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We're on a mission to help others explore their passions through food.
Leisurely shines a spotlight on the stewards of hospitality- the ones you don’t see that often, but should. Their dedication to their craft, sacrifices, and commitment are all traits we can learn from.
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Upcoming events
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Oyster History and Shucking Lesson
Mother Shuckers, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY, US*Paid Event* ($75 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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Discover the fascinating world of history and indulge in the art of oyster shucking.
Starting off with a deep dive into stories and history behind these delectable treasures of the sea, your expert instructor Mr. Moody will then guide you through the world and art of shucking - teaching you the techniques to unlock the hidden gems within.
From experiencing the thrill of opening an oyster to savoring its fresh, briny flavors, you’ll engage with fellow enthusiasts as you share and expand your knowledge on the historical significance of oysters.
Whether you’re a history buff, food lover or simply curious about the world, don't miss the chance to embark on a journey through time and taste!
Class includes one glass of bubbly, white or red wine (additional glasses available for $10 each).
What You'll Learn...
- How to shuck and open an oyster
- The existence of Oysters on Planet Earth
- Oysters and the primitive man
- The Black man with the oyster plan
- Factories killed the oyster star
- Clean Water Act
- A Grand New Plan
- Oysters of the Future
On the Menu...
- Oysters you shuck
What's Included...
- 3 hour class
- One glass of bubbly, white or red wine ($10 for additional glass)
1 attendee
Learn to Make Classic NYC Pizza
Andrew Bellucci's Pizzeria, 37-08 30th Ave., Queens, NY, US*Paid Event* ($125 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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Off the recent passing of Andrew Bellucci, Restaurateur Matthew Katakis invites you for an afternoon of recreating never-before seen pizza styles as perfected by the Don of Dough himself, Andrew Bellucci.
As his namesake restaurant lives on, this experience will ensure that his legacy does too.
Throughout the class, you’ll hear Chef Bellucci’s story and extensive pizza background as you learn to hand-stretch a 12” pizza.
Guests will also enjoy some wine, soft drinks, pasta and two styles of pizza.
Starting off with a demo on how the “Don of Dough” himself would make his top-rated pizza, guests will then get hands-on as they learn to open up a pie, toss it and design their own pizza using ingredients that never made it to the menu.
Afterwards, it’s time to enjoy the uniquely-designed and piping-hot pizza along with some sweet zeppoles and a take-home pizza dough.
What You'll Learn
- What constitutes a great NYC slice
- What ingredients and ratios are needed to create a standout Pizza Dough
- How to stretch and shape the Pizza Dough for the perfect crust
- How to create top-tier Pizza Sauce
- Selecting the right cheese for your Pizza
- What to look out for when adding toppings to your Pizza
- Baking techniques and temperatures to bring your Pizza to life
On the Menu
- 12” Personal Pizza | choice of up to 3 fresh toppings
- Vodka Rigatoni | choice of spicy or regular
- Vodka-Roni Pizza | cocktail cut
- Grandma Pizza | cocktail cut
- 2 Zeppoles
- Choice of 2 Soft Drinks or Wine
What's Included
- 2 hour class
- Printout and digital recipes to recreate the pizza at home
- Your own personal 12" pizza to devour whole or take home with you
- Passed small bites
- 2 glasses of complimentary wine or soft drinks
- Raw dough all to take home and bake off
- Andrew Bellucci sticker to commemorate the experience
- A Don of Dough baseball cap
1 attendee
Learn to Make Adjaruli Khachapuri + Khinkali
ASSAIA Restaurant Club & Lounge, 2158 Bath Ave, Brooklyn, NY, US*Paid Event* ($95 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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Join Natiya De Leon, Executive Chef at Georgian restaurant, Assaia, as she introduces us to the world of Georgian cooking.
In this hands-on class, guests will learn how to work with two different doughs to create two classic Georgian dishes- Adjaruli Khachapuri and Khinkali.
For the Adjaruli Khachapuri, an amazing boat-shaped cheese bread filled with cheese, butter and egg, you’ll learn how mix the cheese into the dough so that it keeps its shape while baking.
For the Khinkali, a juicy meat-filled dumpling, you’ll learn how to wrap the ground beef into small, flat slices of dough.
After baking and cooking, guests will get to enjoy their creations and try some Georgian wine.
What You'll Learn
- How to make Adjaruli Khachapuri
- How to make Khinkali
On the Menu
- Adjaruli Khachapuri
- Khinkali
- Soft Drinks
- Choice of Georgian beer or wine
What's Included
- 2.5 hour class
- 1 Adjaruli Khachapuri to make and enjoy at the restaurant
- 4 Georgian dumplings to make and enjoy at the restaurant or take home
- Take-home & digital recipes
1 attendee
Learn to Make Uyghur Cuisine
Caravan Uyghur Cuisine, 60 Beaver St, New York, NY, US*Paid Event* ($70 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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Join Abdul Ahat of Caravan Uyghur as you learn to make staple dishes from the Uyghur region of Northwest China!
For those unfamiliar, the Uyghur people have faced unspeakable persecution from the Chinese government.
While Chef Abdul plans to speak more on this, he also wants to share the loving and hospitable nature reflective of his people.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make Samsa along with Laghman noodles, a very popular dish utilizing a laborious hand-pulled technique.
Following the class, you’ll sit down to a family style meal that will include more Samsa, Laghman noodles and their must-try traditional Saffron tea.
What You'll Learn
- History of the Uyghur people
- How to roll and stretch dough to create Laghman noodles
- How to knead, roll and fill the dough for Samsas
On the Menu
- Samsa | tandoor-cooked meat pocked filled with lamb and spices
- Laghman noodles | hand-pulled noodles
- Saffron Tea
- Pomegranate Juice
- Laziza | malt soda
Your Booking Includes
- 2 hour class
1 attendee
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