Suzette’s L’Ecole—Class Schedule

Join us for cooking & beverage classes that are approachable, inviting and creative

Call us at: 630.462.0898 to sign up for a class, or for more information. Online registration available below.

Class Times: 5:30–8:30 pm for cooking classes; 6:00–9:00 for wine classes, unless stated otherwise.

July, 2026

Thursday, July 23

Judgment of Paris 1976 or Do We Mean Judgement of Wheaton 2026? Instructor: Anton Maletic

New wine tasting class & dinner: Thursday, July 23. This is the ultimate grudge match, and YOU are the judge! Call to reserve your ringside seat today. This event has limited seating and will sell out quickly.

In Paris on May 24, 1976, to commemorate the United States' bicentennial, some of France's foremost wine authorities conducted a blind tasting consisting of both French and Napa Valley California wines. They voted on what they deemed the best. Being a "blind" tasting they didn't know which wines were French and which were American. There were two categories in the tasting: one of top-quality Chardonnays and another of red wines (Bordeaux wines from France and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California). To almost everyone's surprise the Napa California wines were rated best in each category!

Now, YOU can be the judge. Join us on July 23—fifty years later—to reenact this famous tasting, and we will judge for ourselves which wines WE prefer. All wines will be judged in flights, "blind" ballots collected and the votes tallied. Let's see where France and the U.S. stand today! The tasting will be accompanied by a four-course meal to celebrate the occasion.

This event has limited seating and will sell out quickly. Register by calling Suzette's at 630.462.0898.

Thursday, July 30

Packing a French Picnic Instructors: Chef Chris Thielman & Sommelier Karen Thielman

The French have a Je ne sais quoi when it comes to outdoor dining. It is an art within itself. Join us as Chef Thielman prepares a delicious picnic and learn the secret to this art. Sommelier Karen has two great Provencal wines picked out to complement this outdoor feast. Everyone attending this class will receive a Suzette's Cooler Bag to pack their own future French Picnic Fare.

Cost: $125.00 per person plus gratuity. To register, call: 630.462.0898.

Stay tuned for more incredible classes!