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He Said Food, She Said Beer
It's not often we have a dynamic duo in our kitchens. Chef Mario Scordato is teaming up with his wife Stephanie, a certified Cicerone (think Sommelier for beer), for a special food and beer class. Enjoy Mario's multi-course meal including Brined Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Glaze and Peach-Fennel Slaw with Bacony White Beans with Stephanie's perfect beer pairings. Friday, July 19
6pm
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Want to taste the best-tasting beers of the world? Join us for a Trappist Beer Tasting led by Michael Roper, owner of Hopleaf.
Highly acclaimed Trappist beers are brewed by monks in only seven places within Belgium and the Netherlands. You'll enjoy tastes of Orval, Westmalle and Chimay, to name a few.
Monday, June 24 7pm
Taste The Radler
The Radler, Chicago's contemporary Bavarian beer hall and restaurant, is coming to Logan Square. Using locally sourced meat and produce, The Radler will bring the cooking traditions of Germany, Austria, and The Czech Republic to the 21st century.
We are opening our kitchen to Chef Nathan Sears to make his sausages (Weiffwurst & Thuringer) later this month. Stop by for a taste!
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Our Lincoln Square kitchen is filled with the sounds of young laughter this week as we welcome the first round of Kids and Teen Cooking Camps. Don't let your child miss out on the summer fun. Sign them up for a camp now! We have three different camp options for each age group, Kids 7 to 11 years old and Teens 12 to 16 years old. Learn more.
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Look at this beautiful Ciopinno with Mussels and Clams Matt Briddell made in our Seafood 101 class last week. Share your pictures from class or home with us via Facebook, Twitter or Google+. We love to see them!
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Summer Can Stay
Now that summer is almost here (it arrives officially on June 21), we want it to stick around for as long as possible.  So, we've brought back our Summer Canning & Preserving class in July. We'll teach you how to "put up" fruits and vegetables so you can enjoy them for months to come. Some of us can't wait until next month, though. Our Director of Finance Susanne is already pickling at home. Read all about it in  her latest blog and get inspired with our Canning & Preserving board on Pinterest, which includes our videos on How to Quick Pickle and How to Make Jam. Our popular Farm to Table has a new summer menu, as do lots of our classes. Experience dishes like Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Toasted Almonds, Pickled Watermelon Rind and Feta Cheese. Take a tour of the Lincoln Square Farmer's Market with our chef and learn to make a season inspired meal in Farmers' Market Tour and Cooking Class.
Check out all of our just-released July cooking classes and take a peek at June too, while you're at it.
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Raw Food Made Easy
Would you like to learn more about a raw food diet? It's way more interesting than just celery sticks and carrots!  To celebrate the release of an updated version of her best-selling book Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People, chef and cooking instructor Jennifer Cornbleet comes to The Chopping Block to share the secrets to flavorful, healthful meals made without cooking and without processed ingredients. You'll get time-saving tips, essential techniques, and tastings made with all natural fruits and vegetables. Jennifer's book will be available for purchase. Thursday, August 8
6pm
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Grilling Show Success
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Grilling Show at Lincoln Square last weekend. We went through 3 chickens and 4 slabs of ribs (each smoked for 4 hours), at least 30 grilled veggie quesadillas, 15 brats, 24 chicken thighs and five pounds of Herb-Infused Grilled Tilapia with Sweet Potato Hash. The hungry crowd walked away with lots of grilling tips and items to help them become grill masters at home. Don't forget: all grilling accessories are 20% off in June!
Want to up your barbecue and grilling game to competition level? Amazing Ribs lists our classes as a resource.
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Do Something Different for Dad
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Feast your Senses
 Our new Chef Spotlight classes highlight our chefs' talents, passions and personal favorite recipes. This month, we're featuring A Feast for the Senses with Chef Trevor Moore. His culinary perspective is always influenced by the seasons, and this special summer feast including Zucchini Soufflé will bring all of your senses to attention. Choose from hands-on classes on July 11 or July 24 at 6pm at the Merchandise Mart.
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Fall in for Summer Boot Camps
Spend your summer increasing your chance of success in the kitchen with one of our intensive (but fun!) boot camps:
 Culinary Boot Camp 1Monday, June 17 thru Friday, June 21 at the Mart JulyMonday, July 22 thru Friday, July 28 at the Mart Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 at Lincoln Square Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16 Our Donut & Cupcake Boot Camps are offered at multiple times at both of our locations, so peruse our calendars for the class that best fits your schedule.
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Please don't add to your dad's tie collection this weekend. He'd rather have a new piece of Le Creuset. Or, take a cooking class together and build your bond! 
