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LA Cooking Classes That Fit Every Personality
Weekends always seem to pass by faster than we’d like. There’s so much to fit in, and yet so little time! Living in a great city like LA can provide almost too many options for two short days. Stay in or go out? Family or friends? Low key or late night? We think with the right planning and an appropriate balance, you can satisfy multiple desires. Cooking classes are a perfect opportunity to fuse several potential plans into one. Aside from the fact that it takes care of your dinner for the evening, they also offer a unique opportunity to bond with friends, immerse yourself in culture, and learn a few tricks you can later try at home. We’ve come up with some unique weekend cooking class suggestions. All classes end by 9, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your night, and so we’ve paired these courses with some related post-class plans.
Cooking With Beer // DTLA Craft Brewery Tour
For a beer-themed Saturday night, take your love of craft beer and introduce it into your meals. Did you know that Guinness can act as a delicious ingredient in chocolate cake, or that a crisp lager can be used in bread dough? The craft beer craze is reaching new heights, and cooking with it is the prime way to kick off a night of hops and friends. Start with the Cooking With Beer class at Cook LA to learn some exciting new beer inclusive recipes, including Beer and Cheddar Soup, and Porter and Honey Glazed Chicken Skewers. Once you’ve mastered this new skill, skip the dishes and cleanup and keep the beer theme going with a trip to some of Los Angeles’ best local breweries. Angel City Brewery in the DTLA arts district is one of the most popular destinations for craft beer lovers, with it’s warehouse environment, artistic walls, and classic board game options. However, only a few blocks away is the new Arts District Brewing, where you can play ski-ball while sipping an IPA, and Boomtown Brewery, Downtown’s newest venue that has unique options like Black Coffee Mamba stout and seasonal offerings you won’t find anywhere else.
Quality Time With The Girls // Date Night With The Boy
It’s important to balance the relationships in your life, and when you’re dating someone, it’s crucial to make time for those who have been there for you before that special someone came along- and who will be there long after. It’s entirely possible to appease both friends and boyfriends in the same evening. Carve out some quality time with a Girls Night Out cooking class, featuring root vegetable salad, squash ribbons, and red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting. Wine or beer are welcome, and once you’ve finished, no cleanup is required. Once you’ve successfully fulfilled your role as the ‘good friend who doesn’t neglect other friends when dating someone’, it’s time to turn your attention to your significant other. You’ll still have plenty of time for date night, and all parties involved will feel sufficiently accommodated.
Classic French Cuisine // Classy Outdoor Music At The Hollywood Bowl
LA is quite the casual city, but we all could use a classy night out once in a while. Put a spin on the dinner and a movie idea by creating a classic French meal yourself- and then following it up with an equally classy musical experience. This French cooking class is inspired by Julia Child’s recipes and will include some classics such as French Onion Soup and French lentil salad. Keep the class going with a trip to the Hollywood Bowl, where on certain nights you’ll find performances from The LA Philharmonic, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, or smooth summer Jazz.
Night Out With Italian Food // Night In With Family And The Godfather
Not all nights out need to end at 2am. Satisfy your desire to stay in and go out by doing both. Some traditional Italian recipes you will learn in this Italian Love Affair cooking class include chicken picatta and arancini balls, and what Italian feast would be complete without wine? We’re sure you’ll be ready to hit the couch after this experience, so make plans to spend the remainder of your night off with the loved one’s for which you will be soon cooking a traditional Italian meal. A viewing of “The Godfather” would be a perfect way to top off this Italian themed evening, but if you’re looking for something a bit more family friendly, maybe opt for “Saturday Night Fever”.
