Winter Wine, Cheese & Dessert Tasting with Murray’s Cheese
The experts of Murray’s Cheese and 10 Degrees Bistro paired some fabulous wine & cheeses as we mingled with our fellow UGS members. Photos by Bryan Sargent

Cooking Lesson! How to Create a Week’s Worth of Healthy Dinners in a Snap
We learned how to cook a week’s worth of healthy and delicious meals with Fabulous Cook Ella of The Regal Vegan. Photos by Bryan Sargent

Iron Chef Cooking Competition with GE Monogram
We tested our skills in the kitchen with our "Iron Chef" Competition at the GE Monogram Design Center. Photos by Bryan Sargent

Indian Cooking 101: Creating Delicious, Easy Spices & Dishes
We had the opportunity to learn how to mix, grind,and cook with intoxicatingly exotic Indian spices with our special host Mahima Santhanam from Madame Curry NYC. This Urban Girl Squad event is sponsored by Stonehenge, the NYC real estate company with 2,500+ apts in their luxury rental buildings. Photos by Bryan Sargent

French Baking Lesson: How to Make Macarons and French Doughnuts
We had the opportunity to create our very own heavenly macarons & french doughnuts with Pastry Chef Oliver Dessyn from Mille Feuille Bakery Café. Photos by Bryan Sargent

Summer Cooking Class & Healthy Eating Workshop
Chef Jenné Claiborne of The Nourishing Vegan taught us how to whip up seasonal recipes that are as good for you as they are delicious. This Urban Girl Squad event is sponsored by Stonehenge, the NYC real estate company with 2,500+ apts in their luxury rental buildings. Photos by Beja B

Decorate a Cake Like a Pro (and Taste it Too!)
Amy from Sugar Flower Cake Shop showed us how to decorate a cake like a pro over a little bubbly and cake. Photos by Bryan Sargent

Baking for Spring! Make Homemade Pies & Delicious Cocktails with GE Monogram
We learned to prepare savory homemade berry pies & delicious cocktails at the GE Monogram Design Center. Photos by Beja B

Cooking Lesson! How to Create a Week’s Worth of Healthy Dinners in a Snap
Ella, our meal magician, shared with us a lesson on how to cook a week’s worth of healthy and delicious meals. Photos by Richard Bailey

Cooking Lesson! Make Creative and Tasty Lunches to Bring to Work Every Day
Chef Shaya taught us how to shake up our lunch routine with healthy and delicious lunches, the perfect solution for the busy professional woman. This Urban Girl Squad event is sponsored by Stonehenge, the NYC real estate company with 2,500+ apts in their luxury rental buildings. Photos by Beja B

DIY Valentine’s Gifts: Create Your Own Decadent Cake Pops
We learned how to decorate cake pops with sweet expert, Jocelyn.
Photos by Bianca Thomas.

Iron Chef Cooking Competition with GE Monogram
We tested our skills in the kitchen with our "Iron Chef" Competition at the GE Monogram Design Center. Photos by Bryan Sargent

Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop with Wine
We learned top-secret cookie decorating techniques from Sweet Dani B while sipping wine.
Photos by Bryan Sargent
This Urban Girl Squad event is sponsored by Stonehenge, the NYC real estate company with 2,500+ apts in their luxury rental buildings.

Cooking Lesson! How to Create a Week’s Worth of Healthy Dinners in a Snap
Ella from The Regal Vegan, taught us cooking techniques to master the art of preparing a week of meals in one short night.
Photos by Bryan Sargent

Elegant Holiday Cooking Lesson & Tasting with the Chefs at GE Monogram
We learned how to prepare a turkey or roast chicken, scrumptious sides, dessert and the art of preparing (and drinking!) holiday cocktails! Photos by Beja B

Mixology Lesson: Creative Cocktails with Jam Tasting
We indulged our taste buds and learnt how to make jamilicious cocktails! Photos by Bryan Sargent

Cupcakes 101: Create Your Perfect Cupcake
We enjoyed a relaxing evening with wine, colorful sprinkles, and bites of bliss. Photos by Bryan Sargent

Chocolate Making & Wine Pairings with Christian Vautier Le Concept
We dipped into the refined world of chocolate making and wine pairing with the professional chocolatiers from Christian Vautier Le Concept. Photos by Bryan Sargent

The Art of Cooking Spring Vegetables
Natural foods Chef and Certified Holistic Health Coach, Ella Nemcova, gave us a thorough introduction to the basics of cooking perfect seasonal, spring vegetables.Photos by Beja B

Hosting Perfect Parties at Home!
We learned how to put on a party without feeling like a ’50s-housewife cliché or sending our stress level into orbit! This Urban Girl Squad event is sponsored by Stonehenge, the NYC real estate company with 2,500+ apts in their luxury rental buildings. Photos by Beja B.

Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop with Seasonal Cocktails
The pros at Sweet Dani B taught us how to decorate holiday cookies and make a delicious spiked pomegranate punch to make and serve at home. Photos by Beja B. This event was hosted in a Stonehenge residential building.

Beyond Salads II: How to Prepare Incredible Fall Vegetables
Ella Nemcova of The Regal Vegan showed us how to select the best vegetables and get the most out of them nutritionally, with easy cooking techniques. Photos by Erika Friedlander

Bake the Perfect Cupcake
We learned the secrets of baking the perfect cupcake: moist and flavorful, crowned with smooth, sweet frosting at Butter Lane Cupcakes. Photos by Leigh Anna Thompson

Bake the Perfect Cupcake
We learned the secrets of baking the perfect cupcake: moist and flavorful, crowned with smooth, sweet frosting. Photos by Melanie McLean

Bake the Perfect Cupcake
We had a hands-on lesson at Butter Lane Cupcakes and learned the secrets of baking the perfect cupcake: moist and flavorful, crowned with smooth, sweet frosting. Photos by Melanie McLean

Seasonal Cooking Class and Wine Tasting with New York Vintners
We learned how to use seasonal spring produce to make a spectacular three-course meal and a dessert with the hosts of our popular cooking demos at New York Vintners! Photos by Bianca Thomas. .

Beyond Salad: Cooking Mouth-Watering Veggie Dishes
Chef Ella Nemcova of The Regal Vegan taught us the best ways to prepare tasty vegetable-only dishes. This Urban Girl Squad event is sponsored by Stonehenge, the NYC real estate company with 2,500+ apts in their luxury rental buildings. Photos by Melanie McLean

Cooking for Two with New York Vintners
New York Vintners guided us through the process of cooking an easy and delicious dinner for two. Photos by Leigh Anna Thompson

Coffee Tasting for Coffee Lovers with Nespresso
We learned from Nespresso coffee scientists about the sourcing of coffee beans, roasting techniques, and unique coffee recipes all while we tasted the delicious coffees at the new Nespresso boutique in Soho. Photos by Bianca Thomas.

Moms Only! Pizza-Making Class with Wine Tasting & Pairing
We learned how to make the perfect New York pizza with New York Vintners’ resident chef ! Photos by Laura Casner

Spanish Tapas and Wine Tasting with New York Vintners
We enjoyed three different tapas and learnt how to make them on your own at home. Each dish was paired with a delicious Spanish wine. Photos by Oron

Candy and Wine Tasting with Manhattan Wine Xchange & Sweet City Candy
We tasted five different wines paired with a candy or baked sweet with the sommeliers of Manhattan Wine Xchange and the candy experts at Sweet City Candy. Photos by Melanie McLean

Pizza-Making Class with Wine Tasting & Pairings
New York Vintners’ resident chef taught us how to make, store, prepare, and top the perfect New York pizza at home! Photos by Hayden Greene.

Pizza-Making Class with Wine Tasting & Pairings
New York Vintners’ resident chef taught us how to make, store, prepare, and top the perfect New York pizza at home! Photos by Bianca Thomas.

Bakery Workshop: How to Ice and Decorate a Cake with Tribeca Treats
We learned from Tribeca Treats’ owner and head confectioner Rachel Thebault about techniques, tricks, and tips on icing and decorating cakes, including a demo on piping decorations! Photos by Melanie McLean.

Pasta-Making Class and Italian Wine Tasting with New York Vintners III
We learned how to make many different pasta shapes by hand while tasting five delicious Italian wines! Thanks to New York Vintners and to Melanie McLean for the pics.

Throw a Cocktail Party like a Pro: Hostessing Workshop with Hors D’oeuvres and Wine
We learned simple techniques on how to throw a beautiful cocktail party with a great cooking demo from Flatiron Kitchen and enjoyed wine from Is Wine. Photos courtesy of Matt Hensrud.