• Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., Room 1260, Miami, 305-237-3120; www.communityeducationatwolfson.com (click Wolfson's Kitchen): Noncredit one- to four-session weeknight classes (some in Spanish) on such topics as vegetarian cookery and French and Italian cuisine ($55-$205).

• North One 10, 11052 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-893-4211, www.northone10.com: Biweekly classes noon-3 p.m. Saturday with chef-owner Dewey LoSasso include three-course lunch with wine ($95). Next session Oct. 18.

• Ortanique on the Mile, 278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305-446-7710: Chef-owner Cindy Hutson teaches students to cook a three-course meal with wine pairings one Saturday per month for two hours ($85-$95).

• Prana Health Food and Vegetarian Restaurant, 7293 NW 36th St., Miami, 305-594-6966: Intensive vegetarian classes in Spanish (translation available) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. some Sundays ($85).

• Sushi Samba Dromo, 600 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-673-5337; www.sushisamba.com (click Happenings, then Miami Beach): Occasional sushi-rolling and sake-pairing classes ($75).

• Thai Luna Sol, 2900 Sheridan Ave., Miami Beach, 305-484-0656 or pomcayeiro@gmail.com: Thai dinner classes 6-9 p.m. Saturdays for groups of 10 ($50 per person); private classes also available.

• Théine, 119 Madeira Ave., Coral Gables, 305-774-0228; www.theineteasalon.com: Occasional cooking classes and tea lectures.

• Two Chefs, 8287 S. Dixie Hwy., South Miami; 305-663-2100: Chef-owner Jan Jorgensen leads frequent 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday classes ending in lunch with wine ($75-$150); groups of 10 or more can arrange private sessions.

• University of Miami, Wellness Center, 1241 Dickinson Dr., Coral Gables, 305-284-5433: Occasional cooking classes, including vegetarian dishes ($25).

• Williams-Sonoma, Merrick Park, 350 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 305-446-9421: Occasional two-hour classes with guest chefs ($65).

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• Café Maxx, 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach; 954-782-0606, www.cafemaxx.com: Cooking demos 5:30-7 p.m. on occasional Thursdays with chef Oliver Saucy, often with a sommelier who discusses wine pairings, followed by a sit-down dinner and wine tasting ($65).

• Chef Jean-Pierre's Cooking School, 1436 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 954-563-2700, www.chefjp.com: Two- and four-hour weeknight and Saturday morning classes with Jean-Pierre Brehier and guest chefs ($65-$325).

• Le Bistro Restaurant, 4626 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, 954-946-9240; www.lebistrorestaurant.com: Three-hour Saturday afternoon classes with chef-owner Andy Trousdale ($50).

• Lenore Nolan-Ryan Cooking School, 228 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea; 954-491-2340, www.lenorenolanryan.com: The caterer and former restaurateur leads ''Girls Night Out,'' ''Boy's Night Out'' plus grilling, seafood and other classes for 10 to 12 students ($45-$55).

• Primavera Restaurant, 830 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park; 954-564-6363, www.trueitalian.com. Occasional demonstration-style, lunchtime classes with wine pairings by chef-owner Giacomo Dresseno ($40); private sessions available for groups of 10 or more.

• 3030 Ocean Restaurant at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Dr., Fort Lauderdale; 954-765-3129, www.3030Ocean.com. Occasional three-course lunch classes and wine or cocktail pairings with chef Dean James Max ($60).

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