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Barbecue Boot Camp

Grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel leads trips through North Carolina, Memphis and Texas barbecue country; participants visit with pit masters and compete in local ’cue cook-offs ($3,750 per couple; campbbq.com).

Culinary Technology

At NYC’s French Culinary Institute, director of culinary technology Dave Arnold teaches workshops on cutting-edge topics like low-temperature cooking and hydrocolloids, and brings in guest lecturers like Harold McGee (from $600; frenchculinary.com).

Mediterranean in London

Cookbook author Anissa Helou opens her sleek London loft for day and weekend master classes on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine (from $100 per person; anissahelou.com).