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Featured: Taste of the Holidays (Hyde Park)

Join a guided cheese tasting with expertly paired selections in a fun, interactive setting—perfect for food lovers ready to discover something new.
Regular price$65.00
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  • TIMING: We try to start our events as close to on time as possible. Please arrive on time or a little early. (Doors open 15 min before start time.) We'll guide all guests through a 1.5 hour tasting, leaving an additional 30 min for socializing. Total event time is 2-2.5 hours. 
  • LOCATION: The location of your event is located in your confirmation email.
  • PARKING: Ample parking is available onsite or adjacent.

One ticket = one person and includes:

You will feel full when you leave.

See description below for specifics about your event.

Included: Still Water

BYOB Setup Fee: Want to bring your own bottle from home? We charge a service fee of $15 per bottle brought into our tasting room. 

South Lamar Options:

  • Wine Flight: purchase in advance at time of checkout or at event.
  • Mimosas: We offer bottomless and by the glass
  • Wine, Beer, Cider, Sparkling water, N/A: By the glass and bottle options available.

Hyde Park Options:

  • Wine, Beer, Cider, Sparkling water, N/A: We offer bottles of wine to purchase in advance from our Cheese Shop or purchased online when booking. (The Cheese Shop is across the street and open daily 11-7.) No setup fee charged.

Visit our refund policy here.

Our public cheese classes are ideal for 1-7 people.

If you are coming with a group and would like to be seated together, please purchase all of the tickets together.

Please respect our event hosts’ goal to create a positive and unforgettable experience for all attendees. If your group is loud or disruptive, our event hosts will give you a warning. If they must address you a second time, you will be asked to leave the event with no refund given.

If you would like to have the whole space for your group, inquire about a private event booking here!

We will do our best to accommodate allergies.

HOW: Please note your allergy in the booking comments.

NUTS & GLUTEN: Antonelli’s Cheese is not a certified nut or gluten free facility.

RAW MILK: On our tasting plates, we often offer a mix of both pasteurized and unpasteurized cheeses.

VEGAN: Note that Antonelli’s does not currently carry or offer Vegan Cheeses for classes.

Unless specifically listed as a 'family' event, we ask that all guests for in-person events be 13 years or older.

Please note that class content is often catered for an adult audience and the majority of class time is structured tasting and guided instruction with some breaks for socializing.

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Hello Holidays! Pumpkins, Apples, Cranberries, Cinnamon & Clove...

It's our favorite time of year! Some of the cheese industry's very best products are available only during this time of year, and - after a year of waiting - now we finally get to taste them (again)! 

This unique experience features 7 of our absolute favorite cheeses and sundry pairings. Depending on availability, we'll include some seasonal favorites, like Brabander Reserve (formerly known as Black Betty), Rogue River Blue, Rush Creek Reserve, and more. Alongside these cheeses, we'll have several pairings that perfectly represent the holidays, like Apple & Onion Jam, Cranberry Cinnamon Jam, and Apple Cider Jelly.

One ticket = one person and includes:

  • 7 cheeses
  • 7 food pairings
  • additional treats like crackers, pickles, & corn nuts (GF crackers avail if requested in allergies)

Beverages?

While water is provided at the tasting, we also offer bottles of wine to purchase in advance from our Cheese Shop (in purchasing options below). Alternatively, you may purchase wine, beer, and cider in the Cheese Shop prior to your event. (The Cheese Shop is across the street and open daily 11-7.) You may also BYOB; however, please note that we charge a $15 per bottle service fee, starting September 1.

Reserved Seating

We assign seats prior to your event. If you wish to sit with guests who are purchasing separately, we must be notified in advance. At the time of ticket purchase, there is a question prompt for you to list others in your group. Please note that we cannot seat groups larger than 8 at the same table. (Big groups? Check out our FAQs.)

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Know Before You Go:

  • TIMING: We try to start our events as close to on time as possible. Please arrive on time or a little early. (Doors open 15 min before start time.) We'll guide all guests through a 1.5 hour tasting, leaving an additional 30 min for socializing. Total event time is 2 hours. 
  • LOCATION: Event will be held in-person at our Hyde Park Community Tasting Room (500 Park Blvd, Austin TX 78751), accessible off Duval Street.
  • PARKING: Limited free parking is available onsite and neighboring streets in designated areas; there is additional paid parking behind the cheese shop across
    the street.
  • FAQs: Please read our frequently asked questions below, which cover:
    • Cancellations & Refund Policy
    • Allergies & Dietary Preferences/Needs
    • Large Parties
    • Age Restrictions
  • REMINDER: Ticket-holders will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours before the event with full details.

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Celebrate the season with a festive holiday cheese tasting at Antonelli’s Hyde Park! This holiday cheese event is designed to showcase the best cheeses and seasonal pairings that capture the flavors and joy of the holidays. Our holiday cheese tasting includes a carefully curated selection of cheeses, each paired with unique accompaniments that enhance the tasting experience. Perfect for a night out with friends, family gatherings, or anyone who loves cheese, this holiday cheese event offers an engaging and delicious way to enjoy the season. Led by our cheese experts, each holiday cheese tasting is filled with stories, tips, and pairing insights to make your holiday celebrations even more special. Reserve your spot at this holiday cheese tasting for an unforgettable evening of festive flavors and holiday cheer!