For most foods, stinky smells tell you to stay away! But not with cheese – in fact, the stronger the smell, the more delicious and delectable the flavor! Join Fromager Waldemar Albrecht as he demystifies the washed-rinds of stinky cheeses. Waldemar will show you the best way to enjoy these special cheeses, overcoming all anxiety with an exquisite international sampling of the very best washed-rind cheeses, paired with delicious wines.

The Basques are one of the world's most resilient civilizations. They have never really been conquered and have always fiercely guarded their culture, with its unique language and tremendous craftsmanship. It is no wonder that their cheeses are utterly unique and simply magnificent. In this class, we will be pairing some of our favorites with some of the culture's more unusual wines - definitely a night to remember.

Irish? Wish you were Irish? Just for an evening? Well what better way to get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit then by sampling a full range of Irish Cheeses…and washing them down with a few Irish beverages, of course? On the eve of the big day, Artisanal’s John J.Grogan, certified "Irish Cheese Lover" and frequent traveler to the old sod, will take you on a very special journey through the cheeses of Ireland.

We have captured the essence of our popular four-week Master Class series in an intensive, 2 1/2 day seminar, specially designed for cheese-lovers and professionals living outside New York City. Covering the full spectrum of cheese from milk types to cheese-making, affinage to appreciation, this program also places an emphasis on service, selection, and proper care of cheeses for the food service professional.