Say Cheese! Artisanal Pairing and Tasting with Yuri Weber

Join us for a practical, approachable cheese class with the Coop's very own cheese buyer, Yuri Weber, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 PM EST as part of the Coop’s monthly cooking series. This Cheese 101–style session offers a behind-the-scenes look at sourcing, seasonality, and selection, along with practical advice for choosing cheeses for different occasions and budgets.

The class will focus on artisanal regional cheeses, with an emphasis on standout producers from Wisconsin and Vermont. From understanding flavor profiles to creating thoughtful pairings with what’s currently available, Yuri will share tips for building a seasonal cheese board and delve into the many practical facets of cheese like which ones melt best and how to avoid quesadillas that drip!

Join us for an hour filled with practical advice from someone who knows the cheese case inside and out. This class is perfect for anyone looking to elevate everyday snacking or hosting without overcomplicating things.

Class will be in-person at the Coop and streamed online via Zoom. For in-person attendees, there is a $10 cash-only fee taken at the door to help cover the cost of ingredients. Attendees will get to ask questions, meet Yuri, and eat cheese! Doors open at 7:15 PM EDT.

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About the Chef:

Yuri Weber has been the Coop’s cheese, olive, bulk, and fine foods buyer for 16 years. He enjoys cooking and singing (but not always at the same time). Yuri is also full of useful and interesting tips and facts about cheese! Did you know the Coop sells over 5,000 pounds of cheese every week?!

Additional Class Information:

RSVP COURTESY: If You Can't Make It, Please Tell Us!

There is limited seating and a waitlist to attend this event in person. In order to give everyone a chance to participate, please cancel your RSVP as soon as possible if you know you cannot attend. We will admit walk-ins at the door if any seats are available. So even if it's last minute, please let us know if you can't make it!

CASH-ONLY FEE

Please note that there is a cash-only fee of $10, accepted at the door. Please bring exact change.

MASKING

While face masks are optional for this class, they are required on the shopping floor at the Coop every Wednesday from 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. We encourage members, guests, and staff to bring a mask; however, masks are not required to attend this class. The Coop does have disposable masks available at the entrance desk upon request.

RECORDING

This class is hosted in person AND online. The class will be recorded and live-streamed to virtual attendees. By entering the classroom at the Coop, you consent to be photographed and/or recorded by the Park Slope Coop Cooking Class Squad during the event. Your image, voice, and likeness may appear in on-demand recordings of this cooking class, which may be shared on YouTube and other online platforms for educational and promotional purposes. Thank you for being part of our community!

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