World’s Best Cooking Schools

Now, this was a tasty job — I just wish I’d drawn this particular black bean: Gourmet magazine staffers scoured the world to find the best cooking schools. Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or the Ritz of culinary academies, you’re bound to eat — and cook — well at any of these:

Luxury
France: Two Bordelais (right)
India: Philipkutty’s Farm
New York: Jean George’s Culinary Master Course

Adventure
Laos: Tamarind
Republic of Georgia: The Route of Flavors
Malaysia: Lazat Malaysian Home Cooking Classes; Ismail Ahmad

Specialized
Australia: The Unlimited Cuisine Company
Hong Kong: Martha Sherpa
England: Padstow Seafood School

Healthy
Mexico: La Cocina que Canta
Santa Fe: The Conscious Gourmet Culinary Retreat
California: Wellness Kitchen

Immersion
Hong Kong: Chopsticks Cooking Centre
Thailand: Thai Cookery School
Canada: Fairburn Farm

One or Two Day
Las Vegas: Creative Cooking
New York: Viking Cooking Schools
Spain: A Taste of Spain

Relaxed
France: On Rue Tatin
Italy: Homebase Abroad
Greece: Kea Artisanal

For more schools and details, see the full list at Gourmet.