Name: Taste of Oaxaca: Mezcal, Mole & the Magic of Mexico's Flavor Capital—$150
Start: 2026-03-14T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-14T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Formaggio Kitchen - Cambridge

$Taste of Oaxaca: Mezcal, Mole & the Magic of Mexico's Flavor Capital\u2014$150$

Explore the culinary traditions of Oaxaca, Mexico by sampling regional specialties and learning about indigenous ingredients and methods.
About this Event

Step into the heart of Mexico's culinary soul, where ancient Zapotec traditions meet the vibrant chaos of highland markets. Oaxaca is a place where cooking is ceremony, where recipes are passed down like precious heirlooms, and where the air itself seems to carry the scent of chocolate, chiles, and wood smoke. In this hands-on class, you'll discover why this mountainous region is considered the gastronomic capital of Mexico—a land of seven moles, ancestral corn varieties, and ingredients found nowhere else on earth.

Expect bold, complex flavors built through patience and layers: dark, velvety sauces that take days to prepare, handmade cheeses stretched and shaped by generations of the same families, and the ever-present corn transformed into dozens of forms. You'll work with ingredients that might surprise you—from chocolate ground on volcanic stone to herbs gathered from Sierra mountain slopes. This cuisine is earthy, generous, and alive with history. Come hungry, come curious, and prepare to cook the way Oaxaqueños have for thousands of years.

To fully participate in the class:
1. Reserve your ticket through Eventbrite! Purchase one ticket for each member of your party. The ticket price includes admission for one as well as dinner fare and drinks for one.
2. Show up on the day of class! Class will begin at 7:30pm. This is a seated event in our retail learning setting. The duration of the class is about an hour and a half. After class, there will be time to shop our expansive product selection (at a 10% discount!).
3. This event is for 21+. Our staff ill check IDs at the door.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please reach out to [email protected] when you make your reservation if you or a member of your party has any food allergies or dietary restrictions or requires seating. Our classroom coordinator will help you to determine if the class can be modified to accomodate your needs. The health and safety of our guests is a priority for us.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you are unable to attend a class, please let us know at least 72 hours before the class is scheduled to take place and we will give you a full refund or a credit for a future class. If you don't let us know in advance of the class, you are not entitled to any refund or credit.