Located at the center of the traditionally Jewish immigrant neighborhood in the East Village-meets-Lower East Side, Octavia’s Porch serves up classic Jewish dishes with a fresh global twist. The objective of acclaimed chef Nikki Cascone — you may recognize her from 24 Prince and Bravo’s Top Chef — and The Printz Group at Octavia’s Porch is to celebrate the passing down of Jewish traditions through culture and food. This time around, you’re going to get a taste of the behind-the-scenes action. Enjoy the fruits of Cascone’s labor from start to finish, literally. Take a cooking class on the premise and watch as this kitchen ace shows you how to prepare and execute two Octavia’s Porch dishes. Past demos included shrimp and quinoa salad, seared wild Atlantic salmon with cucumber and cauliflower puree, and sesame ice cream with chocolate matzoh. The cuisine you’ll be schooled on not only draws from a Jewish heritage but from all corners of the world (Spain, Italy, Northern Africa, and South America). Don’t worry about mastering the meal the first time, as you’ll be provided with take-home recipe cards to play hostess-in-training at your next dinner party. If you’re planning to stay awhile, explore the menu and treat yourself (with $10 off your bill) to an evening at Octavia’s. One word to sum up this experience? Yum.