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Virtual Happy Hour: Sip and Snack
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
Get the weekend started right with a tag-team demo to kickstart your evening! Join us virtually for a 30-minute cocktail and appetizer demonstration featuring our spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, and Chopping Block chef via Zoom. You’ll learn how to make a G & Tea that’s been paired with Cocktail Meatballs with Spiced Cranberry Sauce. Don’t want to the party to end? Sign up for our Virtual Date Night class...
Virtual Italian Wine Tasting
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
In quality, quantity and pure enjoyment, Italy is the world’s greatest wine-grower. But until the 1950’s, most Italian wine was sold in bulk, with no reference to grape, region or vintage. How did this nation known for straw-wrapped bottles of plonk transform into America’s favorite import? Join advanced sommelier, Mary Ross, in this virtual class as we taste 3 favorite Italian wines, practice Italian wine terms and discuss traditional...
Virtual Wine and Cheese Tasting
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ *Online Classroom
The marriage of wine and cheese is one of our most exciting taste sensations, ranging from easy appetizers to an elegant cheese board, even Mac ‘n Cheese. Join Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross and learn the secrets of successful wine and cheese pairing in this tasting of 3 prominent cheese styles mixed-&-matched with 3 wines. This virtual seminar is fun and delicious for all wine and food lovers! To enhance...
$22
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Wine Tasting: Becoming a Wine Connoisseur
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of the world of wine at the renowned Discovery Center. Expand your wine vocabulary and learn the art of wine tasting from the experts while indulging in a variety of classical grape varietals. Develop your palate and become a true wine connoisseur.
$39
City Winery Behind-the-Scenes Wine Tour
City Winery Chicago @ 1200 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Take a tour of Chicago's premier fully-operational urban winery, located in the heart of the West Loop. Tours include: A glass of City Winery wine per guest upon arrival. A tour of our facility guided by one of our wine experts. Tasting flight of three City Winery wines paired with three crostini appetizers. 10% discount on any retail wine or City Winery merchandise purchase. Price does not include tax or gratuity.
$50
Cider Making
Beverage Art Inc @ 9030 S Hermitage Ave , Chicago, IL
Learn to make great cider at home that you and your friends will be amazed at. Students will make a 6-gallon vat of cider in class. Cider will ferment at Bev Art for 3 weeks then at scheduled bottling time you will balance and bottle your cider to take home. Each batch makes 50 to 60 12 oz bottles. In class: Taste an array of ciders and cysers. Discuss apple verities that are best for cider. Equipment needed to make cider easy. Sanitation...
$150
Fortified Wines: Sweet & Dry
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Port! Sherry! Madeira! Champagne! Prosecco! Have you always wanted to know the real difference between a Tawny and a Ruby Port? Or a Cremant and a Cava? How about the different styles of Sherry and Sparkling? These are not just wines for your Grandparents to sip during retirement! They are vibrant and viable to use with or without food, during or after dinner. Jhea will show you what to purchase at a restaurant or in a wine store and where...
$35
Whiskey Appreciation & Tasting
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Discover the rich history and diverse flavors of a beloved spirit in our immersive course. Explore the art of liquor distilling, indulge in tasting varietals, and uncover the secrets behind perfect food pairings. Elevate your cocktail game with spirit-specific concoctions.
$39
Valentine's Day Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Katherine Anne Confections @ 2745 W Armitage, Chicago, IL
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolates and exquisite wines at an exclusive event featuring limited-edition sweets and an expert-guided tasting. Don't miss out on this unforgettable culinary experience.
$80
Bastille Day 230th Anniversaire Party
Plum Market @ 1233 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Bastille Day, or La Fête Nationale, celebrates the French Revolution, which overthrew the monarchy and established a republic. The Bastille was a fortress in Paris which held political prisoners and a large supply of gunpowder and ammunition. On July 14, 1789, rebels raided the fortress, a symbol of the royal government. Feudalism was abolished in August of 1789, but the storming of the Bastille was a turning point in the revolution. We will...
$20
Valentine's Virtual Wine Making Experience
Get together with your special someone or your pod and make your own wine together for Valentines. We will take you step by step on line to make 25 to 30 bottles of wine safe at home. Class will include equipment and 4 sessions from glass to bottle. Cost is $74.95 plus cost of ingredients. Classes can be viewed live on line or recorded at another time. 1st Session Sunday at 4:00 PM Feb 14th 2nd Session racking Feb 21st 4 PM. 3rd Session...
Craft Beer: The World beyond Classic Styles
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
The popularity of craft beer is ever-increasing as more drinkers discover its rich world of flavors, creativity, and food pairing possibilities. Come sample stand-out craft beers with BJ Pichman, head brewer at Forbidden Root Brewery, as he leads an introduction to tasting, experiencing, and discussing the botany and science behind beers that step outside the bounds of traditional beer styles. Wine lovers, beer-curious drinkers,...
$29
Champagne Laurent-Perrier
Plum Market @ 1233 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Founded in 1812, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is a family-owned House renowned for melding tradition with innovation. It survived the World War thanks to Bernard de Nonancourt, who was part of the French Resistance; his daughters Alexandra and Stéphanie run the company today. In the 1950s, Laurent-Perrier was among the first in the region to implement stainless steel fermentation tanks and in 1968, the House revived the non-vintage rosé category...
$30
Post Holiday Bargains: No Need To Give Up Wine
Plum Market @ 1233 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Of course we’re still drinking good wine after the holiday frenzy has died down! The question is, what to open? Over the last couple months we’ve been pulling out special (pricey…) bottles with abandon, figuring now’s the time to share, not hoard, The Best. But truth be told, there are plenty of modest wines that deliver pleasure, complexity, and terroir, too. We’ll showcase authentic steals from around the globe – southern Italy...
$20
Non-dairy Cheese and Yogurt
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Plant-based foods are good for you and for the planet. Learn to make non-dairy cheeses and nut-based yogurts with creative mix-ins for a healthy, delicious treat! Certified Health Coach Evey Schweig will explain the how and why of non-dairy cheese and yogurt. She will demonstrate step-by-step processes starting with fresh raw ingredients, such as almonds and cashews, to create a non-dairy version of these fermented favorites. Sample the end...
$34
Farmer's Market Tour Cooking Demo
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Join us for an impromptu feast inspired by the Lincoln Square Farmer’s Market! Our chef will select the best, freshest ingredients at the market prior to class and will prepare a delicious meal including an appetizer, an entrée and dessert. There will be no recipes provided, because the whole meal will be improvised based on the available produce of the day, so come watch your chef create a super-seasonal meal using the best of the best ingredients...
$460
Wines Around the World
Downers Grove Wine Shop @ 1202 75th St, Downers Grove, IL
We pour a few wines and serve a few delicious light appetizers that pair with the wines. We talk about the wines, what is unique about them, what type of food they go best with and other interesting fun facts. Tastings are a great way to spend an evening. Come join us for some "wine fun."
$10
Louis/Dressner Imports - Extreme Terroir
Plum Market @ 1233 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Louis/Dressner Selections is an importing company founded in the 1990’s by the late, great Joe Dressner and his wife Denyse Louis. Joe and Denyse were visionaries, never interested in scores, never interested in wines with “gobs of fruit,” and never interested in highly paid wine consultants. They were passionate about low-impact, organic farming methods which produce elegant wines, especially from the Loire Valley and Beaujolais. Dressner...
$20
Wines You’ll Fall In Love With
Plum Market @ 1233 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
It’s exactly a week before Valentine’s Day. Time to find romance-in-a-bottle! Shopping for an ideal wine to share with your soulmate, a potential sweetie, or just friends? We have some love-themed wines for you! Flowers, RoseRock, Loveblock, Saint-Amour, Castello di Ama… all of our wines will have a romantic twist. Select a bottle to share, and open a heart!
$20
A Midwinter’s Delight – American Whiskies
Plum Market @ 1233 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
From local Blaum Bros, through Colorado’s Breckenridge and Texas’ Balcones, to Kentucky’s Heaven Hill and Willett, with high rye content or single malt, there’s a world of whiskies, bourbons and ryes to discover in one of the most dynamic and exciting spirits category in America. This will be a one-of-a-kind experience to taste a dozen American whiskies side by side in a casual and relaxed setting. Expect a special guest appearance: our very...
$25
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