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Not sure if bartending is for you? We invite you to our FREE Introduction to Bartending class, which is a 3.5 hour class held on the first day of our 45 hour Bartending Certification Course. You'll get the opportunity to fully participate in the first day of our bartending certification class along with our other students and even get a...

Some bartenders return to refresh their skills in a certain area while others need to retake the entire course.  Reasons Why You May Need to Take A Refresher Course: If you have been working at a bar only making certain cocktails or pouring only wine or beer, it may result in you forgetting some of the skills that you were taught in class....

This program educates servers/bar staff in matters related to the sale and consumption of alcohol, including sales to minors and intoxicated persons and is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving.  This course satisfies all requirements for employee-level (alcohol manager) training in DC, Virginia* and Maryland.

This two-hour class has the tools you need to perfect your coffee routine. A guided coffee tasting will provide context for your flavor preferences, then you'll explore the fundamentals of brewing, and practice making pour-overs of your preferred coffee using some of our favorite home brewing wares.   All participants will receive a digital...

Do you want to learn how to make your own sushi rolls at home? Join us as we wrap and roll our way to sushi heaven! You will learn the techniques to making perfect sushi rice and the tips and tricks to successful rolls. We’ll have fresh fish and veggies ready for you to roll the night away! All adult classes are BYOB/BYOW. Please plan to drink responsibly....

Love to bake and want to learn more? Join us for Fundamentals of Baking, our five week pastry series, to move beyond the box mix and learn how to really work with butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. Week One: Danish Dough Techniques for a laminated dough crafted into Fruit-Filled Danish Rounds and Almond Bear Claws Week Two: Puff Pastry A simplified...

Macarons, delicate little French almond cookie sandwiches, are all the rage, but can be quite challenging to perfect. Join our cookie queen Caroline McAllister and she teaches you how to make macaron at home.  Macaron flavors include: Tiramisu Pistachio Cream Lemon with Raspberry Cream Techniques – Working with meringue, piping, essential...

Make dinner in the fast lane with an Instant Pot or stove-top pressure cooker! You’ll learn the tips and tricks to getting dinner on the table…fast!  Menu includes: Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Crispy Sage Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Corn Salsa Farro Risotto with Radicchio and Feta Berry Bread Pudding with Raspberry Coulis Techniques...

In this under two mile Italian Tour of Dupont Circle, we taste Italian cuisine and burn off calories walking and learning about the neighborhood. We also explore Washington DC’s history of unique Italian culture. A knowledgeable guide with a passion for food takes you on a journey to learn about the architecture, history, and culture of the area...

Every Saturday in February, Fairmont will offer ninety minute classes designed to increase your food and beverage knowledge while preparing you to be the best entertainer in town. Join Sunny Makhni, Fairmont's Director of Outlets, for a class on making the latest and greatest cocktails. 

Every Saturday in February, Fairmont will offer ninety minute classes designed to increase your food and beverage knowledge while preparing you to be the best entertainer in town. Join Sunny Makhni, Fairmont's Director of Outlets, for a class on making the latest and greatest cocktails. 

Learn about what happens during the coffee brewing process, and what variables you can control to create the perfect coffee recipe for whatever your home setup is. Better Brewing at Home students will get hands-on practice time learning how to do pour overs with Bee House drippers; a class instructor will coach you through, offer feedback and answer...

Join us for a two hour class to learn the basics of espresso and milk technique. Learn from our experienced instructors--many of them award-winning baristas--on our professional equipment. By the end of the class, you will be equipped with the skills necessary to produce standard espresso beverages and will also receive a 12oz bag of coffee ($15 value)...