The Art of Elegant Dining & Social Presence
Master fine dining etiquette in one unforgettable evening — so you feel poised, confident, and completely at ease in any formal setting.
📍 Private Room at Pearl East Restaurant, Manhasset
📅 March 25th at 7:30 PM ⏱ Duration: 2.5 hours 👥 Limited to 12 participants Cost $195
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Includes a curated 5-course fine dining experience
Only 12 seats — small, interactive experience.
Why This Workshop Matters
Dining is never just about food — it's about presence, confidence, and connection.
  • Unsure which fork or glass to use?
  • Nervous about hosting clients, joining formal dinners, or attending events?
  • Want to enjoy the company without worrying about small mistakes?
This workshop transforms uncertainty into elegance, mastery, and ease.
Whether you're a professional preparing for business dinners, a couple seeking a refined evening out, a cultural explorer curious about traditions, or simply someone who values confidence at the table — this masterclass is for you.
What You Will Achieve
By the end of the evening, you'll:
Feel confident in any Western dining setting.
Project refinement and ease at professional and social events.
Strengthen your presence and make memorable impressions.
Enjoy the table experience fully, focusing on conversation and connection rather than etiquette worries.
What You'll Learn
Table Introductions & Greetings
How to introduce yourself and greet with elegance at the table.
Seating & Chair Etiquette
Seating etiquette — arriving alone, as a couple, or with children.
Chair etiquette — how to pull out a chair for others and yourself.
Napkin & Table Setup
Napkin etiquette — placement, timing, and pauses during the meal.
Placement of bread plates, glasses, and personal belongings.
Cutlery Mastery
Proper use of cutlery for each course.
Filleting fish and eating meat dishes with refinement.
Signals with cutlery to communicate with waiters.
Dining Grace
Passing dishes, condiments, salt & pepper with grace.
Restaurant etiquette — who enters first, who pays, tipping with elegance.
Social Skills
Handling awkward situations: sneezing, dropped utensils, or finding a bone in your dish.
Creating and maintaining polite conversation throughout the meal.
The joy of learning together — with your spouse, family, or friends.
The Dining Experience $195
Your evening includes a 5-course dinner prepared by Pearl East Chef:
1
🥣 Soup
2
🥗 Appetizer
3
🐟 Grilled Branzino with Scallions and Ginger
4
🥩 Steak with Asparagus and Black Pepper Sauce
5
🍰 Dessert

⚠️ Alcohol is not included.
All lessons are woven seamlessly into the dining experience, making etiquette learning both practical and enjoyable.
Who This Workshop Is For
Professionals
who attend business dinners, events, and high-level meetings.
Couples
seeking to add excitement and refinement to their evenings together.
Friends & Colleagues
sharing a meaningful and unique night out.
Singles
meeting like-minded people who value self-improvement.
Cultural explorers
curious about global traditions and the art of dining etiquette.
Event Details
📅 Date & Time
March 25th at 7:30 PM
📍 Location
Pearl East, Manhasset (private room)
⏱ Duration
2.5 hours
👥 Capacity
12 participants only — highly limited and intimate
$195
Includes dinner + interactive masterclass
Dress code:
Elegant casual
About Your Host
Irina Khai
Founder of Elegance Academy
Irina Khaimova is a modern etiquette and elegance teacher dedicated to making refinement practical, enjoyable, and accessible. With years of experience guiding adults, couples, and families, she specializes in transforming everyday dining into an art of confidence and connection.
Her approach blends European traditions with modern practicality, ensuring participants not only learn the rules of Western dining etiquette but also understand how to apply them naturally in restaurants, events, and professional settings.
Irina’s workshops are known for their interactive, hands-on style — where lessons are taught through real dining experiences, conversation, and guided practice. Her goal is to help each guest leave the table feeling more confident, polished, and at ease, whether at a business dinner, a social gathering, or a romantic evening out.
Closing Invitation
✨ Refine your dining etiquette.
✨ Enjoy an unforgettable evening of learning and connection.
✨ Transform dinner time into a stage where you shine with confidence.
Hear From Our Graduates
Don't just take our word for it — see what our previous participants have to say about their experience.
Seamless Confidence
"We had the most wonderful experience yesterday at Irina’s etiquette class. It was such a special evening spent together as a family, learning and enjoying the beautiful art of dining etiquette. Irina guided us with so much grace and knowledge, making every detail feel meaningful and easy to understand. It was not only educational but truly enjoyable. Knowledge is power, and it’s never too late to learn and grow. We’re so grateful for this experience and highly recommend it to anyone who values elegance, refinement, and self-improvement. Thank you, Irina!"
— Lana., Shear Bliss Salon
A Refined Evening
"Attending etiquette class with my husband and 3 boys, ages 19, 17 and 12 was one of the most impactful experiences we’ve shared together as a family, all gratitude to our wonderful Irina. All of us enjoyed it very much. I always insisted we exercise proper etiquette at home. It was not only learning the proper use of utensils but Irina demonstrated that it boosted their confidence in all situations. We learned to always stay up on current events how to dress properly, hold our own in a conversation, how to include everyone in the conversation, how to sparkle without being overbearing or trashy, all during learning how to properly utilize the carefully curated dinner setting items at the round table. It is something you will always be glad you did and without realizing it you will use it everyday. Thank you for the terrific class, Irina. The kids clearly enjoyed it and I am already benefiting from very pleasant behavior changes in my kids. I will most definitely let my friends know about your upcoming classes. I truly appreciated how from the very beginning you taught them how to properly introduce themselves and engaged them in the most interactive way, while sharing your insight and experience which was both delightful and inspiring."
— Gina Gabriel.,