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In this under two mile Italian Tour of Dupont Circle, we taste Italian cuisine and burn off calories walking and learning about the neighborhood. We also explore Washington DC’s history of unique Italian culture. A knowledgeable guide with a passion for food takes you on a journey to learn about the architecture, history, and culture of the area...

Over the past few years, malbec has emerged as one of America's favorite wines, praised for its full flavors and consistent style. But are you aware of the many styles, flavors, and aromas that this historically humble grape can produce? Find out during this tasting class as we trace the trail of malbec from its ancestral home through Argentina and...

Learn from our Chefs, Enjoy the meal you created and Sip on some Lebanese Wine.   Menu: Hommos: chickpea dip, tahini, garlic, lemon   Tabouleh: parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, onions, mint  Chicken Shawarma: the Abi-Najm special recipe   Toum: rich, creamy Garlic Sauce  Grape Leaves: stuffed with rice, chickpeas,...

The Big Apple is also a great state for grapes! From Long Island to the Finger Lakes, New York state wines have been making a splash on the national wine scene for decades, even making their way onto the White House table. Come taste juicy everything from Upstate rieslings to silky Long Island merlots. Six New York wines will be tasted. Artisanal...

Eastern Europe is not a region that many North Americans consider while contemplating the great wine producing regions of the world. But like all great wine regions, these countries have been growing grapes and making wine since time immemorial. Come consider the Europe that lies to the east of France, Germany, Italy and Spain – rolling hills, beautiful...

This Valentine's season, join us at IA&A at Hillyer for a one-of-a-kind wine and chocolate tasting experience. At this guided tasting session, you will be introduced to the rich history of chocolate, the cultivation of cacao, and all that goes into the creation of artisan chocolates. Explore an array of flavor profiles in a selection of 5 artisan...

Macarons, delicate little French almond cookie sandwiches, are all the rage, but can be quite challenging to perfect. Join our cookie queen Caroline McAllister and she teaches you how to make macaron at home.  Macaron flavors include: Tiramisu Pistachio Cream Lemon with Raspberry Cream Techniques – Working with meringue, piping, essential...

Learn how to prepare and bake crusty, fresh-baked European-style breads at home in our intensive 5-hour bread baking workshop. For the experienced or novice bread baker, the technique driven class focuses on yeast doughs. Menu includes: Perfect Rustic Loaf Vienna Bread Crusty French Baguette Fresh Salted Butter Homemade pizza for lunch!...

Learn from our Chefs, Enjoy the meal you created and Sip on some Lebanese Wine.   Menu: Bean Salad: black eyed peas, garlic, parsley, lemon, olive oil Lentil Soup: Hearty, vegetarian soup with leafy greens and lentils  Lebanese Rice: basmati rice with vermicelli noodles   Stuffed Baby Eggplant: savory ground lamb...

This two-hour class has the tools you need to perfect your coffee routine. A guided coffee tasting will provide context for your flavor preferences, then you'll explore the fundamentals of brewing, and practice making pour-overs of your preferred coffee using some of our favorite home brewing wares.   All participants will receive a digital...

Learn from our Chefs, Enjoy the meal you created and Sip on some Lebanese Wine.   Menu: Falafel: chickpeas, fava beans and spices   Hommus: chickpea dip, tahini, garlic, lemon  Fattoush Salad: tomato, cucumber, parsley, pepper, toasted pita and pomegranate extra  Ouzi: seasoned lamb   Spiced Rice: rice with...

Impress your family and friends with these tasty and fun desserts perfect for the holidays! You’ll make a gorgeous tart, upscale cupcakes, perfect creme brûlée, and learn how to make a rolled and filled cake. Menu includes: Pumpkin Spice Creme Brûlée Peppermint Mocha Swiss Roll Cranberry Apple Pecan Tart Mini Sacher Torte Cupcakes Techniques...

This fall, learn to decorate a simple cake to look just like the pros. You’ll frost and decorate a two-layer cake similar to the cake pictured (credit for this photo is unknown). You’ll learn the skills to wow your family and friends and recreate for your own holiday table. Each student will take their decorated cake home. Techniques:...

Portugal is home to over 250 native grape varietals producing a wide array of world-class wines. While the country's natural diversity is its greatest asset, it's also Portugal's greatest challenge. How is a wine lover supposed to make sense of it all? During this tasting class, we'll break down Portugal's primary wine regions and its characteristic...

Perk up your dinner routine with easy to prepare homemade breads from around the world.  Menu includes:  Irish Oat Soda Bread  Greek Pitas with Tzatziki  Herb Foccacia Bread  Tomato and Spinach Tortillas  Techniques – Quick bread, stovetop breads, simple yeast bread  All adult classes are BYOB/BYOW. Please...