Often heralded as one of the most difficult wine regions to understand, Burgundy can actually be a delight once you understand how to enjoy its treasures. Richard Vayda, ICE's resident sommelier, says the secret is simply to taste these brilliant wines. So, join us for our grand tour of the Bourgogne, exploring major subregions and villages, south to north, in this delicious and fascinating wine area. Richard searches the ICE cellar to find some lovely aged Burgundies to pair with younger samples, offering a true overview of the Bourgogne. The special tasting will feature at least 9 wines and regional cheeses, of course.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
Get hands-on with chocolate in this one-of-a-kind course. You'll learn how to create chocolaty treats you can easily recreate at home, including dipping, decoration and much more. You'll leave with a beautiful selection of exclusive confections you've made yourself, like: cookies-and-cream chocolate bark; peanut butter cups; and assorted dipped confections. *Limit 2 children per adult. All children and teens must be accompanied by an adult. Everybody attending class must be registered.*
This fun class is especially designed for chile-heads. Couples will collaborate to cook an international menu that hits every region of the hot-and-spicy world --- along with cooling, refreshing cocktails. Your menu includes: blistered shishito peppers; Nigerian beef suya skewers; Korean buldak ("fiery chicken"); cooling cucumber salad; and Thai iced tea.
This workshop will focus on the basics of an effective business plan for any type of food concept --- be it a restaurant, bakery, catering business, packaged food product or food truck. Anyone serious about starting a food operation needs to have a serious business plan as their road map. They also need key advice on raising the funds necessary to begin the process. A business plan provides an edge to the entrepreneur in this highly competitive marketplace. Culinary startup expert and experienced restaurant manager Alan Someck will cover a comprehensive range of topics, including: - Developing a winning food concept. - Creating a unique selling point. - The importance of the menu. - How to choose a location or distribution strategy. - How to analyze the marketplace. - Developing an effective marketing plan, including social media. - The critical financials. - How to staff a strong management team. Don't even think about embarking on your culinary startup adventure without first taking this informative, eye-opening class.
The flavorful cuisine of Cuba reflects the country’s Spanish, African and Caribbean influences. From cooling ceviche to hearty ropa vieja, these influences manifest themselves in an array of seafood and meat preparations, not to mention unforgettable side dishes that will make you wonder why you didn't cook Cuban sooner. You will make ropa vieja (shredded flank steak in tomato sauce); pescado enchilado (sea bass in sofrito); frijoles negros (black beans Cuban-style); rice and tostones (savory fried plantains).
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
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