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Adventures in the Global Kitchen

Adventures in the Global Kitchen

Indulge your culinary curiosity in this monthly series of talks and tastings led by experts.

Upcoming Offerings

GK 13 Sake

Japanese Sake: Behind the Scenes at Hakkaisan Sake Brewery

May 16, 2013

Japanese sake is getting more popular every year, but it remains an age-old wine with much mystery. Join writer and sake “samurai” Timothy Sullivan, as he reveals behind- the-scenes details about Japan’s famous Hakkaisan Sake Brewery.

GK 13 June Exotic Flavors

Exotic Flavors in Fine Dining

June 6, 2013

Find out how the immigrant culinary traditions of New York City have influenced the food served in its finest restaurants.

Past Offerings

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The Art of Fermentation

April 24, 2013

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - Learn how simple it is to make your own kimchi, kefir, and other fermented delicacies in a lively conversation with Sandor Katz, fermentation specialist and author of The Art of Fermentation, Dan Felder, Head of Research & Development at Momofuku’s Culinary Lab and Eleanor Sterling, Director of the Museum’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation.

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Adventures in the Global Kitchen: Foraging

March 21, 2013

Tama Matsuoka Wong, forager for Daniel, the renowned New York City restaurant of Daniel Boulud, and author of Foraged Flavor: Finding Fabulous Ingredients in Your Backyard or Farmer’s Market discusses "eating from nature's garden." Tastings included.

Bitters

Adventures in the Global Kitchen: Demystifying Bitters

February 20, 2013

Gone are the days when a lonely bottle of Angostura bitters held court behind the bar. A cocktail renaissance has swept across the country, inspiring a new fascination with the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make the American cocktail so special. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT