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...

Drink Making/Bartending Welcome to a grown-up version of Hogwarts! In this amazing class, we will be leaning how to make & decorate 4 Harry Potter-themed cocktails, perfect for your next movie night or gathering. You must be 21+ to take this class. We will be learning: BUTTERBEER POLYJUICE POTION FELIX FELICIS AMORTENTIA Ingredients...

Virtual Apple Pie Party: Bake the Best Apple Pie & Sip an Apple Martini Let's celebrate fall! Join me to bake the best apple pie while sipping the best apple pie martini. This pie has won MANY blue ribbon awards at county fairs. I guarantee it's the best pie you've ever had! No previous baking experience necessary. It's easy! What you'll need:...

Do you enjoy drinking wine but can't describe it beyond "It tastes like wine!"? Do you want to be able to pick out specific flavors in your wine? Are you looking for a fun way to connect with loved ones while staying socially responsible? If you said "Yes" to any of the above, then What's in Your Wine Glass is for you! Join Julia Menn, WSET Certified...

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...