RESTAURANTS: Teach a dad to BBQ, he'll eat for a lifetime.

Big Lou

Chances are, your dad already has enough neckties in his closet to keep Blossom in skirts through 2050. Plus, you know that deep down all he wants for Father's Day is a little face time with his favorite busy urbanite. Wildwood Barbeque, on Park Avenue South, has a perfect gift for the guy who has everything: a demo-style cooking class with Pitmaster Big Lou Elrose (Saturday, June 20, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.).

If sitcoms are any reflection of real life, dads love to fire up the propane for a back yard barbecue; but let's face it, even old pros could use a little refresher course in the art of the grill. That's where Big Lou comes in. Maybe your pops doesn't want a tutorial from a whippersnapper kid, but he's bound to respect a former motorcycle cop turned competitive barbecue man with a moniker like Big Lou. The class focuses on the perfect preparation of a skirt steak and lobster surf and turf, with general grilling and smoking tips thrown in. While you listen to Big Lou wax poetic about rubs, sauces and hardwood, you'll enjoy the surf and turf lunch and beer pairings, along with house baked beans and corn bread on the side. If you send dad alone, it'll set you back $65. But don't be a putz:. You and the old man can attend together for $100 (contact events@brguestinc.com or 212-331-0328). Besides, if you go along, next time your dad is under-seasoning the porterhouse you can remind him of Big Lou's prudent advice without hurting his feelings.