The Chopping Block Lincoln Square Classes, Chicago

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 some great juice! No, we’re not talking grape juice (although we’ll taste delicious wines!) We’re talking about juicy scandals that rocked the wine world and that influence what you’re drinking today. Topics including “Do you know what’s in the wine that you drink? Well, I do!” and “Takin’ it to the streets in France”...

Enjoying a staycation this spring break? No worries! Let your palate lead you to the culturally diverse and mouth-watering cuisine of the Florida Keys.   Menu: Hearts of Palm, Fresh Crab and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing  Grilled Mahi Mahi with Black Bean-Tomato Salsa and Chipotle Mayo   Arroz Verde (Fresh Herb and Scallion Rice) ...

Enjoy a hands-on vegetarian feast 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:  Getting...

For centuries, the vineyards of France triumphed over plague, piracy and ground war to produce the world’s most desired wines.  Today - despite sagging sales - the wines, wine law and wine growing philosophy of France remain standards to which all other countries compare.  Join us to taste five prominent styles and explore...

Mamma Mia! In this hands-on class, you’ll master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas.   Menu: Arugula Salad with Chickpeas, Cucumbers and Parmesan with Red Wine Vinaigrette  Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) Pizza Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Pizza with Goat Cheese Prosciutto and Arugula White Pizza...

Kick off spring break with a fun and seasonal baking class! Kids, ages 7-11, are invited to join us for a hands-on class learning an arsenal of baking and pastry techniques while expanding their culinary knowledge. Menu:  Individual Strawberry Crostata  Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling  Mini Lemon-Raspberry Swirl...

Learn how to make your own sushi! Teens, ages 12-16, are invited to join us for a fun hands-on class where you get to eat what you make in class. Our chef will teach your teen all about the tools and ingredients needed to successfully make sushi, and with a little practice and our chef’s helpful hints, you’ll learn just how easy it really is to...

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...

Food in small packages is a worldwide phenomenon! Kids, ages 7-11, are invited to join us for a hands-on class preparing and devouring delicious dumplings of all shapes, sizes and ethnicities. Menu: Black Beans and Cheese Empanadas   Spanakopita (Spinach and Feta Phyllo Triangles) Steamed Shrimp Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce Skills...

Bring the whole gang and join us for a hands-on family class! Transport yourself to sunny Spain and have fun preparing a feast inspired by Spanish cuisine and culture. This hands-on class is designed for children ages 6 and older to cook with their parents, families or guardians. Menu: Baked Goat Cheese with Tomato Sauce Bacon-Wrapped Dates...

Learning how to properly use and care for knives is an essential technique cooks of all ages should know. In this hands-on knife skills class designed for teens ages 12-16, our chef will teach the importance of knife care and safety, how to sharpen knives, and how to make chopping efficient, organized and fun. After completing this course, your teens...

Join us for a new and exciting culinary experience designed to jump start your culinary journey. Our experienced chef will teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste buds, and explore the basic science and techniques all cooks should know. You'll spend time honing...

Why does the world love Paris? For the fashion? Mais oui. For the romance? Bien sur. And at The Chopping Block, we love Paris for the food! With our Chefs as your guide, you'll practice classic cooking techniques in this hands-on class to create your own elegant French meal. Menu: Mixed Green, Hazelnut and Goat Cheese Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette...

The marriage of wine and cheese is one of our most exciting taste sensations, from easy appetizers to an elegant cheese board, even Mac ‘n Cheese. Learn the secrets of successful wine and cheese pairing in this tasting of 5 prominent cheese styles mixed-&-matched with 5 wines. This seminar is fun and delicious for...