In addition to these, there are events on the agenda for February 19th at Gastronomie 491 with Brooklyn Brewery and February 20th at Breukelen Bier Merchants.
January 24: Dubbel, Tripels and more: A Survey of the Belgian Brewing Tradition with Cheeses to Match.
The stereotype of a Belgian beer is a brew that is somewhat sweet, slightly strong, and always delicious. Please join us for eight pairings of beers and cheese that will either confirm or confound those notions (except the part about delicious). For ticket information, visit
http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88744
January 30: Winter Wednesdays with Wine at Gastronomie 491What are the heartier wines for colder weather? Michael Whidden will answer that question with six selections and I’ll match those choices with six exceptional cheeses from the Gastronomie 491 collection. For ticket information, visit
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/313078
February 7: Sparkling Wines and Cheese.
Learn the difference between a Cava and Prosecco, a Cremant and a Champagne and enjoy rich creamy cheeses in the process. Martin Johnson will discuss the cheese; Michael J. Whidden of AI Selections will choose and discuss the wines. For ticket information, visit
http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=85813
February 21: A Journey to the Dark Side (of Beer) with Cheese to Match.
There are porters, stouts and many more options when i comes to dark beers, some are sweet, others not so much some are strong, some not. The cheeses will likewise run the gamut in texture and strength. For ticket information, visit
http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88749
March 7: Cheese and Whiskey
Nuff said. For ticket information, visit
http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=85729
March 21 Better Red Than Dead: Red Wines and Cheeses to Match
In recent years, several noted wine authorities have publicly opposed pairing red wines with cheese. Their advice notwithstanding, it can be done, it just has to be done mindfully. In this class we will offer a survey of several amazing red wines with superb cheeses that match them perfectly. For ticket information, visit
http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88755
April 11: Cheese and Beer 101:
What are the hops and curds equivalent to Brie and Chablis? In this class, we will explore eight cornerstone pairings of beer and cheese styles that should delight every enthusiast. For ticket information, visit
http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88762
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May 2: Cheese and Tequila
Yes, for real. For ticket information, visit
http://www.92y.org/tickets/production.aspx?pid=88766