FOOD EVENTS LATINO MARKETPLACE: Foods and wares representing Latin countries, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fri. Free. Macy's Minneapolis, 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-375-2200. MEET MASA CHEFS: Justin Frederick and Saul Chavez of Masa Restaurant will demonstrate authentic Mexican recipes with a cosmopolitan twist. Noon, Fri., free. Macy's Minneapolis, 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-375-2200. ST. JOSEPH'S DAY BUFFET: A free lunch, served until everyone is fed or the food runs out. 1 p.m. Sun. Caffe Biaggio, 2356 W. University Av., St. Paul. 651-917-7997. CLASSIC ITALIAN PIZZA: Chef Jeff Sandino teaches participants how to make Italian pizza dough and tasty toppings. Reservations required. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mon. $39. Dakota Hills Middle School, 4183 Braddock Trail, Eagan. 651-423-7920. www.district196.org/ce. MOTHER-DAUGHTER HIGH TEA: Learn how to make high-tea recipes, set a table and enjoy tea, champagne, sweets, scones, sandwiches and more. Call to register. 2-4 p.m. March 22. $50. Saga Hill Cooking School, 309 E. Lake St., Wayzata. 612-281-1846. www.sagahillcs.com. THE BIRTH OF COFFEE: A traveling exhibition of 40 photographs and text that highlight coffee growers and production from around the world. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24-May 7. Free. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr., St. Paul. 651-487-8200. www.comozoo conservatory.org. ECONOMICAL CUTS: Chef Manfred Krug leads a hands-on class on how to enhance the flavor of cost-conscious meals. The menu includes bulgogi-style chicken; beer-braised short tips of beef with horseradish mashed potatoes and more. 6-8:30 p.m. March 25. $55. Reservations required. Kitchen Party, 10950 Club West Pkwy., No. 210, Blaine. 763-780-0485. www.kitchenpartystore.com. LATIN FIRE AND FLAME: Chef Beth Fisher will prepare Latin American-inspired recipes, including cranberry guava coolers, crispy corn tortillas with grilled mushroom salsa, and ginger-spiced carrot cake. 6-9 p.m. March 26. $65. Reservations required. Cooks of Crocus Hill, 877 Grand Av., St. Paul. 651-228-1333. www.cooksof crocushill.com. SPANISH PAELLA: Learn to make the traditional dish with Gabe Stockinger. 6-9 p.m. March 27. $65. Reservations required. Let's Cook, 330 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls. 612-623-9700. www.letscook.cc. INTERNATIONAL SOUPS, SALADS AND SANDWICHES: Chef Terry John Zila makes soups, salads and sandwiches from around the world including Vietnam, Italy and the United States. Reservations required. 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 28. $65. Kitchen Window, 3001 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 612-824-4117. www.kitchenwindow.com.
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