New American Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
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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Southern Chicken Dinner
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make classic fried chicken with all the fixings. This hands-on cooking class covers the time-honored techniques behind traditional Southern staples. Follow along with an expert chef as you practice coating and frying chicken to crunchy, golden perfection. Braise greens with bacon and master the art of forming...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Southern Fried Chicken Supper
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a fried chicken feast featuring delicious Southern traditions. If you've ever wanted to know the secrets for perfectly fried chicken, this hands-on cooking class is for you. The chef will teach you how to prepare crunchy, classic buttermilk fried chicken that’s golden and crisp on the outside and tender and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Luscious Latin American - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a lesson in fabulous global cuisine, shared with someone special. Your moments together get a hearty helping of sizzle in a date night cooking class where Latin American tradition stirs the imagination. From grilling churrascaria steak like a pro to preparing sumptuous sides to concocting fresh watermelon agua...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Latin American Dining - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Soothe those spicy cravings with a date night featuring Latin American delicacies. You won't want to skip this Latin American special cooking class that's sure to spice things up on your date night! Make your dishes the central element of the night and attention as you combine a grilled steak with cheesy empanadas,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Father's Day Wingding - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Dad deserves a joyous day in the kitchen, celebrating with his favorite kitchen helpers. Give the big guy a high-flying Father's Day meal in a kid-friendly cooking class with fast casual dining on the menu. Your little chefs share a session with dad, grandpa, uncle or brother, culinary fun that includes making wings,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Gastro Grilling
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get to grips with delicious new recipes for that summer cookout on the coals. Whether you have a party planned or simply want to take your grilling game to the next level, this cooking class is definitely for you. In it, you'll learn to create delicacies like charred pepper, peach and feta salad, grilled and smoked...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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A British Coastal Classic
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to prepare one of the UK's most iconic seaside dishes. Beer-Battered Fish and Chips - Coleslaw with Remoulade Dressing - Strawberry Shortcakes - Arnold Palmer
Why book flights all the way to the UK when you could learn to prepare one of its most iconic dishes with this dedicated cooking class? That's right,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Flame-Grilled Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A hands-on class covering essential techniques for grilling meat, veggies and more. If you're hoping to become the king of your group's summer cookouts, this dedicated cooking class is sure to help you do so. In it, under the guidance of a renowned chef, you'll learn to prepare a host of delectable recipes on your...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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From Farm to Fork
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to get creative in your kitchen with seasonal picks from your local farmers market. If you've always wanted the ability to grab fresh seasonal produce from the local market and use it to whip up a culinary storm at home, this cooking class might well be for you. In it, you'll learn recipes that include...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fish Fry Fundamentals
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the basics of frying flaky fish and delicious chips in a relaxed, friendly setting. In this fish-forward cooking class, you'll learn from a renowned chef how to mix the perfectly seasoned beer batter, using it to coat your fish before frying it to crispy perfection. You'll also get to sip on a refreshing Arnold...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Steak and Seafood - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Together time with your favorite someone is the secret ingredient in this surf-and-turf session. Enjoy a decadent evening together with a gourmet cooking class commemorating the delicious tradition of steakhouse dining. Your instructor sets the stage for romance as you prepare steak and shrimp dressed in custom,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Seasonal Kitchen Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to take fresh market produce and transform it into show-stopping seasonal meals. If you love your local farmers market but don't know what to do with all that fresh seasonal produce, this cooking class is sure to help. In it, you'll learn to make seasonal recipes like watermelon salad, grilled sugar snap peas...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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