Top New England Dining Experiences - page 2

Maine has over 80 licensed cheesemakers, one of the largest amounts per capita of any US state! In this class, participants will be introduced to six different Maine creameries and hear the stories of the cheesemakers behind them - while sampling their delicious products! This guided, 30-60 minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's cheese landscape, history and culture. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

More than a cooking class, this is an opportunity to experience Vietnamese culture through food, storytelling, and personal connection. Join Liem in his Boston home as he shares family traditions, culinary techniques, and the fascinating history behind beloved Vietnamese dishes such as phở, crispy eggrolls, and banana blossom salad. As you cook together, you'll learn not only how to recreate authentic recipes but also the cultural significance of the ingredients and flavors that define Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy the meal you've prepared in a welcoming home setting, creating memories and connections that extend far beyond the kitchen. Choose the optional market trip and discover Vietnamese ingredients and pantry staples at a local supermarket while learning about Vietnamese food culture.

This beginner-friendly dumpling class makes Asian-inspired cooking approachable, social and genuinely fun. Led by Chef Rita, the class walks you step by step through building flavorful dumplings with fillings tailored to your taste. You’ll practice shaping wrappers, experiment with multiple folding patterns and learn how technique affects texture and appearance. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it easy to ask questions, laugh through the learning process and enjoy cooking alongside fellow food lovers. With hands-on instruction, flexible filling options and a complete meal included, this Boston class is perfect for friends, couples or anyone ready to level up their kitchen skills in a delicious way.

Turn simple ingredients into something truly unforgettable in this Boston noodle-making experience. In this interactive class, Chef Rita breaks down the art of hand-pulled noodles into approachable steps. Start by preparing noodle dough from flour, oil and salt, learning how proper kneading creates strength and flexibility. Next, stretch and pull the dough into Biang Biang noodles, practicing the technique that gives them their signature shape and chew. Chef Rita will share tips to help you control thickness and achieve consistent results. Alongside your noodles, create two flavorful sauces: a fragrant garlic sauce with peppercorn and ginger, and a creamy peanut sauce with soy and vinegar. Enjoy your dish at the end of class and leave with skills rooted in both technique and tradition.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, this experience invites you to enjoy breathtaking salt marsh views and migratory bird watching while experiencing part of Maine's rich lobstering heritage. Indulge in a true Maine tradition with a hosted outdoor lobster boil at Fisherman's Catch, where the charm of coastal Maine meets culinary delight. Gather around locally handcrafted boil tables and settle into unique lobster cage seats for a communal feast, featuring freshly caught 1 1/4 lb lobster, fresh seafood, corn and locally made blueberry pie. Enjoy the unique ecosystems local wildlife as your host demonstrates the art of cracking lobster, shares lobster knowledge, the indigenous history of the lobster bake and creates a memorable event filled with true coastal Maine culture and delicious flavors.

This macaron class is designed to help you build confidence while tackling one of baking’s most iconic pastries. Led by Chef Rita, the experience focuses on hands-on learning in a relaxed, encouraging environment. You’ll prepare and bake your own macarons, exploring rich dark chocolate and bright fruit flavors while learning how to achieve that signature crisp exterior and soft interior. Along the way, Chef Rita shares practical tips you can reuse for future baking projects, from proper mixing to baking precision. Ideal for friends, couples or solo bakers looking for something fun and skill-driven, this Boston class delivers both technique and creativity, with results you’ll be proud to share.

Producers across the state are harnessing the power of fermentation to create an amazing array of value-add products! In this class, participants will be introduced to a variety of Maine fermented products and hear the stories of the innovative producers behind them - while sampling their delicious products! This guided, 45-minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's fermented flavors and the history and culture behind them. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

If you've ever wanted to master sushi without the pressure, this hands-on cooking class is the perfect place to start. Set in a welcoming local distillery in Boston, you'll learn each step at an easy pace while creating four classic Japanese favorites from scratch. Begin with warm miso soup, then discover how to season sushi rice, prepare nori and build balanced rolls with fresh ingredients. You'll make a crisp vegetable hosomaki, a vibrant avocado, cucumber and carrot uramaki, a spicy tuna uramaki and a California temaki filled with crab. As you roll, shape and slice, you'll pick up practical techniques you can recreate at home with confidence. The atmosphere stays relaxed, the sushi keeps getting better and the best part is sitting down to enjoy everything you've made yourself.

If your idea of comfort food starts with ramen, this is where things get interesting. You'll roll up your sleeves and learn how to build a deeply flavorful spicy miso broth using pork bones, chicken wing tips, pork fat, white miso paste, go chu jang, honda shi, konbu, ginger, garlic and white pepper. Next, you'll prepare roasted pork, cook a jammy soft-boiled egg and assemble a restaurant-worthy bowl with springy ramen noodles and carefully layered toppings. Along the way, you'll pick up practical techniques for developing rich flavor, balancing seasoning and reducing food waste by making smart use of ingredients that often get overlooked. The atmosphere stays relaxed and approachable, making it easy to learn whether it's your first cooking class or your fiftieth. Then comes the best part: sitting down to enjoy every rich, savory and slurp-worthy bite.