Chicago is cooking! The more than 150 listings here include 13 new venues this year. We have divided the list into subject categories listed alphabetically, from “baking, candymaking” to “wine and spirits.” This information was provided to the Tribune by the schools. For more complete information on schedules or locations, contact the school or check its Web site. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by the Tribune.
BAKING, CANDYMAKING
Lori’s Cakewalk Chicago, 1741 W. 99th St. Hands-on classes in baking, cake and cookie decorating, candymaking, gum paste, fondant, gingerbread houses. Also, children’s classes. From $15. 773-233-7335 or cakewalkchicago.com.
Chocolate Inspirations, 233 Town Acres Ln., Roselle. Private and semi-private hands-on chocolate classes for all levels. Tempering, molding, decorative techniques and ganache. $85-$375. 630-894-0898 or chocolateinspirations.com.
Le Dessert Chicago. Demonstration and hands-on lessons in French baking, pastry and chocolate in Chicago and North Shore homes. One-on-one or small groups. From $495. 312-217-0498 or www.ledessert.com.
Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Art, 7511 Lemont Rd., Darien. Classic cake decorating classes for amateurs and professionals plus cake sculpting, pies/tarts and cookies. Courses offered year-round. $85-$1,000. 630-985-6077 or wilton.com. Wilton classes also are available in craft and specialty retail stores. $10-$25. 800-942-8881 for locations.
CHILDREN
Chefs for a Day. Hands-on or demonstration programs in western suburbs for grades K-high school. Customized classes for adult and children’s parties. Fees vary. Also classes at Burr Ridge Park District for moms with kids. $20-$45. 630-835-7026 or chefs4aday@sbcglobal.net.
Pamela Durkin, 175 E. Delaware Pl. Classes concentrate on presentation, hygiene, nutrition. $20 per hour, 2-hour minimum. 312-498-1398 or pamsd1@sbcglobal.net.
A Kid’s Kitchen, 1603 N. Aurora Rd., Naperville. Birthday parties, classes and culinary camps year-round. Teen classes, too. $25-$200. 630-983-3663 or akidskitchen.com.
The Kids’ Table, 2337 W. North Ave. Themed children’s classes plus hands-on classes for the entire family. Starting at $25. 773-235-2665 or kids-table.com.
Pied Piper Parties & Playschool, 2864 N. Lincoln Ave. Hands-on classes for children ages 2 years and older. Seasonal sessions 8-10 weeks long. Starting at $30. 773-472-8888 or www.piedpiperparties.com.
Stacey Schwartz. Healthy eating, fun foods and kosher cooking classes in her home or yours for ages 5-15. Rates vary. 847-933-9894.
ETHNIC
Alliance Francaise de Chicago, 810 N. Dearborn St. Cooking demonstrations and wine tastings led by area chefs, plus hands-on classes focusing on French cuisine. $45-$85. 312-337-1070 or af-chicago.org.
Ranjana Bhargava. Authentic vegetarian Indian cooking taught in four-class series ranging from simple to elaborate menus. Private classes available. $240 per series. 773-355-9559 or indiancookingclass.com.
Heat and Spice Cooking School, 925 W. Cullom Ave. Chef Joe Sochor teaches hands-on, introductory classes in Thai, Indian and Mexican cuisine. Most classes $75. 773-742-2331 or heatandspice.com.
Naveen Sachar. Hands-on private or group classes on northern Indian and Thai cooking. $50 includes meal. Classes daily. 773-230-9320 or learnasiancooking.com.
Tom Wasabi In-Home Cooking. Make sushi and pasta in a party setting in your home. Classes, for up to 8 students, $300 plus food. 847-395-5768 or tomwasabi.com.
What’s Cooking, Burr Ridge. Cookbook author Ruth Law offers demonstration and hands-on classes in Asian, Malaysian, Indonesian and Indian cuisine. $80. 630-986-1595 or lawcooks2@netscape.net.
Kurt Youngmann. Regional Chinese hands-on classes in students’ homes. $450 per person plus $120 food fee for six lessons. 847-509-9161 or tgobbi@comcast.net.
HEALTHFUL AND VEGETARIAN
Silvia Abel-Caines. Hands-on vegetarian cooking classes on the benefits of vegetables, whole grains and raw nuts. $20. 11 a.m. Last Sunday of every month. 630-234-6989 or sabelcaines@gmail.com.
Global Organic Designs Lifestyle Services. Lecture and demonstrations to groups, companies, organizations on preparing easy, earth-friendly global cuisine. Also kitchen organization and entertaining. 773-508-9208 or god-dess.com.
Green Spirit. Basic and gourmet raw food classes, including American comfort foods, Latin American, Italian and Asian fusion at locations throughout Chicago. $50-$75. 773-484-0937 or greenspiritliving.com.
Healthy Dining Chicago. One-on-one and small group classes include “Four Healthy Dishes in Under an Hour.” $20-$60. 312-666-9979 or healthydining.org.
Naturally Nutritious. In-home classes by registered dietitian focus on gluten- and dairy-free cooking and meal planning. Prices vary. 847-441-1700 or www.karenraden.com.
Science of Spirituality Center, 4S175 Naperville Rd., Naperville. Vegetarian cooking classes focusing on global cuisine taught by instructors from various ethnic backgrounds. Free. Second Saturday. 630-955-1200 or sos.org.
VYANJAN (Vidya’s Yummy and Natural, Joyful and Nutritious), 1165 Alden Ln., Buffalo Grove. Vegetarian cooking. Second Sundays. $60 per class; $480 per year. 847-537-4710 or vyanjan.us.
Karla Walter. Hands-on and demonstration classes based on seasonal organic produce for adults and children, including three-course meals, casseroles and desserts. $25-$75. 847-733-8133 or understandingyourhealth.com.
Whole Foods Markets. Classes for children and adults. Prices vary. Call or visit wholefoods.com for locations and schedules.
PROFESSIONAL
Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation. Oliver’s Kitchen, 4345 W. Division St. 12-week culinary training and job placement for the unemployed, underemployed. Begins Sept. 29. Free for those who qualify. 773-252-3663 or antihunger.org.
Chicago’s Community Kitchens, 4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl. 12-week culinary job-training program covers knife skills, cooking techniques, sanitation. Begins in January. Free for those who qualify. 773-843-2601 or ajones@gcfd.org.
Chinese American Service League, 2141 S. Tan Ct. 16-week chef-training programs. Free for low-income Chicago residents or $7,000. Year-round enrollment. Starts Oct. 13. 312-791-0418, ext. 3611, or caslservice.org.
College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Certificates and associate’s degrees in culinary/pastry arts/food service administration. Begins Aug. 20. $108 per semester hour in-district. 630-942-3663 or www.cod.edu/hospitalityadministration.
College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Associate’s degrees in food service management and certificates in culinary arts, professional cooking and food service management. Begins Aug. 25. $95 per credit hour in-district. 847-543-2041 or www.clcillinois.edu or mdowling@clcillinois.edu.
Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, 361 W. Chestnut St. Associate’s degrees in Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts or patisserie and baking. Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts. 12-month program and 3 month externship. Prices vary. 877-828-7772 or chic.edu.
Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin. Associate’s degree in culinary arts, restaurant management and pastry arts. Also, vocational specialist certificate. Begins Aug. 18. $105 per credit hour in-district. 847-214-7955 or elgin.edu.
The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago, 226 W. Jackson Blvd. Hands-on, 24-week patisserie program. Begins in January. $21,500. Also 2- and 3-day continuing education courses. 312-726-2419 or frenchpastryschool.com.
Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Certificates in culinary arts, baking/pastry arts, food service and hotel management. Associate’s degree in hospitality management. Begins Aug. 25. $90 per credit hour in-district. 847-925-6707 or harpercollege.edu.
Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, 180 N. Wabash Ave. Culinary arts programs for associate’s degrees or bachelor’s degrees in culinary arts and management. Certificate programs in professional cooking and baking. $433 per credit hour. Begins Oct. 6. 312-280-3500, 800-351-3450 or artinstitutes.edu/chicago.
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet. Associate’s degrees in culinary arts or hospitality management plus certificates in baking and pastry. Begins Aug. 25. $88 per credit hour in-district. 815-280-2255 or jjc.edu.
Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St. Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or hospitality management; associate’s degree in culinary or baking/pastry arts; certificate programs in baking and pastry arts, professional personal chef or professional cookery. Begins Sept. 24. Prices vary by program. 312-752-2000 or kendall.edu.
Lexington College, 310 S. Peoria St. Associate or bachelor’s degree in hospitality management for women with specializations in culinary arts, event planning, hotel/restaurant management, health-care wellness. Begins Aug. 22. $9,775 annually. 312-226-6294 or lexingtoncollege.edu.
Living Light Culinary Arts Institute at Whole Foods Market. Raw-food chef and instructor-certification programs. $325 for first step of the three-step program. 800-870-4066 or learnrawfood.com.
Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Associate’s degrees and certificates in restaurant/hotel and culinary arts management; certificates in beverage management, baking/pastry and culinary arts management. Begins Aug. 25. $77 per credit hour in district, plus additional fees. 708-974-4300 or morainevalley.edu.
Robert Morris College Institute of Culinary Arts, in Chicago, Aurora and Orland Park. Associate’s degree in culinary arts and bachelor’s degree in professional studies in culinary arts or business administration with concentration on hospitality. Starts Sept. 22. $6,000 per quarter. 800-762-5960 or culinary.robertmorris.edu.
Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave. Graduate and undergraduate degrees in hospitality, including restaurant, food and beverage management. Begins Sept 3. Undergraduate, $624 per semester hour; graduate, $737. 312-281-3181 or roosevelt.edu.
St. Augustine College, 1333-45 W. Argyle St. English/Spanish associate’s degree or certificate in culinary arts. Begins Aug. 25. $320 per credit hour; vocational program, $4,950. 773-878-3656 or staugustinecollege.edu.
Technology Center of DuPage, 301 S. Swift Rd., Addison. Culinary, pastry arts and hotel management program for high school students. $250-$350 per term. 630-620-8770 or www.tcdupage.org.
Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Associate’s degree and certificates in culinary, hotel and restaurant management. Also certificates in baking and pastry. Begins Aug. 25. $64 per credit hour in-district. 708-456-0300, ext. 3624, or www.triton.edu.
Washburne Culinary Institute, 740 W. 63rd St. Associate’s degree, advanced certificate and basic certificate in culinary arts and baking/pastry arts. Begins Aug. 25. $3,877-$14,277. Also, continuing education classes at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Blvd. $45-$100. 773-602-5487 or kennedyking.ccc.edu/washburne.
SEAFOOD
Burhop’s Seafood at Plaza Del Lago, 1515 N. Sheridan Rd., Wilmette. Demonstrations of seafood dishes. Free. Noon-3 p.m. Saturdays. 847-256-6400 or burhops.com.
Dirk’s Fish & Gourmet Shop, 2070 N. Clybourn Ave. Variety of hands-on and demo seafood classes offered twice a month include BYOB dinner. $65-$75. 773-404-3475 or dirksfish.com.
The Fish Guy Market, 4423 N. Elston Ave. Monthly sushi classes include miso, sashimi, nigiri, maki and more. Guest chefs also conduct classes. Private and group classes. $75. 773-283-7400 or fishguy.com.
VARIETY, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Bloomingdale’s Home and Furniture Store. Guest chefs offer demonstrations. Free. 600 N. Wabash Ave., 312-324-7678; Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-974-4377; Old Orchard, Skokie, 847-568-5200, ext. 2399 or bloomingdales.com.
The Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave. and Merchandise Mart. Daily hands-on and demonstration classes, wine classes and one-week culinary boot camp. Classes $40-$85, boot camps $225-$1,750. 773-472-6700, 312-644-6360 or thechoppingblock.net.
Cooking with the Best Chefs. Chefs teach many cuisines and styles at eight locations in Chicago and suburbs. Hands-on, demo, kids’ classes, private events and Spanish-language classes. $25-$80. Annual membership, $25. 630-980-6800 or bestchefs.com.
Fig Catering. Hands-on or demonstration classes for all ages and skill levels in your home. Group classes too. $50-$100. 773-793-1035 or figcatering.com.
Fresh Mode. Paul Zavala teaches private instruction in your home; topics include the basics, knife skills and vegetarian cuisine. Day trips also available to specialty markets. 4- to 6-hour sessions, $159-$229 per person. 773-406-2888 or magickitchen@comcast.net.
Chef Daniel Herskovic. Private classes focus on technique. Also parties, corporate team building. Starting at $95 per person, parties of eight or more. 773-301-3850 or chefdaniel.com.
Sur La Table in Chicago and Naperville. Variety of hands-on and demonstration classes for all levels. Private and children’s classes available. $69-$79. 312-337-8544, 630-428-1110 or surlatable.com.
Williams-Sonoma. Hands-on and demonstration classes focus on many techniques and cuisines. Free-$45. Contact stores; for locations, williams-sonoma.com.
VARIETY, CHICAGO
A Tavola, 2148 W. Chicago Ave. Chef Daniel Bocik teaches a four-course meal at 6:30 p.m. select Mondays. $50 includes dinner. 773-276-7567 or atavolachicago.com.
A New Dawn Personal Chef Service. In-home, private classes and interactive parties with custom menus. $50. 773-317-8971 or anewdawnchef.com.
August, A Grocery Store, 1500 W. Division St. Demonstration classes include seafood, poultry and red meat with custom menus. Starting at $65. 7 p.m. daily. 773-252-9560.
Bespoke Cuisine, 1358 W. Randolph St. Combination hands-on lesson and dinner party. Students choose skills and menus. Starting at $100. 312-455-8400 or bespokecuisine.com.
Beverly’s Pantry, 1907 W. 103rd St. Gourmet store has demonstration and hands-on classes, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, including knife skills and cookbook-of-the-month club. Children’s classes Saturdays. $20-$50. 773-238-8550 or beverlyspantry.com.
Big Red Oven at Cambium Furniture and Kitchens, 113 W. Hubbard St. Eden Rosenbush leads corporate and private events, food and wine tastings, culinary tours, custom menus and classes. Starting at $45. 773-818-6836 or bigredoven.com.
Chef Fredy Cuisine, 400 N. Noble St. Fredy Hernandez conducts individual and group classes in clients’ homes or his River West commercial kitchen. Appetizers to desserts with specialties in Asian, French, Latin and Mediterranean. Next class in September. Starts at $60. 312-850-9511 or cheffredy.com.
Chefs on Call. Classes in clients’ homes with emphasis on methods and menus, including basic technique, baking and party menus. $45-$75. 312-339-9451.
Chef Out of Water. In-home dinner classes for groups of 12-20. Specialties include bistro cooking, tarts, desserts. From $50 per person. Private classes too. 312-421-6455 or 773-710-4815.
Cook from Scratch. Classes in your home, including simple gourmet, quick suppers and meals using five ingredients or less. $45-$75. 312-559-0052 or cookfromscratch.com.
Cooking Fools, 1916 W. North Ave. Prepared foods and catering firm offers corporate classes and team building. Starting at $75. 773-276-9377 or cookingfools.net.
Eli’s Cheesecake World, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr. Adult and children’s classes, including cheesecake and holiday baking. $20-$45. 773-308-7000 or elicheesecake.com.
Fox & Obel Market, Cafe & Catering, 401 E. Illinois St. Seasonally inspired classes and tastings. Free to $45. 312-410-7301 or fox-obel.com.
Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Pl. Sunday brunch classes in Seasons restaurant. $100. 312-649-2352.
Fraiche Kitchen. Hands-on classes in your home or office with a focus on sustainability and fresh and local farmers products. 312-618-8500 or fraichekitchen.com.
Give Me Some Sugar, 5442 W. Pensacola Ave. Hands-on pizza, pasta, empanada and pastry classes in your home. 312-546-4788 or givesugar.com.
The Hearty Boys Cooking School, 3819 N. Broadway. Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh teach hands-on classes, including poultry, pasta and how to cook on camera. $75-$120. 773-244-9866 or heartyboys.com.
Heaven On Seven, 111 N. Wabash Ave. Seventh floor. Chef Jimmy Bannos demonstrates dishes from his cookbooks and teaches “Hot as a Mutha” classes. Dates vary. $50 includes five-course meal. 312-224-8858 or heavenonseven.com.
Karen’s Kitchen, 2331 N. Cleveland Ave. Classes and workshops on basic techniques, French and Spanish cooking, breads and pastries. $65 plus grocery fee. Begins Sept. 15. 773-348-1341 or fourhornings@aol.com.
Heidi Bottom Kise. California and Mediterranean cuisine, cooking for families and ladies’ lunch boxes; in-home or in commercial kitchens in Chicago. Starting at $100 per person, with minimum group of five. 773-354-0487.
The Kitchen Professor. Custom, hands-on classes in your home that are themed or menu-based. $35-$50 per hour. 312-436-1906 or kitchenprof.com.
Learn Cook Eat. Custom, in-home, hands-on classes and parties with focus on skills and techniques. Starting at $100. 773-871-2101 or learncookeat.com or rene@learncookeat.com.
Macy’s Culinary Studio, 111 N. State St., 7th floor. Chefs teach hands-on and demonstration classes, including Asian, French, Italian, desserts, seasonal offerings. Most classes, $75. 800-265-2665 or macys.com.
The Peninsula Chicago, 108 E. Superior St. Hotel chefs teach hands-on classes, including pastry and wine. Begins in September. Starting at $250. 312-573-6695 or peninsula.com.
Provenance Food and Wine, 2528 N. California Ave. Classes include “Vegetarian Feast,” “Cheap n’ Good,” “Amazing Appetizers.” Most classes, $25-$35. 773-384-0699 or provenancefoodandwine.com.
Schultzie’s Fabulous Foods. Susan Schultz teaches classes that include learning to cook without a recipe and recession-proof cooking. Interactive and tasting parties, corporate events. Starting at $45. 773-774-0075 or e-mail schultziesfabfood@yahoo.com.
Tart Cuisine. Custom, in-home classes. Starting at $80. 312-731-7537 or tartcuisine.com.
Soigne Culinary Artistry at the Calphalon Culinary Center, 1000 W. Washington Blvd. Hands-on corporate events, classes, wine tastings and private parties. Starting at $135 per person. 312-738-2700 or soigne-chicago.com.
Treasure Island, 2121 N. Clybourn Ave. Hands-on classes include tastings and wine. From $15. Private parties available. 773-880-8880 or tifoods.com.
Urban Chef. In-home demonstration and hands-on classes across Chicago. $40-$60 per student; minimum of eight students. 312-213-6648 or urbanchefchicago.com.
The Wooden Spoon, 5047 N. Clark St. Hands-on and demonstration classes such as sausagemaking, Vietnamese cooking, cake decorating. Private parties and city culinary tours available. $65-$85. 773-293-3190 or woodenspoonchicago.com.
World Kitchen, 66 E. Randolph St. Hands-on classes focus on techniques, including quick recipes, party planning 101, Beef 101. Begins Sept. 11. $30. 312-742-8497 or www.cityofchicago.org/cultural affairs.
VARIETY, NORTH/NORTHWEST
Backyard Barbecue Store, 1147 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette. Local chefs demonstrate grilling on gas or charcoal. Private classes available. Reservations required. $50-$75. 847-251-2272 or backyardbbqstore.com.
Beautiful Food, 2111 Beechwood Ave., Wilmette. Hands-on classes include basics, breads, chocolate, fish, hors d’oeuvres, holiday cookies. Beginning fall. $75. 847-256-3979.
Carlos’ restaurant, 429 Temple Ave., Highland Park. Demonstration classes by chef Ramiro Velasquez. 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. third Wednesdays. $65 includes lunch. 847-432-0770.
The Chef@Large, 420 Linden Ave., Wilmette. Public and private classes in Chicago, north and northwest suburbs include Peruvian, Cantonese and regional American cooking. Also, culinary tours of Chicago. $45-$60. 224-628-4512 or stellamaris48@lycos.com.
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Demonstrations in the “Garden Chefs” series, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through October. Parking, $15. 847-835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org.
Clueless in the Kitchen, 4095 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin. Demonstration classes weeknights, plus private sessions, dining and special occasions. $40. 847-515-8922 or cluelessinthekitchen.net.
Coachouse Gourmet, 735 Glenview Rd., Glenview. Participation classes include 30-minute gourmet and holiday appetizers. Begins in November. $55-$60. 847-903-3339 or coachhousegourmet.com.
Cooking classes with Carol Mackey, 801 E. Lake Shore Dr., Barrington. Demonstration classes. $35. 847-487-2042 or carolmackey@sbcglobal.net.
Cooking for a Crowd. Demonstration classes on how to create great meals for crowds of 25-200, with recipes adaptable to any size. $30. Thursday nights. 847-205-5075 or cookingforacrowd.com.
Corner Cooks, 507 Chestnut St., Winnetka. Chefs lead demonstration and hands-on classes. Also, couples classes, cooking parties, corporate events and kids’ camps. Starting at $60. 847-441-0134 or cornercooks.com.
Cucina Della Rosa Cooking School, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. Hands-on classes with focus on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, plus team-building classes, birthday parties and classes and camps for kids and teens. $75 adults, $30 kids. 847-650-9463 or maryrosecooks.com.
Dave’s Specialty Foods, 105 W. Prospect Ave., Mt. Prospect. Variety of classes include knife skills, Thanksgiving classics redone, fish and sauces. $45-$55. 847-259-9510 or davespecialtyfoods.com.
Dinner at Eight, 1167 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Retail shop offers demonstration and hands-on classes with guest chefs, including Italian, Spanish tapas, best of Britain. $50-$65. Free demonstrations on select Saturdays. 847-251-8380 or dinnerateight.net.
Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Continuing education classes include appetizers, vegetarian cooking and desserts. 847-925-6300 or harpercollege.edu.
Kathy Harrison, Barrington. Demonstration classes of full menus using seasonal ingredients. $65 includes lunch. First Thursdays and Fridays. 847-381-4828.
Lake Geneva School of Cooking, 727 Geneva St., Lake Geneva, Wis. Chef John Bogan teaches variety of hands-on and demo classes, as well as children’s classes. $50-$85. 262-248-3933 or lakegenevaschoolofcooking.com.
La Pomme de Pin, 114 Applebee St., Barrington. Classes at specialty food store include dinner club, dinner and a movie, and book club. Also, private lessons. Prices vary. 847-382-0753 or pommefoods.com.
Le Titi de Paris, 1015 W. Dundee Rd., Arlington Heights. Saturday and Sunday classes, including soups, knife skills, breads, pastries and bistro favorites. Kids’ classes, ages 8 and up. $45 kids, $60 adults, includes lunch. 847-506-0222 or letitideparis.com.
New Trier Extension, 385 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. Classes include 30-minute meals, gluten-free bread making and vegetarian classes. Beginning Sept. 20. $65. 847-446-6600 or newtrierextension.org.
Now We’re Cookin’, 1601 Payne St., Unit C, Evanston. Hands-on classes focus on solid cooking techniques and use of fresh, local products. $15-$75. 847-570-4140 or nwcookin.com.
Oakton Community College. Cooking with the Chefs series includes barbecue, regional Italian, tapas, Polish cooking and sushi. Various locations. Starting Oct. 7. $35-$135. 847-982-9888 or www.oakton.edu/cont(underscore)ed.
Park Street Restaurant, 14 E. Park St., Mundelein. Monthly demonstration classes with chef Nic Lindsey cover a variety of topics, including vegetables, meats, fish and starches. $29.95. 847-949-1900.
Pina’s Culinary Experience, 632 E. Irving Park Rd., Roselle. Classes include appetizers, risotto, omelets, vegetarian and chocolates. Private parties. 7-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. $50-$150. 630-529-1877 or www.pinasculinary.com.
Someone’s in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Demonstration and hands-on classes by area chefs and professionals Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoons. Also, private parties. $40-$70, includes meal. 847-816-9511 or livelovecookeat.com.
Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop, 1140 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. Demonstration and participation classes for kids, teens and adults, including knife skills, Thai Explosion, Northern Italian. $69-$159. 847-350-0705 or vikingcookingschool.com.
Weber Grill Restaurant, 1010 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg, offers a monthly indoor demonstration on grilling techniques, including basics, rubs, brines and grilling on the go. $75 plus tax; includes food. 847-413-1277, webergrillrestaurant.com.
Whole Lifestyle Center Cooking School at Whole Foods Market, 840 Willow Rd., Northbrook. Adult and children’s classes, camps, private cooking parties. $10-$65. 847-205-5353, ext. 222, or www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
VARIETY, SOUTH AND WEST
Shirley Adams, The International Cook, 444 Old Surrey Rd., Hinsdale. Educational food presentations of a dozen ethnic cuisines, emphasizing technique, terminology, nutrition and history of food. Custom, in-site programs. Prices vary. 630-887-0304.
Chef Amaury’s Epicurean Affair, 481 N. Commons Dr., Aurora. Classes with seasonal themes, 6:30 p.m. monthly on Tuesdays. Most classes $30. 630-375-0426 or chefamaury.com.
The Chef Du Jour, The Community House, 415 W. 8th St., Hinsdale. Classes include quick dinners, healthful lunchboxes, whole grains, Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisines. $55. 630-323-4221 or thechefdujour.com.
The Chef’s Studio at Fuller’s Home & Hardware, 35 E. 1st St., Hinsdale. Classes include healthful eating, ethnic adventures, entertaining, plus kids classes. Starting at $50. 630-323-7750 or fullerssecondfloor.com.
Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park. Chef demonstration and hands-on classes, 7 p.m. weekdays. $55-$75. Kids classes, ages 8-12, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Starts Sept. 20. $45-$60. 708-383-2612.
Chez Madelaine Cooking School, 425 Woodside Ave., Hinsdale. Topics include quick fish chowders, easy holiday pies, Thanksgiving dinner, casual French menu. Begins Oct. 14. Starting at $90. 630-655-0355 or chezm.com.
Clark-Coutre Gourmet, La Grange. Demonstration/hands-on classes include cooking for one, tea-infused pastries, French classics. Couples classes too. Beginning Aug. 23. From $55. 708-352-8801 or ccgourmet@sbcglobal.net.
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn. Variety of non-credit cooking, wine and bartending classes on campus and suburban locations. Begins Aug. 27. $69-$179. 630-942-2208 or www.cod.edu/conted.
Country Garden Cuisine, 3 N. 369 La Fox, St. Charles. Hands-on and demonstration classes. For class offerings, visit countrygardencuisine.com. Beginning late September. $50-$58. 630-587-8985 or countrygardencook@sbcglobal.net.
Dinner’s Ready, 36 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Italian regional, American, international and seafood classes. $30-$80. 815-786-9393 or dinnersfromheaven.com.
Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin. Non-credit evening classes include French, cakes and hors d’oeuvres. Beginning Sept. 6. $69-$99. 847-622-3036 or elgin.edu/noncredit.
Culinary Art Catering, 4500 Belmont Ave., Downers Grove. Hands-on/demonstration classes and exotic fruit and vegetable sculpting. Starting at $30/hour, two-hour minimum. 630-222-2501 or chef-kev.com.
Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison St., Forest Park. Demonstration/hands-on classes, including lobster fest, outdoor salads and antipasti. Two-day camps, kids classes and private events. From $70. 708-488-0808 or flavourcookingschool.com.
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet. Continuing education classes on topics such as knife skills, bartending, cake decorating and more. Begins Aug. 25. Starting at $54. 815-280-1555 or jjc.edu.
Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago. Hands-on classes on seasonal topics with old-fashioned techniques in the farm’s 1890 kitchen using a wood-burning stove. 630-876-5900 or dupageforest.com.
Mezzaluna, Western Springs. Roseanne Pileggi and Dede Frank teach hands-on Italian and Mediterranean classes followed by dinner. 7 p.m. Thursdays. Begins Oct. 2. $65 per class or $185 for three. 708-246-6055, cookmezzaluna@hotmail.com or cookmezzaluna.com.
Moveable Gourmet, 118 N. Marion St., Oak Park. Participation/demonstration classes include knife skills, basics, seafood, brunch. $40-$50. Kids classes and private parties. 708-848-0087 or moveablegourmet.com.
Naperville Park District. Classes include pretzels, scary cookies, holiday gingerbread, kids’ cooking. Various locations. Begins in September. Prices vary. 630-848-5000 or napervilleparks.org.
Cooking School at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Chef and dietitian lead a series of four demonstration classes on basic cooking with a healthy twist. Mondays. 708-226-0555.
Prisco’s Fine Foods, 1108 Prairie St., Aurora. Seasonal classes on selected Saturday mornings. Begins September. $40. 630-264-9400 or priscosfinefoods.com.
Taste of Italy, Orland Park. Carol DiPietro-Broadway teaches hands-on classes specializing in authentic Italian recipes. $60. Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. 708-403-7534.
Two Kitchens, 2035 S. Washington St., Naperville. Demonstration and hands-on classes. Starting at $50. 630-717-9630 or twokitchens.com.
INDIANA
The Corner Cookery at the Regal Rabbit, 528 Indian Boundary Rd., Chesterton. Area chefs lead classes that include regional Italian, grilled pizzas and pairing wines. Classes for parents, singles and couples. $35-$90. 219-395-8814 or regalrabbit.net.
Cracked Egg Cooking School, Michigan City. Kids’ cooking camps for various ages for one week. $250. Adult cooking parties. $55/person. 219-210-3920 or crackedeggcooking.com.
WINE AND SPIRITS
Binny’s Beverage Depot. Seminars and tastings throughout the year focus on wine, beer and spirits. Free-$50. Schedule varies by store; visit binnys.com.
Cabernet and Co. Classes at two locations. Topics include restaurant wine lists and wine and cheese pairings. Glen Ellyn, 630-469-2644; Naperville, 630-596-9463.
Chicago Wine School. Patrick Fegan teaches five-week courses and seminars on the basics, varietals and advanced classes at various locations. Begins Sept. 8. $180-$260. 312-491-0284 or wineschool.com.
Famous Wine & Spirits, 105 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard. Food and wine pairings. Occasional guest chefs. $25-$35. 630-629-3330 or famousliquors.com.
Norris Mini Courses, Northwestern University, Evanston. Wine appreciation, fine wines and mixing cocktails. Begins Oct. 14. $89. 847-467-7112 or minicourses.org.
Sam’s Wines & Spirits in Chicago, Downers Grove, Highland Park. Wine seminars on topics ranging from cheese to ordering wine in restaurants. $20-$35. Schedule varies; visit samswine.com.
Vintages — A Fine Wine Merchant, 70 S. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights. Variety of classes, from basics to focused subjects. $10-$25. 847-590-8655 or info@vintagesfinewine.com.
Winediva Enterprises. Private wine classes in your home or office. Also, food and wine pairing classes. 312-343-3482 or winedivaent.com.
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