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Upcoming Events
CulinaryArts@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.
Cook 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.
Indulge 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.
Past Events
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 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.
Oct 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAJoin Chef Annette Tomei in the Franklin Square Market Studio Kitchen to celebrate some of Italy’s most iconic ingredients!
Aug 27, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USADessert aficionado Michele Hunter will teach tricks of the trade as she leads a morning session at Franklin Square Market!
Jul 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAJoin Chef Mike and learn to make pasta dough, shape it, cook it, and eat it; using the tools of the trade!
May 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USALearning Pizza From Scratch
May 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSaratoga Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USACooked from the Book, Plus a Conversation with Author Emma Hearst of Forts Ferry Farm
Apr 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSaratoga Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USABites and Conversation about the Iconic Bar Snacks of the Basque Region. Food writer and ex-pat Marti Buckley joins as we prepare dishes from her Book of Pintxos.
Mar 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAIt's Negroni Night at FSM!
Feb 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFranklin Square Market, 55 Railroad Pl 1st Floor, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USAEach month, join other curious, adventurous cooks at the Franklin Square Studio Kitchen to explore specially chosen cookbooks.
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