Posted by Foobooz on 30th September 2009
Hudson Beach Glass and the Garces Restaurant Group (GRG) are hosting a one-of-a-kind event on Friday, October 9th, a whiskey tasting where the star of the show is the glass.
Sean Gilvey, owner of Hudson Beach Glass has been working with Village Whiskey’s Stephen Seibert to create a whiskey glass that highlights the liquor.
Guests will have a chance to try the glass with three different whiskeys as Seibert explains the different flavors and effects of the glass.
Admission is $40 and includes one glass to take home, tastes of the different whiskeys and snacks provided by Amada.
Tickets are available online, by visiting Hudson Beach Glass or by calling 267-319-1887.
Hudson Beach Glass [Official Site]
Whiskey Tasting – It’s all in the Glass [Design Philadelphia]
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Posted by Foobooz on 25th September 2009
Joe Sixpack sits in on “The Chemistry of Beer,” a course being offered at West Chester University. Among the cool factoids, Louis Pasteur studied bacteria by examining beer and Søren Sorensen developed the Ph scale while working at the Carlsberg Brewery.
How cool is that!
Joe Sixpack: A better grasp of beer through chemistry [Philadelphia Daily News]
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Posted by Foobooz on 5th February 2009
The Wine School of Philadelphia has unveiled The Beer School. The companion institution of hoppy learning will be headed up by the Philadelphia Brewing Co.’s Dean Browne.
The initial classes are, The Origins of Flavor in Beer and Barley Amongst the Vines – The unique beers of famous wine regions. Classes begin in March and are $37.99 each.
Complete release after the jump.
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Posted by Foobooz on 6th October 2008
A reader tips us off that the La Cucina demonstration kitchen at the Reading Terminal Market has some great chefs coming in to heat up the Fall.
David Ansill, Ansill: October 14th
Marcie Turney, Bindi: October 20th
Lance Silverman, Sabrina’s: October 27th
Ralph Fernandez, Moshulu: October 30th
Ernie Rich, Executive Pastry Chef, Moshulu: November 6th
Brinn Sinnot, Supper: November 10th
Marc Vetri, Vetri & Osteria: November 15th
Jose Garces, Amada, Tinto, Distrito: December 9th
Aliza Green, Cookbook Author: December 10th
Check out the La Cucina at the Market’s web site for details about price and registering.
La Cucina at the Market [Official Site]
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Posted by Foobooz on 1st May 2008
David McDuff is one heck of a person. After all not many people can just
drop in at Talula’s Table for dinner. Find out his secrets and the secrets of German wine this Tuesday at
Tria Fermentation School where he will be hosting a class aiming to squash misconceptions regarding German wine.
Taste and Learn about Some of Germany’s Finest [McDuff's Food & Wine]
The Delights of Germany [Tria Fermentation School]
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Posted by Foobooz on 10th April 2008
Foster’s demonstration kitchen is pulling some impressive headliners this month.
- Pizza making with Chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria.
- Plate presentation with Chef Shola Olunloya (and occasional Foobooz commenter) of Studio Kitchen.
- Herbs and spices with cookbook author Aliza Green.
Details after the jump.
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Posted by Foobooz on 4th March 2008
The 179th annual
Philadelphia Flower Show is underway at the
Convention Center and this Philadelphia institution actually has a culinary aspect as well.
Each day there are three culinary demonstrations featuring chefs from local restaurants like Susanna Foo, Twenty Manning, Penne and Solaris Grille.
Oh and guys, did you know they open bars on the show floor after 5pm? Neither did we.
Complete list of culinary demonstrations after the jump.
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Posted by Foobooz on 3rd January 2008
The Daily News’ Joe Sixpack is teaching a class, Philly Beer 101 at the Trolley Car Diner in Mt. Airy on February 26th from 7 to 9 PM.
The city hasn’t seen so many breweries since before Prohibition – how do you decide what to drink? This thirst-quenching course takes you through the confusing choices with a focus on the best values in the local beer scene. We’ll discuss the people behind the breweries, the styles they make, great beer bars and pairing your favorites with great food. Sampling dishes will be prepared by Dwight Forrest, the award-winning chef from the Trolley Car Diner.
The course is $24 plus $15 for food and beer.
Philly Beer 101 [Mt. Airy Learning Tree]
Joe Sixpack [Official Site]
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Posted by Foobooz on 21st December 2007
Tria Fermentation School has announced some new classes for January, 2008. From hoppy Belgians to Spanish wine and cheese, there’s something for everyone. And maybe a Christmas gift in there as well.
Complete list after the jump.
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Posted by Foobooz on 11th December 2007
You’ve enjoyed reading David Snyder at PhilaFoodie and in print for City Paper, now you can enjoy him in person at the Wine School of Philadelphia. Snyder will be demystifying wine at the school’s two locations, 2006 Fairmount Ave and 227 Market St.
That’s Professor “Wine Snob” to You, Pal [PhilaFoodie]
The Wine School Of Philadelphia [Official Site]
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