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Upcoming Events
CulinaryArts@SPAC presents an evening of rich culinary storytelling with the Kansas City–based mother-son duo Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji, celebrating Heartland Masala: Indian Cooking from an American Kitchen.
Multiple DatesIf you’ve ever wished for a little more fun, flavor, and connection in the kitchen, Cookbook Club is for you. Each season, we send you books, introduce you to amazing authors, and bring you into a welcoming community where cooks of all levels learn and grow together.
Experience the rugged beauty and culinary magic of coastal Maine with chef Devin Finigan, owner of Aragosta—recognized as one of Food & Wine’s best restaurants in both 2024 and 2025. In conversation with WAMC’s Joe Donahue, Finigan will share stories from her debut cookbook A Kitchen on Goose Cove,
Wine, food, and song — the true elixirs of love. Celebrate the start of Opera Saratoga’s summer season with an unforgettable evening at Franklin Square Market. This intimate Italian wine dinner features five seasonal courses paired with five exceptional Italian wines, thoughtfully curated and prese
Past Events
Mar 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USACome celebrate citrus in the warm and wonderful FSM Teaching Kitchen, part of our monthly Studio Sunday Series with Chef Annette!
Mar 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMSaratoga Performing Art Center (SPAC), 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAExplore the deep cultural roots that shaped American food as we know it today.
Jan 05, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMSaratoga Performing Art Center (SPAC), 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAIn celebration of Lunar New Year, CulinaryArts@SPAC welcomes four-time James Beard Award–nominated chef and acclaimed author Natasha Pickowicz for an evening dedicated to the ancient East Asian tradition of hot pot.
Dec 04, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMSaratoga Performing Art Center (SPAC), 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAIndulge in dessert for dinner with a dessert potluck hosted by baker, LGBTQ+ activist, and TV personality Justin Burke, in conversation with WAMC’s Sarah LaDuke. Burke offers simple, nostalgic recipes infused with personal stories from his life in both the world of baking and the queer community.
Nov 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation is TBDCatch Pam & Annette on WAMC’s Food Friday, November 21, talking Best Cookbooks of 2025!
Nov 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USACook with Ozoz Sokoh, author of Chop Chop, in a special West African cooking class at Franklin Square Market. Join Ozoz and Annette Tomei for a small-group culinary experience exploring the distinct ingredients and techniques that make West African cooking so beloved and delicious.
Nov 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PMSaratoga Performing Art Center (SPAC), 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USACulinaryArts@SPAC presents an immersive evening of West African culture with Nigerian-born culinary anthropologist and author Ozoz Sokoh, in conversation with WAMC’s Sarah LaDuke. Sokoh will share stories from her highly praised new book Chop Chop: Cooking the Foods of Nigeria.
Nov 03, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMSaratoga Springs, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAWAMC On The Road and Franklin Square Market Present: BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025 Ray Graf Talks Cookbooks with Pam Abrams and Chef Annette Tomei at Franklin Square Market.
Oct 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMWAMC RadioPam Abrams and Steven Raichlen discuss "Project Griddle." Culinary Arts at SPAC Events features the talents of both local and visiting chefs who share their expertise and insights alongside their food. The initiative is produced by culinary consultants Pam Abrams and Kevin London.
Oct 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PMSaratoga Performing Art Center (SPAC), 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USABarbecue legend Steven Raichlen kicks off the CulinaryArts@SPAC fall season with a celebration of the griddle. Guests will enjoy tastings from Project Griddle including Tapas Bar Shrimp, Figs and Halloumi Cheese, Bacon-Seared Dates, Vietnamese Pork Meatballs and more! A book signing will follow.
Sep 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAJust in time for Fall’s bounty, Franklin Square Market’s studio kitchen classes kick off with a back-to-basics class taught by Chef Annette Tomei. Join Chef Annette as she guides you to a better understanding of your kitchen knives and teaches you how to slice, dice, and chop like a pro.
May 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAJoin us for a moveable feast of French classics, including tartines, crepes, and a niçoise salad. Plus, live performance from the Saratoga Opera Company.
Apr 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USACelebrate spring with the simple, seasonal, Mediterranean flavors of Greece.
Mar 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAPotstickers, shumai, wontons, spring rolls: Making dim sum at home is easier than you think.
Feb 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PMFranklin Square Market, Saratoga Springs, NY, USAMezze: the traditional Lebanese dips and small bites to be shared in abundance.
Jan 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USANew year, new cooking routine? Join Chef Annette Tomei as she shares the secrets to mindful, flavor-punched, plant-based cooking.
Dec 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAIn Sicily, cookies are an artform! Celebratory bites with centuries of history and meaning, as well as centuries of delighting young and old
Oct 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSaratoga Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAEverything You Should Know about Kentucky Whiskey, with Bourbon Tastings from Saratoga’s First Fill Spirits. Recipes Cooked from the Book.
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