Italy has given us legendary works of art, from the evocative paintings of Caravaggio and da Vinci to the miniature meat sculptures of Boyardee. Admire edible Italian masterpieces with today's Groupon: for $39, you get a four-course group cooking class for two at Al Boccalino (a $100 value). Classes take place Monday–Saturday at 7 p.m.
Nestled underground among the rustic eatery's exposed-brick walls and bistro tables, intimate gatherings of diners puree, sautée, and taste their way through a traditional four-course Italian feast during Al Boccalino’s cooking classes. Head chef Luigi DeNunzio scampers about the large kitchen, engulfing eaters in the hearty aromas of seasonal and local ingredients, roasting onions and braising scallops, all while peppering the ears with anecdotes, advice, and freshly grated peppercorn. Nibble on anchovy-tossed linguine or sautéed baby octopus fresh off the stove. Enthusiastic eaters can choose between cooking the menu themselves for a hands-on experience or opt for the more easy-going demonstration, watching as Luigi chops, seasons, and stages scenes from The Godfather with the dishes.
Groupon Says
The Groupon Guide to: Art Interpretation
There is a lot of art out there, but what are we really looking at when we look at it? Impress your friends with your advanced art knowledge using today’s guide to art interpretation:
Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night
What You Need to Know:
- The towering tree in the foreground is clearly the main character of the painting.
- The stars represent suns.
- The painting's surreal style is an indication that van Gogh was not a very good painter.
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa
What You Need to Know: - The curly path symbolizes the hectic nature of day-to-day life, as every day is a winding road.
- There are no spacemen in this picture because none existed yet.
- It is said that the haunting image of a smiling woman will appear in this painting when the earth is in extreme peril.
Pablo Picasso’s Guernica
What You Need to Know: - Totally disgusting.
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