Make Cheese Like A Pro
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Join Chef Joe and learn the craft of cheese-making in this small workshop. An easy step-by-step educational tutorial; this hands-on crash course will teach you the knowledge you’ll need to make fresh soft spreadable cheese. Watch, Learn, Make, and Taste the cheese you create! Sign up today, It’s a Cheesy good time!
Event Space
Great things come in small packages. mL (milliliter) is an intimate venue located at 1519 W Balmoral Ave. Chicago, IL 60649 (between Ashland & Clark). It’s a one-room teaching space to learn all types of crafts and a kitchen for cooking classes. We're cute. We're small. We're mL
Bonus
The class is BYOB. Wine Pairing Suggestions: Beaujolais (Gamay), Pinot Noir, or Brachetto
Note
If a specific date is sold out, we may accommodate more folks or add an additional class. Holidays, Private Parties, or Large Groups (9+), have a surge in price. Contact: info@mlchicago.com or click the "Message Host" button below. Must be over 21 years of age. Children are prohibited.
This experience has a minimum of 4 students required to go forward. You'll be notified if it is below minimum 7 days in advance. If the minimum is not met 24 hours before the event, you’ll have the option to pay the difference for a private event amount, transfer to another date or Dabble experience, or receive a refund.
Ticket sales are final 7 days from the event. Non-refundable, Non-transferable (e.g. no-shows, sickness, tardiness (30 mins), weather, or death). However, if you cannot use your ticket it may be gifted or sold.
mL
$50 per Ticket
BUY TICKETS* Registration closes at the end of event
Joseph Giannini is owner of Paired Wine Co and a lover of all things wine. Joseph is a graduate of Kendall College and a completed courses with the International Sommelier's Guild. Joseph can be heard regularly on WGN Radio and can be seen on local TV talking wine.
I took this class with my son and my mom. It was great! Joe was so informative and we learned so much. Plus the cheese was great! We even received a recipe book for 19 cheeses to make at home! Highly recommend! (dress warmly if it's a cold day)
I took this class with my son and my mom. It was great! Joe was so informative and we learned so much. Plus the cheese was great! We even received a recipe book for 19 cheeses to make at home! Highly recommend! (dress warmly if it's a cold day)
Great and fun experience! Intimate space. Great conversation. Interesting information.
Great and fun experience! Intimate space. Great conversation. Interesting information.
It could have been called “Cheese Making and Assorted Stories.” The evening was filled with hands on experience, detailed information about cheese, and wonderful stories. It was a great mixture of information, community, laughter, and fun. Highly recommended.
It could have been called “Cheese Making and Assorted Stories.” The evening was filled with hands on experience, detailed information about cheese, and wonderful stories. It was a great mixture of information, community, laughter, and fun. Highly recommended.
The cheese making class was great! The information was spot on and easy but the real gem here is the Joe the instructor. He knows what hes talking about and even better, full of fascinating tangents and fun stories. He engaging and an entertainer and truly cares about sharing an experience with his guests. Highly recommend taking this class! Its perfect for a quick date night or night out with friends. We for sure will be back for more of his classes in the future.
The cheese making class was great! The information was spot on and easy but the real gem here is the Joe the instructor. He knows what hes talking about and even better, full of fascinating tangents and fun stories. He engaging and an entertainer and truly cares about sharing an experience with his guests. Highly recommend taking this class! Its perfect for a quick date night or night out with friends. We for sure will be back for more of his classes in the future.
This year for Valentine's day, I was looking for an activity for my partner and I to do, and since I'm a sucker for anything cheesey (puns always intended) I was happy to find this course. Now, the issue was that I accidentally bought tickets for the wrong dates the first time around and instead gifted them to another couple we know and then bought the correct dates. Sharing the tickets was easy, and the other couple enjoyed the class.
The day of, we had a little trouble finding the space since it is a smaller venue. For other first timers, look for the small brick building just next to First Slice Cafe on Balmoral and Ashland; there should usually be a grey van out front. Once we came in, we were greeted by the instructor, Joeseph, who warmly welcomed us into the venue. Quickly, we realized we were the only two for the class that night and had an impromptu private class. From there, Joe was nice enough to tell us about the space, and the class and we dove right into the process of making cheese.
The content of the course itself was very accessible but also allowed for some scalability in case we wanted to get serious about making cheese later down the line. During this, there was plenty of time for questions, and we all got to talk and share some fun stories. In the end, we were able to make two variations of delicious cheese from just a half gallon of milk and some other basic ingredients that we could do all at home. To top it all off, we got to try our newly made cheeses with a lovely platter that included some tasty balsamic, fresh bread crackers, and a phenomenal boozy jam/compote that was from another class they offer (and we'll probably take in the future). Indirectly I guess I already reccomended this to my friends but I'm glad to refer this to others as well!
PS Brief note about the space; it is a cozy space that was previously a bookstore and flower shop in a small brick venue that is roughly 7' by 18' total. Accordingly there is no restroom in the space itself, but you can easily go next door to the friendly folks at First Slice cafe next door, or pop into one of the bars on Clark that are open later.
This year for Valentine's day, I was looking for an activity for my partner and I to do, and since I'm a sucker for anything cheesey (puns always intended) I was happy to find this course. Now, the issue was that I accidentally bought tickets for the wrong dates the first time around and instead gifted them to another couple we know and then bought the correct dates. Sharing the tickets was easy, and the other couple enjoyed the class.
The day of, we had a little trouble finding the space since it is a smaller venue. For other first timers, look for the small brick building just next to First Slice Cafe on Balmoral and Ashland; there should usually be a grey van out front. Once we came in, we were greeted by the instructor, Joeseph, who warmly welcomed us into the venue. Quickly, we realized we were the only two for the class that night and had an impromptu private class. From there, Joe was nice enough to tell us about the space, and the class and we dove right into the process of making cheese.
The content of the course itself was very accessible but also allowed for some scalability in case we wanted to get serious about making cheese later down the line. During this, there was plenty of time for questions, and we all got to talk and share some fun stories. In the end, we were able to make two variations of delicious cheese from just a half gallon of milk and some other basic ingredients that we could do all at home. To top it all off, we got to try our newly made cheeses with a lovely platter that included some tasty balsamic, fresh bread crackers, and a phenomenal boozy jam/compote that was from another class they offer (and we'll probably take in the future). Indirectly I guess I already reccomended this to my friends but I'm glad to refer this to others as well!
PS Brief note about the space; it is a cozy space that was previously a bookstore and flower shop in a small brick venue that is roughly 7' by 18' total. Accordingly there is no restroom in the space itself, but you can easily go next door to the friendly folks at First Slice cafe next door, or pop into one of the bars on Clark that are open later.
Friend couldn't go to class so we went instead. Informative and engaging class
Friend couldn't go to class so we went instead. Informative and engaging class
Really great experience! The team are welcoming and have so much to share about cheese! I learned so much.
Really great experience! The team are welcoming and have so much to share about cheese! I learned so much.
The other guests did not show up to the class, so our setting was intimate (which was perfect!). The class was a little short (about 1 hour and 15 minutes) but the cheese was delicious and the location was cute and intimate.
The other guests did not show up to the class, so our setting was intimate (which was perfect!). The class was a little short (about 1 hour and 15 minutes) but the cheese was delicious and the location was cute and intimate.
Great, intimate class. The location is cozy thus the name of them - mL. The classes hold about 6 people so you will absolutely get to interact, ask questions and do some hands on learning! It is byob and although they don't sell any wine, there is a shop about a block away. They have classes, bottle openers and a fridge on hand so just need to bring the vino. Tom was enthusiastic and passionate and made for a great host. Even though there is street parking you may want to use spothero (we found a spot not too far for only $5 for 3 hours) or there's a lot next door but you'll have to try the Italian restaurant beforehand so they validate your parking. Overall great class and learned a lot!
Great, intimate class. The location is cozy thus the name of them - mL. The classes hold about 6 people so you will absolutely get to interact, ask questions and do some hands on learning! It is byob and although they don't sell any wine, there is a shop about a block away. They have classes, bottle openers and a fridge on hand so just need to bring the vino. Tom was enthusiastic and passionate and made for a great host. Even though there is street parking you may want to use spothero (we found a spot not too far for only $5 for 3 hours) or there's a lot next door but you'll have to try the Italian restaurant beforehand so they validate your parking. Overall great class and learned a lot!
Very fun class and super cute location! Learned a lot about the process of making cheese and the science behind it.
Very fun class and super cute location! Learned a lot about the process of making cheese and the science behind it.
Excellent cheese making class, full of tips, great atmosphere, highly reccommend
Excellent cheese making class, full of tips, great atmosphere, highly reccommend
Super fun activity to do with friends!
Super fun activity to do with friends!
We had an excellent time learning about the ingredients necessary and procedure for making cheese! The instructors made it very easy to follow and they added interesting information throughout the class. Would definitely recommend this class to everyone! The venue is also very intimate, making the class more personal and engaging.
We had an excellent time learning about the ingredients necessary and procedure for making cheese! The instructors made it very easy to follow and they added interesting information throughout the class. Would definitely recommend this class to everyone! The venue is also very intimate, making the class more personal and engaging.
Joe and the mL team made learning the art of cheese approachable and fun!
Joe and the mL team made learning the art of cheese approachable and fun!
This was an incredibly fun and informative class! The space is so lovely. I had such a great time learning the process of making cheese, and had no idea that it could be so simple and DELICIOUS. I can't wait impress people with some homemade cheese! I definitely plan to take more classes offered by mL!
This was an incredibly fun and informative class! The space is so lovely. I had such a great time learning the process of making cheese, and had no idea that it could be so simple and DELICIOUS. I can't wait impress people with some homemade cheese! I definitely plan to take more classes offered by mL!
I had an absolutely fabulous time learning to make cheese with Joe, Tommy & Junior (the helpful dog!). The cheese making process was really interesting and surprisingly easy, and the best part was getting to devour our homemade cheese! Joe was able to easily answer all of our questions so we can make more at home, and he was friendly and fun and sweet. Definitely planning to take more classes at mL! And to make this cheese at home. Thanks!
I had an absolutely fabulous time learning to make cheese with Joe, Tommy & Junior (the helpful dog!). The cheese making process was really interesting and surprisingly easy, and the best part was getting to devour our homemade cheese! Joe was able to easily answer all of our questions so we can make more at home, and he was friendly and fun and sweet. Definitely planning to take more classes at mL! And to make this cheese at home. Thanks!
We had so much fun at this class! We brought a bottle of wine, made some cheese, and had a feast! A fun, easy class for beginners.
We had so much fun at this class! We brought a bottle of wine, made some cheese, and had a feast! A fun, easy class for beginners.
I have been dabbling with cheese on my own. I'm pleased that I got to take the class to learn a different way of making cheese. Really opened my eyes to how easy it can be! Wine and cheese, what else could one ask for?
I have been dabbling with cheese on my own. I'm pleased that I got to take the class to learn a different way of making cheese. Really opened my eyes to how easy it can be! Wine and cheese, what else could one ask for?
This was one of the best classes I've taken on dabble. I mean, who doesn't want to learn how to make delicious cheese! My husband and I took this and had a great time! Joe is really fun and a great teacher, gets you into the process of making cheese. If you're on the edge of taking this class, I'm telling you to just do it! Trust me you will have a great time!
This was one of the best classes I've taken on dabble. I mean, who doesn't want to learn how to make delicious cheese! My husband and I took this and had a great time! Joe is really fun and a great teacher, gets you into the process of making cheese. If you're on the edge of taking this class, I'm telling you to just do it! Trust me you will have a great time!
Since I love cheese, I knew I'd love the class! It was an enjoyable experience and Joe was very helpful and provided tips if we decided to make cheese at home. However, if we wanted to drink wine we had to purchase a bottle in the store. The class for the price (in addition to the cost of wine) seemed a little steep, as we also did not get any cheese to take home.
Since I love cheese, I knew I'd love the class! It was an enjoyable experience and Joe was very helpful and provided tips if we decided to make cheese at home. However, if we wanted to drink wine we had to purchase a bottle in the store. The class for the price (in addition to the cost of wine) seemed a little steep, as we also did not get any cheese to take home.
The teacher was well versed in the art of cheese making and this was a fun, "something different to do" class! I'd note that there are no snacks or wine provided, which is something that I think would really elevate the experience. Since the class is held in a wine store, you can easily purchase a bottle of your choosing, but the $50 ticket price seemed a little steep for the two hours.
Separately, I noticed that the store runs a bunch of promotions e.g., 10% off champagne on Sundays (bring your own OJ :) that sound like something I'd go back for!
The teacher was well versed in the art of cheese making and this was a fun, "something different to do" class! I'd note that there are no snacks or wine provided, which is something that I think would really elevate the experience. Since the class is held in a wine store, you can easily purchase a bottle of your choosing, but the $50 ticket price seemed a little steep for the two hours.
Separately, I noticed that the store runs a bunch of promotions e.g., 10% off champagne on Sundays (bring your own OJ :) that sound like something I'd go back for!