Not only is Grand Rapids a great restaurant city, it's a great city for people who love to cook. Or would love to learn to cook. Or just love the pursuit of culinary knowledge.

Many of our creative farm-to-table chefs take great delight in sharing their tips and techniques in special classes designed for home cooks. And some of our finest restaurants open their doors for fun educational events like beer and wine tastings, theme dinners and more.

Check back here often - we're always cooking up more ideas!

Cooking class at the Local Epicurean

Head to Eastown and enjoy a cooking class at The Local Epicurean, followed by a meal featuring your own hand-crafted creations!

Photo by Haley Chicoine for Experience GR

Oh Honey! Cookie Decorating Workshop

Oh Honey! Cookie Decorating Workshop

In this beginner class you will learn the basics of cookie decorating while creating a set of 5 cookies. Vanessa, from Sweet Details GR, will guide you and share some of the tips and tricks she has learned during the +10 years she has been baking…

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