Whisked Away

Tie on an apron and belt out your loudest “Yes, chef!” at these five cooking schools worth the travel.

- NINO PADOVA

Culinary Institute of America at Copia Napa, CA The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) has trained some of the biggest names in food. But at its Napa campus, even a weekend griller can feel like a top chef.

Sign up for a five-day boot camp to master basics like knife skills and sautéing, or spend an afternoon learning the art of wine-andcheese pairings. After class, stroll through the institute's vineyards, herb gardens, and culinary museum, then head to the CIA's Greystone campus in St. Helena for a well-earned glass of Cab inside its grand stone mansion.

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