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Embark on a global culinary adventure as you prepare and savor iconic street foods from around the world. Master the art of making Vietnamese Banh Mi, Mexican Fish Tacos, Elotes, and Argentinian Empanadas, all while learning essential cooking techniques and flavor-balancing skills. Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience that will delight your taste buds and elevate your cooking repertoire.

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  • 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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Mon. Nov 2, 2026, 6pm CT


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Have you ever wanted to eat your way around the world? Here's your chance! Get on board and we'll take you for a wild culinary ride in this hands-on class.

Menu:

  • Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) with Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish 
  • Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Lime and Red Cabbage 
  • Elotes (Mexican Street Corn with Mayo, Lime, Chili and Cheese)
  • Black Bean and Cheese Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce 

Skills covered in class:

  • Getting familiar with Vietnamese, Mexican, Chinese and Argentinian ingredients 
  • Making marinades
  • Selecting and roasting chicken
  • Determining chicken doneness
  • Making beer batter
  • Selecting and deep frying fish
  • Roasting vegetables
  • Making fresh herb sauces
  • Balancing flavors
  • Rolling out empanada dough

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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Refund Policy

  • All classes have a three (03) day cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps 1 and 2 which have a two-week cancellation policy. 
  • You must email [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation.
  • If you cancel a class other than Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a credit card, you will receive a refund to your card, minus the 15% administrative fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • If you cancel more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a gift card, you will receive an account credit valid toward future classes, minus the administrative fee. 
  • If you cancel within three days of your class, you will receive an account credit equal to 50% of the class price less 15% administrative fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This credit is valid for one year. 
  • If you are unable to attend, you are also welcome to send a guest in your place. 
  • Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 have a 2-week cancellation policy so any cancellations before 2-weeks will receive a refund minus the administrative fee. 
  • No credits will be given for cancellations within 2 weeks.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square (285)

(4.7-star rating across 285 reviews)

This class: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review

  • Hands-On Street Food

    Food was good! Instructors were great! But the smell of fryers takes a couple days to get out of your clothes.
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