The educational arm of Quincaillerie Dante, the revered Little Italy kitchen supply/hunting store,…read moreis one of the best places in Montreal to take a cooking class. Helmed by Elena and Stefano Faita, two of the brightest lights and the best personalities in the local food scene, Mezza Luna specializes in Italian cuisine and offers a full range of classes on pasta, sausage, sauces, antipasti, etc. They're also very well-connected, so Mezza Luna also offers classes by such local luminaries as Chloé Gervais Fredette (les Chocolats de Chloé), Philippe De Vienne (Olives et Épices, La Dépense), and Martin Picard (Au Pied de Cochon). Their schedule is extremely popular and classes sell out fast, so don't dawdle. Class sizes are usually around 40. They're highly interactive and they always end with a family-style meal.