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Discover the diverse flavors of Chicago with tasting classes, where participants can learn about the city's famous deep-dish pizza, craft beer, and local cuisine.

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Wine and Dine

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

Enjoy seasonal flavors as you learn how to cook this delicious menu while discovering fresh new ways to make dinner fun! One glass of wine or one beer per student is included in the price of the class- our wine list will also be available if additional beverages would like to be purchased during class. Menu: Watercress Salad with Radishes, Goat Cheese and Yogurt Dressing Herb Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Parsley-Mint Pesto Roasted Fingerling...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$110
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The Great Wine Scandals

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

Join us for some great juice! No, we’re not talking grape juice (although we’ll taste delicious wines!) We’re talking about juicy scandals that rocked the wine world and that influence what you’re drinking today. Topics including “Do you know what’s in the wine that you drink? Well, I do!” and “Takin’ it to the streets in France” will add spicy bits to our tasting of 5 international wines. Wine-friendly noshes served. You...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$109.25
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The Vineyards of France: Next Level Tasting

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

For centuries, the vineyards of France triumphed over plague, piracy and ground war to produce the world’s most desired wines. Today, even with sagging sales, the wines, wine law and winegrowing philosophy of France remain standards to which all other countries compare. Join Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross as we taste five exemplary wines and explore French winegrowing culture, still the basis of fine winegrowing around the world. Our Next Level...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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The Italian Renaissance of Wine

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

Discover the secrets behind Italy's transformation from bulk wine producer to America's favorite import at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square's course. Join Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross as she takes you on a journey through five delicious Italian wines, paired with authentic Italian noshes while uncovering Chicago's role in Italy's wine Renaissance. Must be 21 or over to attend.

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$109.25
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A Celebration of Champagne and Bubbles

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

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 Champagne” and production of the world’s other fine sparklers. Tasting includes Champagne,...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$126.50
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Get to Know Your Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir &Malbec

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

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, for instance, or from ripe berries to aged meat. Join Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross as we taste 3 prominent...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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Chicago Mobsters and Prohibition

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

Discover the untold stories of Chicago's mobster era during Prohibition and how it forever changed the way we drink. Join our spirits expert and historian for a fascinating evening filled with tales of speakeasies, crime, and the eventual repeal of the 18th Amendment. Must be 21 or over to attend.

(260) All levels 21 and older
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$143.75
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Under the Influence

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

Come feel the buzz of these boozy recipes! One glass of sparkling rosé is included in the price of the class.  Menu:  Gruyere Cheese Fondue White Wine and Herb Steamed Mussels Fettuccine with Vodka Cream Sauce Crêpes Suzette.  Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting Cheese Selecting and Steaming Mussels Preparing Cream Sauces Working with Fresh Herbs Making Crêpe Batter Cooking Crêpes Flambéing.  ...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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Food and Wine of Spain

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

More exciting than running with the bulls, come enjoy these Spanish classics paired with regional wines. Olé! Menu: Gambas al Ajillo (Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Saffron) Rioja-Braised Lamb with Chorizo, Pimenton and White Beans Smoked Paprika Roasted Potatoes Crème Caramel (Baked Custard with Caramel Sauce) Featured Wines: Albarino, Bodegas Lagar de Besada, Galicia, Spain, 2017 Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Obalo, Rioja, Spain, 2015 ...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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Coqs and Corks: Fried Chicken and Wine Pairing

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

Everyone loves fried chicken, and why not? It's crunchy, salty, juicy, utterly satisfying and, believe it or not, pairs beautifully with wine!  Come taste for yourself as we pair everyone's favorite chicken dish with wines from around the world beginning with Champagne, the instant modern classic.  We will explore both white and red wine pairings, searching for the ultimate gastronomic marriage of flavor, texture and satisfaction. Dive...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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The Science Behind Tasting Wine

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

This is the nerdiest of all the classes for those who really want to dive into the analytics of professional wine tasting! This class will teach you how to properly taste and analyze wine, but also explore much of the science behind what's happening when you taste wine and why.  There are four steps in the process of analyzing and tasting; The Visual, The Nose, The Palate, and Tasting Conclusions. Learning these steps will arm you with a keen...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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Tequila Cocktails! Shaken and Stirred

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Tequila and mezcal, Mexican spirits made from agave, are the most illuminating experience of terroir, culture and 500 years of history all captured in a bottle. In this hands-on class, you'll come explore the beauty and complexity of these spirits, unlock its secrets and see firsthand what its traditions hold while preparing the cocktails. The passion for this spirit will be evident as spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, walks you through the...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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Food and Wine of Burgundy

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Burgundy has a noble history, but its fabled cuisine is hearty, honest and down-to-earth. Let's pair this rustic food with the world-renowned, delicate Burgundy wines for a special evening.  Menu: Frisée Salad with Epoisses Cheese, Croutons and Lardons Escargot with Parsley and Roasted Garlic Cream  Braised Chicken in Dijon Mustard and Crème Fraîche Sauce Caramelized Apple Crêpes Featured Wines:  Cedric e Patrice Martin...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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Building Blocks of Wine: Making Sense Of French Wine

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

This French wine is too complicated? Mais, no! Join our sommelier, Viktorija Todorovska, who will explain the basics of French wine and take you through a tasting of the wines of 5 different regions. You'll learn about the styles of wine and the foods to pair with those wines. You'll leave the class having learned a couple of French words and knowing how to choose the best French wines for any occasion.  Viktorija Todorovska is a wine educator...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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The Building Blocks of Wine:Making Sense Of French Wine

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

This French wine is too complicated? Mais, non! Join our sommelier, Viktorija Todorovska, who will explain the basics of French wine and take you through a tasting of the wines of 5 different regions. You'll learn about the styles of wine and the foods to pair with those wines. You'll leave the class having learned a couple of French words and knowing how to choose the best French wines for any occasion. 

(260) All levels 21 and older
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Rosé all Day

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

It's national Rosé day! Join us for a special Rosé tasting with Sommelier, Mary Ross, featuring three prominent Rosé styles paired with light appetizers. We'll also create a Frosé, so you'll be ready to make this chic warm-weather refresher for your own patio, picnic or poolside!  During class you will receive a generous tasting pour of frosé and a full glass of the remaining two rosé wines.   You must be 21 or over to attend. Please...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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The Noble Grapes

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

Of the 6,000 wine grapes, 4 are dubbed "noble" for their superior performance in vineyard and winery, for their wine's popular appeal and sometimes for their price, making them the most valuable flavors on earth!  We'll taste wines from these 4 grapes, 2 selections with 2 interpretations each (5 different wines in all-including one from our reserve list), to learn how these noble grapes express soil, climate & human culture.  Mary...

(260) All levels 21 and older
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The Cheeses of France

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

Mon Dieu! That's great cheese! The French have a reputation as the best cheesemakers in the world. Join us for an afternoon of tasting some remarkable examples of their craft. We will sample some classics French cheeses that encompass a variety of textures, styles and milks- but other pungent treasures await you as well!  You can't enjoy cheese without wine which is why we will be pouring a sample of one French white and red during class.&...

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Blind Wine Tasting: Unveil the Mysteries

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

A blind wine tasting is a great way to expand your wine knowledge, become more confident in identifying classic varietals and to have fun! Our sommelier, Christophe, will teach you how to analyze wines with sight, smell and taste, and to identify the variety of compounds that contribute to a wine's complex aroma. Additionally, you'll learn to suspend your prejudgments of what wines are good or bad, and how to discern quality wines from flawed wines....

(260) Advanced 21 and older
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Happy Hour

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

Join us for Happy Hour at The Chopping Block! Enjoy tastings of two select food-friendly wines along with charcuterie-cheese board to nosh on.  This is a great way to get your evening started, especially if you roll right into one of our evening classes. All bottles of wine purchased during Happy Hour will be 10% off. April 30: Come Try Our Domaine Manciat-Poncet Macon-Charnay and Chateau Franc-Pourret Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

(260) All levels 21 and older
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