Saratoga Chocolates in the shuttered Jo, located in the old Joseph Schmidt space at 3489 16th Street in the Castro, is offering truffle making and wine/chocolate classes this winter. According to Mary Ladd, Saratoga's owner, Mary Loomas, is "offering what she calls a Series 1 class in truffle making Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-2:30 (cost: $125). On Feb. 5, there's a wine and chocolate class, 7 p.m-8:30 p.m. (cost: $50)."

Call them up to reserve your space at the table: 415-861-8682.