NYC Foodie Explorers

Learn to Make Classic NYC Pizza

02 mei 2026 12:00 EDT

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)
*To book + learn more, click here

in-person ⬝ hands-on

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

Learn to Make Classic NYC Pizza

02 mei 2026 12:00 EDT

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)
*To book + learn more, click here

in-person ⬝ hands-on

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

How to Taste Wine Like a Pro Sommelier

02 mei 2026 12:30 EDT

HAGS, 163 1st Ave., New York, NY, US

*Paid Event* ($90 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
To book + learn more, click here

in-person ⬝ tasting

Do you feel stumped or intimidated looking at a wine list? Don't know how to describe the kinds of wines you like to drink? Want to buy wine at the store with more confidence?

In this interactive class, you'll learn how to buy, taste and enjoy wines empowered with new knowledge! Leading you on your new wine adventure is HAGS’ Owner and Beverage Director, Camille Lindsley.
With an extensive and acclaimed background in wine, Camille will guide the discussion as you taste through 8 glasses from three different varieties.

Utilizing techniques like comparative tasting and tools like a flavor wheel, you’ll soon learn to identify colors, aromatics and flavor with ease all while developing your own preferences and tastes.

By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a solid wine foundation and a strong grasp of the lingo when discussing and describing wine at your next tasting, wine run or night out.

What You'll Learn...

• How to taste and talk about wine like a pro
• What to look for when buying wine at a restaurant or at a wine store
• Discover what styles and profiles of wine you like and maybe discover some new favorites!
• How to BYO and what kinds of wines to gift friends, family and acquaintances

On the Menu...

• 8 glasses of wine

What's Included...

• 1 hour and 45 minute class
• Tasting of 3 Whites, 2 Skin Contact and 3 Reds
• A printout of a sommelier's tasting grid and flavor wheel
• Q&A after the class with a certified Sommelier

Good to Know

• Please be on time as the class will wrap up promptly at the end
• This event is only for individuals 21 and over. Please bring a valid photo ID (state drivers license, ID or passports accepted)

Learn to Make Uyghur Cuisine

04 mei 2026 18:00 EDT

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)
To book + learn more, click here

in-person ⬝ hands-on

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