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BY MEGAN ZINGER

Whether you have been cooking for years or are new to the kitchen, cooking classes are a great interactive activity to experience as a couple, solo or with a group. Try taking a class for something you have never cooked before to bring a new recipe to the table — literally! Here is a compiled list of five culinary options to try out — perfect for our Eat, Drink & Be Merry edition.

Black Diamond Culinary

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Black Diamond Culinary offers a wide range of classes for different skill sets. It’s not just about following recipes; it’s about the technique. With Black Diamond’s classes, you’ll work together amongst your peers in a fun, handson environment learning various cuisines and disciplines led by Chef Kris.

Black Diamond Culinary is available for private events, such as fundraisers, networking events, team building/brainstorming sessions, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, board meetings, reunions, birthday parties, cocktail parties, mixers and more!

CLASSES OFFERED: Black Diamond Dinner Experience, Pasta Making, Lunch Demo, Sweet Saturdays, Sunday Brunch, Traditional Indian Cooking, French Macaron and Appetizer.

Flour Power

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A cooking studio for kids, Flour Power offers a range of classes for all ages. Children learn through hands-on discovery and are considered “Lil’ Chefs” at the studio. At Flour Power, the love for home-cooked food stirs up interest for children who want to explore cooking. Flour Power’s goal is to teach children to make smart food choices that lead to better long-term health.

CLASSES & EVENTS OFFERED: Weekly Classes: Preschool to Teens, Camps, Kid’s Night Out, Birthday Parties: Ages three to Teens , Special Needs Classes, Family Cooking Events and Team Building Events.

Sur La Table

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At Sur La Table, cooks are created. Let the cooking classes inspire you while working with chef-instructors to prepare delicious recipes, hone essential techniques and create delicious dishes! Sur La Table offers various cuisine classes for different tastes around the world.

JUST A FEW CLASSES OFFERED: Must-Try Korean Eats, Exploring Thai Cuisine, Mediterranean Meets Moroccan, Mastering Macarons, Little Italy, A Taste of Spain and Family Fun: Springtime Cupcakes.

Italy From Scratch

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Experience hands-on cooking with personal chef Derek Chirico. With Italy From Scratch, you will learn how to create authentic Italian food from several different regions of Italy while using simple, fresh ingredients. The evening will consist of an incredible four-course meal, starting with multiple small appetizers, followed by hand-made pasta, a meat dish and a dessert.

Italy From scratch offers classes and personal dinners. Classes include all the food, cleaning, recipes and wine. Personal dinners include all the food, setting the table, serving the food and cleaning.

Dammi Vino

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Sommelier Toni Rowan, and husband, chef Eric Rowan, founded Dammi Vino in 2019. The team at Dammi Vino is made up of family members — who have just as much passion for food and wine as Toni and Eric do.

Dammi Vino has partnered with many businesses and people to ensure you have the most unique and memorable experience, from local businesses to online platforms and international partners!

EVENTS OFFERED: Classe Di Pasta, Food and Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting and Build Your Own Charcuterie Board.