Food and wine classes
TODAY
Viva Venezuela Join chef Kim Bisk, who brings the exotic flavors of Venezuela and Latin America to this class at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.
Principles of Pairing Wine and Cheese Join Just Grapes and the Great American Cheese Company for an interactive and comprehensive seminar on the principles of pairing wine and cheese in this class from 6 to 8 p.m. at Just Grapes, 560 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. $55 ($45 for Savvy Sipper members). (312) 627-WINE or www.justgrapes.net.
THURSDAY
Dim Sum Party Dim Sum, which means "to touch your heart" consists of small, highly flavorful dishes which can be steamed, braised or fried. Learn to make these popular dishes in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop, 1140 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. $109. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
Cake Decorating Develop basic cake-decorating skills in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $159. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
Farmers Market Finds Learn about local and seasonal produce, what's available and who grows it, and how to use it for an entire meal in this World Kitchen class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street, Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497 or www.cityofchicago.org./Gallery37/Center.
FRIDAY
Lunch & Learn: Panini Learn how to make a variety of paninis in this class at noon at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $35. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.
Cooking with Trader Joe's Learn inventive ways to spruce up your weeknight meals and even a few ways to create elegant, easy hors d'oeuvre for any affair, using Trader Joe's products. The two-hour class starts at 6:30 p.m. at Two Kitchens, 2035 W. Washington St., Naperville. $49. Register at www.twokitchens.com or (630) 717-9630.
Barbecue Basics Learn the basic principles for both indoor and outdoor barbecue and learn to prepare some unique side dishes in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $159. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
French Steakhouse In France, homey bistro-style dishes are paired with lovely French wines in a warm, cozy atmosphere. Learn how to prepare some traditional French dishes in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $109. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
SATURDAY
Teens One-Day Culinary Basics Teens learn key kitchen and cooking fundamentals such as safety, sanitation and knife skills in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $109. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
Grilling Party Learn to make some sizzling finger foods for a buffet-style grazing menu in this hands-on class from 4 to 7 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $99. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
Maggie Daley's After School Matters Join Gloria Hafer and students from George Washington High School as they demonstrate some favorite recipes and methods on how to be successful in the kitchen in this demo class at 1 p.m. on the second floor of Bloomingdale's at Oakbrook Center. (630) 974-4377.
Outdoor Grilling & Roasting Join chef Andy Webber of Carlucci as he focuses on outdoor cooking. Class includes instruction, samplings and wine from 1 to 4 p.m. at Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. $45. (630) 512-0990 or www.carluccirestaurant.com.
Garden Chef Series Join Heather Terhune of Atwood Café, Chicago as she prepares dishes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.
SUNDAY
Garden Chef Series Join Joe Cizak of Fiddlehead Cafe, Chicago, as he prepares dishes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.
Pizza Workshop With the right ingredients, tools and techniques, fresh pizza can be made at home. Learn how in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $89. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
MONDAY
Kids Camp: American Summer Tour Kids 7 to 12 are invited to take their taste buds on an exciting culinary journey across the USA. Each day will feature foods from a different region in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to noon at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $369. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
Teens Camp: Summer Essentials Teens ages 12 to 15 are invited to expand their knowledge of cooking in this hands-on five-day class from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $399. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
TUESDAY
Ultimate Chinese Banquet Join chef Angela Fong as she features some of her favorite Chinese dishes in this class at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.
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Pies and Tarts Learn to roll and cut pie dough, repair cracks and tears, prevent burnt edges and create elegant decorations in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $109. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
JUNE 25
Affordable Finds Learn about some rare and unique wines from different regions of the world that are still affordable in this class from 5 to 7 p.m. at D.O.C. Wine Bar and Bistro, 326 Yorktown Center, Lombard. $35. (630) 627-6666.
Shop With The Chef Join Chef Brad Parsons of aria Restaurant on a visit to the Chicago Green City Market where they will shop with the Chef, learn about local and seasonal produce and return to the restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel, 200 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, to enjoy a fresh, gourmet lunch prepared by Chef Brad using the ingredients selected by the group. Transportation leaves from aria at 10 a.m. $100 (transportation, beverages, lunch and gratuity included). (312) 444-9494.
If the Wine Matters, So Does the Glass Sip a selection of wines from some of the world's best stemware and learn the impact of the glass on the wine in this seminar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or 7:30 to 9 p.m. at WineStyles Belmont, 1433 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $40 ($35 for Wine Club Members). (773) 549-2227.
JUNE 26
Barrington Farmers' Market: Herbs Learn to grill and eat with fresh herbs. This Cucina Della Rosa class will be held in the tent at the farmers market from 3 to 5 p.m. $45. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.
Rolls Learn the ins and outs of making a variety of rolls with dipping sauces up front and center from the chef as well as enjoy a meal following the class from 5 to 7 p.m. at Vong's Thai Kitchen, 6 W. Hubbard St., Chicago. $49.95 (inclusive).
What in the World is This? Investigate the new and unusual from farmers everywhere and how to use the new and unusual things 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 or www.cityofchicago.org./Gallery37/Center.
JUNE 27
Couples Night Out II Join other couples and learn how to prepare and serve seafood and then enjoy the menu 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.
Lunch Learn: Fast and Fresh Summer is the perfect time for the quick-cooking stovetop grill. Learn how to make a prawns, grilled garden vegetables and garlic bread in this class at noon at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $35. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.
Italian Grill Learn all the tips and techniques for successful grilling - Italian style in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $109. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
JUNE 28
Garden Chef Series Watch as chef Vidyadhara Shetty of Bacchus Restaurant in the Cayman Islands prepares dishes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school
June in a Jam Join the professionals of the French Pastry School and learn how to make home made tarts and jams 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 or www.cityofchicago.org./Gallery37/Center.
JUNE 29
Garden Chef Series Watch as chef Vidyadhara Shetty Bacchus Restaurant in the Cayman Islands prepares recipes with garden fresh ingredients in the Regenstein Fruit Vegetable Garden Demonstration Kitchen at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Free. (847) 835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org/school.
Basic Knife Skills Learn the proper technique for chopping, mincing, slicing, dicing, and others in this hands-on class from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $69. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
JUNE 30
Superfoods Workshop Superfoods are fresh, whole foods high in nutrients and rich in antioxidants. Learn how to incorporate more superfoods into your diet in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview. $109. (847) 350-0705 or www.vikingcookingschool.com.
JULY 2
Fourth of July Backyard Dips and Appetizers Learn some ideas for great dips and appetizers to get summer off to a great start in this class at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.