MARCH 2009 FOOD LISTINGS at 92Y
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LECTURES AND TASTINGS
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Tue, Mar 3, 6:30 pm, $18
OVERCOMING SUGAR BLUES: A HOLISTIC APPROACH
Learn to identify hidden and addictive sugars in foods and their affect on the body, sleep patterns, stress, weight management and mood swings. Obtain techniques for overcoming sugar cravings and discover ways to incorporate sensational sweet alternatives into your daily diet. Heather Cottrell, HHC, HLC, is a certified holistic health counselor.
Sun, Mar 8, 7:30 pm, $27
GONZO WINE TASTER GARY VAYNERCHUK
Self-trained wine expert Gary Vaynerchuk is revolutionizing the wine industry. His video blog, Wine Library TV, boasts a cult-like following due to his enthusiastic, unconventional and often irreverent wine commentary, and he has reinvented the concept of wine tasting for a new generation. Hear Vaynerchuk talk about his passion for wine, and taste a special wine chosen by him. Vaynerchuk is the author of Gary Vaynerchuk’s 101 Wines: Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World.
Tue, Mar 10, 8:15 pm, $27
A CHAT WITH THE ZAGATS
Zagat Survey is the world’s leading provider of consumer survey-based information on “where to eat, drink, stay and play” worldwide, with ratings and reviews based on the opinions of more than 325,000 surveyors around the globe. Now celebrating the 30th anniversary of their first guidebook, Tim and Nina Zagat discuss turning their passion into a business that changed the way we make dining decisions and the revolution that has taken place in the restaurant industry.
Mon, Mar 16, 8 pm, $35
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH MR. CHOCOLATE
Join renowned pastry chef/chocolatier Jacques Torres for a candid conversation about his life in chocolate, along with a tasting of his mouthwatering confections. Costas Mouzuras of Gotham Wines discusses the wines that will be paired with Torres’ scrumptious desserts. Culinary historian Alexandra Leaf moderates.
FRANCINE SEGAN’S WORLD OF TASTING
Renowned food historian Francine Segan, author of The Philosopher’s Kitchen, Shakespeare’s Table, Movie Menus and The Opera Lover’s Cookbook, presents a tasting and lecture series that explores the past and present of our favorite foods and drinks.
Wed, Mar 18, 7-8:30 pm, $40
TEA: TASTING AND HISTORY
Discover the origins of tea and the fascinating story of its world journey. Learn about the many varieties of tea and how tea is grown. Find out about the Japanese tea ceremony and the history of English high tea. Learn to brew the perfect cup of tea and how to cook with it. See various types of raw leaves and taste various teas, including herbal brews.
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FOOD OUTINGS
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Fri, Mar 6, 1-4 pm, $75
SAINT PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL TOUR AND PLAZA HOTEL HIGH TEA
Take in the splendor, history and brilliance of Manhattan’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in a private guided tour. Afterward, enjoy a lush high tea service in the newly renovated Plaza Hotel’s Palm Court.
Tue, Mar 17, 10:15 am-1 pm, $70
UNITED NATIONS TOUR AND DELEGATES DINING ROOM LUNCH
Take in the splendor of the celebrated United Nations building with a private guided tour. Learn the history of this institution, and visit the storied General Assembly Hall. Afterward, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime meal alongside United Nations members in the legendary Delegate’s Dining Room.
DOWNTOWN CULINARY TOURS WITH ALEXANDRA LEAF
Join culinary historian and gourmet food expert Alexandra Leaf for exclusive visits to some of the city’s most luscious eateries. Get backstage access to world-class restaurants and shops, and participate in scrumptious tastings. The author of The Impressionists’ Table and Van Gogh’s Table, Leaf is a museum lecturer and frequent moderator for the 92nd Street Y’s Food Talks series. She teaches at the Institute of Culinary Education and is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International.
Fri, Mar 20, 10 am-1 pm, $55
NOSHES AND NIBBLES IN THE WEST VILLAGE AND SOHO
Taste delectable artisan treats, fresh mozzarella, sublime chocolate, Sicilian rice balls and homemade cannoli. Meet the store owners and managers, and learn about current food trends in New York.
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COOKING DEMOS
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Thu, Mar 12, 7 pm, $45
COOKING WITH MIKE COLAMECO AT THE DELIA/CARL SCHAEDEL AND CO. SHOWROOM: FISH AND SEAFOOD 101
Learn how to prepare Le Bernadin meals on a Chicken-of-the-Sea budget! Chef Mike Colameco presents bimonthly cooking demonstrations at the Delia/Carl Schaedel and Co. showroom. Offered exclusively through the 92nd Street Y, his classes cover the basics and help home cooks become more proficient. Colameco has a daily show on WOR-AM and a weekly series,Colameco’s Food Show on Channel 13. All classes meet at the Delia/Carl Schaedel and Co. showroom at 969 Third Avenue (58th Street).
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WINE TASTINGS AND WORKSHOPS
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Wed, Mar 4, 7-9 pm, $100 for 2 sessions
WINES OF ITALY, NORTH AND SOUTH
Go beyond Chianti and Pinot Grigio, and explore the vast variety offered by Italy’s 20 wine-producing regions. Taste the crisp whites of Trentino and the bold reds of Sicily. No prior wine knowledge required. Eight to ten wines per session. Meg Staloff is a wine expert with nearly 10 years of experience.
Wed, Mar 25, 7-9 pm, $50
DISCOVERING ORGANIC WINES
Organic. Biodynamic. Sustainable. Natural. Find out what these terms mean in the wine world, and learn a great deal about winemaking. Taste wines from around the world produced using these grape-growing methods, and discover a whole new world of wine!
Visit 92y.org for full calendar of events.
