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Better with Age

November 17, 2009, 6–8:30 PM

De Gustibus

De Gustibus Cooking School @ Macy's Herald Square

151 W. 34 Street, 8th Floor

Head back to school – scotch school – when Cathal Armstrong, of Washington, DC's Restaurant Eve, leads a four-course class paired with handcrafted scotches at the De Gustibus Cooking School. A scotch expert will be on hand to explain the differences between blends and how to best pair them at home, while Armstrong walks through (and feeds you) dishes like tartar of shimaaji, smoked haddock and cockle "chowder," roasted loin of venison and terrine of Cashel Blue. This is one class you will be thrilled to go back to school for.

Event Details:

$95 includes five courses, scotch pairing, cocktail and chef-led tutorial.

To Reserve:

Call 212-239-1652 and mention "Zagat Presents." Tickets must be paid in advance at time of reservation.

Indochine Stories, Shaken and Stirred

November 30, 2009, 8 PM

Indochine

Indochine

430 Lafayette St. (bet. Astor Pl. & 4th St.)

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this iconic East Village institution with recipes and cocktails from the new commemorative Rizzoli book, Indochine Stories Shaken and Stirred. Beginning with the signature Indochine martini, the night's menu features favorites from the past quarter century as well as new classics including summer rolls, spicy beef salad, amok Cambodgien, glazed duck breast and Vietnamese bouillabaisse. For those that want to take the tastes of the night, and the party of past 25 years home, restaurant owner Jean-Marc Houmard will be on hand to personally sign your copy.

Event Details:

$75 for six courses with two martini cocktail tastings and wine; tax, gratuity and commemorative book not included.

To Reserve:

Call 212-505-5111 and mention "Zagat Presents."

Hop on the Express

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6 & 9 PM

Philippe Chow Express

Philippe Chow Express

469 Sixth Ave. (bet. 11th & 12th Sts.)

Hop on the Philippe Chow Express and meet chef-owner Philippe Chow for an evening of wine, cooking and dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of the trendy East Sider's West Village outpost. Chow will be on hand to demonstrate how to make his first-rate fare and chat about his move Downtown, after which guests can choose three courses off a special menu that includes delicious staples like chicken or beef satay, wok-fried beef dumplings, chicken lettuce wraps, Beijing chicken, green prawns and crispy beef. An assortment of sorbets will end the night – though chances are it will not be your last on the Express.

Event Details:

$40 for half-hour meet and greet with chef Philippe Chow, cooking demonstration, three-course dinner with wine; tax and gratuity not included.

To Reserve:

Call 212-929-8949 and mention "Zagat Presents."

Kyotofu and the Seven Sakes

December 7, 2009, 6 & 8:30 PM

Kyotofu

Kyotofu

705 Ninth Ave. (bet. 48th & 49th Sts.)

Join renowned sake sommelier Chris Johnson as he discusses and selects sakes to perfectly complement each of the seven courses prepared at this Hell's Kitchen eatery, famous for their homemade tofu and award-winning cupcakes. The evening's dishes include roasted kabocha and chestnut soup, warm Japanese mushroom salad, pan-seared Saikyo miso cod and sake-and-ginger-braised pork belly. For a guilt-free finish to the night, enjoy two of their decadent soy-based Japanese modern desserts including a peppermint mochi chocolate cake with green tea shiro-an cream and cranberry-pepper sauce.

Event Details:

$85 for seven courses and sake pairing, tax and gratuity not included.

To Reserve:

Call 212-974-6012 and mention "Zagat Presents."

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New Bouley Exclusive

October 21, 22 & 23, 2008

Secession

Secession

Zagat Members were some of the first to check out David Bouley's just-opened TriBeCa restaurant, Secession with an exclusive $45, three-course, special Zagat Presents prix fixe menu!

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The Spice is Right

April 8th 2008, 6:30PM

Spice Market

Spice Market

The Jean-Georges Meatpacking staple hosted an exclusive four-course dinner for Zagat members centered on its signature spices starting with a chef demonstration of the aromatic preparing of lemongrass steamed mussels.

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Scotch School at Shoolbred's

Thursday March 20, 2008 8–10 PM

Shoolbred's

Shoolbred's

Ambassadors from well-known distilleries of single-malt scotches and premium bourbons entertained and educated Zagat Members at Broadway costume designer William Ivey Long's new Scottish inspired public house!

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Vintage Dinner Series

Jan 12, 2009 – Mar 25, 2009

Vintage Dinner Series

New York went back in time with a special dinner series inspired by great menus from the 19th century at these top New York restaurants: Adour the St. Regis, Aureole, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Bouley, Café des Artistes, Chanterelle, Daniel, Del Posto, Gramercy Tavern, Jean Georges, La Grenouille, Le Bernardin, Le Cirque, Ouest, Per Se and Picholine.

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Zagat Presents is a new program through which restaurants and other establishments can extend invitations to exciting events and special offers exclusively to ZAGAT.com users. Zagat Presents events are currently available in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.