In Toronto, especially during the summer, there is no shortage of stuff you could be doing. Between the amazing lineup of festivals, nearby getaways, and numerous valid justifications for day-drinking, most of our schedules have been filling up pretty quickly since June.
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But if you’re looking for something low-stress, low-travel, and high-value, you might want to consider making some room for one of the many great cooking classes this city has to offer.
Whether you’re gearing up for a dinner party, a new diet, or you’re just looking for ways to brighten your partner’s day, check out some of these local options for broadening your culinary horizons…
The Culinarium Cupboard
Class Themes: Italian Hands-On (handmade pasta, handmade sausage, risotto and sauces) and Tasting (Cheese and beverage)
Class Types: Scheduled w/ individual or group sign-up, private/special events
Cost per Class: $99+HST
Location: Grano Restaurant & Aphrodite Cooks
Mengrai Gourmet Thai
Class Themes: Gourmet Thai Hands-On, Interactive Seminar and Full-Service Dinner Parties
Class Types: Individual, group, private/special events
Cost per Class: $75 (one dish), $105 (three dishes), $135 (three dishes + dinner)
Location: Mengrai Gourmet Thai Restaurant
The Big Carrot
Class Themes: Vegetarian Hands-On (Salads, Raw Desserts, Creative Greens, Slimming Meals, etc.)
Class Types: Weekly scheduled w/ individual sign-up
Cost per Class: $70+HST
Location: The Carrot Common
Cirillo’s Culinary Academy
Class Themes: World Cuisine Hands-On (Asian Twist, BBQ, Fish & Shellfish, Spanish Tapas, etc.), Knife Skills and Kids Camp
Class Types: Scheduled w/ individual, couples or group sign-up, private/special events
Cost per Class: $95+HST (Individual) or $250+HST (Couples)
Location: Cirillo’s Culinary Academy
7 Numbers
Class Themes: Southern Italian Soul Food Hands-On
Class Types: Scheduled w/ individual or group sign-up
Cost per Class: $85+HST (includes wine & three courses)
Location: 7 Numbers Eglinton West
The Chef Upstairs
Class Themes: Global/Seasonal Hands-On (Grilling, Summer Dishes, etc.)
Class Types: Scheduled w/ individual or pair sign-up, Private Cooking Class
Cost per Class: $99 or $149.50 + HST (Scheduled) or $625 and up (Private)
Location: Chef Upstairs Studio or On-Site for Private
Know Thy Food
Class Themes: Vegan Hands-On (Beans & Lentils, Gluten-Free, Nuts & Seeds, etc.) and/or Vegan Lifestyle Coaching (Kitchen Organization, Cost Management, etc.)
Class Types: Scheduled w/ individual or group sign-up
Cost per Class: $80 or $95 +HST
Location: The Vegan Lab (by Know Thy Food)
Nella Cucina
Class Themes: Global Hands-On (Pizza, Greek, Fresh Pasta, Vegetarian, etc.) and Knife Skills
Class Types: Scheduled w/ individual or team sign-up, Interactive Demo, Specialty Tastings
Cost per Class: $95 – $125 +HST and up (depending on class type)
Location: Nella Cucina Studio
Dish Cooking Studio (Re-opening in Fall)
Class Themes: Global/Seasonal Hands-On (Fall Grilling, Tapas, Moroccan, etc.), Pairing Hands-On and Skills
Class Types: Scheduled w/ individual sign-up, Date Night (w/ Group), Interactive Demo
Cost per Class: $125 – $175 + HST
Location: Dish Cooking Studio (new location on College)
Arivinda’s Specialty Indian Cooking Classes
Class Themes: Indian Hands-On (Classics, Northern Indian, Indian Vegetarian, etc.)
Class Types: Scheduled w/ individual sign-up
Cost per Class: $105+HST
Location: Nella Cucina Studio
Marni Wasserman (The Food Studio)
Class Themes: Healthy/Seasonal Hands-On (Juices & Smoothies, Mediterranean, Mexican Fiesta, Raw Desserts etc.) and General Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultation
Class Types: Scheduled w/ individual or group sign-up (by class or “series”), Private/Special Lessons and Events, In-Studio Multi-Day Retreats, Kids Cooking Camp
Cost per Class: $105 – $115 + HST
Location: 510 Eglinton Ave. W
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