Hands-on learning hasn’t stop just because social distancing and stay at home orders are in place. Many of Charlotte’s businesses have pivoted to bring these types of experiences right into peoples’ homes. From virtual make-your-own cocktail classes to wine and cheese pairing, here are several ways local businesses are continuing to produce quality entertainment.
If you haven’t been on a FEAST Food Tour in one of Charlotte’s many neighborhoods, make plans to do so later this year. For now, you can embark on a virtual adventure like Wine & Cheese Tasting or Aromatic Broth Making.
Wine & Cheese Tasting: Every Wednesday through May 27, join Josh Villapando, owner of Assorted Table Wine Shoppe, and Rachel Klebaur, owner of Orrman’s Cheese Shop, for a wine and cheese tasting. Your $90 ticket includes 1.5 hours of learning plus a curated wine and cheese package available for no-contact pickup at 7th Street Public Market. Get your tickets here.
Aromatic Broth Making: Broth…it’s so hot right now! Learn how to make a nutritious broth with Julia Simon, chef and owner of Nourish. Your $60 ticket includes one hour of learning plus all ingredients and storage containers needed. No-contact delivery is available in certain zip codes. Get your tickets here.
Regional Italian Pasta Making: Coming soon! Check this page or follow FEAST on Instagram to stay updated.
Chef Alyssa has been teaching cooking classes in Charlotte since 2013. Now, she’s offering them virtually. Sit back and watch Chef Alyssa prepare a meal and teach valuable kitchen skills. You can try to follow along, but it’s recommended that you watch, learn, then execute. Recipes will be provided before the class. Get your tickets to online classes here.
April 14: Tacos
April 15: Knife Skills
April 16: Biscuits
April 21: Falafel
Family Meals: Looking for dinner? Chef Alyssa’s Family Table Meals are a great option when you’re tired of standing around the stove. Meals are available cold or hot for pickup or delivery. See the menu and order here.
Unpretentious Palate was founded by Kristen Wile and offers food and drink reviews, news, and experiences. Wile was known to gather fellow food fans for exclusive in-restaurant experiences before COVID-19. Now, that’s happening online. View the latest events and get your tickets here.
April 14: Virtual Happy Hour with Gary Crunkleton and Ryan Hart (Topic: Rye)
April 16: Virtual Happy Hour with Brittany Kellum of Fin & Fino (Topic: Amaro)
If you’ve attended a class at Sweet Spot Studio, you know how talented chef and owner Jossie Lukacik and her team are in the kitchen. While her studio may be closed, you can still have pastry fun at home. Sign up for cookie decorating, macaron making, and more on this page. Some classes are DIY (video and instructions provided) while others are live recordings. Kits are available for pickup, delivery, or shipping.
Many Charlotteans have taken part in an in-person SkillPop class. Now, they’ve launched SkillPop Anywhere, a hub of online classes available to anyone with a streaming device. Get details and purchase tickets here.
April 14: Podcasting Essentials
April 14: Home Decorating Basics
April 15: How to Crush Your Money Goals
April 15: Makeup Made Easy
April 16: Mobile Photography
April 16: Ukulele Fundamentals
April 17: Watercolor Black-eyed Susans
April 17: Introduction to Enneagram
April 20: Instagram Workshop
