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Join us for our classic distillery tour, getting an inside-look at every step of the production process.

Learn the Fine Art of Wine Tasting and Wine Appreciation. Join us for an exciting evening of fine wine & good times as you learn the delicate art of wine tasting! For budding wine enthusiasts, this workshop is designed to help you cultivate your palate & expand your "wine vocabulary." Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro. Taste several...

It’s time to celebrate and toast with bubbles this New Year's Eve! Champagne is the most prestigious drink on earth - the symbol of festivity and fortune - but all that sparkles isn’t Champagne. Enjoy a convivial and elegant evening celebrating all that sparkles with Mary Ross, Advanced Sommelier. Mary's seminar will cover “the night they invented...

Learn the lore of distilling from water to whiskey. We cover building your own still or commercially still available and how they work. Hands on mashing to make Brandy to Rum.

As America continues our streak as the world’s #1 wine consumer, Chicagoland’s dynamic wine market offers more wines and more ways of buying wine than ever before. But choice comes with questions: How do I keep up with unique grapes, emerging regions and ground-breaking techniques? Why does one wine taste (and cost!) different than another? What’s...

During World War II the Nazis took control of France and began to systematically plunder the cellars of France’s most revered wine regions; Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux. We will take a walk through history while drinking wines from these regions as we unfold the story of French resistance as the German wine Weinführers attempted to pillage...

This class will teach you the intricacies of more complicated drinks including: Bar Spoon Subtleties How to make a layered drink Using more exotic ingredients Blended drinks Flaming drinks By the end of this class you will know how to make drinks such as: Ramos Gin Fizz Red, White & Blue Frozen Daiquiri Goblet of Fire Rock Lobster...

Get to Know Your Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Malbec Learning your grapes is the first step to understanding wine, just like learning your colors is a first step to understanding painted artwork.  But in the same way that blue may be sky blue, aqua or navy and still be blue, each grape expresses various hues of flavor - from tart to toasty,...

Experience the fine art of wine making as we take you through the step-by-step procedure of making your first varietal wine. Chardonnay to Estate grown Cabernet can be made. Wines are made in class with our equipment and guidance in the first of this two-session class. Fermentation is conducted in our temperature controlled cellar and is overseen...

Have you wanted to partake in the famed, seafood-laden Italian-American tradition that is the "Feast of the Seven Fishes" but been leery about the time and effort (and not to mention smells) that it may create at home? Well, let us do all of the work!  Join us for this offering that's all about gathering friends and family...

We all know there's no better accompaniment to a dish than a well-made sauce. We'll take you on a journey teaching you how time-honored and modern sauce-making techniques are actually very approachable and will inspire confidence in your very own culinary skills. We'll teach you how to conquer all things sauce-related in this comprehensive, hands-on...

Jazz up your holiday parties with these impressive finger foods while learning all about presentation techniques so your food looks as good as it tastes in this hands-on class! Menu:  Puff Pastry Tart with Sautéed Onions, Bacon and Ricotta  Italian Sausage and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms  Roasted Garlic and Cheddar Gougères...

Nothing warms up a winter day like a hot bowl of chili. In this cooking class, learn knife and sauté techniques, tips for using canned and dried beans, and how to bake in cast iron.  This class will feature a richly flavored vegetarian bean chili loaded with sweet potatoes, zucchini, and peppers, paired with a skillet corn bread, customizable...

Have you always wondered what it would be like to go to culinary school? The Chopping Block's Culinary Boot Camp 1 gives you a taste of a professional culinary program without the lengthy time commitment or heavy financial burden. We are the ONLY recreational cooking school that offers this type of culinary foundation and education without attending...

Join us for a new and exciting culinary experience designed to jump start your culinary journey. Our experienced chef will teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste buds, and explore the basic science and techniques all cooks should know. You'll spend time honing...