Food and wine classes

THURSDAY

Tapas Learn to make a variety of tapas dishes in this hands-on class from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palatine High School, room 175, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. $55 ($45 Gold Card). (847) 755-6820.

Parisian Bistro Fare Learn some casual French dishes with plenty of flavor at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $55. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Day of the Dead Join Laura Cid Perea of BomBon Café and explore the long tradition and authentic recipes of Mexico's colorful holiday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at World Kitchen, Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.

FRIDAY

Uncorked -- Flight II Learn about and taste two dozen or so wines perfect for the holidays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gibby's Wine Den, 1772 S. Randall Road, Geneva. $5 (free for Gibby's Wine Club members; includes $5 coupon). (630) 208-6424 or info@gibbys-wine.com.

Spice Up Friday Night Learn how to use spices to flavor a variety of dishes in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago. $85. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

Cajun cooking Join Heaven on Seven chef Jimmy Bannos as he prepares some of his favorite Cajun dishes at 7 p.m. at the restaurant, 111 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. $75 (includes demo, tasting, beer, wine, hurricanes, tax and gratuity; cookbook available for $20). (312) 263-6443.

SATURDAY

Holiday Starters Join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to make a variety of holiday appetizers from 10 a.m. to noon at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. A three-course meal follows and should end by 1 p.m. $60. (847) 506-0222.

Fruit Carving Join this Kendall College demonstration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunset Foods, 825 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. $40. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

Basic Knife Skills Learn how to use the kitchen's most useful tool in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kendall College in Chicago. $55. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

Fall for Tuscany Chris Macchia, executive chef of Coco Pazzo Café, will share the secrets of a traditional Tuscan Italian fall menu in this World Kitchen class from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.

Thanksgiving Menu Join Paul Wildermuth, executive chef at Marche, as he features an original Thanksgiving menu from appetizers to dessert at 11:30 a.m. at Marche, 833 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $35. (312) 226-8399 or www.marche-chicago.com.

SUNDAY

Cake Baking 101 Join pastry chef Laura Gialluisi, owner of Edible Art Creations in Bartlett, and learn how to bake and decorate cakes like a professional from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Cooking with the Best Chefs program meets at Marlowe's Restaurant, 704 Euclid Ave., Palatine. $35 ($25 for members). (630) 980-6800 or www.BestChefs.com.

MONDAY

The Modern Baker: Join author Nick Malgieri for a demonstration of recipes from his most recent book, "The Modern Baker." The demo starts at 6:30 p.m. at Sur la Table, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. $55. (630) 428-1110.

Deck the Halls and Grab the Pumpkins Join Holly Stein of Table Manners in Evanston as she shares tips for simple, festive holiday table settings as well as sweet and savory ways to cook pumpkins. Class meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin', 1601 Payne St., Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

TUESDAY

Italian Comfort Foods Learn to make a variety of Italian dishes for the cold winter nights ahead in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Thanksgiving Classics Redoux Get ready for the holidays by learning some new stuffing tricks, good cranberry sauce, gravy, swirled mash potatoes and apple pie from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dave's Specialty Foods Inc., 105 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. $45. (847) 259-9510.

Dessert Wine and Cheese Pairing Learn how to serve after-dinner cheese and wine at 7:30 p.m. at Pastoral's Lakeview location, 2945 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago. $40. (773) 472-4781.

NOV. 7

Portuguese Cooking Learn to make a variety of dishes from Portugal in this hands-on class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $55 ($40 Gold Card). (847) 755-6820.

Winter Soups Join chef Susan Maddox of Le Titi de Paris as she prepares some of her favorite winter soup recipes at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Bon Appetit: Thanksgiving: Join Bon Appetit magazine for a comprehensive, hands-on Turkey Day class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur la Table's Naperville store. From accomplished cooks eager to try something new to novices tackling their first turkey, there's sure to be something for everyone, no matter your current skill level. Plus, take home a cornucopia of recipes to go along with all you've learned. $70. (630) 428-1110.

The ABC's of Wine Learn the basics of wine selection at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $45 ($110 for three classes). (773) 248-3905 or www.irishbistro.com.

NOV. 8

Simmering Soup Review some classic favorites and learn some new ideas for ultimate one-dish warmers in this World Kitchen class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.

THURSDAY

Tapas Learn to make a variety of tapas dishes in this hands-on class from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palatine High School, room 175, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. $55 ($45 Gold Card). (847) 755-6820.

Parisian Bistro Fare Learn some casual French dishes with plenty of flavor at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $55. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Day of the Dead Join Laura Cid Perea of BomBon Café and explore the long tradition and authentic recipes of Mexico's colorful holiday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at World Kitchen, Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.

FRIDAY

Uncorked -- Flight II Learn about and taste two dozen or so wines perfect for the holidays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gibby's Wine Den, 1772 S. Randall Road, Geneva. $5 (free for Gibby's Wine Club members; includes $5 coupon). (630) 208-6424 or info@gibbys-wine.com.

Spice Up Friday Night Learn how to use spices to flavor a variety of dishes in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago. $85. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

Cajun cooking Join Heaven on Seven chef Jimmy Bannos as he prepares some of his favorite Cajun dishes at 7 p.m. at the restaurant, 111 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. $75 (includes demo, tasting, beer, wine, hurricanes, tax and gratuity; cookbook available for $20). (312) 263-6443.

SATURDAY

Holiday Starters Join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to make a variety of holiday appetizers from 10 a.m. to noon at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. A three-course meal follows and should end by 1 p.m. $60. (847) 506-0222.

Fruit Carving Join this Kendall College demonstration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunset Foods, 825 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. $40. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

Basic Knife Skills Learn how to use the kitchen's most useful tool in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kendall College in Chicago. $55. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

Fall for Tuscany Chris Macchia, executive chef of Coco Pazzo Café, will share the secrets of a traditional Tuscan Italian fall menu in this World Kitchen class from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.

Thanksgiving Menu Join Paul Wildermuth, executive chef at Marche, as he features an original Thanksgiving menu from appetizers to dessert at 11:30 a.m. at Marche, 833 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $35. (312) 226-8399 or www.marche-chicago.com.

SUNDAY

Cake Baking 101 Join pastry chef Laura Gialluisi, owner of Edible Art Creations in Bartlett, and learn how to bake and decorate cakes like a professional from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Cooking with the Best Chefs program meets at Marlowe's Restaurant, 704 Euclid Ave., Palatine. $35 ($25 for members). (630) 980-6800 or www.BestChefs.com.

MONDAY

The Modern Baker: Join author Nick Malgieri for a demonstration of recipes from his most recent book, "The Modern Baker." The demo starts at 6:30 p.m. at Sur la Table, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. $55. (630) 428-1110.

Deck the Halls and Grab the Pumpkins Join Holly Stein of Table Manners in Evanston as she shares tips for simple, festive holiday table settings as well as sweet and savory ways to cook pumpkins. Class meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin', 1601 Payne St., Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

TUESDAY

Italian Comfort Foods Learn to make a variety of Italian dishes for the cold winter nights ahead in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Thanksgiving Classics Redoux Get ready for the holidays by learning some new stuffing tricks, good cranberry sauce, gravy, swirled mash potatoes and apple pie from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dave's Specialty Foods Inc., 105 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. $45. (847) 259-9510.

Dessert Wine and Cheese Pairing Learn how to serve after-dinner cheese and wine at 7:30 p.m. at Pastoral's Lakeview location, 2945 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago. $40. (773) 472-4781.

NOV. 7

Portuguese Cooking Learn to make a variety of dishes from Portugal in this hands-on class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $55 ($40 Gold Card). (847) 755-6820.

Winter Soups Join chef Susan Maddox of Le Titi de Paris as she prepares some of her favorite winter soup recipes at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Bon Appetit: Thanksgiving: Join Bon Appetit magazine for a comprehensive, hands-on Turkey Day class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur la Table's Naperville store. From accomplished cooks eager to try something new to novices tackling their first turkey, there's sure to be something for everyone, no matter your current skill level. Plus, take home a cornucopia of recipes to go along with all you've learned. $70. (630) 428-1110.

The ABC's of Wine Learn the basics of wine selection at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $45 ($110 for three classes). (773) 248-3905 or www.irishbistro.com.

NOV. 8

Simmering Soup Review some classic favorites and learn some new ideas for ultimate one-dish warmers in this World Kitchen class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.

NOV. 9

Lunch & Learn Hearty Italian Soups and hot crusty bread will be featured in this noon class at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $35. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Girls Night Out -- Champagne Tasting Join Barbara Glunz of Glunz Wines and expand your knowledge of sparkling wine as well as some holiday menu planning and appetizers to complement champagne from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin' in Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

NOV. 10

Sauces and Soups Join this Sunset Foods demonstration class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by Kendall College in Lake Forest. $40. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

NOV. 11

Breads to make and freeze Join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to make bread in this hands-on class at 2 p.m. at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights, which will be followed by a four-course dinner. $78. (847) 506-0222.

Advanced Knife Skills Learn a variety ways of using knives in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago. $55. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

Lunch & Learn Hearty Italian Soups and hot crusty bread will be featured in this noon class at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $35. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Girls Night Out -- Champagne Tasting Join Barbara Glunz of Glunz Wines and expand your knowledge of sparkling wine as well as some holiday menu planning and appetizers to complement champagne from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin' in Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

NOV. 10

Sauces and Soups Join this Sunset Foods demonstration class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by Kendall College in Lake Forest. $40. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

NOV. 11

Breads to make and freeze Join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to make bread in this hands-on class at 2 p.m. at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights, which will be followed by a four-course dinner. $78. (847) 506-0222.

Advanced Knife Skills Learn a variety ways of using knives in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago. $55. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.