November is the best time of year for so many reasons. There's a pretty big food holiday that reminds us to be thankful, we ramp up pie production again, our classes are full of seasonal produce like squash and fall cooking techniques such as braising, and it's time to appreciate our customers. We have two different parties this year, each with a different focus. Be the cool kid and attend both!

The Chopping Block's Famous Apple Pie

Are you headed out of town for Thanksgiving? Make your trip easier by letting our chefs take care of your holiday dessert. We are now taking orders for our famous cast iron skillet Apple Pie & classic Pumpkin Pie. We offer two days of pickup at each location for your convenience.


Order for pickup at  Lincoln Square on Tuesday, November 25.
Order for pickup at Lincoln Square on Wednesday, November 26.
Order for pickup at Merchandise Mart on Tuesday, November 25.
Order for pickup at Merchandise Mart on Wednesday, November 26.

Avoid the crowds at the mall and big box stores on Black Friday and shop local. We have some fun things planned for our shoppers!

Take part in The Great Gift Card SearchBuy a gift card on Black Friday and provide us your email address, and you'll get early-bird access to our January calendars.

Finally, our Bonus Bucks promotion ends on December 1, 2014. Until then, buy any combination of gift cards to total $200 in a single transaction, and you get an additional $25 card to gift or keep for yourself. Bonus Bucks is now available online!

Get ready to taste some amazing wine during Lincoln Square Ravenswood's Fall Wine Stroll. There are five different routes through the area's business districts, and The Chopping Block is located on Lincoln Route A.

Stroll through neighborhoods as you taste wine while checking out local shops, businesses and restaurants along the way. Each wine will be paired with delicious hors d'oeuvres.

We'll have a special offer on our food-friendly wines for participants. 

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner can be a daunting task, but with the help of these tools, you can ensure your success with the big meal.

Check the temperature of your turkey and stuffing and get accurate readings quickly with this folding Thermocouple by CND. This digital thermometer is waterproof and shatterproof, so it's sure to get you through many holiday meals for years to come. $79.95.

  

Our popular Benriner Japanese slicer includes an adjustable blade so you can vary your slices from fine to medium. With a hand guard to keep you safe, this slicer will make prep for our Butternut Squash and Parsnip Gratinee easy and fast. $49.95 

 

Potato ricers create light and airy potatoes. Just press boiled potatoes through the disk to get perfect Mashed Potatoes. This tool would be a great pick when making one of our favorite recipes from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook. Also try it with other root vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and turnips.  $49.95.