469016 Wed Dec 12 21:01:37 -0800 2007 6 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 3203794 I am looking for classes for my husband and me; something pretty basic to start with, fun, and in the city. A Cook's Table sounded perfect, but it closed. I would like to give this as a Christmas present, so I hope someone can help!! Thanks! Wed Dec 12 21:01:37 -0800 2007 149434 surie 1 3204178 hi surie - while going to Tersiguel's Web site the other day to paste the link in response to another post, I noticed that the restaurant is offering "A Day in the Life of a Chef." It's an entire day spent shopping for produce, cooking in the kitchen, etc. with the Chef that ends with a tasting menu for two. It sounds very intriguing. Although perhaps not exactly what you're looking for regarding cooking classes, it could be an alternative. I recall other restaurants offering something similar. If I find any, I'll post. Here's the link: http://www.tersiguels.com/upcoming_events.html#adaywiththechef Thu Dec 13 05:22:56 -0800 2007 3203794 135074 SGI 1 3204223 Per my last response, the chef at Elkridge Furnace Inn offers adult cooking classes, as well. Geez...I keep posting about the same restaurants. Nonetheless, here's the link: http://www.elkridgefurnaceinn.com/ Also, Cook with Ben - chef from The Wharfside Restaurant. http://www.cookwithben.com/bio.htm Sotto Sopra will have a class on January 13: only $60 per person http://sottosoprainc.blogspot.com/search/label/Cooking%20Class Thu Dec 13 05:51:45 -0800 2007 3203794 135074 SGI 2 3204439 SGI-- thank you so much!! They are all interesting ideas. I didn't realize there are so many classes going on! Sotta Sopra fits my criteria of being right in the city, and would be a fun setting. I had hoped to do a class while our 2 kids are home after Christmas, and then do more with my husband and friends. I will look into cooking with Ben, in the hopes that he might do something at the Wharfside. The day with the chef at Tersiguel's sounds fabulous!! I don't know the Elkridge Furnace Inn, but it doesn't sound too far away, and it looks lovely. Thank you again for your thoughtful responses. Thu Dec 13 07:17:20 -0800 2007 3204223 149434 surie 1 3204496 www.fortheloveoffood.com The chef from A Cook's Table does classes out of her home now. Thu Dec 13 07:36:00 -0800 2007 3203794 23389 charmedgirl 2 3205854 Williams Sonoma has a list of cooking classes they do. Two are for kids at $35, the others for adults at $45 per person. I guess look on their website, or go in and get the list. Nothing too exotic, but doesn't sound boring either. Thu Dec 13 14:04:55 -0800 2007 3204496 12297 crowsonguy 3 3206776 charmedgirl and crowsonguy-- thank you both for your help. I wish I had gotten to the Cook's Table before they closed! I was hoping to find something in town. I haven't checked the WS website yet, but I will. Thu Dec 13 19:55:18 -0800 2007 3205854 149434 surie