The Institute of Culinary Education: Alumni Profiles

BEER AND SPIRITS
Beer Drinking for Couples Samuel Merritt $130 for two • 1 session
Friday, May 16, 7-9 PM
Ladies, you might think beer is mainly for the fellows, but did you know that women were the first brewers and sellers of beer and thirsty men were their first customers? Learn about gender roles in beer and much more in this laid back, fun class. You'll enjoy a guided tasting of wide variety of delicious beers with your host Samuel Merritt, president of Civilization of Beer, whose mission is to promote through education and appreciation the responsible enjoyment of high-quality beer in the context of our rapidly changing culinary landscape. Bring your significant other for this evening of learning together about the rich history and cultural significant of beer, proper tasting method, and much more.

Beers and BBQ Garrett Oliver	$75 • 1 session
Friday, July 25, 7-9 PM
Join Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver in tasting craft-brewed beers paired with a selection of the world's greatest grilled foods. The New York Times raved about Garrett's "brilliant" food-matching ability with beer and called his award-winning book, The Brewmaster's Table, "essential reading." Here's your chance to see for yourself! He'll present a wide range of beers that represent diverse brewing styles from a number of regions. You will also enjoy a tasting menu that includes: Chinese Lacquered Pork Ribs; Barbecued pulled Pork; Grilled Shrimp with Tamarind Sauce; Grilled Fresh Sardines with Olive Oil and Sea Salt; Malaysian Chicken Satay; Barbecued Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce; Grilled Vegetables with a Balsamic Glaze. Learn everything about real beer, the "new affordable luxury."

Hot Food, Cold Beer Melanie Underwood	$100 • 1 session
Friday, August 1, 6-10:30 PM
Cold beer and spicy foods — who can think of a better combination? Join Chef-Instructor Melanie Underwood to learn dishes that will heat up your soul, to then be cooled by an iced beer. You will make: Spicy Cucumber Mint Gazpacho With Tomato Bruschetta; Corn, Jalapeño and Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas; Seared Scallops with Green Curry Paste and a Coconut Milk Broth; Skirt Steak with Salsa Verde; Chipotle Mashed Potatoes; Garlic Spinach; Dry Rub Roasted Pork with a Porter Reduction and Caramelized Shallots; Baked Beans; Tropical Fruit Parfait with Passion Fruit Yogurt Cream and Black Sesame Seed Brittle; Blackberry Buttermilk Cake with Crème Fraîche; and drink assorted beers.

Beer 101 Samuel Merritt	$65 • 1 session
Saturday, August 23, 7-9 PM
Samuel Merritt has spent the last decade selling and teaching great beer with the Craft Brewers Guild and the Brooklyn Brewery in New York and abroad. In Beer 101, you will gain an understanding of the basics of beer ingredients, brewing processes, the difference between ales and lagers, and much more. He will also discuss the role craft beers are playing in today's changing culinary landscape, taste some great beer and, above all, show you a great time! This is a perfect course for people who have an interest in beer, but need the tools to begin fully experiencing the affordable luxury that is craft beer.

Mixology 101 Michael Cecconi	$75 • 1 session
Saturday, June 14, 6:30-9:30 PM or Saturday, August 16, 6:30-9:30 PM
With more than a decade of New York bartending experience, Michael Cecconi, bar manager at Soho favorite Savoy, has shaken it up and served most of Manhattan. With a deep love for a well mixed drink, he has mastered classic cocktails as well as nouveau drinks and is constantly creating new libations. He now steps out from behind the bar in order to pass on some hard-earned mixology skills. Join him for an informative and fun evening as he shows you the pleasure and ease of mixing it up for yourself. Here are some of the many cocktails you'll shake up in class: Martini; Mojito; Sidecar; Strappy Sandal; French 75;

Progressive Cocktails Eben Freeman	$90 • 1 session
Tuesday, July 1, 7-9:30 PM
Eben Freeman is the bartender at Tailor, a contemporary dining and cocktail parlor launched by Chef Sam Mason in Soho in fall 2007. The two met while working at Jean-Louis Palladin's eponymous restaurant in 1999, and collaborated most recently at wd–50, where Freeman was bar manager. His 15 years in the field also involves working with chefs and restaurateurs such as Pino Luongo and Danny Meyer. At Tailor, he creates what he calls progressive cocktails, making use of ingredients that are not typically present in cocktails. He likes pushing the envelope by using new techniques to prepare those ingredients, and surprise with unexpected tastes. In this class, he will teach you how to make some of the drinks currently on the bar menu at Tailor, while talking about his passion for the craft and his love of innovation.

ICE on Location: Bartending at Back Forty 190 Ave. B	$85 • 1 session
Thursday, July 10, 4-6 PM
Do you think you can make a great cocktail? Well, that's just one aspect of a bartender's job. Come learn classic and contemporary cocktails and the skills of the trade, as you get a chance to work behind a real bar at Back Forty in the East Village. Back Forty is the brainchild of Peter Hoffman, chef-owner of Savoy, and a pioneer of sustainable cooking in New York. This casual bar and restaurant also focuses on delicious food and responsible sourcing. Its cocktail menu features both classic and seasonal beverages. Michael Cecconi, bar manager at Savoy & Back Forty, will give you a chance to see the world from the other side of the bar in this fun and interactive afternoon. The class meets at Back Forty.

Mixology 102: From Quirky Classics to Crazy Contemporary Cocktails Michael Cecconi	$75 • 1 session
Saturday, September 13, 6:30-9:30 PM
Ready to shake up some exciting cocktails using yuzu, ginger, raw eggs, and homemade sodas? And how about pushing the envelope with new techniques and tricks? Explore the cutting edge (and the classic edge) of cocktails, even if you've never made a cocktail before, with Michael Cecconi, bar manager at Savoy and Back Forty. The night's creations will include: Classic Port Flip; Basil Twist; Sparkling Citrus Presse; Cumin-Ginger Mojito;