Start licking your chops, lamb lovers: The Institute of Culinary Education’s head butcher, Rudi Weid, will break down a whole lamb at this seminar, using a sustainably raised animal from 3-Corner Field Farm. Some of the meat will be cooked during the class; bring cash to bid on the remaining cuts—proceeds benefit Slow Food NYC. Institute of Culinary Education, 50 W 23rd St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (800-522-4610, slowfoodnyc.org). 2–5pm, $75.

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If you want to cook like Julia Child, don’t go it alone like Julie Powell. Be inspired by Powell’s quest, sure, but let the Institute of Culinary Education be your guide tonight:

Cooking with Julia
Whether you’re hoping to be the next Child or the next Powell, you’ll want a spot at this film-and-food afternoon. Following a screening of Julie & Julia, students will trek to ICE’s kitchen to try their hands at some of Child’s timeless dishes, including quiche lorraine. Dinner at the end of class will be paired with French wines. Institute of Culinary Education, 50 W 23rd St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (800-522-4610, iceculinary.com). 3–10pm, $115.

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