Events

NOW YOU’RE COOKING offers events each month to introduce new wines, cooking techniques, kitchen tools and more. Read cooking class FAQ here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Sushi Boat
Sushi Cooking Class with Chris Toy 
Wednesday, May 31 from 5pm–7pm
$65 per person
Learn to make beautiful sushi rolls at this very hands-on cooking class. Join Chris Toy to learn how to make the perfect sticky sushi rice, and then to fill and roll both regular and “inside-out” rolls with the rice on the outside! This class will also offer miso soup and steamed edamame to round out the meal.
(All items can be made vegetarian and are gluten-free. Please let us know your needs when you sign up.)

4 spaces remaining. Call 207-443-1402 to sign-up. Cooking Class FAQ available here.

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Absolem Cider Bottles
Monthly Tasting with Absolem Cider Company
Thursday, June 8 | 5pm–7pm
Monthly wine tastings are back! Except this first one is a cider tasting! We’ve invited Absolem Cider Company out of Winthrop, Maine to open a few of their favorite ciders. They use a lot of innovative and inventive techniques when making their cider and we’re excited for you to learn more about their process. We host a free monthly tasting every 2nd Thursday of the month. Open to anyone 21+. Wines will be on a special discount that night. There will be tasty snacks to nibble on while you learn about the wines from a knowledgeable pourer. No need to sign-up, just show up!

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Kitchen Opening Party Banner
New Kitchen Opening Party
Saturday, June 10 | 10am–5pm
The Kitchen is Finished!! We can’t wait to welcome you to our brand-new demonstration kitchen. We’ll have product and cooking demonstrations with plenty of snacks and merriment. Not to mention sale items! There will also be a wine tasting for everyone 21+. See below for full schedule. This is a free event and open to the public. Hope you can join us.
10am–11:30am: Product/Food Demos
Noon–3pm: Wine Tasting with Jessica from Easterly
3pm–4:30pm: Product/Food Demos
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Patatas
Tapas Cooking Class with Louisa Edgerton

Tuesday, June 13 from 5pm–7pm
$65 per person
Louisa will be cooking up several different tapas – and talking about sherry – for this delicious taste of Spain! Tapas are small plate dishes that are usually shared around the table. This class will include traditional tapas like Patatas Bravas, Gambas al Ajillo, Espinacas con Garbanzos, Zanahorias Alinadas and Manchego Croquets. Although we can’t drink sherry during the class, Louisa will also explain the differences between the many sherries we sell. (Some recipes contain gluten or shellfish.)

This class is FULL. Please call 207-443-1402 to sign-up for the wait-list. Cooking Class FAQ available here.

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Art Hop PosterArt Hop Wine Tasting
Friday, June 16 | 4pm–7pm

An exciting evening of celebrating local art! We’ll host a wine tasting during each monthly Bath Art Hop this summer. Open to anyone 21+. Wines will be on a special discount that night. There will be tasty snacks to nibble on while you learn about the wines from a knowledgeable pourer. No need to sign-up, just show up!
 
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Chris Toy with Easy Chinese CookbookAsian Fusion Seafood Cooking Class with Chris Toy
Wednesday, June 14 from 5pm–7pm
$75 per person
Chris Toy is at it again with this class that marries traditional Asian dishes with Maine seafood! This class offers a full menu of Lobster Wonton Soup, Shrimp & Scallop Eggrolls and Teriyaki Salmon, finished up with Maple Ginger topped ice cream. You’ll be making your own wontons and eggrolls for a hands-on experience! (Menu items contain gluten and shellfish.)

3 spaces remaining. Call 207-443-1402 to sign-up. Cooking Class FAQ available here.

 

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Coffee beans
All About Coffee Workshop 
Sunday, June 18 from 10am–Noon
Free
Learn how we brew it! Some of our coffee roasters, such as Cam from Maine Coffee Roasters, will be in our demo kitchen with samples. Our staff will show off some of their favorite espresso and coffee makers and will have some yummy breakfast treats. This event is in collaboration with Portland Coffee Hunters and is a free event and open to the public. No need to sign-up, just drop in!
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Wok Cookbook with Wok
Wok Baked Chicken Cooking Class with Chris Toy
Wednesday, June 28 from 5pm–7pm
$65 per person
Make a whole roasted chicken in a wok! This is one of the best chicken dishes we’ve ever had – always moist and super flavorful with Chinese Five Spice, fresh garlic and ginger. The chicken will be accompanied by Pork Pot Stickers (which you’ll make yourself!), Smoky Steamed Rice and a Spicy Vegetable Stir Fry. For dessert Chris will show you how to make an Almond Cream with Mandarin Oranges and Amaretto. (Pot stickers contain gluten.)

6 spaces remaining. Call 207-443-1402 to sign-up. Cooking Class FAQ available here.

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Display of Chris Toy cookbooks

Ramen Class with Chris Toy Wednesday July 12 from 5pm-7pm
$65 per person
Ramen is more than just a salty packet of noodles in broth. Learn to make this wonderful Japanese comfort food from scratch with step-by-step instructions for making amazing ramen in your own home! You will learn to make a traditional vegetarian broth and dashi (bonito tuna broth), fresh handmade noodles, tare, Ajitama eggs and more! (Some recipes contain gluten and soy products.)

8 spaces remaining. Call 207-443-1402 to sign up! Cooking Class FAQ available here.

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Wine Tasting Picture of Group
July Monthly Tasting with Village Wine
Thursday, July 14 | 5pm–7pm

This month’s tasting will be with Mike from Village Wine and we’ll be traveling via wine to the Iberian Peninsula for some of his favorite Spanish and Portugeuse offerings! We host a free monthly tasting every 2nd Thursday of the month. Open to anyone 21+. Wines will be on a special discount that night. There will be tasty snacks to nibble on while you learn about the wines from a knowledgeable pourer. No need to sign-up, just show up!

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Two people at a wine tasting
July Art Hop Wine Tasting

Friday, July 21 | 4pm–7pm

An exciting evening of celebrating local art! We’ll host a wine tasting during each monthly Bath Art Hop this summer. Open to anyone 21+. Wines will be on a special discount that night. There will be tasty snacks to nibble on while you learn about the wines from a knowledgeable pourer. No need to sign-up, just show up!

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Louisa making periogis

Polish Dinner with Louisa Edgerton
Tuesday, July 25 from 5pm-7pm
$65 per person
You will be hand-forming our pierogies in this traditional Polish cooking class. Potato and cheese pierogies, with borscht and cucumber salad – and sweet pierogies for dessert! Smacznego!
(All menu items are vegetarian; several recipes contain gluten.)

10 spaces remaining. Call 207-443-1402 to sign up! Cooking Class FAQ available here.

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Chris Toy Pasta Cooking Class

Pasta: Spaghetti & Fettuccine with Chris Toy
Wednesday, July 26 from 5pm-7pm
$65 per person
Get your pasta basics here! Basic pasta dough (plain and spinach!) with two sauces. You’ll be rolling and cutting, cooking – and eating! This is a great introduction to making pasta – then sign up for our Ravioli & Tortellini class in August!

10 spaces remaining. Call 207-443-1402 to sign up! Cooking Class FAQ available here.

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Wok Cookbook with Wok

 

All About Wok Cooking with Chris Toy
Wednesday, August 9 from 5pm-7pm
$65 per person
Everything you need to know about caring for and cooking with your wok! The menu includes Wok Roasted Seafood, Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables, deep fried Vegetarian Egg Rolls, and steamed Egg Custard. (Recipes include gluten, dairy, eggs and soy.)

9 spaces remaining. Call 207-443-1402 to sign up! Cooking Class FAQ available here.

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Pasta cooking class

Pasta: Ravioli & Tortellini with Chris Toy
Wednesday, August 23 from 5pm – 7pm
$65 per person
Even if you have never made pasta before, you can take this class with confidence! Chris will teach you to make two doughs, two fillings and two stuffed pastas – along with a couple of quick and delicious sauces. (Recipes contain gluten.)

10 spaces available. Call 207-443-1402 to sign up! Cooking Class FAQ available here.