There are many places in Chicago, IL where you can learn how to make authentic Italian food. One of the good places to learn is the Wooden Spoon. They have classes each month that teach you different varieties of Italian cuisine along with others.

You can join the April classes where they will teach you hands on how to make chicken in different ways and also how to prepare risotto and gnocchi.

Each of these classes will cost you $65 and they are conducted in the evenings. There are different chefs for different classes. They include items for starters, main course and desserts.

http://www.woodenspoonchicago.com/classes.htm

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