Last week I wrote about the 7th Annual Gourmet Institute coming up this fall. Today I want to feature the Astor Center, one of the venues where the Gourmet Institute will be held.
The Astor Center is located in NoHo’s historic landmark De Vinne Press Building, and is home to classes and events based around the pleasures of the table with some of the finest mixologists, chefs, educators, oenophiles and gourmands in the world.

The Astor Center features several classes each months, some of the classes you can attend there in July include:

Vodka – History in Liquid Form! ~A hands on class …read more

This fall Gourmet Magazine will present the 7th annual Gourmet Institute in New York City from October 23 to the 25th. The event will be loaded with culinary celebrities and personalities, with several big names scheduled to appear, including:
Ruth Reichl, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, April Bloomfield, David Bouley, Daniel Boulud, Anthony Bourdain, Floyd Cardoz, Scott Conant, Gina DePalma, Sara Moulton, Florent Molleret, Charlie Palmer, Michael Psilakis, Eric Ripert, Marcus Samuelsson, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

What is the Gourmet Institute? It’s a weekend just for foodie-focused individuals, organized by Gourmet magazine. The event will offer food enthusiasts and curious beginners intimate access to …read more