Wine Spectator Theater @ New York Kitchen

Sparkling wine has been a beacon of celebration for as long as the French have been making it. Since then, sparkling wine has spread across the globe and right here in our own backyard, the Finger Lakes has quietly become one of the most exciting sparkling wine regions in the country, with cool-climate acidity and […]

Dust off your lederhosen and raise a stein...Oktoberfest is calling! For centuries, Bavaria's legendary festival has run on brass bands, giant pretzels, and rivers of freshly poured beer. Now it's NY Kitchen's turn to capture that same spirited energy. Join sommelier and chemistry professor Heather "The Intoxicating Professor" McKechney for a lively deep dive into […]

A guided tasting for curious drinkers who are done nodding confidently at wine labels they absolutely cannot read. You walk into a wine shop feeling great. Then the labels hit you. "Grüner Veltliner." "Premier Cru." A drawing of a château that may or may not be haunted. Suddenly you're just a person holding a bottle, […]

Think you know New York wine? Think again. Join Beverage Educator and long-time Finger Lakes Wine Industry Professional Sandy Waters for a lively, glass-in-hand tour through the Empire State's wine story, from the daring pioneers who planted the first vines to the trailblazing winemakers redefining what New York can pour today. This isn't a history […]

Exploring Italy: Tuscan Legends Close your eyes and think of Tuscany: rolling hills bathed in golden light, cypress trees standing sentinel, rustic feasts, and, let's be honest, some of the most coveted wines Italy has ever produced. Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti, Brunello, and those bold rule-breakers, the "Super Tuscans"- the crown jewels that collectors […]

Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins: spooky season has arrived, and it's time to embrace your dark side! Join "The Intoxicating Professor" Heather McKechney - sommelier and chemistry professor - for a deliciously eerie evening where science collides with the supernatural. Dare to uncover the origins and "scientific explanations" behind classic Halloween legends: vampires, werewolves, […]

Champagne may have written the first chapter of traditional method sparkling wine, but it certainly isn't the whole story. Join Julie Purpura as she helps you travel the globe exploring six exceptional sparkling wines crafted using the same labor-intensive traditional method, the process responsible for some of the world's most celebrated bubbles. From the chalky […]

They tried to make America go dry. It did not go well. Step back into the roaring, rule-breaking world of Prohibition with NYK Beverage Instructor Sandy Waters for a spirited tasting of the 14-year "Noble Experiment" that ended up being anything but noble. Along the way, you'll learn why the 18th Amendment remains the only […]

The Producer Masterclass Series Continues We're pulling back the curtain. New York Kitchen is thrilled to launch an exclusive new chapter in beverage education: the Producer Masterclass Series, bringing the brilliant minds behind your favorite bottles out of the cellar, out of the vineyard, and into the spotlight. These are the people who rarely leave […]

Sure, the classic holiday wines earned their spot at the table, but let's be honest, even our favorite traditions could use a little spice this year. Enter NYK Beverage Educator Sarah Tuttle, DipWSET, your guide to holiday wine adventures. Using her signature "if you like this, try this!" framework, Sarah will take the bottles you […]

The holidays are coming and that means it's officially bubble season! Whether you're toasting Thanksgiving, ringing in the New Year, celebrating a birthday, or simply surviving a Tuesday, there's no wrong time for sparkling wine. Join Heather "The Intoxicating Professor" McKechney, Comité Certified Champagne Specialist, for a fizzy, festive dive into the science, history, and […]

East vs. West: A Wine & Tailgate Showdown Thera and Anthony are back by popular demand....and better than ever! Get ready for a spirited evening of wine, food, and football as NY Kitchen Wine Educators Thera Clark and Anthony Velasquez go head-to-head in an "East vs. West" Wine Showdown at New York Kitchen. Chef Pamela […]