DE GUSTIBUS SPRING 2012 CALENDAR ARTFUL MUSEUM CHEFS BEST IN GLASS Wednesday, April 18, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM $100 per class. All classes include flights of wine DAVID WALTUCK, the former executive chef/owner of the esteemed Series of 3 $270 or $95 per class if available Chanterelle and a double James Beard Foundation Award winner, will delight along with savory small plates. Thursday, March 1, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM us with his distinctive yet classic French fare. As David prepares a feast that will Undiscovered Stars from Piedmont be tethered to the finest ingredients, esteemed writerANDREW FRIEDMAN, Alsatian-born GABRIEL KREUTHER is executive chef of one-Michelin and three co-author of the IACP Award-winning Chanterelle, will regale us with tidbits - New York Times - starred The Modern at The Museum of Modern Art, a Saturday, March 24, 2012 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM of their joint enterprise. Food & Wine Best New Chef, and a James Beard Foundation Award winner. A JOE CAMPANALE, co-owner/beverage director of West Village favorites, true master of the kitchen, Gabriel will showcase his acclaimed French-inspired, dell’anima, L’Artusi, and Anfora, will take us on a virtual wine tour through BEHIND THE STAGE - elegant cuisine, which is au courant, accessible, and always extraordinary. Piedmont where we’ll sample the region’s varietals, learning why Piedmont wines are arguably the most beloved of all Italian wines. Compare and contrast ON LOCATION CLASSES Monday, April 2, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM the subtleties of Barbaresco, Barbera, Barolo, Brachetto, Dolcetto, and Gavi with CHRIS BRADLEY is the executive chef of Danny Meyer’s hotspot, Untitled at this charismatic and scholarly sommelier. $245 per class, limited enrollment. All classes are The Whitney Museum of American Art and the former executive sous chef at held in the restaurants’ kitchens, followed by a Gramercy Tavern and Saul. For his De Gustibus debut, Chris will feature an Burgundies Take a Bow spectacular seated lunch with paired wines. inventive farm-to-table menu that showcases rustic dishes for daytime dining Saturday, May 5, 2012 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM and refined plates for the evening. Saturday, March 3, 2012 | 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM Thursday, April 19, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM Join James Beard Foundation Award recipient BERNARD SUN, beverage director of The New York Times four-starred Jean-Georges Restaurant Group, for LARRY FINN, chef de cuisine of Iron Chef America’s Masaharu Morimoto’s RODOLFO CONTRERAS, executive chef at The Wright - the acclaimed a sampling of exquisite wines from Burgundy. One of the foremost experts on acclaimed Meatpacking District restaurant, Morimoto NYC and former restaurant at the Guggenheim Museum - has worked with extraordinary chefs Burgundy wines, Bernard will walk you through the famous areas of Chablis, co-executive chef of the Four Seasons, will open the doors of the white-hot including David Bouley, who considered him a protégé, Christian Delouvrier, Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, while discussing the differences between restaurant to host an unprecedented class, integrating Western ingredients with and Rick Moonen. Rodolfo’s revered, signature style offers expertly executed Village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru wines. Long considered the benchmark traditional Japanese techniques and preparations. New American cuisine that creates a beautiful harmony with the museum’s region for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, learn and taste why the wine world contemporary orientation. bestowed such a lofty designation. Saturday, March 31, 2012 | 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM Rieslings in the Limelight MELISSA MULLER DAKA, owner and executive chef of Chelsea’s Eolo: Sicilia JEAN-GEORGES: FRIENDS & a Tavola, will showcase a menu that celebrates the earthy cuisine of her vibrant Saturday, May 19, 2012 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM and diverse Sicilian heritage. This flavorful class will reflect the many cultures FAMILY JULIETTE POPE, the esteemed beverage director of Gramercy Tavern, is a that have left their culinary imprint on Sicily over the centuries. multiple recipient of Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence. Join Series price $270, if available Juliette as she presents the diversity of the Riesling varietal from bone-dry Saturday, April 14, 2012 | 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM Austrian wines to fruity German dessert wines, all paired with exceptional Vietnamese-born HUNG HUYNH is the executive chef of Catch, the Meatpacking Thursday, March 29, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM small bites, inspired by Gramercy Tavern’s award-winning cuisine. District’s new seafood destination. Winner of the third season of Bravo’s Top RON GALLO is the executive chef of Jo Jo, the restaurant for which Jean- Chef, Hung will usher us into his state-of-the-art kitchen to prepare a Georges Vongerichten received three stars from The New York Times and a Waiting in the Wings: South African Wines scrumptious seafood-centric feast. Michelin star. Ron will pay homage to this venerable restaurant by replicating Saturday, June 2, 2012 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM timeless, contemporary French dishes from the past 20 years - glorious, Saturday, May 12, 2012 | 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM appetizing, and a class unto itself. JIM CLARKE, a wine writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Forbes, is also the esteemed beverage Experience the warmth of the South Pacific withLAWRENCE KNAPP, executive Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM manager of Armani Ristorante and formerly of Megu. Jim will share what chef of The Hurricane Club and formerly of Park Avenue and Quality Meats. he’s learned throughout his multiple visits to South Africa, exploring new blends In this exotic class, Lawrence will welcome you into his kitchen to create zesty JOSH EDEN is the executive chef/partner of beloved West Village favorite, and varietals from crisp Chenin Blancs to spicy Syrahs, paired beautifully with and modern Polynesian cuisine. August, and a protégée of Jean-Georges Vongerichten. During his 12-year dishes prepared by South African chef HUGO UYS, a former partner of Paris tenure working for Jean-Georges, Josh held positions such as senior sous chef at Commune. Saturday, June 9, 2012 | 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM Jean Georges, chef de cuisine at Jo Jo, and executive chef at Dune Restaurant JOHN GREELEY, executive chef of ‘21’ Club, will open up the doors of his in the Ocean Club on Paradise Island in Nassau Bahamas. For this class, Josh will kitchen to reveal the secrets of this venerable landmark restaurant. John will demonstrate the flawless skills and techniques that he began to master under NEW YORK PREMIERES show you how to combine impeccably fresh ingredients and contemporary Jean-Georges, while showcasing his own inimitable interpretation of seasonal, American flair to create modern takes on time-honored, traditional dishes. accessible, New American cuisine. Series of 3 $270 or $95 per class if available Wednesday, June 13, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 7, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM With over 20 restaurants, JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTEN has built a global JOHN DELUCIE, executive chef/co-owner of hot New York City spots Crown WINE & FOOD PAIRINGS culinary empire having received countless accolades, including three coveted and The Lion, and formerly of The Waverly Inn, joins up with Crown’s chef Michelin stars and four stars from The New York Times for Jean Georges. de cuisine JASON HALL, formerly of Gotham Bar and Grill. Together, they IN ONE ACT This master chef will host this unprecedented class alongside his son, famed will demonstrate an accessible, yet sophisticated, sexy and stylish menu, chef CEDRIC, while Jean-Georges’ wife MARJA, host of PBS series Kimchi inspired by Crown, one of the Upper East Side’s newest destinations. Series of 2 $190 or $100 per class if available Chronicles and author of the book of the same name, prepares delights inspired by her Korean heritage, and OCHI, Cedric’s wife, cooks dishes from her Tuesday, April 17, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM Thursday, March 8, 2012 | 5:30 to 8:00 PM native Indonesia. The tables will be turned during this dynamic demonstration, which will offer exciting Asian cuisine and an up-close-and-personal experience JOE REALMUTO is the executive chef of six Honest Man Company Recently awarded two-stars in the New York Times, The Monkey Bar’s with the first family of the culinary world. restaurants including the iconic and perennially packed East Hampton executive chef DAMON WISE and wine director/general manager BELINDA destination, Nick & Toni’s. Formerly of Park Avalon, Joe earned acclaim CHANG will team up for this stunning show of talent. Damon, former for his thoughtful culinary sensibilities, which showcase a devotion to local executive chef of Tom Colicchio’s Craft, and Belinda, winner of a James PORTLAND AT CENTER STAGE and organic produce, fish, and his love of the Mediterranean. This class is Beard Foundation Award for wine director at The Modern, will help you sure to inspire your summer entertaining menu. learn the intricacies of food and wine pairing as this dynamic duo brings Series of 3 $270 or $95 per class if available Tuesday, June 12, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM the retro-glamour of Graydon Carter’s historic restaurant to Herald Square. Thursday, May 17, 2012 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM TROY UNRUH, executive chef of ellabess and alumnus of dell’anima and Thursday, April 26, 2012 | 5:30 to 8:00 PM ELIAS CAIRO is the co-owner/salumist (meat-curing chef) of Portland’s Olympic Del Posto, will bring together a menu of New Age American cuisine, while introducing unique Southern flavors.