What's Cooking in New Albany?

MESA Collaborative Kitchen in New Albany, IN, is guiding a new generation of chefs with a cooking school for kids set to open in June. Designed for children who have the desire to learn how to bake and cook, the Kids Cooking School will feature cooking camps, classes and themed events for ages 7 to 14. In addition, as students increase cooking knowledge and achieve technique levels, they can earn culinary patches in a Black Chef Coat program. Classes and camps are taught by regional chefs and culinary instructors. 154 E. Main St. For classes: MesaKidsCookingSchool.com.

MESA Kitchen is a collaborative high-end studio kitchen offering experiential dining by regional chefs, mixologists and purveyors. Evenings include themed interactive tasting events, dinners and cooking classes year-round, and a shop offering books and cookware. Located at 216 Pearl St., New Albany. MesaChefs.com.