From cooking classes to food festivals, there's no shortage of ways for food lovers to explore Chicago in a fun, and tasty, ways.
Festivals
Taste of Chicago (Downtown)
July: The granddaddy of Chicago food festivals, Taste of Chicago is a five-day showcase of Chicago food in Grant Park. The Taste also offers a wide-range of concerts.
Farmers Markets
Andersonville Farmers Market (Berwyn & Clark)
Lincoln Square Farmers Market (Lincoln & Leland)
Uptown Farmers Market (Sunnyside Mall)
Green City Farmers Market (Lincoln Park)
Cooking Classes
The Chopping Block (Lincoln Square and Downtown)
From pizza to Parisian, there's a class for everyone at this long-standing casual cooking school. Kids classes are also available!
The Wooden Spoon (Andersonville)
Located just a few minute walk from The Guesthouse Hotel, The Wooden Spoon features a couples cooking class every Friday night for a fun date in the neighborhood.
Naveen's Cuisine (Wicker Park)
Spice things up with an Indian cooking class from Chef Naveen, who is a fun, informative instructor.
Cook Au Vin (Wicker Park)
Oooh, la la! Transport yourself to Paris with a French 101 class.
Eataly Chicago (Downtown)
Explore Italian cuisine at this delicious, downtown food mall.
