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Knife Skills is our most popular class! A hands-on chopping session that'll have you mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro. Knife care, sharpening and honing, and selection and manufacturing are also covered.

Join us for our classic distillery tour, getting an inside-look at every step of the production process

Explore cocktail-making basics regarding barware and techniques to make great drinks with less fuss and more fun! Enjoy a guided, hands-on experience in how to build and create balanced cocktails at home. Class overview: Receive a “welcome” cocktail to enjoy during a brief tour of our distillery. Then build 2 cocktails with the guidance of the...

The cost of class is $125 per couple. Ingredients are not included in the pricing. During this 2 hour class, the pair will make 6 gallons of wine together. Make 28 to 30 bottles of excellent wine the first time. Experience the fine art of wine making as we take you through the step-by-step procedure of making your first varietal wine. Chardonnay...

Learn the Fine Art of Wine Tasting and Wine Appreciation. Join us for an exciting evening of fine wine & good times as you learn the delicate art of wine tasting! For budding wine enthusiasts, this workshop is designed to help you cultivate your palate & expand your "wine vocabulary." Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro. Taste several...

This is a hands-on brewing class for beginners. You and one partner will brew 5 gallons (48 bottles) of a beer together using our equipment. After the first session the beer will stay with us as it ferments. 3-4 weeks later you will schedule an appointment to come bottle your beer and take it home with you. Important Reminders: Please reach out...

This is the night you have been waiting for! Join us in a celebration of pizza and prosecco and watch our Pizzaioli at work! Our pizzaioli will be stretching dough and firing pizzas all evening in our oven room, for this special pizza dinner. Bring all of your questions and learn pizza making from the best in the business. What To Expect: There will...

Take a trip down memory lane and indulge your adult sweet tooth as you design and build your very own gingerbread abode. Enjoying the endless decorating options, from frosted candy shingles, to gummy window panes and pretzel picket fences, you will love turning your Gingerbread House into an edible work-of-art. With holiday tunes playing and hot...

Whether or not you have experience, have taken a bartending course, or are an experienced bartender this class is for you. Take part in our hands-on course where you will build and enjoy your very own creations. This 4 hour course in mixology will have you entertaining your friends or clients in no time. We will take you through the world of mixology...

Sizzling, thick and juicy, Chicago steak is famed the world over. Join us as we take the classic steakhouse formula and prepare an iconic dinner for you in this hand-on class. Menu: Kale Salad with Homemade Croutons Sautéed Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Herb Compound Butter Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Breadcrumbs Twice-Baked Potatoes...

Throw another log on the hearth, and fire up the cast iron skillets to create a soul-satisfying and cozy dinner in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Hazelnuts Smothered Bone-In Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion and Dried Cherry Relish...

Making pies isn't as hard as you might think! Get tips from a pro on how to make tender, flaky crusts, wrap them around sweet and savory fillings, and bake them to golden perfection. Menu: Perfect Pie Dough Cranberry Tart with Whipped Cream and Candied Orange Zest Sweet Potato Hand Pies with Maple- Walnut Glaze Individual Dutch Apple Pies Mini...

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Eating to Stimulate Healing, Alleviate Pain & Repair Did you know that certain foods can help to control inflammation?  Many of them are found in the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes wild-caught fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, and healthy fats like olive oil. Plus, increasing more plant-based foods into...

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional New York Pizza. This hands-on class geared for home pizza-makers. You’ll have a chance to see the difference between using a traditional cooking methods. In this case it is a deck oven and what...

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA! The debate will always continue, deep dish or tavern style, what is REAL Chicago pizza? We will talk about what makes Chicago pizza so special and of course, how to make the best version at home in your home oven. Our chef will cover making a recipe for pizza dough, proofing techniques and forming a perfect...