Cooking Classes in Washington, DC

This fall, learn to decorate a simple cake to look just like the pros. You’ll frost and decorate a two-layer cake similar to the cake pictured (credit for this photo is unknown). You’ll learn the skills to wow your family and friends and recreate for your own holiday table. Each student will take their decorated cake home. Techniques:...

Portugal is home to over 250 native grape varietals producing a wide array of world-class wines. While the country's natural diversity is its greatest asset, it's also Portugal's greatest challenge. How is a wine lover supposed to make sense of it all? During this tasting class, we'll break down Portugal's primary wine regions and its characteristic...

Perk up your dinner routine with easy to prepare homemade breads from around the world.  Menu includes:  Irish Oat Soda Bread  Greek Pitas with Tzatziki  Herb Foccacia Bread  Tomato and Spinach Tortillas  Techniques – Quick bread, stovetop breads, simple yeast bread  All adult classes are BYOB/BYOW. Please...

Slip into fall with fancy gourmet caramel apples. In this class, we’ll teach you how to prepare the most delicious caramel for dipping the apples, then teach you how to properly coat the apples and decorate with loads of yummy toppings. Each student will take two caramel apples home to enjoy. All adult classes are BYOB/BYOW. Please plan to drink...

This program educates servers/bar staff in matters related to the sale and consumption of alcohol, including sales to minors and intoxicated persons and is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving.  This course satisfies all requirements for employee-level (alcohol manager) training in DC, Virginia* and Maryland.

Love to bake and want to learn more? Join us for Fundamentals of Baking, our five week pastry series, to move beyond the box mix and learn how to really work with butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. Week One: Danish Dough Techniques for a laminated dough crafted into Fruit-Filled Danish Rounds and Almond Bear Claws Week Two: Puff Pastry A simplified...

Grapes are sweet, yet wine can be dry, bold, spicy—you name it. The same can be said for the vast, diverse world of cider. The ancient art of cider-making has a rich heritage in Europe and has made a new home in the apple-loving communities throughout the Americas. Learn the ins-and-outs of cider history, its production, and the agricultural practices...

Up your tailgate skills in the fun and lively class perfect for your favorite football fan. Whether you’re taking the show on the road or enjoying the game in your own living room, this menu is sure to please a crowd!  Menu includes:   Smoked Crab Cakes with Spicy Old Bay Remoulade  Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped “HOG” Dogs...

Oregon is no cake-walk when it comes to winemaking. Although beautiful, the state commonly experiences bouts of excessive rain, frost, lack of sunlight, and overall erratic weather patterns. The winemakers of Oregon welcome these challenges year after year in turn, and when Nature works in their favor emerge wines of utter beauty, focus, and finesse....

Long enjoyed as the bistro favorites of Paris, the wines of the Loire Valley offer an immense variety of flavors, styles, and traditions. Come learn why and taste your way from lean and minerally Muscadet to vibrant and herbaceous Chinon. The twists and turns of France’s longest river offer no shortage of unique terroir, and you will experience no...

Full course name: Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Cake & Truffles  Channel your inner sweater-weather vibes at our NEW Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Cake Class! Make this cake with vanilla spice cake, milk crumbs, dulce de leche, roasted pumpkin ganache, and roasted pepitas to top it off. Plus, you'll learn how to turn the leftover cake scraps into...

Join us to taste the Italian wines of Palm Bay Imports with Scott Holman![...] 

Two female chefs with a passion for traditional Tuscan cooking are coming together to make you an unforgettable meal with Antinori wine pairings. We are pleased to have Antinori Chef Kim Wiss join Chef Christianne Ricchi for this dinner and chef's demo.

South Africa’s winemaking traditions date back to the 1600s, but its most exciting wineries are notable for their youth and innovation. Join us for an exploration of South Africa’s top wine styles, best regions, and learn about some of South Africa’s most exciting winemaking trailblazers.  Six wines will be tasted. Artisanal cheeses will...

It's not the size of the bottle that matters; it's how you pair it! Everyone has that extra bottle of something sweet on their liquor shelf that they never get around to opening, but sweet wines are for more than just dessert! Join us and learn how to pair a selection of delicious fun finds with your favorite foods and other worldly delicacies. ...