Chef’s Table classes are designed to be fun, relaxing, and an escape from the daily grind. They are a great way to learn basic cooking techniques while enjoying your family and friends in our Hands-On Kitchen. Make your choice of Duck Breast with Caramelized Onion Gastrique and Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips & Pears OR Scallops with Pineapple Buerre Blanc, Coconut Rice and Roasted Asparagus.
Become the proud owner of a brand-new Mercer 8” French chef’s knife when you sign up for this hands-on experience! Slice, mince, and julienne your way to an understanding of produce fabrication techniques, maintenance, and care of your new Mercer cutlery. You will have the opportunity to practice with a variety of New York State vegetables and fruits, as well as learn how to portion cut a whole chicken.
With the weather heating up, nothing says summer is coming better than the perfect burger! Join us for our All-American Burger class and learn how to grill the perfect juicy burger and create delicious sides. Make your choice of Smoked Gouda Beef Burgers with Jalapeno Corn Coleslaw OR BBQ Chicken Cheeseburgers with Bacon Corn Dip. Yum!
It is rumored that when Dom Pérignon created his first sparkling champagne he exclaimed to his fellow monks, “come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” Let our NYK Beverage University Instructor, Sandy Waters, take you on a luminary tour of NYS sparkling wines paired with delicious accompaniments–the perfect appetizer before dinner at NYK Café. You’ll leave this class with a new appreciation of NY bubbles, and a shopping list of local sparkles perfect for your summer soirées.
There are two secrets to the perfect pizza – the crust and the sauce. Join us for our Pizza & Chicken Fingers Workshop and learn how to make both alongside New York Kitchen’s Chef Instructor as they explain what makes a great dough and a perfect sauce. Together we’ll slather and stack our pizzas with all types of fresh, seasonal ingredients. You’ll also create the perfect crispy chicken fingers to pair with your pizza.
In our upcoming cooking class of the Exploring Italy series, we will travel to the region of Campania and the city of Napoli, or Naples. Naples is famous for its savory creations, most popularly, pizza, but many beloved Neapolitan dishes originated from cucina povera, or the cuisine of the poor. These dishes are rich in vegetables, beans, and pastas. Join us for this interactive cooking experience and learn from our experienced Chef Instructor as we make Acqua Pazza (Poached Fish) with Spaghetti alla Puttanesca.
Join our NYK Beverage University Instructor, Sandy Waters, for a lively presentation and guided tasting of the deep historical winemaking roots of the Finger Lakes. Enjoy a tour of the region through five wines from key producers driving the progress of New York wine!
Join NYK Beverage University Instructor, Sandy Waters, as we give Kudos to Keuka, the Y-shaped lake that sits in the middle of the 11 Finger Lakes and feels like a little slice of magic. This class will provide a history of the crooked lake, an introduction to a few key wineries, and an overview of things to do and see around the lake beyond wine–all while you explore and enjoy five Keuka Lake wines paired with a cheese plate. You’ll leave with your next weekend getaway planned.
