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

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

Experience the fine art of wine making as we take you through the step-by-step procedure of making your first varietal wine. Chardonnay to Estate grown Cabernet can be made. Wines are made in class with our equipment and guidance in the first of this two-session class. Fermentation is conducted in our temperature controlled cellar and is overseen...

Learn the secrets of successful flavor combinations! Learn to make sense of your sense of taste in this interactive demonstration class that focuses on the dialogue between the chef and student, creating an enriching experience loaded with information. With stronger olfactory awareness, you can become a creative cook inspired by your own palate instead...

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...

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...

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...

Who doesn't love fried dough? In this hands-on class, we'll make both cake-style and raised-style doughs, and show you how to fry, glaze, dip and fill them to perfection. You'll go home with a boxful of your very own fresh creations! Menu: Strawberry Shortcake Cruller Filled with Whipped Cream and Fresh Strawberries Cherry Limeade Donuts (Lime...

Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago! This class will teach you an authentic recipe from Old World Italy itself with the influence from Italians in Chicago. The bread-like, thin crust and traditional sauce is what makes this pizza authentic and different than what you may get at your local pizzeria. We will go through...

It seems as though everything today is being turned into a Charcuterie board. Yet, it really all began with the Antipasto platter. The traditional Antipasto platter was loaded with sliced meats, fresh cheeses, marinated veggies and crusty breads. We will be showing you how they have become much more modern.  How they are now mostly done of custom...

Be your own sushi master! With a little practice and our chef’s helpful hints, you will learn how easy it really is to make sushi in your own kitchen in this hands-on class. Menu: Maki Rolls Inside-Out Rolls Spicy Tuna Rolls Salmon and Eel Nigiri Skills covered in class: Preparing and seasoning sushi rice Purchasing and handling sushi-grade...

If you love pasta and amazing fresh Summer produce, this class is for you. We will be teaching you the step by step techniques to making the perfect pasta dough every time. You will let utilize that hand made dough to make a fresh pappardelle and Summer vegetable dish. You will also learn the art of making a laminated pasta dough with fresh herbs...

Learn how to whip up these awe-inspiring pastries in your own kitchen in no time! Don't let the fancy French descriptions fool you… these really are approachable desserts for the home cook. Menu: Chocolate Pot de Crème Raspberry and Hazelnut Mille Feuille (Puff Pastry Layered with Pastry Cream, Hazelnut Royal Icing and Raspberry Jam) Pear-Frangipane...

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...

Who says you can't cook pizza on the grill? Learn tips and tricks in this hands-on class to get that delicious, wood-fired flavor in your own backyard! Menu: Chopped Salad with Grilled Radicchio, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese and Lemon Vinaigrette  Whole Wheat Pizza with Seasonal Stone Fruit, Basil and Goat Cheese Herb-Crusted Pizza...