Food and wine classes

TODAY

The Foods and Wines of Argentina Join chef Matt Zagorski as he explores the culinary landscape of Argentina and prepares some of his favorite dishes at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Fall menu: Join chef/owner David Maish of David's Bistro as he prepares pumpkin soup, filet with wild mushroom sauce and fall berry crisp. Class meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the restaurant, 623 N. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. $50. (847) 803-3233.

Pantry Raid Learn what to keep in the pantry, freezer and fridge to whip up a meal for the unexpected guest or hungry family from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. $40. (847) 205-5353.

Knife Skills Learn how to choose, use and care for kitchen knives in this 6 p.m. class at Corner Cooks, 507 Chestnut St., Winnetka. $35. (847) 441-0134.

THURSDAY

Chop, Chop, Let's Eat Learn the art of preparing simple, nutritious and tasty 30-minute meals that everyone will enjoy in this Cucina Della Rosa class from noon to 2 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Half Pints Kids 3 to 5 are invited, with an adult, to explore food in a fun and creative environment. Tots will be encouraged to try new foods and learn the importance of clean hands while trying out recipes. Class meets 11 a.m. to noon at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $10 ($8 for Whole Kids Club Members). (847) 205-5353.

Cupcake Workshop Join Cupcakes of Chicago and learn the secrets of cupcake making and a variety of new cupcake ideas at 6:30 p.m. at Corner Cooks in Winnetka. $55. (847) 441-0134.

Basic Knife Skills Learn the basics of the kitchen's most useful tool 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.

Oktoberfest with the Berghoff's Celebrate a century of history of one of Chicago's most beloved restaurants. Join chef Carlyn and her mother, Jan, and recreate some of the Berghoff family favorites 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.

Think Like a Winemaker Join Christopher Silva, CEO of St. Francis Winery, for a discussion and taste of the diverse of wines of California's Sonoma County. Class meets 6 to 8 p.m. at Just Grapes, 560 W. Washington, Blvd., Chicago. $65. (312) 627-9463 or www.justgrapes.net.

FRIDAY

Teens Cook with Trader Joe's Teens will explore some new flavors and foods as they prepare a meal from items purchased at Trader Joe's in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design in Barrington. $30. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Lunch & Learn Cold weather comfort foods will be featured in this noon class at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $35. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Fridays Five by Five: Party wines Enjoy five wines paired with five foods from 5 to 7 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $5. (847) 205-5353.

Community Table Come with an open palette, ready to try new foods, ingredients and recipes from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $65. (847) 205-5353.

Couples Cook: Dining on the Mediterranean Couples prepare a meal together at 6:30 p.m. then enjoy a seated candlelight dinner at Corner Cooks in Winnetka. $65. (847) 441-0134.

Uncorked -- Flight I Getting ready for the holidays? Need to restock the wine supply? Learn about and taste 24-plus wines 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.

SATURDAY

Couples Cook: A Witches Brew Couples prepare a Halloween-inspired meal at 6:30 p.m. then enjoy a seated candlelight dinner at Corner Cooks in Winnetka. $65 (costumes optional). (847) 441-0134.

Gourmet Grilling Learn how to use the grill for a variety of dishes in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kendall College in Chicago. $85. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

SUNDAY

Brioche Five Ways Learn how to make a variety of brioche from noon to 2 p.m. at Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts, 11 S. 7th St., Geneva. $40. (630) 845-2990.

MONDAY

Organically Grown: A Guide to Sustainable Kids Learn about kids snacks that healthy and earth-friendly from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $10. (847) 205-5353.

Wine 101 Learn the basics of wine including grape names and how to read labels and taste wine from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lush, 1306 S. Halsted St., Chicago. $30. (312) 738-1900 or (773) 281-8888.

TUESDAY

Fall Pasta Making Learn how to incorporate some hearty fall pasta flavors into meals with a variety of dishes in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design in Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

New Ways with Vegetables Learn how to make grilled eggplant roulade, sweet potato gratin and more from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dave's Specialty Foods, Inc., 105 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. $45. (847) 259-9510.

Indian Dreamin' Join chef Shoba Havaland of Shoba's Indian Cooking in Glenview, as he prepares a variety of his favorite recipes from 7 to 9 p.m.. This Cooking with the Best Chefs class meets at Marlowe's, 704 Euclid Ave., Palatine. $35 ($25 for members). (630) 980-6800 or www.BestChefs.com.

Whole Kids Club Kids can stop by and learn about delicious and healthy ways to make food they love from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. Free. (847) 205-5353.

Sauces and Soups Learn the basics of making sauces and soups in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kendall College in Chicago. $85. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

NOV. 1

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 in this 6:30 p.m. class at Someone's in the Kitchen in, 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 in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.

NOV. 2

Uncorked -- Flight II Getting ready for the holidays? Need to restock the wine supply? Learn about and taste two dozen or so wines from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gibby's Wine Den in 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 on North Branch Street in 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.

NOV. 3

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, Lake Forest. $40. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.