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Do This For December 2, 2009

By Chuck Sudo in Food on Dec 2, 2009 6:20PM

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  • Want to learn how to wield your chefs knives like a pro? the Chopping Block's knife skills class is their most popular course. With this class you'll learn how to mince, dice, slice, sharpen and maintain your knives to their peak efficiency. (4747 N. Lincoln, 773-472-6700, 7-9:30 p.m., $45)
  • Rebar at the Trump International Hotel and tower (401 N. Wabash, 312-588-8114) weekly champagne table takes place in the lounge's VIP area from 5-7;30 p.m., hosted by sommelier Steven Lee. Cost is $50
  • Decorate your own Christmas cookies at Beijo de Chocolat (3334 W. Foster Ave., 773-267-0138) from 6-8:30 p.m. attendees will receive a sozen sugar cookies to decorate and get to enjoy mulled cider. Cost is $20.