Classic Cocktails with Jennifer Colliau
PopUpEdu at Urban Legend Wine Cellars in Oakland
7pm-930pm
Demo $65.00
Total Available Spaces: 20
Jennifer Colliau, famed Bartender at the Slanted Door and Heaven's Dog, as well as the person behind the pre-prohibition era cocktail ingredient line Small Hand Foods, will be demonstrating classic cocktails with a modern twist. Using a base of technique and ingredients, with a dash of history, you will taste your way through a line up that will give you insane cred at your next cocktail party. 1.13.11
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Gluten Free Cooking with Julieann Moore
PopUpEdu at Paulding and Company Kitchen in Emeryville
7pm-10pm
Interactive $70
Total Available Spaces: 20
Noted Bay Area Chef Julieann Morre will be demonstrating a Four-Course dinner that will give you an incredible base for future meals. Starting with Puff Pastry, we will create a range of hors d'oeuvres and use as a base for an incredible first course. As the main we will make pasta from scratch, and finish with an elegant cake and an exceptional cookie.
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Exploring Italy: Private Surprise 50th Birthday Party
Guided tasting with chef and sommelier Melissa Lavrinc Smith
7pm-9pm
$700 plus the cost of wine
Total Number of Guests:20
Melissa Lavrinc Smith designed the menu so that the food would pair seamlessly with the wines. While executing about half of the menu a contracted pizzaiolo took full advantage of the gorgeous wood burning pizza oven in the backyard to prepare everything else. The event was wonderful; together we enjoyed great wines, fantastic food, exceptional company, and even learned a thing or two. 4.14.11
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Exploring the Santa Cruz Mountains
Guided Tasting with Sommelier Melissa Lavrinc Smith
7pm-9pm
$750 including the price of wines (rentals separate)
Total Number of Guests: 12
A seated six course paired wine tasting with a guest chef featuring the flavors of the local Santa Cruz mountains. 5.22.11
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Exploring Bordeaux: Private Birthday Party
Guided Tasting with Sommelier Melissa Lavrinc Smith; Paired Menu by Chef Daron Wiemeyer
7pm -11pm
Total Number of Guests: 17
$1200 including the price of wines (catering costs and rentals separate)
Guided tasting with sommelier Melissa Lavrinc Smith takes the palate through the Left and Right Banks finishing with an exquisite Sauterne all accompanied by the incredible authentic French cuisine flawlessly executed by chef Daron Wiemeyer in a private garden setting. 6.25.11
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Food and Wine Pairing: Private Corporate Event
Guided Pairing with Sommelier Melissa Lavrinc Smith; Menu prepared by Chef Sophie Le Dore
5pm-7pm
Total Number of Guests: 35
$450 plus the cost of wine (catering costs and rentals separate)
Guided paired food and wine education given between board meetings to top executives by sommelier Melissa Lavrinc Smith. Covering the basic to the complex, through 3 courses we will discover the hows and whys behind pairing particular wines with specific foods. An incredible array of varying ethnic cuisine and techniques prepared by chef Sophie Le Dore at the companies corporate facility. 6.6.12
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7pm-9pm
Total Number of Guests: 6
$650 (includes materials and spirits)
One of our most popular classes! Mad Men aside, this is a class that every cocktail enthusiast should begin with. Whether starting your own home bar, a job in the restaurant industry, or you just want to perfect the basics this class should not be missed. We will talk about the history and background of not only 7 of the top and most basic cocktails, but we will taste through each individual, hand selected, spirit. You will learn the basics of the bar, equipment, spirits, ingredients, and technique.
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6-8pm
Total Number of Guests: 26
$500 plus the cost of wine (catering costs and rentals separate)
A night of pure indulgence and celebration. The finest Champagnes available are poured to compare quality and style. History and technique of each Champagne house is explored. This event was a fundraiser for a Hillsborough elementry school.