Thu, Jun 11, 11 am, $40
FOODS OF THE RENAISSANCE
Join noted food historian Francine Segan for a lively discussion of menus, table manners, etiquette and unusual dining customs of the Renaissance, and taste foods made from an authentic period recipe.
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Fri, Jun 19, 11 am, $25
GOURMET WALKING TOUR OF TRIBECA
Visit Tribeca’s most delightful gourmet stores, wine and cheese shops, bakeries and more. Taste samples and get an inside look at new products, and get tips for buying and using specialty ingredients. Meet at 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson Street at Canal Street.
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Thu, Jun 25, 11 am, $40
FOODS OF THE GILDED AGE
Join noted food historian Francine Segan for a lively discussion of menus, table manners, etiquette and unusual dining customs of the Gilded Age (from the 1880s to the turn of the century), when high society was at its peak. Discover the sorts of foods and elaborate etiquette enjoyed by famous New Yorkers of the era such as Edith Wharton and the Vanderbilts. Taste foods made from an authentic period recipe and discover the most popular toasts of the 1890s.
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Thu, Jul 9, 12 pm, $16
BEER, GLORIOUS BEER!
Beer lovers rejoice! Get the inside scoop on buying, storing and pouring this beloved brew. Explore American microbrews and some of the world’s most distinguished brands. Must be 21 years or older. No fake IDs.
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Thu, Jul 23, 12 pm, $16
THE FRUIT AND NOTHING BUT THE FRUIT
As Seinfeld’s “Kramer” wailed: “The apples are mealy, the oranges are dry… I don’t know what’s going on with the papayas!” There is an art to picking fruit! Learn how to choose perfectly ripened fruit, including tips on how to select the best cantaloupe in the crate. Expert Ken Goodman also demonstrates quick and easy ways to cut and store larger fruits like pineapple, honeydew and mango.
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Thu, Jul 30, 12 pm, $16
HERBS AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE
What’s the difference between an herb and a spice? How should you buy, store and use them? What about dried herbs versus fresh? Join chef Ken Goodman for a guided tour of herbs and spices and get the skinny on big flavor.
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