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Learn the creative art of Sushi Learn the creative art of Sushi Making in this class. Make your own rolls and learn how to display and serve them decoratively with the Garnishes and Sauces that we make in our cooking class. What's on the Menu: Learn to make Traditional Sushi Rice Hand-formed Ngiri sushi: traditional and Gunkanmaki “battleship...

Do you love sushi? Would you like to be able to impress your friends and family by preparing sushi that tastes like it was made in your favorite sushi bar?  Then sign up for this sensational sushi course, and come learn how to make your own edible masterpieces. In just 3 hours, you’ll learn all the basics, from slicing the fish and vegetables,...

Our weekly Healthy Gourmet Cooking Classes start with a quick overview of the benefits of plant-based & raw foods. Classes are presented in a lively and fun demonstration format designed to guide, inform and inspire you to a healthier, tastier lifestyle.  Each class finishes with a tasting of the days creations and a re-cap of the recipes....

Japanese milk bread is probably the lightest, fluffiest, most tender bread you'll come across. Now Chef JJ Levenstein will show you the secrets of this delicious bread in this three part workshop. This class is taking place online, via Zoom. You'll receive an email with the link to join in, along with the recipe, ingredients and equipment list, at...

Learn three different ways to make Tsukemono, Japanese for "pickled things”. In this hands-on, step-by-step class, you’ll start class by learning how to make a simple Shiozuke, or salted, pickle, followed by a Suzuke, a delicious pickle made with vinegar. We’ll finish by making a Nukazuke pickle, one of the oldest and most complexly flavored...

One of the most popular Japanese dish is Tempura. It’s crispy, juicy and tasty!

Dine on traditional Japanese finger foods and learn about commonly used ingredients. Break out the chopsticks tonight for a Japanese finger food adventure. The best part is that you won’t have to travel to the far east to take the class. What's on the Menu: Sushi: California Rolls and Vegetarian Rolls Takoyaki: Grilled Butter Dumplings...

For centuries, Japanese cuisine has been dependent on a specific mold to produce miso, shoyu (soy sauce), and sake. This mold has a very formal name; Aspergillus oryzae, but to us, it’s simply called koji. Western chefs have finally discovered what Eastern chefs have already known, koji makes everything it touches taste delicious. In this hands-on...

Join our newest BLVD Chef, Ben Osher, formerly of Nobu, for an evening learning how to make some of your favorite Japanese food at home.  On the menu:  Teriyaki Chicken  Japanese-Style Grilled Vegetables Traditional Miso Soup. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS Optional – choose many: Vegetarian Gluten-Free No Nuts No Dairy Other Special...

Come join us for a Holiday inspired feast with the Fermentopia Koji woman, Laci Ulrich. By utilizing Shio Koji, Umami Sauce, and Amazake she will teach us how to make a supremely digestible and delicious lunch.  All students will go home with a bottle of Shio Koji (probiotic salt shaker) or Amazake (fermented rice sugar alternative).

Tonight, we celebrate the beauty of raw fish preparations around the world, from Italian Crudo to Japanese Sashimi. Bring your best knives and your appetite! This class will be meeting on Zoom. We'll send you an email with the class handout with the recipes, ingredients and equipment, as well as the Zoom meeting link, at least 48 hours ahead of time....

Let's get our hands dirty, rolling some sushi! There’s so much more to vegan sushi than good ol’ cucumber rolls. Join us to learn how to create fun, colorful, and delicious sushi, and finally learn what to do with that bamboo sushi roller you've had hiding in the cupboard! This week’s menu! Grilled 5 Spice Barbeque Tofu Hand Roll Glazed...

There's so much more to vegan sushi than good ol' cucumber rolls. Join us and learn how to make fun, colorful, and creative sushi, and finally learn what to do with that bamboo sushi roller hiding in the kitchen. Even if you've never made sushi before, you'll see how easy it can be! This week’s menu: Wok Tossed Sake and Garlic Edamame Roasted...

Japanese cuisine has a long history of ingeniously fermented foods: miso, pickles, natto, sake and more. Inspired by the richness of Japan's fermentation traditions, we have added a "Department of Japanese Fermentation" to the Institute and are thrilled to introduce our new instructor, Yoko Maeda Lam, who will be teaching many of...

In this class, Chef Michal Harris shares fundamental cooking techniques for cooking fish, and introduces you to globally-inspired dishes that are simple enough for a busy weeknight, but special enough for company.  On the menu:  Japanese Style Steamed Fish with Sesame and Ginger Veracruz Style Mexican Baked Fish  French Style...