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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
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(4.7-star rating across 263 reviews)

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school and offers a variety of cooking classes, wine classes, and private cooking parties. Located in Lincoln Square, they offer classes on cooking basics, intense boot camps, seasonal classes, date nights, healthy cooking, and classes for kids.

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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

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Girls' Night: Easy After-Work Meals

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Bring a girlfriend and we'll teach you how to whip up some low-stress recipes that are great for everyday cooking. Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce; Lemon Sole en Papillote with Leeks, Roasted Peppers and Herb Compound Butter; Sweet Potato, Zucchini and Chickpea Stew with Steamed Couscous. Skills Covered in Class Include: Selecting Chicken and Fish; Sautéing Chicken; Roasting Vegetables; Making a Pan sauce; Determining...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Meatless Monday Cook Along: Indian Vegetarian

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you cook along with The Chopping Block's Owner/Chef Shelly Young. Cook with Shelley in real time as she shows you how to make a vegetarian Indian Feast via a Zoom Cook Along. Menu: Vegetable Pakoras with Coconut-Cilantro Chutney Aloo Gobi (Potato and Cauliflower Curry) with Steamed Rice Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Indian ingredients Working with...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Pasta Workshop: Spring Menu

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

Master the art of crafting fresh homemade pasta dough from scratch and creating delectable seasonal sauces in this immersive culinary experience at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. Explore a tantalizing menu featuring dishes, like crab-stuffed ravioli and fettuccine primavera while honing essential kitchen skills alongside our expert Chefs. Unleash your creativity and savor the flavors of spring with every bite in this hands-on pasta workshop.

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Hands-On Night in Spain

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

Embark on a culinary journey to Spain with our immersive class. Discover the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean cuisine and learn essential cooking skills while preparing a delectable menu featuring arugula salad, sautéed shrimp, strip steaks, and rice pudding. Let your taste buds savor the essence of Spain!

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$155.25
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Vegetarian Thai

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Hold the fish sauce, please. By the way, these dishes are vegan, too! Menu: Mango and Cucumber Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Tom Kha Gai (Mushroom and Coconut Milk Soup) Vegetarian Pad Thai Sweet Potato and Eggplant Yellow Coconut Curry with Steamed Jasmine Rice Skills Covered in Class Include: Getting Familiar with Thai Ingredients Balancing Sweet, Sour, Salty and Sweet Working with Rice Paper Wrappers Selecting Mangoes...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Double Date: Hands-On Italy in the Spring (In-Person)

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Learn how to prepare a mouth-watering, Italian seasonal feast in this hands-on class. Menu: Arugula Salad with Artichokes, Fennel and Crispy Prosciutto Orecchiette with Spring Onions, Mushrooms and Parmesan Cream Sautéed Salmon with Hazelnut Pesto Roasted Asparagus with Lemon-Parley Gremolata Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Italian ingredients Preparing vinaigrette Balancing flavors Working with spring ingredients...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Double Date: Hands-On Street Food (In-Person)

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Have you ever wanted to eat your way around the world? Here's your chance! Get on board and we'll take you for a wild culinary ride in this hands-on class. Menu: Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) with Homemade Pickled Vegetables Shrimp and Avocado Tostadas with Sour Cream and Cilantro Spicy Shanghai Noodles with Ground Pork and Baby Bok Choy Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Vietnamese, Mexican...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Trip to Miami

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Feel the heat as you create sizzling, South Beach-style favorites in this hands-on class. Menu: Hearts of Palm, Fresh Crab and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette Achiote Grilled Mahi Mahi with Black Bean-Mango Salsa  Arroz Verde (Herb Rice) Individual Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream Skills covered in class: Selecting and cutting avocados and mangos Selecting crab meat Preparing vinaigrette Balancing flavors Selecting...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Double Date: Hands-On Night in Spain

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

There's good reason why Spain is such a culinary hot spot. Come experience the bold and zesty flavors of this country, and discover what the buzz is all about in this hands-on class. ¡Ole! Menu: Sautéed Strip Steaks with Romesco Compound Butter Seafood Paella with Shrimp and Mussels Flan (Caramel Custard) Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Spanish ingredients Preparing compound butter Balancing flavors Selecting...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Holiday Cookie Boot Camp

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

Leave the planning to us and come bake all of your holiday cookies in our kitchen! Mix, bake and decorate five different cookies and one no-bake confection in this hands-on class. You'll leave with plenty to share with friends and family! Light snacks will be served during class.   Menu: Holiday Palmiers Dark Chocolate, Cranberry and Walnut Bars Peppermint Snowballs  Chocolate, Cherry & Pistachio Thumbprints Red Velvet...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$230
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Havana Nights

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

Spend a tropical night in our kitchen as we cook up some muy delicioso Cuban cuisine.  Menu:  Cuban Plantain Nachos with Shrimp, Avocados, Black Beans and Mangos Spice Rubbed and Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cumin-Orange Mojo Sauce Roasted Poblano-Cilantro Rice Pudín de Pan (Spiced Pineapple Bread Pudding) Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Cuban Ingredients Working with and Frying Plantains Selecting...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Fireside Feast Demo

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Throw another log on the hearth, and fire up the cast iron skillets to create a soul-satisfying and cozy dinner in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Hazelnuts Smothered Bone-In Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion and Dried Cherry Relish Scalloped Potatoes Gingerbread-Pear Upside-Down Cake Skills covered in class: Preparing...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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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...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Sourdough Bread Demonstration

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Virtual Sourdough Bread Demonstration with Certified Master Baker We are thrilled to have bread expert, Melina Kelson, join us for a highly informative virtual lecture and demonstration demystifying the art of sourdough starters and sourdough bread. Melina will walk you through every step of sourdough fundamentals including sourdough maintenance, understanding the autolyse method, mixing, shaping, scoring and how to modify...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$82.50
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Going Bohemian

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

Come "Czech" out these Bohemian recipes inspired by central European classics. You'll love the old world flavors found in these Czech classics. Menu: Bacon, Brussels Sprout and Rye Pierogi; Pork Schnitzel with Brown Butter-Lemon Sauce Fresh Herb Spätzle Apple Strudel Skills Covered in Class Include Getting Familiar with central European Flavors Rolling out and Shaping Dumpling Dough Boiling and Sautéing Dumplings Selecting and Breading...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Street Food

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

Have you ever wanted to eat your way around the world? Here's your chance! Get on board and we'll take you for a wild culinary ride. Menu: Tostones (Crispy Fried Plantains) with Mojo Verde (Parsley and Jalapeño) Dipping Sauce Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) Shrimp and Avocado Tostadas with Sour Cream and Cilantro Spicy Shanghai Noodles with Pork and Baby Bok Choy Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Cuban, Vietnamese,...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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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.

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$155.25
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Hands-On Venetian Nights

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

Transport your taste buds to the enchanting streets of Venice with a culinary journey filled with tantalizing cicchetti and savory delights. Immerse yourself in a hands-on experience where you will master the art of Venetian cuisine alongside fellow food enthusiasts. Join us for an evening of culinary exploration and create a memorable feast inspired by Italy's rich culinary traditions.

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$155.25
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Virtual Vacation: Trip to the Caribbean

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 Caribbean food via Zoom. Menu: Jerk Chicken Fried Plantains Caribbean Rice (Arroz con Gandules) Skills covered in class: Getting familiar with Caribbean cuisine Selecting chicken Making marinades Balancing flavors Selecting and frying plantains Steaming rice Our virtual...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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Eve of New Year's Eve Latin Feast

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

Ring in 2018 with a luxurious, multicourse meal complete with cooking demonstration. A glass of bubbly will be included in the price of the class. Additional adult beverages will be available for purchase. Menu: Pumpkin Fennel Soup with Avocado Cream and Candied Pepitas Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Watercress, Walnuts and Pomegranate Seeds Seared Scallops with Brussels Sprouts, Chorizo and Chipotle Aioli Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin with...

(263) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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