Give a man crème brûlée and he'll eat for a day, but teach a man how to make crème brûlée and he'll gain the power of levitation. Spread your wings in the kitchen with today's Groupon: for $100, you get $200 worth of classes and services from Cook Au Vin. Cook Au Vin is located on Elston, just south of Fullerton. Classes are available throughout the week.

Cook Au Vin plugs fiber-optic cables into the brain-ports of couples and uploads knowledge of fine French food preparation. In Cook Au Vin's one-star menu couples' cooking class, crime-fighting duos will remove capes and don aprons for hands-on food preparation under the guidance of Chef Vincent. Groupon users can opt for one of three three-course menus: Menu Paris, with French onion soup, coq au vin (chicken braised in red wine), gratin Dauphinois, and tarte tatin (an upside-down caramelized apple pie); Menu Bourdeaux, with cheesy pastry puffs, grilled salmon with fresh-made pasta, and chocolate soufflé; and Menu French Riviera, with vichyssoise soup, polenta Napoleon with grilled vegetables in a tomato-and-basil sauce, and crème brûlée. After churning out the food, you and your plus-one chow down, enjoying the fruits, meats, and soufflés of your labor in Cook Au Vin's dining area.

Guests are encouraged to bring one or two bottles of wine to enjoy throughout the evening, with French snacks provided for pre-cooking nourishment. Each class accommodates four to five couples, so you don't have to worry about a restaurant full of people looking on and laughing as you confuse pepper with paper towels for the umpteenth time. For a romantic experience, or for a roommate bonding exercise, reserve your spot in the kitchen with today's Groupon. This Groupon can also be applied to catering services, crepe parties, and more.

Reviews

Cook Au Vin has been mentioned by Trails.com, Chicago Foodies, DailyCandy, and Time Out New York; Yelpers give Cook Au Vin a near-perfect 4.5-star average:

• Once you are done creating a culinary masterpiece, you will be invited to enjoy your meal in the cozy dining area. Cook Au Vin has knowledgeable staff who will provide you with helpful tips as you sharpen your cooking skills and work towards becoming a culinary expert. – Trails.com
• I learned a few new things about techniques and how to properly cut veggies. I also learned how LONG it takes to make vichyssoise. We had plenty of time to enjoy 2 bottles of wine... I usually don't have the patience to make so many courses, but chef kept it interesting and explained so many things about the dishes we were making. – Julia C., Yelp