Top USA Dining Experiences - page 33

Savor the flavors of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, right in Chicago—and feel like a local when you dine in your host’s own home—during this small-group dinner experience. Be sure to come hungry: alongside a small group of diners, you’ll savor a multi-course menu of Yucatan classics, from a tropical starter to pibil tacos and beyond. In between, enjoy cocktails and the chance to converse with your host and fellow guests.

Prioritize wellness on your next trip to New York City with a visit to the QC NY Wellness Spa on Governors Island. Relax and rejuvenate with multiple wellness experiences, including spa pools, saunas, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, and more. Refresh with an aperitivo (own expense) while taking in views over Manhattan and beyond.

Craving bold Southern flavor with a handmade twist? Step into a welcoming local venue where you’ll roll up your sleeves and turn simple ingredients into fresh Cajun butter fettuccine that tastes far better than anything from a box. Store-bought pasta is officially on notice. Chef Dee brings more than 12 years of culinary and hospitality experience, making every step approachable and fun. You’ll mix flour, eggs, oil and salt into silky pasta dough before rolling and cutting your own fettuccine. Then you’ll build a rich Cajun butter sauce with garlic, butter, herbs and bold Louisiana-inspired seasoning before tossing everything together into one irresistible bowl. Along the way, you’ll practice dough preparation, rolling, cutting and sauce-making techniques you can recreate at home. Whether you’re visiting the city or simply looking for a memorable night out, you’ll leave with new kitchen confidence and a dinner worth bragging about.

Trade your usual brewery snacks for freshly rolled sushi in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Pao. Hosted at a local brewery, this interactive experience teaches you how to create two restaurant-style sushi rolls from scratch. Begin with the crowd-pleasing California roll, packed with imitation crab, cucumber and avocado. Next, prepare a flavourful spicy salmon roll with fresh salmon, crunchy vegetables and a creamy kick of spice. You’ll learn how to handle sushi rice, arrange your fillings and roll everything neatly using professional techniques shared by Chef Pao. After class, enjoy your handmade sushi and pair it with a drink available for purchase from the brewery. Perfect for beginners, food lovers, date nights or anyone who believes sushi tastes even better when you make it yourself.

Surround yourself with the beauty of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest as you enjoy a memorable open-fire dining experience. Gather under covered pavilions, savor slow-smoked meats, rich salmon chowder, and fire-grilled entrées, then unwind beside the campfire while taking in sweeping wilderness views. Complete your evening with a classic fireside treat as you roast marshmallows and make your own s'mores in an unforgettable Alaskan setting. - Dine on a multi-course feast featuring authentic Alaskan flavors - Enjoy spectacular views from a scenic forest setting overlooking the Tongass Narrows - Watch chefs prepare select dishes over a live open-fire grill - Roast marshmallows and make your own s'mores around a cozy campfire