We lost another great chef: Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, who helped Americans cook authentic Chinese food, passed away on Nov. 13 at age 85. Ms. Lo wrote 11 cookbooks, won a James Beard Award, and taught at De Gustibus Cooking School multiple times. And she will be missed.

Spring 2023 Season Opener!. WHO: Austin Johnson, chef-owner of the Michelin-starred One White Street in Tribeca, will be demonstrating recipes and techniques. WHEN: Mon, 2/27, 6 - 8PM EST. WHERE: De Gustibus Cooking School . TIX: See link in bio + click on “classes.”

Behold the stunning chocolate cake that Rob Ben-Israel created in class back in Spring 2017.

Hooray! We'll be announcing the spring 2023 calendar very soon. But remember: We share this info with our newsletter subscribers first. and then with our social media followers. Sign up now by visiting (scroll to bottom). We've got some doozies!

We were saddened to learn that chef-restaurateur King Phojanakong has passed away. A native New Yorker, he had worked at Daniel and was on the original team of David Bouley’s Danube. In 2003, he opened Kuma Inn. He will be missed.

Pictured: Visiting chefs leave their mark on the De Gustibus chalkboard every season. Here's how it looks at the end of fall 2022.

Star chef Laurent Tourondel and L’Amico exec chef Emilie Bousquet Walsh present their Porchetta Alla Romana with braised red cabbage, farro, Tuscan kale, and quince mostarda — a dish demonstrated at De Gustibus Cooking School on the last day of the fall 2022 season.

Need a gift for a food-loving friend or family member? Consider a gift certificate at De Gustibus Cooking School. Just scan the QR code!. Or call 212-239-1652 .Email: info@degustibusnyc.com. (Spring 2023 season begins February. New classes added throughout January.)

Pining for a weekend getaway?. Consider our Spring 2023 Weekend at Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (South Fork Long Island). including meals, lodging, hands-on cooking class & more. WHEN: Fri, April 28 to Sun, April 30. Info & tix: 212-239-1652 or info@degustibusnyc.com

Tom Hanks just announced he’s behind H*A*N*X coffee, a new java that doesn’t just taste great; it raises money for a good cause. More info: @tomhanks.@givehanx

We are sad to hear that chef-restaurateur Michael Ginor has passed away at age 59. He was best known for his restaurant Lola in Great Neck and for his Hudson Valley Foie Gras. Ginor taught at De Gustibus several times in the early 2000s and he will be missed.

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LAST FEW SEATS!. WHEN: Thu, Nov 17, 6PM. WHO: Chintan Pandya (James Beard winner) runs some of NY's hottest restaurants: Dhamaka, Adda Indian Canteen and Masalawala & Sons. WHAT: Dishes that push the boundaries of Indian food in the US. TIX:

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Cooking Class with Alberto Carballo!.Exec chef of Casa Dani.NY Times Pick: WHEN: Wed, Nov 16, 6PM. ABOUT: Carballo worked at Spanish Manzanilla & Boqueria, + helped obtain a Michelin star at Luksus. WHAT: Spanish cuisine. Tix:

Cooking Class!. WHO: Bobby Little & Chad Urban, chef-partners at Chez Nick, Leroy’s & Little Urban Food & Drink. WHEN: Thu, Nov 10, 6PM. WHAT: Chefs will be demonstrating techniques they've used to create winning dishes. INFO & MENU:

On Nov 14, we’re partnering with the Alexander & Buono Foundation for a Thanksgiving cooking demo led by Red Lion Inn exec chef Jon Sterrett. Plus: special musical performance by Pei-Wen Liao. Seating limited to 45 people. Reserve now! .

WINE TASTING!. WHO: Ana Fabiano, author of the award-winning book, The Wine Region of Rioja. WHEN: Sat, Nov 12, 1 PM . WHAT: Join us for an expertly curated tasting of Rioja wines paired with tapas + other small bites. TIX:

Cooking Class!. WHO: Bobby Little & Chad Urban, chef-partners at Chez Nick, Leroy’s & Little Urban Food & Drink. WHEN: Thu, Nov 10, 6PM. WHAT: Chefs will be demonstrating techniques they've used to create winning dishes. INFO & MENU: