The best classes to upgrade your cooking skills in Montreal

Is cooking a chore for you? Or do you excel in the kitchen? Whether you’re an epicurean or not, a cooking class can do wonders to help you discover new flavours, improve your diet and raise your cooking game. Here are the places to perfect your technique in Montreal.

The best classes to upgrade your cooking skills in Montreal
Stéphanie Létourneau By

Ateliers et Saveurs

1
444, rue Saint-François-Xavier, Montréal, QC H2Y 2T3

Ateliers & Saveurs gets everyone involved in the preparation of dishes. The chef walks you through the recipe, providing useful tips and tricks along the way. Eight different courses are offered ranging between $22 and $85. You can learn everything from how to make macarons to preparing lovely tapas or a delicious brunch. Your taste buds will have a hard time choosing!

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

Académie Culinaire

2
360, rue du Champ-de-Mars, Montréal, QC H2Y 3Z3

The Académie Culinaire offers a variety of courses to suit all tastes. Several courses are geared towards children and teenagers to teach them to cook. You can also learn the basic techniques, making pastries and desserts, preparing fish and seafood, world cuisine, food and wine pairings, and various baking techniques. Looking to introduce some more healthy greens into your diet? You'll love the introduction to vegetarian cuisine. Course price varies from $50 to $145.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

La Guilde Culinaire Inc

3
6381, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2S 3C3

At La Guilde Culinaire, the mission is to promote and share the pleasure of cooking. The practical courses are designed to provide an exciting experience, teach some of the tricks of the trade, and allow you to spice up your dishes. The house chefs are accompanied by guest chefs such as Christophe Morel, Julien Reignier, Everell Geneviève, Philippe Labbe, Samuel Sirois and Julien Roy. Each month, new cooking classes are added to expand your culinary horizons. The course fees range from $80 to $145.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

Librairie Appetite For Books Inc

4
388, av Victoria, Westmount, QC H3Z 2N4

In addition to its extensive collection of cookbooks, Appetite for books offers English-language presentations and tastings for all culinary skill levels. You'll be asked to explore different cooking techniques and culinary styles, and can then explore recipes from their cookbooks. Private lessons from Chef Jonathan are also available.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

Les Touilleurs

5
152, av Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2T 2N7

Les Touilleurs offers chef workshops hosted by some of the best chefs in Montreal. In front of 14 guests, they cook three or four dishes while sharing their knowledge. Participants enjoy a unique experience that has the feel of an evening out with friends. You’re free to bring along a nice bottle of wine.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:

Ecole de cuisine Mezzaluna

6
57, rue Dante, Montréal, QC H2S 1J8

The Mezza Luna cooking school, directed by Stefano Faita's mother, Elena, conveys the passion of Italian culinary traditions. Located in the heart of Little Italy, Elena brings in other chefs from around Montreal to share their culinary skills. Classes are taught in a family-friendly spirit.

Crudessence

7
5445, av de Gaspé, Montréal, QC H2T 3B2

In addition to its organic raw food restaurants, Crudessence also has its own academy where they offer several basic and specialized workshops. Food education is at the heart of the mission here; healthy food must be accessible to all in a simple and enjoyable way. L’Academie can teach you to become a “living food” chef or show you how to cook for gluten- and nut-free diets.

This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:
More from Stéphanie Létourneau Stéphanie Létourneau
Stéphanie is a young marketing professional and fashion blogger who lives in the Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood. Her obsession with fashion and her passion for writing make her blog, S.O.S. Mode, the perfect go-to destination for a look at the latest trends. She loves Sunday brunches with friends and definitely spends too much time watching Netflix with her cats.
Go for a show at Montreal’s art film and independent cinemas

Go for a show at these art film and independent cinemas

While big action blockbusters may appeal to the masses, there’s something to be said for the more nuanced, dare we say intellectual, productions from independent film houses. You won’t find these artful films playing at your local multi-screen movie theatre; rather, you’ll have to seek out one of Montreal’s handful of independent cinemas. [Image credit: iStock.com]
The best Montreal restaurants for dining after a swim

Dining after your dip: Restaurants near swimming pools

With summer upon us, there’s nothing like a good swim – whether it’s a fun frolic or some serious laps – to cool you off. Of course, the result of any good pool session is a healthy appetite, which is where this list comes in. We’ve done some sleuthing and come up with several outstanding Montreal restaurants situated close enough to a pool to offer immediate post-swim fuel.
Spring break activities to do as a family in Montreal

Spring break activities to do as a family

It's spring break! Your children are full of joy and energy, while you are racking your brain for ways to occupy them. Here are some suggestions for things to do in Montreal to create lasting memories with the family this spring break.
Close menu