Top chef

( Benihana / June 8, 2012 )

Dad is sure to surprise the crowd at summer cookouts with his jaw-dropping knife-wielding and chopping skills, thanks to Benihana's Be the Chef gift package. After a one-on-one teppanyaki chef's training session, Dad will give a dinner performance for guests. A chef's hat, apron, commemorative certificate and photo are included. $140 for Dad and three guests (plus $35 for each additional guest) or $250 with seven guests. Purchase at restaurant locations, including Beverly Hills, (323) 655-7311, or Santa Monica, (310) 260-1423, or find the one closest to you at www.benihana.com. You may also buy a gift certificate at estore.imaginejet.net.