Get hands-on cooking instruction for all skill levels and all occasions in the participatory classes (which can accomodate groups of up to 16) at this school in the Abt Electronics store in Glenview, or sit back and watch in the 36-seat demonstration classroom (sometimes led by major-name chefs). There are also wine classes available.

Stop by the adjacent shop to get the tools you need to continue what you've leared at home. Though you can't purchase major Viking appliances, you can get pretty much everything else, including the full line of countertop appliances and the tabletop induction cooktop.