If you have some money to burn, live near the big apple and love to cook, consider spending September 20 and 21 at the “New York Culinary Experience” — a program co-hosted by the French Culinary Institute and New York magazine.

At the event, you’ll cook side-by-side some New York City chefs including Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin; Dan Barber of Blue Hill; Marcus Samuelsson of Aquavit and Merkato 55; Terrance Brennan of Artisanal and Picholine; David Bouley of Bouley Bakery and Danube; Anito Lo of Annisa; Karen DeMasco of Craft; Johnny Iuzinni of Jean Georges; and master chocolatier Jacques Torres.

For a mere $1,395 you’ll have breakfast, lunch and a champagne toast plus all the classes. Use your American Express card to pay for this and get to attend a private wine reception.

For additional information visit www.nymag.com/nyce. The French Culinary Institute is located at 462 Broadway. For more information, visit www.frenchculinary.com