Food and wine classes

TODAY

Northern Mexican Entrees Join chef Daniel Gutierrez, Jr. of Nuevo Leon Restaurant in Chicago as he features some of his favorite dishes in this Cooking with the Best Chefs class from 7 to 9 p.m. at Paprikash Restaurant, 602 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. $35 ($25 for members). (630) 980-6800 or www.BestChefs.com.

Outdoor Grilling Bound Join chef Michael Clark and learn how from an expert how to grill meats, vegetables as well as recipes for rubs and sauces at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $55. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Carlos' Kitchen Join chef Ramiro Velasquez in Carlo's kitchen for an intimate cooking class at 10:45 a.m. Class includes demonstration, recipes and three-course lunch with wine at Carlo's, 429 Temple Ave., Highland Park. $60. (847) 432-0770 or www.carlos-restaurant.com.

The Joy of Cheese Join chef Martial Noguier of OneSixty Blue and learn ways to prepare and present cheese hors d'oeuvres from 6 to 8 p.m. at Macy's Culinary Studio, 111 N. State St., Chicago. $65. (800) 265-2665.

Market Lunch: Green City Meet a Chopping Block chef at Green City Market for a shopping tour at 9:30 a.m. (in front of the info booth). After shopping head to the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart store for a seasonal lunch. $50. (312) 644-6360 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

THURSDAY

Teens -- Cooking Survival Food Teens ages 14 to 17 are invited to learn how to fend for themselves in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 5 to 7 p.m. at McCauley Design Kitchen Showroom, 211 Park St., Barrington. $30. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrose@maryrosecooks.com.

Grilled Pizza Join chef Craig Priebe and learn the hottest new trend from 6 to 9 p.m. at Macy's Culinary Studio in Chicago. $75. (800) 265-2665.

You Say Tomato! Learn a variety of dishes using tomatoes at 7 p.m. at The Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $40. (773) 472-6700 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

Sauce Sense Learn how to make a variety of the most useful sauces at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Avenue location. $75. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

FRIDAY

An Ode to France and Italy Explore the wines of France and Italy (leaders in modern winemaking) in this class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Avenue location. $60. (773) 472-6700 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

SATURDAY

Garden Chef Series Chef Ramiro Velasquez of Carlo's in Highland Park will prepare recipes with garden fresh ingredients from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. The demo is free; parking $15. (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/chef.

Learn to Grill Join chef Eric Smith of Citizen Bar in Chicago and learn grilling techniques, side dishes and a summer drink recipe. Enjoy complimentary beer and wine as well as samples of the dishes on the patio from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Citizen Bar, 364 W. Erie St. $45. (312) 640-1156 or www.citizenbar.com.

Summer Canning and Preserving Learn the art of making and preserving pickles and jams at 10 a.m. at The Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $40. (773) 472-6700 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

Night at the Souk Learn how to make exotic Middle Eastern dishes at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $75. (773) 472-6700 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

SUNDAY

Garden Chef Series Chefs Amalea Tshilds and Jason Hammel of Lula Café in Chicago will prepare recipes with garden fresh ingredients from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. The demo is free; parking $15. (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/chef.

Cooking Club: French Bistro Participants will split into teams and prepare a portion of a multi-course meal from noon to 3 p.m. at Macy's Culinary Studio in Chicago. $75. (800) 265-2665.

Knife Skills Learn to chop, mince and slice vegetables and herbs and learn basic knife care in this hands-on chopping session at 10 a.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $40. (773) 472-6700 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

MONDAY

You Say Tomato! Learn a variety of dishes using tomatoes at 6 p.m. at The Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $40. (312) 644-6360 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

TUESDAY

Summer Cosmopolitan Dinner Join Francisco Trejo, executive chef of Marlowe's in Palatine, as he features some of his favorite dishes in this Cooking with the Best Chefs class from 7 to 9 p.m. at Marlowe's, 704 Euclid Ave., Palatine. $35 ($25 for members). (630) 980-6800 or www.BestChefs.com.

Sauces Join chef Juliet Greene and learn how to make homemade stocks and sauces in this class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Macy's Culinary Studio in Chicago. $75. (800) 265-2665.

AUG. 22

Hands-On Chinese Appetizers Elaine Moy will share her family recipe for pot stickers as well as other appetizers at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $55. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Sweet Rolls Join chef Dee Coutelle and learn to create easy sweet rolls and breads without any special equipment from 6 to 9 p.m. at Macy's Culinary Studio on State Street in Chicago. $75. (800) 265-2665.

Focus on India: Vegetarian Join this all-day intensive class exploring the complex spices and techniques of Indian vegetarian recipes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $175. (312) 644-6360 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

Night at the Souk Learn how to make exotic Middle Eastern dishes at 6 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $75. (312) 644-6360 or wwwthechoppingblock.com.

Everybody Likes Bacon Dinner Party Learn a positively pork-a-licious menu at 7 p.m. at The Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $50. (773) 472-6700 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

Wine Tasting 101: The Basics of Sensory Evaluation Learn the basics of sensory evaluation, how to assess, color, body, bouquet, palate and finish in this class at 6 p.m. at the Chopping Block at the Merchandise Mart. $60. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

AUG. 23

Let's Walk the Farmer's Market Meet with Cucina Della Rosa Cooking School at the farmers market in Barrington at 5 p.m. to purchase fresh produce and ingredients then head to the kitchen to prepare a meal based on the purchases. Class should wrap up around 7 p.m. $75. (847) 650-9463 or maryrose@maryrosecooks.com.

AUG. 24

Lunch and Learn Learn how to make chicken Marsala with mushrooms, elegant enough for company, but easy enough for a weekday meal in this noon class at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $35. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Smokehouse Grilling Learn a variety of smoked dishes at 7 p.m. at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square location. $40. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

Wine Tasting 101: The Basics of Sensory Evaluation Learn the basics of sensory evaluation, how to assess, color, body, bouquet, palate and finish in this class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block Lincoln Avenue location. $60. (773) 472-6700 or www.thechoppingblock.com.

AUG. 26

Garden Chef Series John Bubala, Timo/Baccala, Chicago, will prepare recipes with garden fresh ingredients in a series of free demonstrations from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. The series is free, parking is $15. (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/chef.

AUG. 27

Culinary Boot Camp Spend a week in the kitchens learning like the pros in this weeklong series. Classes run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Aug. 31 at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $1750. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

AUG. 28

Pass the Peppers, Please Learn how to spice it up with an introduction to the world of peppers, their characteristics and nutritional value in this class from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cucina Della Rosa Cooking School, located in the McCauley Design Kitchen Showroom in Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or maryrose@maryrosecooks.com.

Kids in the Kitchen: Mexican Learn kid-friendly recipes and spend some quality time putting together a fast and fun three-course meal in this class from noon to 3 p.m. at Macy's Culinary Studio in Chicago. $45 per adult/$25 per child (one adult for every three children). (800) 265-2665.