SPAC Announces CulinaryArts@SPAC Spring Series

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two special events highlight this spring’s CulinaryArts@SPAC initiative at The Pines at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

“On the heels of January’s completely sold-out Win Son: A Taste of Taiwan event, we are excited to bring these unique experiences to our community,” Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, said in a statement. “From the rich culinary tradition of the ‘pintxo’ in San Sebastián, Spain — to creating farm-fresh produce in our own backyard with Upstate NY native Emma Hearst — we hope to create connection through great food, drink and conversation.” 

The CulinaryArts@SPAC initiative, founded in 2020, combines culinary excellence and education with exquisite meals that emphasize socially conscious cultivation and consumption, local procurement, and fair wages. 

Kicking off the series on April 11 is Pintxos: A Taste of Spain’s Basque Country featuring Spanish wines and an array of these small bites from 6-9 p.m., alongside conversation with author and chef Marti Buckley and WAMC’s Sarah LaDuke. Tickets to attend are $95. Attendees can also purchase a copy of The Book of Pintxos for the special event pricing of $25 onsite (retail: $30). Seating is on a first-come basis. Visit spac.org for details. 

On May 8 the program features Flavors from the Farm with Emma Hearst featuring cocktails and mocktails, tastings inspired by the book, and conversation with Hearst, founder of Forts Ferry Farm, alongside WAMC’s Joe Donahue, from 6 – 9 p.m. 

Tickets for Flavors from the Farm with Emma Hearst are $95 and will go on sale on March 21. Visit spac.org for details.