You’ve undoubtedly heard the saying, “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” It’s a nice sentiment, but what if you’re a guy who sells fish for a living? Such thoughts apparently aren’t deterring a growing number of East Valley restaurants that are instructing their customers how to make everything from espresso to sushi. Here are five to check out (seating is limited so all require reservations):

Liberty Market: Owner Joe Johnston (pictured) launched an “Espresso 101” course in early April to introduce coffee lovers to the mysteries of the downtown Gilbert market’s fully restored 1965 Faema E61 espresso machine. After learning about the drink and sampling several varieties, participants make their own at the E61. Johnston since has introduced a follow-up “Espresso 102” class; classes are every other Thursday (usually announced via Twitter posts by @libertymarket) for $10. Look for a “Pizza 101” class to debut in June. 230 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, (480) 892-1900.

Urban Tea Loft: This downtown Chandler tea room offers a monthly “Tea 101” class taught by owner Glynis Legrand that covers the beverage types, health benefits, terminology and brewing techniques and concludes with a sampling of five different teas. A professional porcelain cupping set is included in the $35 cost. The next class is 2 p.m. June 14. Legrand is planning to  add “Tea 102” (brewing and manufacturing) and “Culinary Tea” (cooking with tea) classes this summer. 11 W. Boston St., Chandler, (480) 786-9600.

Digestif: Chef Payton Curry and “Pasta Princess” Elizabeth Meinz held their first pasta-making class at this hip eatery in Old Town Scottsdale two weeks ago. Now it’s morphed into an every-other-week “Sunday Skool.” From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Sunday, participants will learn how to make chicken and “dumplings” (gnocchi). The class also includes a pre-class Old Town Farmer’s Market tour with Curry at 8:30 a.m. Sunday’s class is $45; future classes will vary in focus and price. 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, (480) 425-9463.

Roka Akor: This upscale Japanese restaurant, which recently was named one of the top 10 sushi spots in the country by Bon Appetit magazine, is launching a “Sushi Master Class” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 13. The class, which will repeat the second Saturday of every month, includes hands-on sushi-making lessons from chef Roman Petry, recipes and sake pairings. Cost is $60. Roka Akor also offers a “Robata 101 Class,” where guests learn how to prepare foods on an open-flame Robata grill, the fourth Saturday of every month. 7299 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 306-8800.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: Both East Valley locations will offer a “Grilling Seminar” from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 13 and again June 27. The restaurant’s chefs will discuss various cuts of meat, and then participants will receive hands-on instructions at the grill. Afterward, they will sample three cuts — the filet, New York strip and ribeye — and Fleming’s wine managers will suggest wine pairings. The seminars are $10. 905 N. 54th St., Chandler, (480) 940-1900; 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 596-8265.