At Taste, the only thing we love more than discovering cheese is sharing our discoveries with friends. That's why we created Cheese101@TASTE, a series of small, focused classes we offer covering everything from cheese basics to region and beverage specific cheese pairings. Classes are casual and designed for novice and experienced cheese aficionados alike. Most sessions are taught by our favorite cheese monger George Palmer, and held in Wine Steals' cozy event space adjoining Taste. To encourage student interaction and lively discussion in our classes, we keep class sizes small and once a class fills, a waiting list is formed.
 
After each class concludes, Taste reopens exclusively for our students who receive a discount off all purchases made that evening. Students also receive discounts from Wine Steals on wines used in certain classes.
 
Whatever the topic, Cheese101@TASTE is always a fun, informative and flavorful experience!

UPCOMING CLASSES 

**CHEESE 101@ TASTE – SPRING/SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE!**  

School’s back in session with a terrific lineup of Cheese 101@Taste classes. We hope you’ll plan to join us for a class or two!  To register for a Cheese 101@Taste class , send an email to cheese101@tastecheese.com with the class name in the subject line.  Reservations will be confirmed in the order received. 

FAVORITE BEER & CHEESE PAIRINGS REVISITED
2 CLASSES OFFERED     $40

·          Wednesday, April 23rd – 7pm
at TASTE

·        Sunday, April 27^th – 6pm
at O’BRIEN’S PUB

This marks the fifth round of Beer & Cheese pairings we’ve hosted with Tom and Lindsay Nickel of O’Brien’s Pub.  The previous four rounds have yielded more than 25 unique pairings making it a fine time to revisit a few of our all-time (so far) favorites.  Just so you don’t think we’re getting lazy, we’ll also introduce a couple brand new pairings sure to contend for the next favorites round.  Join Tom & George as they wax nostalgic about the amazing pairings they’ve discovered over the past couple years and discuss the characteristics that make these beer and cheese pairings work so well.  As always, we’re offering the class twice, first at Taste on Wednesday April 23^rd, and again on Sunday April 27^th at O’Briens.

WHAT GOES WITH WHAT?
How to Pair Cheese and Beverages            $45

Wednesday, May 7^th – 7pm
at TASTE

“What Goes With What?”  Boy if we had a dollar for every time this question is asked at Taste!  What makes classic pairings like Chevre and Sancerre, Champagne and Triple Crème, Gouda and Beer, Port and Stilton work so well while seemingly minor substitutions can result in a clash?  In this interactive, informative session, we’ll give an overview of the various cheese styles and the general flavor characteristics differentiating cow, goat and sheep milks.  The lesson is best taught by example so we’ll include a few of the classic pairings listed here, some surprise pairings we’ve discovered, as well as a pairing clash or two to help students gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of pairing beverages with cheese.

 DESTINATION IBERIA:
Spain & Portugal’s Amazing Flavors          $45

Wednesday, May 21^st – 7pm
at TASTE

From Albarino to Azeitao, Porto and Zamorano, Iberia’s wines and cheeses are among the world’s finest.  Join us as we explore the wonderful flavors of Spain and Portugal, including wines, cheeses, meats and more.  If your experience with this region is limited to Manchego and Port, you’re sure to be impressed by the incredible flavors and the range of products we’ll feature in this fun and flavor-filled class.

THE BOUNTIFUL BOOT
Cheese & Wines of Italy                 $45

Wednesday, June 18th – 7pm
at TASTE

Our European tour continues this month as we feature our favorite Italian flavors.  Have you ever tasted Parmigiano Reggiano from the center of the wheel?  How about real Fontina val d’Aosta?  Both are prime examples of classic Italian cheeses that have spawned countless imposters – none that can compare to the bold, complex flavors delivered by the authentic, DOP versions.  We’ll sample other Italian treats in this 90-minute tour of the world’s most bountiful boot. 

Have an idea for a Cheese101@TASTE class?  Send us an email!