Food writer and recipe developer Liza Schoenfein ’88 is here to turn your small NYC kitchen into a dinner party powerhouse. Join us as we whip up delicious dishes you’ll be able to reproduce at home while Liza shares tips, tricks, and recipes for cooking for guests in a space of any size. The evening’s menu includes a cocktail and a glass of wine, with dietary options available.

Thursday, October 24th, 6:30pm, Harlem
$75. Space is limited, RSVP by October 17th.

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The Vassar Club of New York cordially invites you to the 13th Annual Fall Fête - Mug Madness! Join us for a celebratory evening of libations, hors d'oeuvres, Mug-inspired entertainment, and lively conversation.

Thursday, November 21st, 7pm
The Lotos Club, 5 E 66th Street

Stay tuned to socials and emails for ticketing information!

The Big Apple is known for small kitchens, but that doesn’t mean you can’t throw an elegant, effortless dinner party. Food writer and recipe developer Liza Schoenfein ’88 has hosted hundreds of them and she’ll be sharing tips, techniques, tricks, and recipes to help turn you into a confident, highly competent host.

Join us as we whip up and enjoy delicious dishes you’ll be able to reproduce at home while Liza answers your questions and spurs you on to cook for guests in a space of any size.

Thursday, October 24th, 6:30pm, Harlem
$75. Space is limited, RSVP by October 17th.

connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_DinnerParty

Happy 50th Schmooze! For the past eight years we've traveled to neighborhoods all over this great city of ours, hanging out with fellow alums over good drinks and good food.

If you know a bar or restaurant that would be perfect for a Schmooze, don’t keep it to yourself! Send a message here or an email to [email protected].

The Schmooze turns 50! Join us for the 50th Schmooze at Spritzenhaus 33 in Greenpoint. Spritzenhaus 33 is located across the street from McCarren Park and features an innovative 6,000 sq. ft. industrial indoor-outdoor design, a phenomenal beer and wine selection, and a food menu that features a diverse array of sausages, salads, and sides. There just might be birthday cake too!

Thursday, September 26th, 6pm-8pm
33 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn

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The Big Apple is known for small kitchens, but that doesn’t mean you can’t throw an elegant, effortless dinner party. Food writer and recipe developer Liza Schoenfein ’88 has hosted hundreds of them, and on the evening of Thursday, October 24, she’ll share tips, techniques, tricks, and recipes to help turn you into a confident, highly competent host.

Join VCNY as we whip up delicious dishes you’ll be able to reproduce at home and we'll enjoy them while Liza answers your questions and spurs you on to cook for guests in a space of any size.

The evening’s menu includes a cocktail and a glass of wine, and dishes may contain animal protein, dairy, and gluten, with at least one vegetarian and/or gluten-free option and recommendations for adapting recipes to suit a variety of dietary needs.

Space is limited so please RSVP early, and no later than October 17.

Tickets: $75

The event will be graciously hosted at the home of Seanna Beck ’96 in Harlem. Address will be emailed to those who register.

Liza Schoenfein ’88 is a longtime food editor and writer. She’s been Executive Editor of Saveur, Editor-in-Chief of GoodHousekeeping.com, and a contributor to publications including Civil Eats, Cooking Light, Epicurious, and the Forward. She writes a weekly column about sustainability for the Substack Cool Beans, and blogs about food and gardening at LifeDeathAndDinner.com.