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Tuesday, March 24, 2026Sunday Brunch: A simpler way to make hollandaise sauce with The Chopping Block
WGN-TV / by Michael Johnson and Jewell Hillery / March 22, 2026 The Chopping Block, located in Lincoln Square on Chicago’s North Side, is all about simplicity in its cooking classes. Lisa Counts, owner and executive chef of The Chopping Block, joins Jewell Hillery for this week’s edition of the WGN Weekend Morning News Sunday Brunch to make what she calls “one-pot” hollandaise sauce, a simpler way to make the classic eggs benedict topping. View More Here.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025Thanksgiving cooking tips with 'The Chopping Block'
Fox32 Chicago / November 16, 2025 FOX 32’s Gabriella Premus got some pro cooking tips to elevate your Thanksgiving feast. View More Here.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025The Ultimate Chicago Thanksgiving Pie Guide
Block Club Chicago / by Lisa Shames / November 10, 2025 CHICAGO — In 1997, when Shelley Young opened The Chopping Block cooking school in a cottage on Webster Avenue, cooking classes for non-professional chefs in Chicago were few and far between. While the original Lincoln Park location and another in the Merchandise Mart have since closed, The Chopping Block in Lincoln Square is going strong — and so is its signature apple pie made in a cast-iron skillet. Read More Here.
Wednesday, October 01, 2025A juicy preview of the Lincoln Square Apple Fest
CBS News / Jumpstart with Jackie / September 30, 3035 Ahead of the 38th Annual Apple Fest in Lincoln Square, Jackie Kostek got to check out all the varieties of apples and products that will be available — and even got an apple pie-making demonstration at The Chopping Block. View More Here.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025The Chopping Block visits WGN Weekend Morning News
WGN Channel 9 / Morning News / August 16, 2025 It's back to school time, and if you're looking for some fun and healthy lunch ideas for your little geniuses, Chef Lisa Counts of "The Chopping Block" has some ideas. View More Here.
Thursday, April 17, 2025Fun classes and workshops in Chicago
Choose Chicago / by Kelsey O'Connor / April 16, 2025 Chicago is a city filled with talented locals, honing their craft in everything from the art of stained glass to cake decorating to flying trapeze and beyond. And luckily, many of these gifted residents are sharing their trade with the world through engaging classes and workshops across the city.Chicago workshops Arts and crafts workshops Cooking classes Self-care workshops Dance and movement classesRead More Here.
