Cooking classes in chicago burbs?

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Caterina Yeargan: Ok, so I know that I'm not *exactly* answering your question, but Sur La Table has excellent and really fun cooking classes - I've probably take maybe 6 or 7. It's on the Gold Coast (Walton Street between Michigan Ave. and Rush). There's also one in Naperville that does classes (not all stores do classes).There's also The Chopping Block which has one location in the Merchandise Mart and one in Lincoln Square (north side). Also, the Chicago Tribune listed cooking classes in the last year, not so sure how up to date it is (published August 2006). See text: South and WestShirley Adams, The International Cook, 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. 630-887-0304.Chef Amaury's Epicurean Affair, 4! 81 N. Commons Dr., Aurora. Classes with seasonal themes, 7 p.m. every other Tuesday. Wine and cheese class Aug. 15, $40. Most classes $30. 630-375-0426 or chefamaury.com.The Chef's Studio. 35 E. 1st St., Hinsdale. Culinary director Paul Lindemuth's topics include healthful eating, ethnic adventures and entertaining. Starting at $65. Begins Sept. 17. 630-323-7750 or fullerssecondfloor.com.Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park. "Cheney Cooks!" demonstration and hands-on classes taught by chefs 7 p.m. weekdays include "Caribbean Vacation," "Big Fat Greek Dinner Party" and "Rockin' Moroccan." $55-$75. Kids classes for ages 8-12, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. $45-$60. 708-383-2612.Chez Madelaine Cooking School, 425 Woodside Ave., Hinsdale. Madelaine Bullwinkel's fall classes begin Oct. 5. Topics include the cabbage family, quick shellfish dishes and speedy pork entrees. Starting at $90. 630-655-0355 or chezm.com.Clark-Coutre Gourmet, La Grange. Diane Coutre and David Clark offer d! emonstration/hands-on classes for all levels beginning Sept. 1! 0. Topics include Sonoma dinner, parchment-paper techniques, French classics. Couples classes too. From $50. 708-352-8801 or ccgourmet@sbcglobal.net.College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, offers a variety of non-credit cooking, wine and bartending classes on campus and at suburban locations. Begins Sept. 6. $54-$169. 630-942-2208 or www.cod.edu/conted.Country Garden Cuisine, 3 N. 369 La Fox, St. Charles. Penny Newkirk offers hands-on and demonstration classes, including ethnic cuisine, quick cuisine and seasonal cooking. Kids' and group classes offered. $48-$55. 630-587-8985 or countrygardencook@sbcglobal.net.The Culinary Connection, 3014 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Ind. Chef John Rooney offers classes on international cuisine, grilling and more. Children's classes Saturdays. $35 adults, $25 children. 219-462-0062.Dinner's Ready, 13 N. Main St., Sandwich. Chef Darrel Anderson teaches Italian regional, American, international and seafood. $30-$80. 815-786-9393.Elgin Community Colle! ge, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin. Non-credit evening classes begin Sept. 8, including Italian, Thai, Provencal, wine, baking and holiday classes. $69-$99. 847-622-3036 or elgin.edu.Exotic Fruit and Vegetable Sculpting School, 4439 Fender Rd., Lisle. Chef Kevin Molidor holds classes 2nd and 4th Sundays. 630-222-2501or culinaryartcatering.biz.Famous Wine & Spirits, 105 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard. Food and wine pairings. Occasional guest chefs. $20-$30. 630-629-3330 or famousliquors.com.Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W. Madison St., Forest Park. Demonstration/hands-on classes for all ages and skills, including "101" series, ethnic flavors, couples' bistro nights and kids classes. Private events available. 708-488-0808 or flavourcookingschool.com.Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet. Continuing education classes on topics such as soup, Pacific Northwest food and wine, and a holiday series. $38-$87. Begins Sept. 5. 815-280-1555 or jjc.edu.Let's Cook. Patti Conway offers in-ho! me lessons for individuals and small groups of all levels. Hands-on or ! demonstration. Includes meal preparation, soups, party planning. Starting at $35. 708-482-9382.Let's Go Bistro, 970 W. Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Chef Michael Sodaro offers hands-on or demonstration classes for groups, including cooking with wine, soups and stocks. $50. Also, 12-week series on bistro basics begins September. 630-795-0100 or letsgobistro.com.Mezzaluna, Western Springs. Join Roseanne Pileggi and Dede Frank for in-home demonstration classes on the best of Italian cuisine. Four-session series. $240. Begins Sept. 21. 708-246-6055 or cookmezzaluna@hotmail.com.Naperville Park District. Classes include party appetizers, holiday gingerbread, kids cooking. Various locations; begins September. $50 for adults. 630-848-5000 or napervilleparks.org.Prisco's Fine Foods, 1108 Prairie St., Aurora. Phyllis Kramer leads seasonal classes on selected Saturday mornings beginning September. $35. 630-264-9400 or priscosfinefoods.com....Show more

Joeann Hoyt: like both, fruit! s: berries, pears, pears, peaches, dragonfruit, pomegranate.... Vegetables: CUCUMBERS, bok choy, green beans, broccoli,.... I actually guess the two are great.

Bob Pucella: I'm only familiar with what CoD (College of DuPage) has to offer. I know about this because a friend to classes there while he was home from college over the summer last year.Look at the links in the source list.Good luck...Show more

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