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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
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(4.7-star rating across 260 reviews)

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school and offers a variety of cooking classes, wine classes, and private cooking parties. Located in Lincoln Square, they offer classes on cooking basics, intense boot camps, seasonal classes, date nights, healthy cooking, and classes for kids.

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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

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Hands-On Gluten-Free Italian Feast

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Yes! You can enjoy an Italian feast without the wheat. Utilizing an array of alternative flours and savvy techniques, you’ll learn how to prepare a delicious gluten-free meal in this hands-on class. Menu: Flatbread with Artichokes, Arugula and Goat Cheese Potato Gnocchi with Bacon, Lemon and Peas Tiramisu with Homemade Sponge Cake and Coffee-Rum Syrup Skills covered in class: Working with alternative flours Making and shaping gnocchi...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Hands-On Pasta Workshop: Fall Menu

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

What's your favorite pasta?  After working with our Chefs in this hands-on class, you'll be able make your own fresh pasta dough, creating noodles of all shapes and sizes as well as seasonal sauces suited to each pasta. Vegetarian-friendly menu! Menu:  Roasted Sweet Potato, Sage and Ricotta-Filled Ravioli with Wilted Brussels Sprout Leaves and Brown-Butter Sauce   Spinach Fettuccine with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Toasted Hazelnuts...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$143.75
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Hands-On Taste of Italy

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Gather around the table this evening and prepare a soul-satisfying meal in this hands-on class inspired by the flavors of Italy. Buon Appetito!Menu: Shaved Fennel and Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette  Shrimp Scampi with Garlic and Lemon  Chicken Marsala (Sautéed Chicken with Mushroom-Marsala Sauce) with Warm Farro, Fresh Herbs and Parmesan    Orange, Semolina and Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Cream Skills covered...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Teens Cooking: Hands-On Winter Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Teens, ages 12-16, are invited to join us for a fun hands-on class where you get to eat what you make in class. Our chef will teach your teen all about the tools, ingredients and techniques needed to successfully make an assortment of seasonal baked goods from donuts to cupcakes to pudding.  Menu: Ginger and Cinnamon Spiced Donut Holes with Orange Glaze  Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream  Chocolate Pudding...

(260) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$143.75
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Hands-On Bagel Brunch

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating the perfect brunch staple with a hands-on culinary experience. Dive into the world of bagel making and master the techniques to craft delicious, fresh bagels from scratch. Join us for an interactive workshop that will elevate your brunch game to new heights.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$149.50
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Teens Cooking Class: Hands-On Baking and Pastry

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Unleash your culinary creativity with our interactive baking and pastry class tailored for young food enthusiasts at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square.

(260) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$143.75
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Hands-On Valentine's Feast: California Wine Country

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an elegant multi-course, hands-on meal that you cook together, for each other. One glass of bubbly is included in the price of the class. Menu: Arugula Salad with Grapes, Toasted Almonds, Feta and Green Olive Vinaigrette Dungeness Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Coulis Roasted Prime Rib with Cabernet Reduction Roasted Garlic, Artichoke and Fennel Bread Pudding Grilled Radicchio with Fig-Balsamic Glaze White Wine...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$150
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Clean Eating Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Learn to cook healthy, nourishing meals in this fun, hands-on bootcamp! Wellness Chef Alia Dalal will show you how to make tasty, filling and delicious meals quickly from whole food ingredients. Focusing on simple preparations, this class will get you up to speed on the latest nutritional best practices and get you inspired to make clean eating a consistent pattern in your life.  Using vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fruits and...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$350
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Vegan Holiday Baking

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Vegans love desserts just as much as everyone else! With a little know how and an arsenal of dairy and egg substitutes (including one you may have never heard of but probably already have in your kitchen), you can indulge in easy, yet decadent vegan holiday treats this season.  Menu: Gingerbread Apple Cake with Swiss Meringue Brûlée;  Chocolate-Candy Cane Whoopie Pies;  Mini Sweet Potato Tartlets with Pecans;  Salty and...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Noon Year's Eve

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Enjoy the opportunity to celebrate New Year's Eve with the whole family! Have fun preparing and eating an Italian feast while ringing in the New Year. Children ages 6 and older are invited to help their families prepare a fabulous feast. Menu: Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Homemade Fettuccine with Grilled Chicken Alfredo Sauce Oven-Roasted Broccoli Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes Skills covered in class: Preparing...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Asian Boot Camp

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Embark on an immersive culinary adventure in this hands-on Asian cuisine class. Discover the diverse flavors and techniques of China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand while mastering the art of balancing sweet, savory, sour, and spicy. From homemade dumpling wrappers to velvety beef chow fun, take your Asian cooking to the next level at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$345
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Date Night: Paella Party!

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Eat your way through sunny Spain as you celebrate this colorful, flavor-packed cuisine. ¡Olé!  Menu Includes: Arugula, Avocado and Orange Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Grilled Bread with Manchego Cheese and Serrano Ham Shrimp with Fino Sherry Chicken and Chorizo Paella Flan (Caramel Custard) Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Spanish Ingredients Grilling Bread Segmenting Citrus Making Vinaigrette Balancing...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$115.50
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Enjoy seasonal flavors in this demonstration class as our chef teaches you how to cook this delicious menu during the most wonderful time of the year! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served. Menu: Mixed Green Salad with Apples, Blue Cheese and Red Wine Vinaigrette Horseradish-Crumb Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom-Shallot Pan Sauce Crème Fraîche-Chive Mashed Potatoes Roasted Green Beans with Toasted...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$121
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Fabulous French Pastries

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Learn how to whip up these awe-inspiring pastries in your own kitchen in no time! Don't let the fancy French descriptions fool you… these really are approachable desserts for the home cook. Menu: Chocolate Pot de Crème Raspberry and Hazelnut Mille Feuille (Puff Pastry Layered with Pastry Cream, Hazelnut Royal Icing and Raspberry Jam) Pear-Frangipane Tart (Almond Custard Tart) Paris-Brest (Pâte à Choux Ring) with Cointreau-Infused Diplomat...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$110
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Keto Kraze

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

The Ketogenic diet is a low carb, high fat diet that's very popular right now for good reason; it can help you lose weight and improve your overall health. The diet drives your body in to a state of ketosis, where the body uses fat as a primary fuel source instead of carbs. Our chef will teach you what you can and cannot eat on the Keto diet, and how to make good choices so you can be successful. Menu: Coconut-Curry Cauliflower Soup Spinach...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$104.50
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Dim Sum and Then Some

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Have fun preparing and enjoying some traditional dim sum favorites. Menu: Shrimp Toast with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Chicken Bao (Chicken-Filled Buns) Vegetable Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce Chinese Meatballs with Fermented Black Bean Sauce Skills covered in class include:  Shrimp Fillings Preparing Yeast Dough Steaming Deep-Frying Working with Dried Mushrooms and Dumpling Wrappers Selecting Ground Meat Making Asian Sauces...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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$93.50
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Baby, It's Cold Outside

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

The weather outside may be frightful, but these recipes are certainly delightful.  Menu: Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Hazelnuts Smothered Bone-In Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion and Dried Cherry Relish Scalloped Potatoes Gingerbread-Pear Upside-Down Cake Skills Covered in Class Include:  Preparing Vinaigrette Working with Dark Leafy Greens Selecting and Sautéing Pork Determining Meat Doneness Making...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Girls' Night: Italian Stallion

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Assemble your squad and join us for a chock-full evening of heavenly Italian noshes.  Menu:  Antipasto Salad with Salami, Arugula and Chickpeas Quattro Formaggi White Pizza Meatballs with Pancetta-Tomato Sauce Fresh Ricotta and Chocolate-Filled Cannoli.  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Getting Familiar with Italian Ingredients Making Vinaigrette Balancing Flavors Preparing Yeast Dough Selecting Ground Meat Making...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Vacation: Trip to Italy

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make gnocchi from scratch via Zoom. Menu: Herb and Ricotta Gnocchi with Asparagus and Parmesan Cream Italian Chopped Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Skills covered in class: Making and shaping gnocchi dough Sautéing green vegetables Making cream sauces Balancing flavors ...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Tuscan Feast Demonstration

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Gather around our table and treat yourself to an evening full of rustic, hand-crafted Italian food while experiencing Italy's diverse culinary regions in this demonstration class. Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  Menu: Shaved Fennel, Kale and Orange Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano, Cracked Black Pepper and Toasted Olive Oil Breadcrumbs) Maiale...

(260) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$253
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