Fine Cooking 2 Intensive

If you're ready to take a deep dive into the world of fish butchery, this class is for you. Join us to learn the art of breaking down both round and flat fish with skill and finesse. From perfecting filleting technique to deskinning and deboning, you'll leave with the confidence to handle a variety of fish preparations in your own kitchen. This class will provide a foundation for you to feel confident tackling fish butchery. While not a requirement, it helps to have practiced the skills of Knife Skills 1 before taking this class.

Join us for a unique evening of flavor and connection at our Guided Tea Tasting, featuring the exquisite blends of Dona Tea. The event begins with a one-hour interactive, Tea Tasting , where you’ll deepen your knowledge of unique tea flavors and origins. Then unwind during a one-hour cocktail reception, where you can sip thoughtfully crafted tea-inspired cocktails and enjoy light bites in a relaxed, social setting overlooking the Hudson River. It's the perfect way to toast a Friday night! This tea tasting is led by Navdeep Kaur, the Head of R&D and Education at DONA. DONA, a woman owned tea company based in Brooklyn, focussed on thoughtful sourcing for sustainability and equity in spice and tea trade. It involves a sensory and educational experience introducing tea and tea blends sourced through direct trade from small scale farmers, that makes the quality super high and leaves a positive impact on the food system. We will be tasting teas and botanicals separately and comparatively to understand the balance of blends and the delicate taste of teas and spices. Navdeep Kaur is the Head of R&D and Education at Dona. Born and raised in New Delhi, India, she brings her academic background in sociology, social anthropology, and food studies to her work. At the intersection of theory and practice, her approach to tea explores how human experience is shaped by the forces of capitalism, culinary globalization, and historical context. At Dona, she leads product development, quality control, ingredient sourcing, tea education, and tasting events.

Discover the vibrant flavors of the Philippines in "Essentials of Filipino Cooking." This hands-on class teaches you to prepare iconic Filipino dishes cherished in homes across the archipelago. Master Chicken Adobo, with its savory-sour tang, and learn to make perfect Pancit noodles. You'll also prepare rich, vegetable-forward Pinakbet with Pork; creamy, coconut-infused Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw; and savory, citrusy Bistek Tagalog, all served with fluffy white rice. Gain essential skills and authentic ingredient insights – then bring the warmth and complexity of Filipino cuisine home to your kitchen.

Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking, and doesn't have to be scary or frustrating. Many home and even professional cooks don't always wield a knife correctly, however, which increases food preparation time and makes the process harder --- and less safe --- than it should be. Simply put, good knives are the foundation of a well-equipped kitchen. This class remedies all these basic issues: You will learn how to slice, dice, chop, and much more in the safest and most efficient manner. This class will even guide you through the practice of keeping your knives sharp and handling them correctly.