Top Brooklyn Food & Drink Classes

The food choices in Brooklyn can be overwhelming—but on this small-group walking tour, you'll discover the best of the borough's culinary destinations. Exploring characterful neighborhoods like Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, you can look forward to trying everything from Middle Eastern baked goods and Italian bites to old-fashioned soda fountain treats and beyond. By the end of the tour, walk away with new local knowledge, and receive tips for the rest of your trip.

Guests will learn the fascinating history of whiskey, as they sip along with one of our specially created flights. Tastings also cover the production process, and take an in-depth look at barrel aging and blending. Our expert hosts will reveal the secrets of the pros as they teach you how to nose, taste, and evaluate five of our whiskeys like a distiller. We keep our tastings interactive and entertaining and encourage participation! Kings County Distillery adheres to the philosophy that whiskey snobbism should be a thing of the past and that everyone has the skills to develop a cultured palate.

Step into Alison's home in Astoria, Queens, for an intimate introduction to regional Chinese home cooking rarely found in restaurants. Inspired by her upbringing in southwest China, Alison shares family recipes, cultural traditions, and practical cooking techniques while guiding you through a private, hands-on cooking experience. Depending on the season, you may even harvest fresh herbs from her garden before enjoying your meal indoors or beneath a mulberry tree in the backyard. This authentic cooking class experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with local culture and discover a side of New York City beyond the typical tourist trail.

Join Chef Shota for a fun, beginner-friendly sushi-making class. You’ll learn how to prep, layer, and roll two crowd-pleasers: a fresh California roll and a colorful veggie roll. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your knife skills and pick up expert tips on presentation. Chill setting, tasty bites, and homemade sushi you’ll actually want to remake at home — what’s not to love?

This isn’t just an ice cream outing — it’s a sweet little family event. Hosted in Queens, this 90-minute sundae decorating class invites kids to scoop, stack and style their own signature creations while adults kick back and enjoy unlimited tastings of boozy flavors. Young creators will get step-by-step guidance to build their sundaes, from choosing their base to piling on colorful toppings and fun finishing touches. The atmosphere is easygoing and low-pressure, so creativity leads the way. No experience needed — just imagination and a sweet tooth. Everything kids make during class is 100% alcohol-free and safe for all ages. Adults get the tasting perks, kids get the decorating spotlight — and everyone leaves happy (and a little sugary).

Discover three local breweries around Brooklyn on this all-inclusive small group tasting tour. Follow your guide around to the different breweries in different neighborhoods, traveling by subway in between. Enjoy tastings at each brewery and get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Includes a complimentary snack and transportation costs.