Upcoming events.
The Sunday - Wine Brunch Event
21+ ADULT ONLY TICKET
Join Chef Keesha (Gourmet Diva Inc. ) and Dr. Corrie Amos (The Spice Theory) for a wine pairing brunch with Sommelier Charles Springfield .
Sunday Fun Day! What is a Sunday without brunch!? "The Sunday" you will relish in a 3 courses brunch by Chef Keesha using The Spice Theory seasonings and wine paired by Sommelier Charles Springfield. He will also share some background on the wine selection and some tid bits about wine in general . Wine can be complicated but he makes it fun. Come elevate your palate and enhance your knowledge with us.
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Tipsy Tie Dye & Cocktail Class
21+ BYOB ADULT ONLY TICKET
Just in time for a special Mother's Day treat or just a great night out!
Come join us and Special Guest Bartender Keesha O'Galdez, aka @gourmetdiva , THURSDAY MAY 11th for a Tie Dye and Cocktail Class! Guests get the same great Tipsy Tie Dye Experience but this time the BYOB is provided by Keesha :) for you to both learn how to make as well as drink!
-Course comes with choice of in-store dyeable merchandise and includes two hands on cocktails you learn as well as a specialty tie dye themed cocktail served- all for you to enjoy!
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90's Throwback Class
Gourmet Diva is teaming up with The Spice Theory to bring you a 90’s Throwback Cooking Class. Get the stepping..to one of the best cooking classes in NYC! Have some fun in the kitchen as you learn to prepare a healthy (and delicious) 3 course meal with a 90’s feel! Seats are limited.
Rooftop Garden Tour at Javits
In anticipation of the launch of Gourmet Diva's "Vibrant Cooking Community" were having a sneak peek of what's in store as a member.
We are touring this amazing green roof at the Jacob Javits center where we will see 👇🏾
🦅6.7 acre green roof for birds bats and thousands of insects
🥒1 acre rooftop farm that produces up to 50 crops/season
🐝9 honeybee hives
And more!!
Tour the Javits Center's six-block campus to learn about the state-of-the-art operations behind the largest events in New York City and the innovative efforts that transformed this New York icon into a nationwide model of sustainability.
From a 6.75-acre green roof to a new rooftop working farm, the Javits Center is proving the power of sustainability by reducing its energy consumption, maintaining a unique wildlife habitat and improving the quality of life for its employees, customers and neighbors -- including those with wings and those without!
With the recent completion of a 1.2 million square-foot expansion on Manhattan's West Side, there has never been a better time to visit the Javits Center and understand how this blockbuster venue serves as one of the Empire State's greatest economic assets, supporting the hotel, restaurant, tourism and transportation industries.
***Please note this is an indoor/outdoor tour that includes extensive walking throughout the Javits Center campus, and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required to participate.
Taquitos & tequila
A Mexican fiesta is twice as fun with tequila. This class is your chance to get the best of both! You will learn how to mix Mexican cocktails and make chicken taquitos. Festive Mexican-inspired dishes that include
Chicken Taquitos
Pineapple Pico de Gallo
Paloma
When the work is done, enjoy the dishes and relax with a cocktail to savor the efforts of the night.
Don't Cook From Scratch
Feeding your body with healthy, nutritious food is a form of self-love..but sometimes its a struggle to do so. We will be talking all about self love and learning how to set ourselves up for the week ahead. We will show you the building blocks of creating a meal plan for your life no matter your lifestyle. Whether you are traveling for work, work from home, or somewhere in between, Chef Keesha will break down the basics of creating a meal plan or meal prep that fits your needs and some great cooking tips as well.
Menu
Pico de Gallo
Guacamole
Tortilla Chips
Brunch at Dooky Chase: Wine Brunch Celebrating Leah Chase
Join Chef Keesha and Sommelier Charles Springfield for an interactive cooking and wine pairing class.
Soups On! Dinner Cooking Class
Join Chef Keesha for an interactive cooking class. We will learn some knife skills and end up with a great dinner !
What’s the secret to being able to whip up quick weeknight meals? Great knife skills, of course! In this virtual workshop, our chef will cover all the knife basics from how to hold and care for your knife to how to properly chop and prep various ingredients from onions and root vegetables to greens and herbs. The workshop will leave you with all the prepped ingredients to make a delicious Minestrone Soup and Herby Garlic Bread. If you are looking to level up your cooking skills, you won’t want to miss this workshop!
Please note: This workshop is virtual, so you can join us from anywhere! After registration, you’ll receive a digital packet with your shopping list, equipment list, recipe, and any prep-ahead steps. For this workshop, you’ll want to have all your ingredients and equipment set before the start, but we’ll do every step together. We’ll prep all the ingredients for the soup and garlic bread together and you can cook them immediately following the workshop.
Menu
Minestrone Soup
Herby Garlic Bread
Included
Live virtual workshop on Zoom (with recording emailed out to all registrants after the class)
Emailed Prep Packet with Shopping List, Equipment List, and Recipe Card
Live Q&A