New American Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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It's often said that America is the great melting pot, and occasionally, that's quite literally the case. New American cuisine combines the best of all the cultures that have merged to create the United States as we know it. Despite its traditional influences, the precise way in which New American chefs see fusion makes the style relevant and contemporary. Learn a new way of cooking in Downtown Chicago and book a New American cooking class today!


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Summer Cooking Essentials

$89
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$89
Get creative with seasonal ingredients in this sun-soaked chef-led class. Take your home cooking to new seasonal heights in this immersive, ingredient-based cooking class. With a world-class chef leading the way, you’ll dive straight into the art of summer cooking, preparing a menu that’s bursting with sun-soaked...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Aug 26th at 7:00PM
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A Bright Taste of Summer

$89
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$89
Draw on the sun-soaked ingredients of summer in this exciting chef-led class. This cooking class promises to put you on the path to summer cooking success. How? With a renowned chef as your guide, you’ll create a deliciously balanced menu of seasonal plates. Think corn fritters with herbed aioli, brown sugar and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, Aug 20th at 4:00PM & other times
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Toast to Bavaria - Date Night

$99
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$99
Indulge your shared curiosity for world cuisine in this Bavarian couple’s culinary lesson. This cooking class is tailor-made for culinary couples hoping to explore some of Europe’s most comforting cuisines. In it, you’ll learn together under the guidance of a renowned chef who’ll teach you how to recreate some...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, Sep 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Cozy Alpine Cooking - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate your love for world cuisine with an evening exploring Bavaria’s best bites. This Bavarian cooking class is sure to transform your next date night into an evening of flavors and fun that you’ll both remember forever. How? Under the guidance of an esteemed chef, you’ll learn the tricks and techniques...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, Sep 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Hearty Pub Bites at Home

$89
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$89
Bring the pub home with this classic, hearty and homestyle culinary lesson. Bring your favorite pub grub into your home kitchen in this exciting and decidedly mouthwatering cooking class. In it, you’ll follow the lead of an expert chef as they teach you the skills you need to recreate your pub favorites. The menu is...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Sep 7th at 1:00PM & other times
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Homemade Pub Classics

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Wow your friends and family with a hearty menu of pub-style classics. Add a comforting string to your culinary bow with this pub-style cooking class. In it, you’ll learn to master a menu of your favorite pub meals, all under the guidance of a renowned chef. They’ll teach you to craft a savory feast featuring soft...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sun, Sep 7th at 1:00PM & other times
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A Journey Into Southern Comfort Food

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Embrace the bold, comforting flavors of Southern-inspired cooking. Indulge in classic comfort food in this hearty cooking class in Chicago. Join Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs to make crispy chicken-fried steak smothered in rich red eye gravy. Then, roast broccoli with lemon and chili flakes for a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, Oct 9th at 1:00PM
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Explore the Spirit of the French Quarter

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master New Orleans-style techniques in this flavorful cooking experience. Celebrate the flavors of New Orleans in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Shirley, you’ll learn to make a hearty shrimp étouffée, red beans with Cajun spices and andouille sausage and crispy hushpuppies drizzled with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, Oct 14th at 7:00PM & other times
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Bourbon Shallots and Seared Steak - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create steakhouse-style dishes with your partner this fall. Enjoy the flavors of fall in this seasonal cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Shirley or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll learn how to sear steak and finish it with a rich bourbon-shallot butter. Then roast sweet potatoes topped...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
44 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, Oct 17th at 4:00PM & other times
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Steak for Two - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master steakhouse techniques during a romantic fall cooking session. Spice up your night with this fun cooking class in Chicago. Join Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs to cook a perfectly seared steak with bourbon-shallot butter, sweet potatoes with bacon vinaigrette and Brussels sprouts tossed with pine...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Fri, Oct 17th at 4:00PM & other times
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Flavors That Capture the French Quarter

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover the festive magic of French Quarter cooking. Experience the taste of the French Quarter in this festive cooking class in Chicago. Led by Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare shrimp étouffée with a deep, savory roux, red beans with andouille sausage and crisp hushpuppies with...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
65 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sun, Oct 19th at 1:00PM & other times
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Special Sunday Supper

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to make a meal special enough to grace the table for a Sunday supper. There’s no better way to honor the tradition of Sunday supper than with this comforting cooking class led by Chef Jane. Learn to prepare a menu designed for gathering, sharing and savoring together. You’ll master the art of braising...
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Chef Jane
5.0
25 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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