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The Chopping Block

Cooking School
@the_chopping_block
The Chopping Block is Chicago’s premier recreational cooking school, private event venue and gourmet retail and wine 🍷 store. We'll get you #cooking!
  • Education & Career
  • Shopping
  • Following 4.4K
  • Followers 9.4K
  • Engagement 0.09%
  • Avg comments 0

About The Chopping Block

The Chopping Block (@the_chopping_block) is a Cooking School creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career and Shopping. The account has 9,431 followers and 3,194 published posts. Recent posts average 8 likes and 0 comments, an engagement rate of 0.09%.

The Chopping Block belongs to the nano tier, the band usually drawn between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. The Chopping Block follows 4,435 accounts, so the audience is roughly 2.1 times the size of the list followed. The Chopping Block carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files The Chopping Block under 3 categories, led by Cooking School and followed by Education & Career and Shopping.

The Instagram bio for The Chopping Block runs to 22 words. The bio tags #cooking. The latest activity Flinque has on record for The Chopping Block dates from May 2026.

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3,194 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for The Chopping Block, 9 are single images and 1 is a video. That mix leans toward single images. With 3,194 posts published, The Chopping Block's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 3 followers for each post published. The Chopping Block also keeps 8 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 58 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include chicago, today's, blog, profile and learntocook. The captions tag #chicago, #learntocook, #recipe, #lincolnsquare and #sundriedtomato.

Elevate your summertime grilling with a vibrant #sundriedtomato #chimichurri. This herby condiment perfectly complements rich meats for a flavorful BBQ experience. Get the #recipe from in today's blog (link in profile).
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#chicago #learntocook
Discover the rich world of #pancit, a beloved #filipino noodle dish with endless variations. Learn recipes and tips for making this delicious dish at home in today's blog (link in profile).
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#filipinofood #chicago #learntocook
Meet your new favorite grilling tool. This Lodge cast iron grill press delivers the heat and weight you need for perfectly seared, crispy smash burgers—but it doesn’t stop there. Use it to sizzle bacon, sear pork chops, or press sandwiches to golden perfection. Naturally seasoned, nontoxic, and built to last, it’s a simple upgrade that makes a big difference on the grill. $25.95
Here are just some of the delicious dishes you can learn how to make in our upcoming cooking classes:

-Korean Tacos with Kimchi Rice, Shredded Red Cabbage and Spicy Mayo in Weeknight Wins: Cook Once, Eat All Week (Tuesday 5/26)
-Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta) in The Spice Table: Pepper, Cloves & Cinnamon (Thursday 5/28)
-Rotolo (Rolled Lasagna) with Ricotta, Spinach and Tomato Sauce in Pasta and Gnocchi Workshop (Friday 5/29)
-Smoked Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce in Grilling Boot Camp (Saturday 5/30)

Link to class calendar to register for classes in our bio.
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#thechoppingblock #chicago #lincolnsquare #learntocook #cookingclasses
Roll into something better than the usual girls’ night 🍣✨

Grab your crew and learn how to make sushi from scratch—roll, slice, and sip your way through a hands-on night that’s equal parts fun and skill-building. Bonus: you actually get to eat what you make.

Next Sushi Workshop is Friday, May 29 at 6pm. Sign up at the link in our bio.

#sushi #sushilovers❤️ #idreamofsushi #girlsnight #girlsnightout
Explore our new hand-picked seasonal #wines, perfect for spring and summer dishes, as we focus on quality and local producers. Our #advancedsommelier Mary Ross gives a preview of these new additions to our list in today's blog (link in profile).
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#chicago #learntocook #lincolnsquare
Learn how to creatively use #preservedlemons in a flavorful meal, featuring a rice salad and nut-crusted trout, complete with a zesty tahini-herb sauce. #chef shares his #recipe and uses for 🍋 in today's blog (link in profile).
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#chicago #learntocook
Family meals in restaurants can boost morale and teamwork. We share a delicious #instantpot #pulledpork #recipe to try for your own family in today's blog (link in profile).
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Discover the top 10 #pizza spots in #chicago, from #deepdish to #tavernpizza, and find your new favorite slice in this ultimate guide for #pizzalovers. shares her list in today's blog (link in profile).
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Not a class. Not a dinner. Something in between.

Tomorrow night, Chef Drake is bringing his upcoming restaurant to life—one dish, one story at a time.

You’ll watch it happen in real time, taste along the way, and get a first look at the flavors behind his New American bar food concept:

Makgeolli (Korean sparkling rice wine)
5 spice chicharrónes with lime crema
Crab & scallion pancake with kewpie + bonito
Short rib with brûléed sweet potato

It’s casual, it’s interactive, and it’s the kind of night where you leave with ideas you actually want to cook at home.

📍 Tomorrow, May 19 at 6pm
🎟️ Limited spots

#ChicagoFood #LincolnSquareChicago #CookingClass #FoodieChicago #ChefLife

The Chopping Block's engagement

The Chopping Block's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.09%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 1,111 followers. Recent posts average 8 likes and 0 comments, so every recorded reaction is a like.

Engagement rate

0.09%

Avg likes
8
Avg comments
0
Interactions : followers
1 : 1,111

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Who is The Chopping Block?

The Chopping Block (@the_chopping_block) is a Cooking School creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career and Shopping. The Chopping Block carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for The Chopping Block runs to 22 words.

How many followers does The Chopping Block have?

The Chopping Block has 9,431 followers on Instagram (9.4K). The Chopping Block follows 4,435 accounts, so the audience is roughly 2.1 times the size of the list followed. With 3,194 posts published, The Chopping Block's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.

What is The Chopping Block's engagement rate?

The Chopping Block's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.09%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 1,111 followers. Recent posts average 8 likes and 0 comments, so every recorded reaction is a like.

What does The Chopping Block post about on Instagram?

Flinque files The Chopping Block under 3 categories, led by Cooking School and followed by Education & Career and Shopping. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for The Chopping Block, 9 are single images and 1 is a video. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for The Chopping Block repeatedly use the words chicago, today's, blog, profile and learntocook. The Chopping Block's captions carry hashtags such as #chicago, #learntocook and #recipe. The Chopping Block writes those captions mainly in English. The bio tags #cooking. The Chopping Block keeps 8 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

How do I contact The Chopping Block for a collaboration?

The Chopping Block's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 1 external site, and a free Flinque account opens that link. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist The Chopping Block and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.

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