The Tonight Show, MasterClass, Martha Stewart, Bon Appétit, Food Network, Chobani, McCormick, and more.

Immerse yourself in the food traditions of French cuisine with "French Classics: Coq Au Vin and Boeuf Bourguignon." You’ll make two dishes that define rustic French cooking: rich, wine-infused Coq Au Vin (learning to braise chicken to tender perfection) and hearty, slow-cooked Boeuf Bourguignon (learning to layer and amplify deep umami flavors). You’ll also make Haricots Verts Amandine and velvety Cauliflower Puree. Take a “tour-de-food” in this course that teaches essential techniques and cornerstone dishes of the French countryside

Embark on a culinary journey around the world as we explore the vibrant and delectable world of bowl cuisine in this Asian Bowls class! You will learn to prepare four mouthwatering bowl recipes that draw inspiration from the flavors of Asia and the Pacific Islands. In this class you will make sesame noodle and tea smoked chicken bowl, Japanese teriyaki salmon bowl, and a classic Hawaiian poke bowl.