Mike Phillips is the superstar of charcuterie. While it seems every restaurant is now trying its hand at cured meats, Phillips has elevated the practice to an art form. He has partnered with Kitchen in the Market at Midtown Global Market to lead a series of butchering classes that sold out quickly and were selected by Mpls/St. Paul magazine as the Best Butchery Class.  Now he is taking it a step forward and giving Hot Dish readers the exclusive scoop.More »

Carson shows off her oyster-shucking prowess

One of the best moments from last year's Meritage Oysterfest was when newcomer Holly Carson joined chefs Jack Riebel and Vincent Francoual to show the boys how a lady can get down on the oysters. Carson, the diminutive chef who rules the raw bar at Sea Change, flexed some impressive arm muscles and kicked some ass. While she didn't win the contest, she overwhelmingly won the respect of everyone in attendance.

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​If the recent cold spell has put you in the mood for autumn food with an international flair, you're in luck. Cooks of Crocus Hill will be hosting a South African wine pairing dinner and demonstration class this Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Here are the details: More »

If you're anything like me, you're always on the lookout for venison but have never done the dirty work yourself. Even if you have no experience with hunting, you can channel your inner Steven Rinella in this Thursday's class at Seward Co-op, where Department of Natural Resources outdoor mentor Erik Jensen will be explaining the ins and outs of hunting deer and other species for food. In this two-hour lecture, Jensen will cover the basics of hunting regulations, firearms ownership, scouting land and waterways, game preparation, and more.

The lecture will take place at Seward Co-op from 6 to 8 p.m. this Thursday, and the cost is $15 for members and $18 for non-members. Register by calling 612.338.2465.

Doug Flicker, taste technician

​Minneapolis's own culinary mad scientist is teaming with the Science Museum of Minnesota and the St. Paul Art Crawl to head up a class discussing, in their words, "the intersection of art and science." 

Piccolo restaurant's Doug Flicker is paired with Dr. Gary A. Reineccius from the University of Minnesota department of food, science, and nutrition. Dr. Reineccius describes his work as problem-solving for the food and flavor industry.More »

Can't wait for the new Eat Street Social opening?

​With the opening of hotly anticipated Eat Street Social now pushed back to February, curious diners are practically clawing at the paper-covered windows at the 26th and Nicollet location.
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Local D'Lish

Winter cooking classes start this week

​With your social calendar filling up fast and more potlucks than you can shake a stick at, December is the month when you ask the question "What can I bring?" more often than "What time is it?"  If you're running low on ideas, consider taking a class with one of  the instructors at Local D'Lish. The store has curated a wonderful series of cooking classes for winter, with a focus on simple preparations of local and seasonal foods. The Hot Dish talked with the store's manager, Kate Shuknecht, to get the lowdown.

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Learn from the masters at Kitchen in the Market

​Kitchen in the Market, the commercial kitchen and class space, is giving you a chance to cook alongside some of the Twin Cities' best-known chefs. The market has announced it is pairing with some of the area's top chefs and local food celebrities for a series of limited-attendance classes that will benefit an area charity.

Only a few of the chefs and "celebrity" names have been revealed, and we've got them.

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Interested in creating a delicious autumn dinner? Join Laurie McCann Crowell and Elizabeth Ries (from Channel 5 Twin Cities Live) at Chef's Abode cooking school on Monday evening for some fun fall entertaining.

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Kitchen Window

Sarah Burt, of Saucy Burt's food cart, teaches the four-course feast tomorrow night

The typical Thanksgiving dinner is a tradition for a reason, but there's always room to add a little spice and variety. The Kitchen Window can help you do just that with its Italian Thanksgiving class tomorrow at 6 p.m.

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