The Windy City is looking as magical as ever on this season’s Top Chef. We were sad to see fellow San Francisco chef, Erik Hopfinger, booted off the show last week for a soggy corn dog offering at a Chicago neighborhood block party. We’ll continue to root for charmer Ryan Scott, former chef of Myth Cafe and member of our Parties That Cook culinary team!

If you’re in the mood for culinary adventure this week (blame it on your Top Chef-watching high), you’ll want to join us our Chicago singles event, where the Windy City’s in-crowd mixes and mingles while learning to cook a menu of delicious gourmet appetizers and tapas.

Chicago: Gourmet Dating for Singles – Cooking Class
This Thursday, April 3, 2008, 6:30-8:30PM
Calphalon Culinary Center
1000 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
$75 per person (buy tickets online)

On the Menu
Hosomaki: Spicy Tuna Sushi Rolls
Cornbread Tartlets with Ricotta and Tomatoes
Moroccan Bisteeya Baskets Filled with Chicken, Raisins and Cinnamon
Mini Gyros Pita Pockets with Grilled Lamb and Tzatziki Sauce

Shoestring French Fry Bar with Assorted Dipping Sauces
Cinnamon Churros with Hot Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Click here to read the tasty event details here