Cooking class for a gift?

[roux42]

A freind of mine is looking for a good place to take a cooking class. Does anyone have any ideas for someone who can cook, but would like to have some fun and learn some new skills and cooking tricks?

[angelo04]

ICE is certainly a great pick. One other, not really a cooking class per se but loads of fun. I went to Sushi Samba for a Sake tasting followed by make your own Sushi rolls. Loads of fun.

[JungMann]

I'm going to jump on the ICE bandwagon. My friend's girlfriend had me perusing the catalogue with her to pick out a class for him and I was just astounded by the variety. There were several I was very interested in taking.

[foodmusic]

Yes... ICE is really great - and the gift certificates there can be used for any class, so there is no pressure to choose one for your friend. Also- they say that the certificates expire, but if you call them, they'll renew it - really nice people and the class we took there has inspired us both for years after...

[mch]

Karen Lee gives a great class. Miette is ok.

[westvillager02]

I took at class at ICE but I was a bit disappointed because it was a bit below my skill level. Although if the class covers a topic you don't know anything about it would probably be useful.

[piegirl74]

I have taken 3 classes at ICE and have never been disappointed. (French Steakhouse, Knife Skills, and Holy Cannoli). Several participants in my classes had received the class as a gift. I think it's an incredible idea. They have so many types of classes (from making sushi, wine/cheese tasting, gourmet meals, and basic skills) that you can definitely find something to suit. And the classes are absolutely worth the price.

French Steakhouse was a particularly awesome value (I think I was there for about 6 hours - we had top quality cuts of meat, oysters, wine, etc). Holy Cannoli was amazingly fun. Chef Loren did both of those classes - I highly recommend anything he teaches.

[biondanonima]

I second the ICE recommendation. I sent my dad (who is already a pretty good chef) to one of their classes a couple of years ago (mom and I went to the spa!), and he really enjoyed it. It was about $100, which included everything, and lasted 4-5 hours. It was an italian class, and he picked up a couple of tips on making pasta, etc, that have come in handy since. They offer a class on everything under the sun, so I'm sure you'll find something that will be perfect for you!

[RGR]

ICE: http://www.iceculinary.com