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Top Italian Cooking Classes In Denver

(credit: Kitchen Table Cooking School)(credit: Kitchen Table Cooking School)
Italy is known for its expensive sports cars, its breathtaking countryside and ocean cliffs, and of course their savory cuisine. It's no secret that Italians know what they are doing in the kitchen, as Italian food is some of the best, most craved food on the planet. Their unique mix of cremes, cheeses, sauces and spices make for some of the tastiest dishes known to man. Chances are you're not an expert at preparing Italian food, so why not perfect the art of preparing some of the most delicious food this world has to offer? Whether you're looking for a fun date night with your partner or trying to boost your authentic Italian food cooking skills, here are some of the best Italian cooking classes in the Mile High City.
Stir Cooking School
3215 Zuni St.
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 287-4823
www.stirtolearn.com

Stir is a recreational cooking school located in Denver's Highlands neighborhood. They offer a wide variety of classes, including mixology, dinners from France, Barcelona, and of course, Italy. Not only do they offer classes specializing in cuisines from different countries, but regional tastes as well. For example, at Stir you can take classes on Tuscan inspired eats, food from Sicily, and classic Italian dishes just to name a few. Classes typically run 2-3 hours, and each one is fully hands-on with experienced, professional chefs guiding you the whole way.

Kitchen Table Cooking School
6380 S. Fiddler's Green Circle, Suite 108 A
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 220-9769
www.kitchentablegv.com

The Kitchen Table is another great cooking school located in the Greenwood Village area just south of Denver. The team here specializes in any and every cuisine, for students of all levels of experience. So whether you want to perfect a dish inspired from a specific region, or just want to learn the basics, The Kitchen Table offers a class tailored to your skill level. When it comes to Italian food, they offer a wide variety of classes, including pizza preparation, basics of making pasta and a class covering how to prepare those tricky Italian sauces. Classes typically start around $80, so check out the calendar here and find one that suits your interest.

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Cook Street School Of Culinary Arts
1937 Market St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 308-9300
www.cookstreet.com

One of the more well-known cooking schools in the state, Cook Street School of Culinary Arts can take you from novice to expert in no time. They offer an accelerated culinary arts program for those looking to master the art of cooking, or you can take single day and date night classes, whichever you prefer. When it comes to Italian food, they offer three different regionally-inspired courses, as well as and Italian classics course, and a course on how to make pasta from scratch.

The Seasoned Chef
999 Jasmine St., Suite 100
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-3222
www.theseasonedchef.com

The Seasoned Chef has been teaching Denver to cook for more than 20 years. Not only that, but they boast the largest team of instructors in the Denver area. Here, you'll work alongside experienced instructors, as well as chefs from some of Denver's best restaurants. Classes vary by day, however, there are some Italian nights coming up soon, like "Spring Time In Italy," where you'll learn to cook five Italian dishes inspired by the changing seasons. Classes start around $70, so be sure to sign up today.

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