Canora's Tuscan Cooking School; Gramercy at Aviary

TUSCANY— NYC chef Marco Canora will decamp to Tuscany's Villa Montecastello to teach a week-long culinary course from July 5-12, 2014. Guests will learn everything from knife skills to pasta-making to wine appreciation while visiting the 11th-century estate, and the immersive experience includes all accommodations, meals, day trips, and winery tours. Pricing starts at $5,200; more information here. [EaterWire]

CHICAGO— Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas will welcome the Gramercy Tavern's Michael Anthony during a celebration for the latter's new cookbook. On Monday, December 9, all three will be on-hand at the Aviary, where food and drink stations will serve cocktails and bites from both storied spots. Tickets are $135 and available by emailing here. [EaterWire]

THE INTERNET— On this week's episode of podcast Food Is the New Rock, New Orleans chef Donald Link discusses the secrets of his jambalaya recipe, his love of music, and his days playing in a college band. Give it a listen. [FitNR]