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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gnocchi may pre-date pasta, but these little knuckle-shaped dumplings still receive pride of place in Italian cuisine, from Nona’s table to the finest ristorante. Learn to prepare a variety of gnocchi paired with seasonal accompaniments for a perfect match of flavors in this hands-on class. Menu: Baked Potato Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and...

Mamma Mia! In this hands-on class, you’ll master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas. Menu: Kale Salad with Pancetta and Parmesan  Pistachio Pesto, Italian Sausage and Fontina Cheese Pizza  Spinach, Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Pizza with Provolone Quattro Formaggi White Pizza Skills covered in class: Working with yeast dough ...

Join us as we prepare melt-in-your-mouth decadent chocolate desserts in this hands-on class! It’s a chocolate extravaganza where you’ll learn an abundance of techniques utilizing one of the worlds most beloved ingredients. Menu: Chewy Chocolate-Toffee Cookies Dark Chocolate-Espresso Pudding with Whipped Cream Chocolate Cupcakes with Gooey...

Enjoy a vegetarian meal inspired by the bold, fresh and zippy flavors of the Mediterranean. Menu: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips Falafel-Quinoa Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce Roasted Carrot and Fennel Salad with Feta and Harissa Vinaigrette Orange-Saffron Panna Cotta Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting familiar...

Enjoying a staycation this summer? No worries; let your palate lead you to the sunny Florida Keys. Menu: Hearts of Palm, Fresh Crab and Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Grilled Mahi Mahi with Black Bean Tomato Salsa and Chipotle Mayo Arroz Verde (Herb Rice with Scallion Rice) Individual Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust Skills Covered...

This class will teach you the intricacies of more complicated drinks including: Bar Spoon Subtleties How to make a layered drink Using more exotic ingredients Blended drinks Flaming drinks By the end of this class you will know how to make drinks such as: Ramos Gin Fizz Red, White & Blue Frozen Daiquiri Goblet of Fire Rock Lobster...

Have you always wondered what it would be like to go to culinary school? The Chopping Block's Culinary Boot Camp 1 gives you a taste of a professional culinary program without the lengthy time commitment or heavy financial burden. We are the ONLY recreational cooking school that offers this type of culinary foundation and education without attending...

Paczkis (Poonch-Keys), yeast dough, fried donuts often filled with jams and creams, are a Fat Tuesday tradition that are enjoyed before pre-Easter fasting begins. Be a part of this delicious tradition by learning how to make these pastries from scratch! You'll prepare jam and custard-filled paczki and go home with 6 donuts you can share with family...

Layered with vegetables and butter, breads are the star of an Indian meal. In this cooking class, make fresh, stuffed, north Indian flatbreads, known as paratha, such as aloo (potato), gobi (cauliflower), paneer (cottage cheese), palak (spinach), and lachha (layered) paratha.  You will learn dough preparation, how to cook the bread, and suggestions...

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...

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 in this hands-on class.  Menu:  Sautéed Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Herb Compound Butter  Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Breadcrumbs   Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes ...

You have the heart of a mom, but often, you need the mind of a doctor. In this workshop, we’ll cover natural home remedies for minor mishaps and common everyday situations that don’t require an office visit. And yes, they work! You’ll learn tips for fighting cold & flu naturally and what things like a fever mean to the body. Plus, discover...

Drawing on oral histories, personal reflections, and the Newberry’s Chicago collection, class participants will have a chance to co-author Chicago’s past, present, and future. Every Chicago street corner has a story—many stories—where past, present, and future identities intersect. From Little Village to Little Vietnam, Chicago has stories...

Discover the possibilities of cooking gluten-free with chickpeas—high in both fiber and protein.  You will learn how to incorporate the vibrant flavors of India in a variety of different gluten-free dishes including chickpea avocado salad and chickpea masala curry served with basmati rice. 

As America continues our streak as the world’s #1 wine consumer, Chicagoland’s dynamic wine market offers more wines and more ways of buying wine than ever before. But choice comes with questions: How do I keep up with unique grapes, emerging regions and ground-breaking techniques? Why does one wine taste (and cost!) different than another? What’s...