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Variety
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Bloomingdale’s Home and Furniture. Guest chefs offer free demonstrations in housewares department. At 600 N. Wabash Ave., 312-324-7678. At Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-974-4377.
Chocolate Inspirations, 233 Town Acres Lane, Roselle, and 1121 S. Clinton St., Chicago. Chocolatier Pam Vieau offers half-day, full-day and three-day hands-on chocolate classes at all skill levels. Topics include tempering, molding, decorative techniques, dipping and ganache. $85-$150. 630-894-0898 or visitchocolateinspirations.com.
Cooking with the Best Chefs. Classes on many topics in Chicago and suburbs. Restaurant tours, wine dinners and cooking trips offered. Some classes hands-on. Classes, 7-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. $20 members; $30 non-members. 630-793-0600 or bestchefs.com.
Parker for Adults. Day and evening courses at various locations. Topics include Hawaiian fusion, tequila tasting and gingerbread houses. Proceeds benefit Parker Scholarship Fund. First class, Oct. 4. 773-797-5530 or parkereveningcourses.org.
Prairie Kitchens Cooking School. Hands-on classes in Chicago, north and west suburbs beginning in September. Topics include low carb, party appetizers and make-your-own gingerbread house. $50-$55. Five-week basics series offered in fall, $400. 847-998-0700 or prairiekitchens.com.
Sur La Table. Hands-on and demonstration classes for all skill levels with local and visiting chef instructors. $50-$75. Series on basic techniques also offered. 52-54 E. Walton St., 312-337-0600, and 55 S. Main St., Naperville, 630-428-1110. Also, 866-328-5412 or surlatable.com.
To The Table. Kathryn Alcock and Kim Pedersen offer classes including entertaining, decadent desserts and cooking with kids. Emphasis on basic techniques and creativity. In-home or businesses in Chicago and western suburbs. $50-$60 per hour, plus food. 312-659-9915.
Whole Foods Markets. Classes for children and adults at seven locations. In Chicago, 1000 W. North Ave., 312-587-0648, and Lakeview, 773-244-4200; Deerfield, 847-444-1900; Evanston, 847-733-1600; Palatine, 847-776-8080; Wheaton, 630-588-1500; Willowbrook, 630-655-5000.
Williams-Sonoma. Classes in three locations. $30-$35. Chicago, 900 N. Michigan Ave. 312-587-8080; Naperville, 9 W. Jackson Ave., 630-369-4167; Oak Brook, Oakbrook Center, 630-571-2702.
Chicago
A Tavola, 2148 W. Chicago Ave. Chef Daniel Bocik teaches a four-course meal. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $50, includes dinner but not tax, gratuity and beverages. 773-276-7567.
Big Red Oven. Personal chef Eden Rosenbush specializes in seasonal cooking, emphasizing organics, baking and pastry. Customized small group classes taught in students’ homes. Cooking class parties and corporate team building. 773-288-7562 or bigredoven.com.
Calphalon Culinary Center, 1000 W. Washington Blvd. Variety of hands-on and demonstration classes, including essential skills, “Wok ‘n Roll” and Garlic 101. Private events and corporate team building. $40-$125. 312-529-0100, 866-780-7799 or calphalonculinarycenter.com.
Charmed Cooking. Professional chefs provide hands-on and demonstration workshops, in-home or in commercial kitchens across Chicago, customized for individuals or groups. Also, family cooking and market tours. $125. 312-733-7595 or charmedcooking.com or e-mail, barbara@charmedcooking.com.
Chef Cali Bergold offers in-home classes ranging from one-on-one basic lessons to class parties. Topics include knife skills, lobster 101 and couples romance menu. Two-hour class starts at $50 per person. 312-656-1363 or chefcali.com.
Chefs on Call. Chef Mark Costello conducts classes in clients’ homes with emphasis on methods or menus, including basic technique, baking and party menus. $45-$75. 312-787-9451 or chefsoncall.com.
Chef Out of Water. Francis Leroux, Kendall College instructor, offers dinner classes in-home for groups of 6 to 15. Specialties include bistro cooking, soups and desserts. $50 per person, including meal. Private classes also available. 312-421-6455 or 773-710-4815.
The Chopping Block, 1324 W. Webster Ave. and 4747 N. Lincoln Ave. Daily hands-on and demonstration classes for all levels. Topics include girls’ night, knife skills and kitchen shortcuts. Most classes $50. 773-472-6700 or thechoppingblock.net.
Cook from Scratch. Bridget Weis-Urbain offers classes in-home or in her Loop kitchen, including knife skills, stock the freezer and cake decorating. $40-$100. 312-559-0052 or cookfromscratch.com.
Eli’s Cheesecake World, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr. Adult and children’s classes, including cookies, dessert wine and pumpkins. $12-$40. Next class is Aug. 26. 773-308-7002.
Fox & Obel Food Market, 401 E. Illinois St. Variety of classes with visiting and in-house chefs. Wine pairing classes available. Fees vary. 312-410-7301 or fox-obel.com.
Giselle’s, 1967 N. Halsted St. Ryan Stewart leads classes on topics such as cheesemaking, tapas and Oktoberfest. $50. 6 p.m. on select Tuesdays. In-home classes available. 312-266-7880 or gisellesonline.com.
Global Organic Designs Lifestyle Management. Bret S. Beall teaches quick, healthful global cuisine in your home with help on organizing your kitchen and entertaining. 773-508-9208 or god-dess.com.
Gourmet Touch of Chicago. Chef Rick Hicaro teaches demonstration and hands-on classes in-home for any skill level. Topics include knife skills, herbs and spices, and world’s fare. Also available: parties, meetings and classes for kids. $120 per 3-hour session. 773-339-2655 or gourmettouchchicago.com.
Heat and Spice Cooking School, 925 W. Cullom Ave. Joe Sochor offers hands-on, introductory classes on topics such as Thai, Indian and Mexican cuisine. Also market tours in season. $50-$60. 773-742-2331.
Heaven On Seven. 111 N. Wabash Ave. Jimmy Bannos demonstrates dishes from his cookbook, first Friday of every month. $75 includes five-course meal and beverages. Private classes available for groups of 10 or more. 312-446-8949.
Chef Fredy Cuisine. 400 N. Noble St. Fredy Hernandez offers classes in your home or his commercial kitchen for all skill levels. Topics include low-carb, holiday baking and Latin and Mediterranean cuisines. 312-942-1492 or e-mail, cheffredy@aol.com.
Karen’s Kitchen, 2331 N. Cleveland Ave. Karen Horning teaches classes and workshops on basic techniques of fine cooking, French and Spanish cooking, and time-savers. $60/person. Classes available after Sept. 15. 773-348-1341.
Let’s Eat! Robert Gatz offers in-home classes on topics including tools of the trade, sauces and presentation. $50-$85 per person plus food costs. 773-501-8248.
Live and Learn Program at the Latin School of Chicago. Single-session classes include Ayurvedic vegetarian, paella and “Indian Spices for an American Thanksgiving.” Demonstration classes at home, kitchen specialty shops and in restaurants with chefs. Wine classes also available. Classes begin Sept. 20. $40-$85. 312-582-6035 or www.latinschool.org/liveandlearn.
Marshall Field’s Culinary Studio, 111 N. State St., 7th Floor. Well-known chefs teach variety of classes, including Asian, French and Italian cuisines, desserts and seasonal offerings. 800-265-2665.
Megan’s Vegans. Megan McCarthy teaches how to make healthful and low-carb choices. In-home classes for small groups available. $40. 312-942-0017 or healthyeating101@aol.com.
My Husband, the Chef. In-home cooking from Greg Mistak, tailored to students’ interests. Topics include Thai, Mexican, French and grilling. $50-$70. 773-490-6464 or myhusbandthechef.com.
Jill Prescott’s Culinary School, Merchandise Mart. Instruction for home chef in all aspects of cooking, including classic French and Italian cuisine. Demonstration classes and intensive one-day, five-day and weekend participation courses. 312-822-8100 or jillprescott.com.
The Rustic Kitchen. Janine MacLachlan focuses on stylish, casual entertaining in her Lakeview kitchen. Every class is a three-course dinner party. Farmers market tours and corporate team building also available. Starting at $65. 773-935-4239 or rustickitchen.com.
Schultzie’s Fabulous Foods. Susan M. Schultz offers classes on topics such as food shopping, throwing a stress-free party and creating a signature dish. Classes start at $40 and begin in September. 773-774-0075 or schultziesfabfood.com.
Sweet Pea Catering, 6930 N. Glenwood Ave. Demonstration and hands-on classes that specialize in ethnic cuisines or three-course meals. Corporate events also available. $45-$65. 773-764-1500.
Windy City HomeChef. In-home hands-on courses for adults and children begin Sept. 1. High school seminars also available. 312-327-6625.
The Wooden Spoon, 5047 N. Clark St. Hands-on and demonstration classes on various topics including healthy weeknight cooking, Vietnamese and 30-minute meals. Also, private parties, corporate team-building, wine pairings and market tours. $45-$75. 773-293-3190 or woodenspoonchicago.com.
Treasure Island, 2121 N. Clybourn Ave. The Cooking School hosts guest chefs preparing their specialties in weekly demonstrations. Upcoming classes taught by Diane Juergens and chefs from Pili Pili, Vivo and Vong’s Thai Kitchen. “Cooking for Kids” series and hands-on classes also available. Starting at $15. Register at any T.I. store, or 773-880-8880 or tifoods.com.
World Kitchen, 66 E. Randolph St. Hands-on classes focus on techniques for all levels on variety of subjects, such as Latin flavors, caviar and chocolate. Classes start in September. $30. 312-742-8497 or worldkitchenchicago.org.
North
American Harvest Cooking School, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. David Koelling teaches classes for adults, children and families. Topics include dinner in 20 minutes, holiday entertaining and 10-minute hors d’oeuvre. Starting at $25 for children, $40 for adults. Corporate team-building also available. 847-277-0578 or americanharvestcookingschool.com.
Backyard Barbecue Store, 1147 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette. Local chefs demonstrate grilling everything from appetizers to dessert. Private classes available. 847-251-2272 or backyardbbqstore.com.
Beautiful Food, 2111 Beechwood Ave., Wilmette. Charie MacDonald teaches participation classes, including basics, breads, fish and chocolate. $75. 847-256-3979.
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. “Great Chefs” series on Saturday and Sunday afternoons until Oct. 10 feature free demonstrations in the Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden. $10 parking. 847-835-5440 or visit chicagobotanic.org.
Clueless in the Kitchen, Huntley. Chefs Will and Dawn Rogers hold private tutoring sessions and organize dining and special occasions. Demonstration classes Tuesday nights at Angelo Caputo’s Grocery Stores in Addison and Hanover Park. $25. 847-401-2433 or visit cluelessinthekitchen.com.
Coachouse Gourmet, 735 Glenview Rd., Glenview. Julie Kearney offers participation classes 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 15. Topics include 30-minute gourmet, hors d’oeuvre and dinner from Italy. $45-$55. 847-724-1521 or coachousegourmet.com.
Corner Cooks, 507 Chestnut St., Winnetka. Chefs Larry Smith and Amy Pendry lead demonstration and hands-on classes Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, and Saturdays. Also, private couples cooking classes, cooking parties and celebrity chef series. Starting at $50. 847-441-0134 or cornercooks.com.
David’s Bistro, 623 N. Wolf Rd., Des Plaines. Chef David Maish leads monthly demonstration classes in which he prepares a three-course meal. $40. 847-803-3233 or davidsbistro.com.
Dinner at Eight, 1167 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Retail shop holds demonstration classes taught by local guest chefs. Upcoming classes include tasty tailgating, French Quarter night and Salvadoran Cena. $35-$50 with free classes on select Saturdays. Next class is Sept. 9. 847-251-8380 or dinnerateight.net.
Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Continuing education classes offered on topics such as risotto, desserts and Mediterranean. 847-925-6707 or harpercollege.edu.
Kendall College, 2408 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Recreational classes offered week-ends and weeknights starting Sept. 29. Topics include wine tastings, tailgating and gourmet Thanksgiving. Fees start at $55. 847-448-2550 or kendall.edu.
College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington, Grayslake. Continuing education classes in harvest cooking, vegetarian cooking of India. $39. 847-543-2022 or clcillinois.edu.
The Market at The Glen Town Center, 2050 Tower Dr., Glenview. Variety of classes, including pastries, seasonal, children cooking and wine tasting. Starting at $25. 847-486-9118.
New Trier Extension, Winnetka and Northfield. Classes include sushi, Cajun/Creole and Vietnamese. Classes begin Sept. 23. $45-$60. 847-446-6600.
North Shore Senior Center, Northfield. Paul Hoffman leads a five-week hands-on class for beginners. “Cooking for Virgin Cooks” covers recipes, food terms, food safety and how to stock a pantry. $85 for NSSC members, $100 non-members. Starts Sept. 21. 847-784-6030 or nssc.org.
Northshore Cookery, Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park. Hands-on classes include seafood, Mexican, children’s cooking and more. Private parties also available. 847-432-COOK or northshorecookery.com.
Nutralicious Cuisine. Karen Raden, a dietitian and culinary educator, offers in-home classes throughout North Shore. $150 plus food costs. 847-877-4393 or kraden@ameritech.net.
Pina’s Culinary Experience, 632 E. Irving Park Rd., Roselle. Pina Bartolomeo and Janet Lisinski teach classes that include appetizers, risotto, omelets, fritattas. Single- to four-session classes. 7-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. $50-$150. 630-529-1877 or www.pinasculinary.com.
Dawn R. Schuman Institute, Northbrook. Barbara Freedman teaches Jewish cooking, including quick kosher cooking. Also, taste of Judaism sessions are held in Skokie and Evanston homes. 847-509-8282 or dawnschuman.org.
Someone’s in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Classes include low-carb, pizzamaking, kids cooking and Oktoberfest. $25-$50. 847-816-9511 or sitkwithdianna.com.
La Venture, Skokie. Sandra Bisceglie offers series of day or evening classes in French and Italian cooking, baking and cake decorating. Classes begin in January. $289 for series of six. 847-679-8845.
Karla Walter offers hands-on and demonstration classes based on seasonal organic produce. Topics include three-course meals, casseroles and desserts. $20-$75. 847-733-8133 or understandingyourhealth.com.
South and West
Shirley Adams, 444 Old Surrey Rd., Hinsdale. Private lessons on ethnic cuisines for individuals and groups at your location. Focusing on technique, diet and menu planning/nutrition. Bridal showers, couples parties, other private events available. 630-887-0304.
Chef Amaury’s Epicurean Affair, 481 N. Commons Dr., Aurora. Chef Amaury Rosado teaches classes with seasonal themes at 7 p.m. every other Tuesday. Next class, Aug. 24. $30. 630-375-0426.
ARG Tamale Co. and Cooking School, Brookfield. Anthony Garcia teaches hands-on tamale-making, as well as Italian and Mexican/Caribbean cooking. Select Saturdays, Sept.-Jan. 708-485-7041 or e-mail argtamales@aol.com.
Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park. Demonstration and hands-on classes. Topics include basic technique and international cuisine. Kids Cook! classes offered for ages 8-12 Saturday mornings. 708-383-2612 or cheneymansion.com.
Cheridens. In-home classes taught privately or in small groups throughout Chicago area. Topics include Latin and Caribbean fare to hors d’oeuvre. $40-$55 per person per two-hour class. Call 847-372-0549.
Chez Madelaine Cooking School, 425 Woodside Ave., Hinsdale. Madelaine Bullwinkel’s fall classes begin Oct. 9. Topics include Thanksgiving in Paris, holiday food gifts and crepes. Starting at $90. 630-655-0355 or chezm.com.
Chef Ted Cizma offers private cooking classes, wine tastings and special event planning for groups or individuals. Available in home or other venue. Educational tours also offered four times a year (foodandwinetours.com). 815-404-6286 or cheftedcizma.com.
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn. Continuing education classes offered on topics such as fondue, Greek meze, souffles and frittatas. Classes begin Sept. 20. 630-942-2208 or www.cod.edu.
Country Garden Cuisine, 3 N. 369 La Fox, Charles. Penny Newkirk offers hands-on and demonstration classes on topics such as pantry condiments, sushi, quick cuisine. Day and evening classes. $48-$55 per session (usually includes meal). 630-587-8985 or geocities.com/countrygardencuisine or e-mail, countrygardencs@aol.com.
Diane Coutre and David Clark, La Grange. Small demonstration/hands-on classes for all levels beginning Sept. 25. Topics include pizzas, crepes, and full menus. Couples classes also offered. Fees from $55. 708-352-8801 (the phone number as published has been corrected in this text).
Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. Look and cook non-credit classes led by guest chefs. Fees vary. 708-524-5122 or www.dom.edu.
Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin. Non-credit evening classes begin in September. Topics include Italian favorites, Thai, holiday brunches. $69-$79. 847-622-3036 or elgin.edu.
Famous Liquors Wine & Spirits, 105 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard. Ethnic cuisine classes Wednesdays with Diane Juergens and Dominick Kwentus. Other topics include summer salads and apples. All classes feature food and wine pairings. $20-$25. 630-629-3330 or famousliquors.com.
1401 West Restaurant, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook. Monthly cooking classes $10-$30. Private classes for businesses also available. 630-573-8555 or 1401west.com.
Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison St., Forest Park. Demonstrations and hands-on classes for all ages and skill levels. Private events available. 708-488-0808 or visitflavourcookingschool.com.
Dietitian Mindy Hahn offers private in-home classes on healthful cooking. 630-661-4299 or e-mail, mindy(underscore)hahn@hotmail.com.
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet. Continuing education classes on topics such as low-carb gourmet, fresh herbs and homemade pies. Wine tasting series available. $38-$87. Classes begin Aug. 30. 815-280-1555 or www.jjc.edu.
La Cucina cooking school, Highland, Ind. Demonstration and hands-on classes for all levels. Topics include Spanish tapas, food and wine pairings and one-pot meals. $35-$50. 219-922-4534 or lacucinallc.com.
Let’s Cook. Patti Conway offers private in-home lessons for individuals and small groups of all levels. Hands-on or demonstration classes. Topics include meal preparation, soups, party planning. $50-$75 per hour. 708-482-9382.
Let’s Go Bistro, 970 W. Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Chef Michael Sodaro offers hands-on or demonstration classes for groups of 8-16. Subjects include cooking with wine, soups and stocks. $50. Also, 12-week series on bistro basics begins in September. 630-795-0100 or letsgobistro.com.
Naperville Park District. Classes include topics such as fish and seafood, comfort dinners, Moroccan menu. Kids classes also available. Various locations; classes start in September. $50 resident fee. Call 630-848-5000 or napervilleparks.org.
Prairie Gourmet, 113 W. Main St., St. Charles. Demonstration and hands-on classes. Subjects include ethnic menus, entertaining, skill-based classes. Children’s classes also offered. $50. 630-443-9904 or prairiegourmet.com.
Prisco’s Fine Foods, 1108 Prairie St., Aurora. Phyllis Kramer leads seasonal cooking classes on selected Saturday mornings. $25. 630-264-9400 or priscosfinefoods.com.
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, 500 E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale. Variety of classes including gluten- and dairy-free, raw/living food, vegetarian, organic. All classes less than $20; some are free. 630-986-8500.
Professional
Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation. Oliver’s Kitchen, 4345 W. Division St. Culinary training and job placement for the homeless, those on the welfare-to-work track, underemployed and unemployed. Next series begins Oct. 4. Free for those who qualify. 773-252-3663 or antihunger.org.
Chicago’s Community Kitchens. 4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl. A 12-week program prepares unemployed and underemployed for entry-level jobs in food-service industry. Program covers food preparation and sanitation and includes a two-week internship. Begins Sept. 20. Free for those who qualify. Call LoriLei Kramer, 773-843-5414.
Chinese American Service League, 2141 S. Tan Ct., offers a free 16-week chef training program for low-income Chicago residents. Next program starts Oct. 18. 312-791-0418 or caslservice.org.
College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. One-year certificates and two-year associate degrees in culinary/pastry arts. Classes include international cuisine, quantity food preparation, classical baking. In-district fee: $50/credit hour. Classes begin Sept. 20. 630-942-3663 or www.cod.edu.
College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Associate degree in food-service management and certificates in culinary arts, professional cooking and food-service management. Topics include principles of food preparation, nutrition, applied food service sanitation. Begins Aug. 23. 847-543-2041 or www.clcillinois.edu.
Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, 361 W. Chestnut St. Associate degree in Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts or patisserie and baking. Starts Aug. 28 and Oct. 22. 12-month program and 4-month externship. 877-828-7772 or chic.edu.
Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. Bachelor’s degrees in food science and nutrition, nutrition and dietetics, and food-service management. Classes begin Aug. 30. www.dom.edu. or call Judy Beto, 708-524-9606.
Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin. Associate degree in culinary arts, restaurant management and pastry arts. Also, vocational specialist certificate. Classes begin Aug. 23. In-district fee, $70 per credit hour. 847-214-7461 or elgin.edu.
The French Pastry School, 226 W. Jackson St. Six-month intensive course including chocolate, pastries, cakes and tarts. Starts in January. $16,400. Also, guest chefs teach 2- and 3-day classes, starting in Sept. 312-726-2419 or frenchpastryschool.com.
Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. One-year certificates in culinary arts, baking/pastry arts and food-service management, and two-year hospitality management program that leads to an associate in applied science degree. Begins Aug. 23. 847-925-6707 or harpercollege.edu.
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, 180 N. Wabash Ave. Culinary arts program for associate or bachelor degrees. Courses include sanitation, baking, wine and garde manger. Also, certificate programs in cooking, baking and catering. Classes ongoing. $360 per credit hour. 312-280-3500, 800-351-3450 or ilic.aii.edu.
Institute of Culinary Arts at Robert Morris College, DuPage and Chicago. Associate degree in culinary arts and bachelor’s degree in hospitality management. Courses include culinary skills, garde manger, baking and pastry and facilities design. Starts Sept. 27. 800-RMC-5960 or robertmorris.edu.
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet. Associate degrees in culinary arts or hospitality and food-servce management plus 1-year certificates in food prep, hospitality management and baking/pastry. Classes begin Aug. 23. In-district fee $68 per credit hour. 815-280-2255 or www.jjc.edu.
Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St., and Evanston, 2408 Orrington Ave. Four-year bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or two-year associate degree in culinary arts (accelerated program available) or bakery/pastry arts. Also, certificate pro-gram in baking and pastry arts, professional personal chef or professional cookery. Classes begin Sept. 22. 847-448-2304 or kendall.edu.
Lexington College, 310 S. Peoria St. Program for women leads to an associate or bachelor’s degree in hospitality management in areas of culinary arts, event planning and hotel/restaurant management. Classes include food production, purchasing, menu planning. $7,245 per semester. Begins Aug. 30. 312-226-6294 or lexingtoncollege.edu.
Moraine Valley Community College, 10900 S. 88th Ave., Palos Hills. Programs in restaurant/hotel and culinary arts management. Classes begin Aug. 23. In-district fee $59 per credit hour. 708-974-5598 or morainevalley.edu.
Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave. Graduate and undergraduate degrees in hospitality and tourism, including restaurant, food and beverage management. Begins Aug. 30. Undergraduate, $536 per semester hour; graduate, $662. 312-281-3181 or roosevelt.edu.
St. Augustine College, 1333-45 W. Argyle St. Bilingual (English/Spanish) associate degree and certificate in culinary arts. Preparation for food sanitation license exams included. Begins Aug. 23. 773-878-8756 or staugustinecollege.edu.
Technology Center of DuPage, 301 S. Swift Rd., Addison. Culinary, pastry arts and hotel management program for high school students. Part-time classes that may earn college credit are for DuPage County students who apply through their high school. 630-620-8770 or www.tcdupage.org.
Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Associate degree and certificates in culinary, hotel and restaurant management. Classes include food safety and sanitation, quantity food preparation and chocolate. Begins Aug. 30. $56 per credit hour in-district. 708-456-0300, ext. 3624, or www.triton.edu.
Washburne Culinary Institute, Kennedy-King College, 6800 S. Wentworth Ave. Associate degree, advanced certificate and basic certificate in culinary arts. Associate degree and basic certificate in baking/pastry arts also available. Begins Aug. 30. $2,117-$9,186. 773-602-5487 or ccc.edu (select Washburne Culinary Institute).
Baking, cake decorating
Bev’s World, 335 S. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan. Bev Brinkley and staff teach evening classes in cake decorating and candymaking. Classes begin in September. Fees from $25. 847-623-3478 or bevsworldonline.com.
Marked For Dessert, 1812 W. Greenleaf Ave. Hands-on and demonstration baking classes geared to amateurs. Topics include breads of France, pies, gingerbread houses. $40-$60. 773-761-3800 or markedfordessert.com.
Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Art, 2240 W. 75th St., Woodridge. More than 90 courses and workshops include cake decorating using buttercream, fondant, pulled sugar and flowers. Upcoming classes include marzipan and chocolate artistry. $55-$900. 630-810-2211 or school.wilton.com.
Children’s classes
Pamela Durkin, 175 E. Delaware Pl. One-on-one instruction or small groups/parties. Emphasis on hygiene, nutrition and presentation. Mornings/early afternoon classes only. $20/hour with two-hour minimum. 312-337-6904 or e-mail, pamsd1@sbcglobal.net.
Elmhurst Park District, Wagner Community Center, 615 N. West Ave., Elmhurst. Gingerbread workshops Oct. 16 and Dec. 11. 630-993-8989.
Kinder Kitchen. Lynn Preis offers classes in your home featuring healthful recipes. 773-327-2469.
Princess and Pirate Parties specialize in dress-up theme birthday parties for children in the western suburbs. Customized children’s classes include cake decorating, pizza and after-school snacks. $200-$350. 708-246-2329 or 4mybday.com.
Ethnic
Alliance Francaise de Chicago, 810 N. Dearborn St. Monthly program, “Gourmet Dinner, Drinks and Demonstration,” teaches secrets of French cooking with area French chefs. $45 for Alliance Francaise members; $55 non-members. Next class is Sept. 22. 312-337-1070 or afchicago.com.
Ranjana Bhargava, Chicago. Learn the art of Indian vegetarian cooking in a series of four hands-on classes, including short-cut tip and how to blend spices. $220 per series. 773-363-3684 or e-mail ranjana67@yahoo.com.
Carlos’ restaurant, 429 Temple Ave., Highland Park. Demonstration classes by chef Ramiro Velasquez. 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. third Wednesday of each month. $50 includes lunch, wine, tax, tip. 847-432-0770.
French Culinary Experience, 281 Messner Dr., Wheeling. Michel Coatrieux and Patrick Chabert teach series and single-session courses. Customized in-home demonstration and hands-on classes available. $35-$750. 847-215-1931 or www.frenchcookingschool.com.
Hiromi’s, 3609 W. Lawrence Ave. Leo Bariso leads a course on Japanese and Filipino cuisine, including tempura, sushi, miso soup and lumpiang. 6:30 p.m. first Monday of each month. $40/person includes dinner. 773-481-2720 or 773-539-9435.
Italidea. Teresa Varlet teaches four- and eight-week courses covering menus, appetizers and main dishes. Classes begin in January. Four-week course is $280 and eight-week course is $500. 312-832-4053 or www.italidea.org.
Ruth Law, Hinsdale. Classes on light and healthy cuisines of China, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and India. Some participation. 630-986-1595 or e-mail lawcooks2@netscape.net.
Le Titi de Paris, 1015 W. Dundee Rd., Arlington Heights. Saturday classes on topics including sauces, fish and fall menus. $60 includes lunch. 847-506-0222 or letitideparis.com.
R.S. Rajan, Evanston. Southern Indian cooking classes, including idli, dosa and pongal. In-home cooking and one-on-one classes available. 847-674-5457 or e-mail chitrajan@aol.com.
Tom Wasabi In Home Cooking. Tom Craner will teach you to make sushi and pasta in a party setting in your home. 847-395-5768 or tomwasabi.com.
Kurt Youngmann. Regional Chinese series in students’ homes, tailored to students’ needs and taught one-on-one. $360 plus $90 food fee for six two-hour lessons. 847-509-9161 or tgobbi@comcast.net.
Nutrition and vegetarian
Feel Good Food, Naperville. Deborah Page Johnson, author of “The Feel Good Food Guide,” offers private classes for people with sensitivity to foods such as wheat, yeast, corn, gluten, eggs and dairy. Learn to prepare dishes that promote balance within the body for health and wellness. 630-355-7746 or feelgoodfood.com.
Go Veggie! Kay Stepkin leads demonstration and hands-on classes on healthful vegetarian cuisine. Learn to prepare tofu and seitan dishes. $59. 773-871-7000 or go-veggie.org.
Jacqueline B. Marcus, Northfield. In-home one-on-one or small group healthful cooking classes for novice or seasoned cooks, children to seniors. Fees vary. 847-501-4292 or e-mail, fitfoodpro@aol.com.
Science of Spirituality Center, 4S 175 Naperville-Wheaton Rd., Naperville. Free vegetarian cooking classes taught by instructors from various ethnic backgrounds. Second Saturday of each month, 2-4 p.m. Next class is Sept. 11. 630-955-1200 or sos.org.
Transitions Nutrition Consulting, 707 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook. Dietitian Marla Heller provides customized classes in your home on quick, healthful meals for the beginner or seasoned cook. Also, kitchen makeovers. $100 per hour. 847-509-1540 or netrd.com.
Seafood
Burhop’s Seafood at Plaza Del Lago, 1515 N. Sheridan Rd., Wilmette. Cooking demonstrations of seafood dishes. Free. Noon-3 p.m. Saturdays. 847-256-6400 or burhops.com.
The Fish Guy Market, 4423 N. Elston Ave. Sushi classes led by Leo Bariso the last Thursday of each month. Classes in European-style chocolates by Nadia Chocolat will also be offered this fall. $75. 773-283-7400 or fishguy.com.
Wine and spirits
American Professional Bartender School. Various drinks covered, from classic to contemporary. Classes start every week in Chicago and suburban locations. 773-227-8363 or 773bartend.com.
Cabernet and Co. Classes, tastings and wine dinners at four Chicago-area stores. Classes include restaurant wine lists and wine and cheese pairings. Glen Ellyn: 630-469-2644. Arlington Heights: 847-590-8655. Oak Park: 708-763-9463. Naperville: 630-596-9463.
Chicago Wine School, 1942 S. Halsted St. Five-week courses and seminars on the basics, varietals and Italian wines in locations throughout Chicago and suburbs. Begins week of Sept. 13. $60-$225. 312-491-0284 or wineschool.com.
North Shore Wine Education. Tom Hyland teaches wine classes and arranges private wine tastings for businesses. 773-728-0327 or northshorewine.com.
Sam’s Wines & Spirits, 1720 N. Marcey St. Wine seminars on topics ranging from cheese to ordering wine in restaurants. $25. 312-664-4394 or samswine.com.
Winediva Enterprises. Christine Blumer provides private wine classes and tastings in your home or office; clients choose types of wine and the bud-get. Fees, $200-$500. Also, food and wine pairing classes. 312-343-3482 or www.winedivaent.com.
