Jersey City’s 87 Sussex to Host Fall Cooking Class With Chef Brian Walter

Downtown restaurant 87 Sussex is inviting diners to pull up a seat and watch dinner being made this fall, as Chef Brian Walter hosts a cooking class and tasting on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

The event, part of the restaurant’s 87 Sussex Curated Experience series, begins at 7 p.m. at 87 Sussex St. Despite the “cooking class” name, guests won’t need to pick up a knife. Chef Walter will prepare a multi-course menu in front of the group, explaining each dish as he cooks before serving it. Organizers describe it as an intimate evening built around great food, wine and company.

The fall menu leans into the season’s richer flavors:

• Chef Brian’s Lasagna Bolognese: a pork, veal and beef ragout layered with béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano
• Duck à l’Orange: crispy-skinned duck breast with Grand Marnier, orange gastrique and natural jus
• Savory Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding: wild mushrooms, Gruyère, fresh thyme and brioche
• Apple Tarte Tatin: caramelized apples on flaky pastry, finished with crème fraîche

Tickets are $85 per person and must be prepaid. New Jersey sales tax and a 20 percent gratuity will be added to that price. Reservations are available through OpenTable for parties of one to 20.

87 Sussex is an American restaurant in downtown Jersey City. It holds a 4.9-star rating from more than 230 reviews on OpenTable.

If you go:
What: Fall Cooking Class with Chef Brian Walter
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 7 p.m.
Where: 87 Sussex, 87 Sussex St., Jersey City
Cost: $85 per person, plus tax and 20% gratuity (prepaid)
Reservations: OpenTable