NYC Foodie Explorers

Mexican Mixology

Wed, Jul 1 · 6:30 PM EDT

La Contenta, 102 Norfolk St, New York, NY, US

*Paid Event* ($125 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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in-person ⬝ hands-on

Join Alex Valencia for an evening of Mexican mixology!

In this hands-on class, we'll explore the history of Mexican contributions to the cocktail world, and apply some of those same techniques used.

Each guest will learn to make three unique cocktails- a classic, a modern classic, and third custom cocktail that you’ll get to come up with.

For bites, there will be plenty of nachos and guacamole for each guest.

What You'll Learn...

• Detailed history of spirits and cocktails
• How to make 3 unique cocktails from scratch

On the Menu...

• Classic Cocktail
• Modern Classic Cocktail
• Custom Cocktail (with guidance from Alex)
• Nachos and Guacamole

What's Included...

• Mixology class
• Light bites
• Digital recipes

Learn to Create Over the Top Sundaes

Mon, Jul 6 · 6:00 PM EDT

Serendipity 3, 225 E 60th St, bet. 2nd and 3rd, New York, NY, US

*Paid Event* ($65 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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in-person ⬝ hands-on

Join Joe Calderone, Chef and Creative director of NYC institution, Serendipity3, as you learn to learn to build your very own ice cream sundae, layer by layer!

Known for its outlandish and whimsical creations, Serenditpity 3 has been an enclave for artists like Andy Worhol, celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and of course, dessert-lovers since 1954.

This hands-on class is the perfect opportunity to let your inner child run free as you’re surrounded by eclectic decor like Tiffany lamps and an Andy Warhol puppet hanging from the ceiling - the perfect environment for making an over-the-top sundae!

Before bringing your dream sundae to life, you’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm ideas while talking through your vision with Chef Calderone.

Throughout the process, Chef will be going around to assist not only with building the sundae, but will also offer suggestions on how to garnish, drizzle and layer the sundae it based on what speaks to you.

After building your sundae, you’ll get to present and show off your creation to the rest of the group before mingling and hearing stories on Chef and Serendipity3.

Guests will round out the sweet day by perusing Serendipity3’s wondrous gift store.

What You'll Learn...

• How to build and style over-the-top, Instagram-worthy sundaes
• Tips on flavor pairing and creative topping combos
• Drizzling, layering, and plating techniques
• Secrets behind the restaurant’s most iconic sundaes
• Hands-on sundae making with expert guidance

On the Menu...

• Ice cream sundae that you make

What's Included...

• 2 hour class
• Ingredients to make the worlds most outrageous sundae

Learn to Make Uyghur Cuisine

Mon, Jul 6 · 6:00 PM 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

Learn to Make Adjaruli Khachapuri + Khinkali

Sat, Jul 11 · 2:00 PM EDT

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)
To book + learn more, click here

in-person ⬝ hands-on

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