Tasting Classes in Washington, DC

If you've been looking to learn more about wine, look no further! With my 2 decades of professional wine experience and your thirst for... knowledge... we'll go on a journey through the world of wine together. We’ll begin with learning how to taste wine in proper fashion and then delve into the individual varieties. We’ll discuss prominent...

Become the master of your own home bar! We will kick off with learning bar tools (and substitutions!) and key skills, then move on to how to master a few classic cocktails. Special skills you will learn include how (and when) to use egg whites, alcohol infusions best practices, how to choose the appropriate base spirit, and more! We will learn...

Learn how to make delicious cocktails from a Master Mixologist who knows how important it is to start with the classics- like the Martini and Manhattan, so you can move on to the craft cocktail realm- perhaps a Key West Sunset or Lavender Lemontini. During this course, important details about liquor, cocktail recipes and mixers pair with fun and...

Become the master of your own home bar! Virtual Mixology 201 takes the basic up a level, with a focus on gin and rum drinks. We will cover everything you need to know about making the perfect Martini (To Shake or to Stir?), head into the world of fizzes, and close it out with a swizzle. Taking the 101 class is not a prerequisite but it is highly suggested,...

Bring a taste of NYC to your kitchen: learn to make bagels! Make, shape, then boil and bake this tasty brunch treat along with our chef instructor. We’ll even make a roasted garlic-chive cream cheese to schmear on a bagel at the end of this two-hour class. You Will Learn To: Make bagel dough Roll bagels into their bagel-y shapes...

Join our chef to make dumplings, or 餃子, with two different fillings: pork & celery, and mushroom-veggie. We’ll start with the two-ingredient dough from scratch, make our pork and veggie fillings, shape the dumplings, and then cook them! The chef will guide you through the process, from kneading to shaping, then we’ll cook...

Pecorino, washed-rind, farmstead, stagionato…what does it all mean? Join the master cheesemongers of Eataly in a virtually-guided tasting of carefully-selected cheeses that highlight a wide variety of cheese making styles and techniques. Guests will enjoy a tasting at home of 4 of Eataly's most delicious cheeses at peak perfection, paired...

Get your tiki mugs ready! This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Rum, Tequila, Mezcal, Vodka, or Gin (this class works great with alot of different spirit!) We will be mixing up 3 unique but Tiki inspired cocktails using a variety of fresh fruit and garnishes. This class includes our twist on a Painkiller (featuring coconut milk...

This class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish Whiskey. We will be going through 3 unique summer whiskey cocktails including our twist on a classic Mint Julep, our “Orchard Sour” with fresh apples and thyme, and our Strawberry Whiskey Mule with fresh ginger. We’ll be going through each recipe and feature...

This class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Tequila or Mezcal but recipes are also great with other clear spirits such as vodka, rum, or gin! We will be going through 3 unique Fiesta inspired cocktails including a Jalapeno Grapefruit Margarita, our version of a Mexican Mule with fresh ginger, and a fruity twist on a Tequila Sour. We’ll...

During this session, students will learn how to prepare these classics as the Chef guides you every step of the way to ensure fabulous American Chocolate Chips Cookies! - 1 hour Virtual class Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Refund/Reschedule Policy We offer a 100%...

During this session, students will learn how to prepare these classics as the Chef guides you every step of the way to ensure sweet muffin! - 1 hour Virtual class Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Refund/Reschedule Policy We offer a 100% refund for refund requests made...

Bring the French Bistro experience to your home! Students will learn to make traditional Quiche Lorraine (Ham & Cheese or Vegetarian) and Chocolate Lava Cake. This is a great meal to impress your family and friends! - 2 and 1/2 hour Virtual class Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants...

In this virtual class, our expert cheesemonger will demonstrate how to make soft and chewy mozzarella from curd while leading guests in an at-home hands-on workshop where you will get to make your own mozzarella cheese with our local curd! Guests will receive all the ingredients to make mozzarella at home and a bottle of Italian wine, selected by our...

The San Francisco Bay Area is under order to Shelter in Place through April 7th. During this time, all in-person classes will be conducted in live webinar format unless otherwise indicated.  All webinar participants will receive pdf handouts, suggested wine lists, and a calendar invitation to attend the webinar with login details.  No live...