595854 Fri Feb 13 06:39:45 -0800 2009 23 15 Pennsylvania 0 4413605 Hi! Does anyone know of any restaurants in this area that do a cooking class /dining experience that I can give as a birthday present? We have done Lacroix walking tour which was great fun (we are more foodies than chefs), and I have heard of La Campagne in Cherry Hill, NJ, but does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks! Melissa Fri Feb 13 06:39:45 -0800 2009 149552 uromac 1 4413923 Received an e-mail a few weeks ago or so from Osteria. They are going to start doing pizza/pasta making classes, etc. Don't think they have dates yet, but that'll be pretty neat. If you click on their newsletter below, you can see more details. http://www.osteriaphilly.com/newsletter/ Fri Feb 13 08:15:33 -0800 2009 4413605 23695 JCap 1 4413996 morimoto does sushi making lessons. not sure how far in advance u have to book. Fri Feb 13 08:34:13 -0800 2009 4413605 65780 jujuthomas 1 4414063 Foster's Homewares has cooking demonstrations and classes: http://www.shopfosters.com/store/pages.php?pageid=3 Fri Feb 13 08:49:38 -0800 2009 4413605 29811 Buckethead 2 4432032 I have really enjoyed classes at Fosters! Thu Feb 19 08:38:53 -0800 2009 4414063 76938 Bigley9 1 4414078 Since I don't know how far one is willing to travel for such an experience, it is difficult to make a recommendation other than the following website. The site is in Paoli, PA. http://www.kitchen-workshop.com/ My daughter gave me a gift certificate for this place, and it was an enjoyable experience. Fri Feb 13 08:53:00 -0800 2009 4413605 11977 ChiliDude 1 4414214 We have been taking some hands on classes and demonstrations at the Viking Cooking School in Bryn Mawr. They are always a great time. For the hands on classes there are 12 students and a chef to teach and at the end of the night you sit down to eat everything! http://www.vikingcookingschool.com/hc-cgi-bin/hc?templ=new_vcs%2Fcalendar.html&store=34 Fri Feb 13 09:29:55 -0800 2009 4413605 155996 mddletown 2 4432019 I second the Viking School. We actually had a company teambuilding there and they were great. Good recipies, good food, good atmosphere, good instructors. It was a lot of fun. http://howsthatburgerbigfella.wordpress.com Thu Feb 19 08:35:12 -0800 2009 4414214 51868 bigfella 1 4421776 If you're willing to travel out to Chester County, the Inn Keeper's Kitchen at the Dilworthtown Inn http://www.dilworthtown.com/ikk_coursedescription.asp offers some wonderful classes. I received as a gift a class in "Sauces," which I took just a couple of weeks ago. It was given by Jean-Marie LaCroix, and it was really a great experience, accompanied by a 5-course meal (which I didn't know about until I arrived for the class). Also, the new catalog for the Chester County Night School www.chestercountynightschool.org lists dozens of classes in the "Culinary Arts" category, many of which are given in Main Line locations. Mon Feb 16 10:24:43 -0800 2009 4413605 49600 CindyJ 1 4424972 An old Philly.com article at http://www.philly.com/philly/restaurants/20071004_For_cooks__adept_or_aspiring.html is a good starting point. Assuming the Lacroix tour was via Albertson's cooking school, so you probably know about them. I have also received a lesson as a gift from http://www.culinaryarts.com/Sojourns/sojourns.htm and enjoyed myself, though if you are a competent home cook, you are not likely to walk away with much additional knowledge, other than a fun experience and a chef's jacket. Cheers Tue Feb 17 09:54:36 -0800 2009 4413605 123478 percyn 1 4426638 Bacio in Cinnaminson, NJ might be just the place. The chef/owner hosts classes and other special events. http://www.baciorestaurant.com/ Tue Feb 17 16:52:51 -0800 2009 4413605 172336 jerseyguy2 1 4427797 Jim Coleman does cooking classes/dinners at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell. http://www.normandyfarm.com/normandy-farm-cooking-school.asp Wed Feb 18 05:32:58 -0800 2009 4413605 186590 Chefmonty 1 4430517 We do cooking and wine pairing classes at Carlow Cookery in Doylestown. Denis is great and Bill is excellent at pairing the wines with food. They run different themes and classes are usually around 20 people. www.CarlowCookery.com Wed Feb 18 18:39:31 -0800 2009 4413605 90025 Betharu 1 4431732 There's the Tria school, but the classes are quite expensive. Thank you. Thu Feb 19 07:19:34 -0800 2009 4413605 12203 Bride of the Juggler 1 4436522 I second the Viking Classes in Bryn Mawr. I have taken about 4-5 classes with friends and have really enjoyed them. Lorelei is an especially great instructor. Fri Feb 20 12:35:23 -0800 2009 4413605 182102 KateForbes 1 4998568 just wondering if anyone has any more new ideas on this? i'm thinking of getting some cooking classes or an in home chef experience as a wedding gift. does anyone know of any chefs that come to your home and do this? or any ofhter cooking classes in philly? thanks! Wed Sep 02 07:26:33 -0700 2009 4413605 120738 PhishFoodie 2 4998867 Though not in Philly, the most recent email newsletter from Majolica (Phoenixville) said that at the request of some of their customers there were going to begin holding cooking classes. They are still working out the details and topics, but "classes are on the horizon". I suppose you could call or email for more details. Wed Sep 02 09:00:00 -0700 2009 4998568 274559 EpicurBurbs 3 5000331 thanks.. i'm not sure where that is-i'm not from around there... i prefer something concrete that already exists and i might be able to find some feedback on. the viking classes look like what we're going with, but i was hoping to find someone who might go to their home. thanks again. Wed Sep 02 16:33:56 -0700 2009 4998867 120738 PhishFoodie 3 5001881 I received the same email too....here's a link to the classes and schedule...interesting stuff, I'm always intrigued by how these chef/owners think and to be able to see how they put dishes together sounds like fun! http://www.majolicarestaurant.com/demos.php Thu Sep 03 08:23:34 -0700 2009 4998867 218202 SUZSS0811 2 5000675 Have you thought about looking into something with Shola Olunloyo? http://www.studiokitchen.typepad.com/ He does both in-home dining and cooking classes. Wed Sep 02 18:59:34 -0700 2009 4998568 17410 Ali 2 5003754 The Restaurant School is the place to go. They have great classes. Thu Sep 03 19:09:39 -0700 2009 4998568 41679 Den 2 5003766 I heard that Phil Roy does special dinners at his house in Chestnut Hill. Sounds like a wonderful combination of food and music. Plus his place looks beautiful. Have no idea about the cost, though. http://www.philroy.com/dinners.php Thu Sep 03 19:14:37 -0700 2009 4998568 201713 spicemistress 1 5002090 I get the Temple continuing education/ certification brochure and just got the one for fall> They do cooking classes in a classroom at the Reading Terminal Market. They are mostly just a one night thing, for like, $65, I think. They had pasta making, making stocks, knife skills, etc. I'm sure it's on the Temple website. Thu Sep 03 09:19:58 -0700 2009 4413605 157661 hollyd 1 5002307 I HIGHLY suggest the Tria fermentation school. They have various tastings for wine or beer, paired with cheese. I've been to both types and they are educational and a ton of fun. Thu Sep 03 10:19:34 -0700 2009 4413605 12365 jessicheese