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Learn the fundamentals of cooking in the vibrant city of Chicago, with classes ranging from knife skills and basic techniques to creating delicious appetizers and desserts.

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Virtual Holiday Brunch

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make brunch from scratch via Zoom. Menu: Lemon-Blueberry Muffins Eggs Benedict with Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage and Hollandaise Sauce Herb Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Skills Covered in Class: Making hot emulsions Poaching eggs Griddling...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Memphis in May

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

The best barbecue teams gather in Memphis each year to compete for the title of world champion. We will create our own winning recipes inspired by these traditional Southern specialties.  Menu: Ultimate Barbecued Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce Four Cheese Skillet Mac-n-Cheese Bacony Baked Beans Creamy Cabbage Slaw Seasonal Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting and Oven-Roasting...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Bellini Brunch

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Start the weekend off right with a sumptuous brunch. Menu: Bellini (Peach and Prosecco Cocktail) Arugula, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Pistachios Quiche with Sautéed Mushrooms, Leeks and Goat Cheese Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta and Fingerling Potato Hash Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake Skills covered in class: Selecting avocados How to supreme citrus Preparing vinaigrette Balancing flavors Making, rolling out and blind baking pie...

(262) All levels 21 and older
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Virtual Cook Along: Valentine's Feast Workshop

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Enjoy an evening cooking a mouth-watering feast with your valentine! In this intensive 2-hour virtual workshop, our chef will guide through all of the techniques and skills to prepare this elegant-yet-approachable meal in the comfort of your home. You can enhance your virtual experience by purchasing and cooking the same highest quality lamb and shrimp our chef will be working with. We are teaming up with local favorite meat...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$82.50
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Meatless Monday

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Join the Monday movement! The goal of this chef-driven campaign is to reduce meat consumption in order to improve personal health and the health of our planet. Enjoy this zesty and meat-free south-of-the-border menu. Menu: Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette Roasted Mushroom and Sweet Potato Enchiladas Refried Beans Quinoa and Black Bean-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Ancho-Spiced Tomato Sauce Skills covered in class:...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Date Night: Cozy Dinner Party (In-Person Cooking)

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Join us for an enticing evening as we coach you on how to masterfully prepare a soul-satisfying, comforting meal in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Mixed Green Salad with Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and Mustard Vinaigrette Herb and Roasted Garlic Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Polenta and Pine Nut Gremolata Sautéed Green Beans with Crispy Pancetta Roasted Pears with Espresso-Chocolate...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Mother's Day Spring Brunch

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Treat your mom to a relaxing, delicious and seasonal brunch complete with cooking demonstration. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Arugula, Avocado and Radish Salad with Toasted Pistachios Quiche with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Chives Asparagus, Pancetta and Fingerling Potato Hash Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream Skills covered in class: Selecting avocados Preparing ...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Thanksgiving Crash Course Demonstration

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Our most popular and comprehensive Thanksgiving class, and our instructors’ favorite class to teach! We will cook the entire meal in real time while teaching you the timing, tricks, and classic recipes to ensure your success from your first-time cooking Thanksgiving to your fiftieth. You will leave this demonstration class with well-tested recipes, shopping lists, and a clear timeline to get all that cooking done! Menu: Roast Turkey with...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$212.75
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Hands-On Feast of the Seven Fishes

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Have you wanted to partake in the famed, seafood-laden Italian-American tradition that is the "Feast of the Seven Fishes" but been leery about the time and effort (and not to mention smells) that it may create at home? Well, let us do all of the work!  Join us for this offering that's all about gathering friends and family to enjoy the time-old, indulgence of the holiday season. With old favorites and new spins on classic...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$230
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Unlock the Secrets of Wine

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Learn tasting techniques used by wine pro's to get the most enjoyment from every sip. This is a unique opportunity to explore each of wine's primary styles along with Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross, revealing the wine's face, nose, palate and finish as we go. We'll also practice wine vocabulary that you, your sommelier and wine merchant can understand and discuss wine and food pairing.  While this seminar is a step up from the basics (see “How...

(262) All levels 21 and older
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$109.25
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Family Night: A Trip to NOLA

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Bring the whole gang and join us for family classes at Lincoln Square! Everyone will cook and enjoy a feast celebrating the delicious food from New Orleans. Don't worry... we'll tone down the heat in these recipes.  Menu: Cajun Shrimp with Remoulade  Andouille Sausage and Chicken Jambalaya Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter  Virgin Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$60.50
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Virtual Cook Along: Roasted Garlic and Herb Naan

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Virtual Cook Along: Roasted Garlic and Herb Naan with Chutney Join us for a virtual cooking class as you cook along with Chopping Block Chef Lisa Counts. Cook with Lisa in real time as she shows you how to make this Middle Eastern breakfast via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Roasted Garlic and Herb Naan Cilantro Chutney and Mango Chutney Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Indian ingredients Making yeast dough Rolling out and griddling...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Vacation: Trip to Hawaii

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make Polynesian fare via Zoom. Menu: Chinese BBQ Pork Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Daikon-Carrot Slaw Pineapple Fried Rice  Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Polynesian ingredients Selecting and cutting pineapple Balancing ...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Date Night: Steak au Poivre

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you and your date cook together with The Chopping Block's Owner/Chef Shelley Young. Cook with Shelley in real-time as she shows you how to make a delicious French feast via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Steak au Poivre with Cognac Pan Sauce Garlic Mashed Potatoes Skills covered in class: Selecting and sautéing steak Determining steak​ doneness Making a pan sauce Selecting potatoes Our Virtual Cook...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Father's Day Brunch

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make a delicious brunch from scratch via Zoom. Menu: Cinnamon French Toast with Banana-Brown Sugar Sauce Veggie and Cheese Frittata Bites Maple-Glazed Bacon Skills covered in class: Making custard Griddling Making sweet sauces Egg cookery Sautéing vegetables Cooking bacon...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Friendsgiving

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Thanksgiving might look a little different this year, but one thing is for sure…few things beat a table full of great food surrounded by your closest friends. We will demonstrate some of our favorites from appetizer to dessert, so you'll be ready to partake in this fun tradition. Menu: Nut-Crusted Baked Brie with Seasonal Preserves Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Cornbread-Sausage Stuffing Cranberry-Apple Relish Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares with...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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The Perfect Pair: Soup and Bread Workshop

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

The Dynamic Duo strikes again! Soup and bread is everyone’s favorite meal. Come learn how to satisfy your comfort food craving with some soul-warming soups and delicious bread accompaniments in this demonstration class.  Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Broccoli Cheddar Soup in Homemade Bread Bowls Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Gumbo with Cheddar and Scallion Cornbread Muffins ...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Summer Surf and Turf

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Enjoy seasonal flavors while uniting the very best of land and sea in this hands-on class. Learn how to cook this delicious menu while discovering fresh new ways to make dinner fun! Menu: Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic-Herb Breadcrumbs Pepper-Crusted Hanger Steak with Warm Tomato Vinaigrette Roasted New Potatoes and Fennel with Fresh Herb Butter Lemon Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream Skills covered in class: Selecting crab meat...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$155.25
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Hands-On Culinary Adventure: Trip to Morocco

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

If you had three wishes, they just might include these dishes. Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking class exploring the bold and flavorful cuisine of North Africa as we explore the use of spices, herbs and aromatics to create a blend of sweet, savory and spicy flavor combinations. Menu: Cumin-Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Mint-Yogurt Sauce  Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons  Oven-Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa and Cilantro  ...

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$155.25
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Hands-On Spring Break: Hawaiian Islands

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Escape to the tropical paradise of Hawaii with our immersive culinary experience. Dive into the rich flavors and vibrant dishes of the Hawaiian Islands while learning expert cooking techniques.

(262) All levels 18 and older
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$155.25
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