THE SCOUT   05.27.09 6:00 AM Amanda Cushman Instructs Groups in Preparing Organic, Ethnic Menus Chef Amanda Cushman teaches groups with as many as 30 participants. Photo: Courtesy of Amanda Cushman Local chef Amanda Cushman—whose focus is on organic, ethnic meals prepared simply—has a new professional kitchen space in Venice that can accommodate as many as 15 students for cooking classes. After the sessions, Cushman serves the students a full meal, which can be accompanied by wine, if desired. Class topics include Asian or Mediterranean menus, vegetarian cooking, and salads. Cushman can also teach groups with as many as 30 guests at any off-site location where there is a kitchen. For corporate events, the cost ranges from $100 to $125 per person, depending on the number of people and if the group requires alcohol.   —Alesandra Dubin RELATED TOPICS Teambuilding