Top North America Food & Drink Classes - page 40

Discover the art of Italian cooking in a cozy, welcoming environment at Ann and Rick's beautiful home near Laguna Beach. This small-group class begins with a refreshing welcome cocktail, setting the tone for an engaging afternoon. Together, you'll create a multi-course meal inspired by Ann's culinary travels and extensive training. Learn authentic recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and enjoy your delicious creations paired with Italian wines. Each participant leaves with printed recipes and a keepsake, ensuring the flavors of Italy linger long after your visit.

Delve into the rich world of American whiskey right in the heart of New York City. In an interactive tasting session at a cozy West Village apartment, you’ll sample three handpicked American whiskies, including bourbon and rye, guided by Harry, a seasoned bartender with over a decade of expertise. Learn about the intriguing history, production methods, and tasting techniques that define these spirits. As you savor each pour, discover the unique flavors and aromas that set them apart. The session concludes with a personalized parting shot tailored to your taste, making this experience ideal for whiskey lovers and curious newcomers alike.

Your experience begins with a warm welcome at the meeting point, where your host will guide you to the restaurant. There, you will be greeted with a delicious drink to start this unforgettable culinary adventure. After a brief introduction, you will be assigned your mandrel to enter the fascinating world of Poblano cuisine. With the guidance of an expert chef, you will learn step by step how to make the traditional mole poblano, mixing its unique ingredients and discovering the secrets of its preparation. During the season, you can also prepare the emblematic chile en nogada. In the end, you will enjoy the dish you created yourself, accompanied by a welcoming atmosphere that will make this experience unique and memorable. A feast for your senses!

The special thing about this activity is that you will not only observe the tradition of the Day of the Dead, you will live it! This tour combines history, art, culture and gastronomy in one experience. You will walk through the streets of the historic center of Puebla discovering authentic altars inside colonial houses and museums, with explanations full of symbolism and emotion. But what really makes it unique is that at the end of the tour, you can put your hands in the dough and make your own puffed dead bread, a traditional recipe from Poblano, in a real bakery. It is an immersive, emotional and delicious activity that connects with the deepest of our roots. Ideal for travelers who want more than just a visit: a complete cultural experience.

Get into the fascinating world of Mexican gastronomy with the Workshop on Nixtamalization and Handmade Tortilla Making. Learn about corn varieties and the ancestral process of nixtamalization while grinding corn into a metate, a technique that has been part of Mexican culture for centuries. Each participant will make their own artisan tortilla, enjoying at the end a refreshing corn water and a delicious ice cream tasting. This practical and educational experience highlights the importance of maize in Mexican identity, perfect for those who seek to connect with the country’s rich culinary heritage.

Get to have fun preparing a delicious Gucamole and a fresh Margarita. I get to love sharing my knowledge about this beautiful island and the good time!!

In this experience you will live an adventure full of flavor, tradition and fun around cocoa and chocolate. First you will know the fruit of cocoa and discover where the chocolate comes from. You will learn how it grows, its importance in Oaxaca and why it has been so special for generations. Then you will participate in the brewing process, starting with cocoa roasting, where you can see, smell and feel how the transformation of the bean begins. Later on, you will experience grinding, knowing the texture and aroma of freshly ground cocoa. Then the most fun part will come: create your own Oaxacan style chocolate, molding it and giving it your special touch. Finally, you will prepare a delicious traditional chocolate drink and enjoy the taste of your own creation. It is an experience designed especially for children, full of learning, culture and unforgettable moments.

This isn’t your average cocktail class — it’s a haunted cultural ritual under the stars in Waikīkī’s most historic park. Led by a lifelong Hawai‘i local with deep ties to the culture and legends of these lands, Spirits with the Spirits blends hands-on mixology with ancient ghost stories and sacred moʻolelo (oral history). You’ll mix a ceremonial kava drink and a signature lilikoi foam “Haunted Mai Tai,” all while learning about the warriors, spirits, and forgotten histories of Waikīkī. No bars, no gimmicks — just real stories, real ingredients, and a night you’ll talk about long after your tan fades. You'll even leave with a self-guided dive bar crawl map, if the spirits call you to continue...

Turn Loose is a fast-paced, social experience designed to get you engaged, interacting, and into your night. You’ll start with a welcome cocktail in hand and a room that moves quickly. No long intros. No sitting through instruction. The energy begins immediately. From there, the experience unfolds in two phases: First, you’ll watch a cocktail come together in real time. Just a live build using a simple, intuitive system that shows you how balance actually works. Everyone tastes the same drink, creating a shared moment and a clear reference point. Then, we turn you loose. Using a curated lineup of spirits, sweeteners, citrus, and finishes, you’ll build your own cocktail. You’ll move and adjust as you go. There’s no single “right” answer, just a framework that works and the freedom to make it your own. The result is an experience that feels less like a class and more like a shift in the room. You arrive as a group and leave ready for whatever comes next. Come in cold. Leave ready.

During Fiesta, Florvino's winemakers leave the cellars to spend time with you, share their story and the basics of how flower wine is crafted. The Fiesta Flower Wine event is presented by our winemakers and is inspirational, motivational, entertaining and educational. During the 90 minute journey you get to taste 6 different flower wines and discover how our winemakers learned their craft. We will take you via video and animation into the fields, where we harvest flower nectar and flower petals, and into the wine cellar where we craft our delicious flower wines. Let us bring the winery to you. Get ready to sip, laugh, learn and be truly inspired. After the show, linger at the Florvino Wine Bar, enjoy some delicious cocktails, wine floats or the best charcuterie board in San Antonio. Every Fri & Sat evening you can also enjoy the live tunes of some of the best singer songwriters of the region.

If your dream vacation involves carbs and Italian grandmothers yelling “more flour,” this pasta-making class with Chef Aaron is basically your moment. Hosted at a stylish global eatery in Minneapolis, this interactive experience teaches you how to make two fresh pasta shapes completely from scratch using traditional Italian techniques. Start by preparing classic pasta dough with flour, eggs and salt before learning how to knead, rest and roll it to the perfect texture. Chef Aaron, who trained in Italy, will guide you step-by-step through crafting fresh tagliatelle and handmade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta. Then comes the best part: finishing the ravioli with butter and sage for a simple but ridiculously flavorful sauce that lets the fresh pasta shine. The class is welcoming, social and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for date nights, friend outings or anyone tired of paying restaurant prices for pasta they could absolutely learn to make themselves.

Our company is known for their delicious homemade marshmallows. Learn to make this delicious confection and take the recipe to make later. Enjoy a fun cocktail demo and a delicious drink during the class. Perfect for a girl's night out, date night or any fun evening.

Step onto the pier in Tomales Bay and learn crabbing the way locals do—simple, hands-on, and ridiculously fun. We’ll bait and set hoop nets, then check them together as the bay reveals what’s been crawling below. Along the way you’ll learn the “why” behind the rules: how to measure for legal keepers, handle crab safely, and read tides and habitat so you’re not just hoping—you’re understanding. This is a pier-based adventure, so it’s beginner-friendly and great for kids, with all gear provided. Expect salty air, curious seabirds, and that electric moment when the net breaks the surface and everyone leans in. If conditions allow, we’ll wrap with practical tips for keeping your catch fresh and cooking it at home—so you leave with memories and real skills you can repeat.

Join a hands-on cooking class that immerses you in the amazing culinary scene of Cuernavaca. You’ll learn to make some of the capital’s most iconic dishes while uncovering the cultural significance behind each recipe. Relax and sip refreshing margaritas as you chop, sizzle, and simmer through the afternoon! With easy-to-follow instructions from our Guide, you’ll prepare eight authentic Mexican recipes, including bottomless drinks, appetizers, main dishes and a dessert. This cooking adventure leads to a fulfilling meal, perfectly satisfying without being too heavy The Guide will delight you with fascinating stories about local cuisine, customs, and personal experiences, making this class enriching and entertaining. It’s a fun and interactive way to experience Cuernavaca, with dynamic conversations and a deep dive into Mexican culinary traditions. Come for the fun, stay for the food, and leave with lasting memories, photos, and recipes! It’ll be the highlight of your trip to Mexico!

Our cooking class offers a unique experience including a cultural presentation on the history of tamales to give each bite more of an impact while you sip on our iconic El Jefe Margarita and enjoy some of our famous guacamole. The tamales that you make alongside your guided instructor will have you leaving inspired to carry the tradition on yourselves at home and with your friends and family.

A bowl of potatoes, flour and egg is about to become something seriously delicious. At a local San Antonio brewery, you’ll learn to make fresh Italian gnocchi from scratch, starting with the dough before rolling and shaping each piece by hand. Chef Chelsea guides you through the process with approachable tips and techniques, so you can build confidence whether you’re completely new to pasta-making or already know your way around a kitchen. You’ll then cook the gnocchi until soft and pillowy and prepare a rich Parmesan cream sauce with sage, herbs and seasonal garnishes. Finish by enjoying the meal you created yourself.

Forget instant noodles for a couple of hours and get ready for the real deal. You’ll join Chef Ny for a hands-on ramen session where you’ll build a rich miso-ginger broth with garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil, then prepare ramen noodles and fresh toppings including mushrooms, cabbage, carrots and scallions. You’ll learn practical prep and cooking techniques, including how to layer flavors, balance savory ingredients and assemble a bowl that looks as good as it smells. A finishing spoonful of chili crisp brings heat and texture to every bite. The relaxed setting keeps everything approachable, so you can focus on cooking, tasting and enjoying a seriously comforting meal you made from scratch.

Forget complicated pasta projects—gnocchi is about to become your new comfort-food obsession. At a casual Portland venue, you’ll follow Chef Jesse through the process of making tender gnocchi from potatoes, flour, salt and eggs, learning how to mix, shape, roll and cut the dough for that soft, satisfying texture. You’ll also prepare a classic marinara using tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and red wine, picking up useful tips for building layers of flavor and getting the sauce just right. Along the way, you’ll cook, taste and laugh while Chef Jesse shares practical kitchen shortcuts and techniques you can actually use later. By the end, store-bought gnocchi may have some explaining to do.

Explore the transformative world of energy healing with specialized courses in Provo, UT. Designed for all levels, these classes cover modalities like Reiki, sound therapy, and breathwork, allowing participants to deepen their understanding of personal and client healing. With a focus on practical techniques, each course empowers you to harness your innate energy for wellness and balance. Led by experienced instructors, you’ll engage in immersive practices that foster self-discovery and healing. Whether you're seeking certification or personal growth, these courses are your gateway to a more harmonious life.