Chili First, Football Next! Spend Sunday morning mastering the perfect gameday chili and cornbread in our hands-on kitchen, then head home just in time for kickoff.

We’re Passionate About New York

Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes, New York Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and thriving communities by leveraging the stories of agriculture, food, and craft beverages to inspire creative exploration of the incredible
bounty of New York State.

Each day, New York Kitchen drives this mission forward through programming that includes:

Educational hands-on cooking classes and programs

Wine and craft beverage classes and experiences

Industry certification courses and training 

100% New York State tasting room

Junior Chef youth programming

New York Kitchen draws upwards of 70,000 visitors each year. We offer an array of inviting experiences that proudly highlight and promote the quality, diversity, and economic impact of food and beverages that originate in New York State. New York Kitchen, formerly known as The New York State Wine and Culinary Center, Inc., returns more than $1 million to local/state economies through payroll and purchases of New York State products for our tasting room, classes, and events.

New York Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Hours + Location

800 South Main Street
Canandaigua, New York

Guest Services

For class inquiries, gift cards & visitor assistance
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM

Tasting Room Hours

Monday: 12 PM to 6 PM
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 12 PM to 6 PM
Thursday – Saturday: 11 AM to 8 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 7 PM

*Hours subject to change

Walk-ins welcome, reservations for parties of 6 to 12. We do not accept parties larger than 12.. 

Tasting Room Reservations: 585-394-7070 x135


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Our Team

Alyssa Belasco

Alyssa
Belasco

Executive Director, Donor Relations & Development

Lora Downie

Lora
Downie

Director of Food & Beverage Education Programs

Caitlin Costich

Caitlin
Costich

Culinary Education Manager

Jenny Menges Headshotsq

Jen
Menges

Beverage Education Manager

Chris Schmitt

Chris
Schmitt

Tasting Room Manager

Seth

Seth
Hilts

Facilities Manager

community Involvement

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