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2833 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(323) 222-FOOD
hipcooks.com

A couple of years ago, dropping $200 at a swanky, posh restaurant was so in but now, during this recession-ridden economy, it’s definitely out. That’s why several hot mamas collectively known as the Hip Cooks have made it their duty to encourage Angelinos to put the Top Ramen back in the shelf and start picking up the spatula to create easy-to-make dishes at home.

Every week in the historic Brewery Art Lofts, Hip Cooks classes feature fun, practical cooking lessons that you can actually take back to use in your own kitchen. You want to impress a girl by inviting her over for a candle-lit dinner at your apartment? The Romantic Dinner for Two course has a few aphrodisiac-laden dishes – like the Grand Marnier crème brulee – to get her swooning in no time.
There are also classes on every cuisine and cooking idea imaginable, from how to make Spanish paella to how to entertain for a fabulous cocktail party. With so many classes to choose from, you now have no excuse for eating burnt grilled cheese sandwiches. Looks like dining in is the new dining out.