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Discover the art of gourmet cuisine in the heart of Chicago with hands-on culinary classes ranging from baking and pastry to international cuisines, taught by expert chefs.

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Hands-On Family Cooking: Deep Dish Pizza Party

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Bring the whole gang and join us for family classes at Lincoln Square where children and adults will work together to prepare and enjoy a fabulous feast. This class is designed for children ages 6 and older to cook with their parents, families or guardians.  Menu: Crispy Zucchini Fries with Ranch Dipping Sauce Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Deep Dish Pizza with Pepperoni Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches Skills covered in class:...

(263) All levels 6 and older
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$550
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Vegan BBQ on the Grill

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Think grilling, smoking, and barbecuing are only for carnivores? Think again! With a few tips and tricks in this demonstration class, we'll show you everything you need for an incredible outdoor meal that is sure to impress even your non-vegan friends! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Charred Southwestern Salsa with Tortilla Chips BBQ Smoked Seitan "Brisket" Sandwiches with ...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Everyday Butchery and Meat Cookery Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Are you ready to take your knife skills to the next level? We'll teach you essential butchery techniques so you can tackle meat preparation like the pros and save money at the grocery store. You'll then use your handiwork to prepare four delicious dishes in a complete meat cookery lesson. Students will work individually to butcher a whole chicken, filet a whole fish, French a rack of lamb, and butterfly and pound out...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Seafood 101

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

What's your fear of fish? Can't find affordable options? Don’t have confidence to cook seafood dishes? Hate that "fishy" smell? Our Chefs will help you conquer your fears with professional techniques and recipes that reap the health benefits and international flavors of seafood, flown fresh daily to Chicago from the oceans and seas of the world. Menu: Whole Roasted Rainbow Trout with Lemon, Fresh Herbs and Roasted Potatoes Miso-Ginger Poached...

(263) Beginner 18 and older
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$126.50
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Clean Eating Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Learn to cook healthy, nourishing meals in this fun, hands-on bootcamp! Wellness Chef Alia Dalal will show you how to make tasty, filling and delicious meals quickly from whole food ingredients. Focusing on simple preparations, this class will get you up to speed on the latest nutritional best practices and get you inspired to make clean eating a consistent pattern in your life.  Using vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fruits and...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$350
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Butchery Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Are you ready to take your knife skills to the next level? We'll teach you essential butchery techniques so you can tackle meat preparation like the pros. You'll then use your handiwork to prepare four delicious dishes. Techniques: Breaking Down and Deboning Chicken Boning and Filleting a Whole Fish Cleaning, Butterflying, Stuffing and Tying Flank Steak Trimming, Cutting, Pounding and Breading Pork Tenderloin Recipes to be Prepared: Pan-Roasted...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$325
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Hands-On Asian Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Embark on an immersive culinary adventure in this hands-on Asian cuisine class. Discover the diverse flavors and techniques of China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand while mastering the art of balancing sweet, savory, sour, and spicy. From homemade dumpling wrappers to velvety beef chow fun, take your Asian cooking to the next level at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square.

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$345
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Date Night: Paella Party!

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Eat your way through sunny Spain as you celebrate this colorful, flavor-packed cuisine. ¡Olé!  Menu Includes: Arugula, Avocado and Orange Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Grilled Bread with Manchego Cheese and Serrano Ham Shrimp with Fino Sherry Chicken and Chorizo Paella Flan (Caramel Custard) Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Spanish Ingredients Grilling Bread Segmenting Citrus Making Vinaigrette Balancing...

(263) All levels 21 and older
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$115.50
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Havana Nights

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Spend a tropical night in our kitchen as we cook up some muy delicioso Cuban cuisine.  Menu:  Cuban Plantain Nachos with Shrimp, Avocados, Black Beans and Mangos Spice Rubbed and Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cumin-Orange Mojo Sauce Roasted Poblano-Cilantro Rice Pudín de Pan (Spiced Pineapple Bread Pudding) Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Cuban Ingredients Working with and Frying Plantains Selecting...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Keto Kraze

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

The Ketogenic diet is a low carb, high fat diet that's very popular right now for good reason; it can help you lose weight and improve your overall health. The diet drives your body in to a state of ketosis, where the body uses fat as a primary fuel source instead of carbs. Our chef will teach you what you can and cannot eat on the Keto diet, and how to make good choices so you can be successful. Menu: Coconut-Curry Cauliflower Soup Spinach...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Culinary Concepts: Meat Cookery

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Satisfy your favorite meat-lover with a new twist on the classic Chicago-style steak. Join our Chefs as they guide you through Meat 101 basics, then take off on an international journey of classic meat preparations from around the world. Our Culinary Concept classes will challenge you to rethink everything you've learned in the past about cooking, and allow us to teach you the correct techniques in order to strengthen your culinary skills. Menu:...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$121
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Vegan Voyage: Italian Trattoria

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Get immersed in making a delicious hearty Italian feast, which also happens to be vegan! With an exciting array of dairy, egg, and even gelatin substitutes, you'll be guaranteed to leave with a full belly, and you won't even miss the cheese! Buon Appetito! Menu: Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts and Blood Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette Eggplant Involtini (Breaded Eggplant Roll-Ups, Stuffed with Herbs and Almond "Ricotta") Orecchiette with Rapini...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Hands-On Date Night: Italian Night Out

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Grab a date, and spend the evening preparing a scrumptious, mouth-watering Italian feast in this hands-on class. Menu:  Kale Salad with Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and Mustard Vinaigrette Herb and Roasted Garlic Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Polenta and Pine Nut Gremolata Sautéed Green Beans with Crispy Pancetta Roasted Pears with Espresso-Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream Skills covered in class: Making vinaigrette Balancing...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Seafood Boil

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Apple Fest is next weekend, and we have created an apple-forward brunch to get you geared up. Sit back and relax on our outdoor patio as our chef shows you how to make a seasonal and mouth-watering brunch in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Grilled Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples and Almonds BBQ Baked Frittata with Spinach, Charred Onions and Aged...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$275
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Italian Steakhouse Demonstration

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious Italian feast based on fresh produce, fresh seasonings, fine meats and seafood in this demonstration. That's amore! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Shrimp Diavolo (Sautéed Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce) with Garlic Bread Bistecca Toscana (Red Wine Marinated Ribeye Steaks) with Fresh Herb Sauce Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary Poached Pears with Whipped Mascarpone...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$460
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Date Night Demo on the Patio

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Enjoy a romantic evening outdoors as our chef prepares a sumptuous feast for you and your date in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Kale Salad with Grill-Roasted Beets, Toasted Walnuts, Shaved Parmesan and Balsamic Vinaigrette Bourbon-Glazed Cedar-Planked Salmon Rosemary and Garlic Grill-Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Wood-Fired Pumpkin-Cinnamon Bread Pudding Skills covered in class:...

(263) All levels 21 and older
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$253
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Meat 101

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Fear not - you can master cooking meat to perfection. We'll teach you how to select meat and handle it properly for delicious results.  Menu: Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Herb-Dijon Crust and Rosemary-Port Sauce Cuban-Style Braised Pork Shoulder with Chorizo and New Potatoes Spice Grilled Lamb Chops with Apricot and Pistachio Couscous and Harissa-Yogurt Sauce Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting Cuts of Beef, Pork and Lamb...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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American BBQ: The Real Deal

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

What comes to mind when you think Barbecue? Is it the famous ribs of Kansas City, a pulled pork sandwich from North Carolina or a spicy brisket from deep in the heart of Texas? Obviously what we as Americans think of as Barbecue differs widely depending on where we find ourselves. The differences are real, but each represents a unique and authentic style that makes up the rich culinary tapestry that is the USA.  In this partial hands-on class...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Taste of India

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Join us as we open India's spice chest to explore this dynamic cuisine with its centuries-old tradition in satisfying and delicious recipes. The mango lassi will be served upon your arrival.  Menu: Mango Lassi Vegetable Pakoras with Coconut-Cilantro Chutney Aloo Paratha (Potato-Stuffed Griddle Bread) Chicken Tikka Masala Spiced Rice with Currants and Cashews Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Indian Cuisine...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Midnight in Paris

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Ooh la la! These Parisian recipes bring a whole new meaning to the City of Light.  Menu: Roasted Beet and Frisée Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Braised Chicken with Dijon Mustard, Crème Fraîche and Pearl Onions Horseradish Whipped Potatoes Roasted Haricots Verts (French Green Beans) with Shallots Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with French Ingredients Roasting Root Vegetables Making...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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