I've taken multiple classes at Classic Cooking Academy over the years, and they never disappoint…read more Most recently, I completed their Asian cooking series--a six-week dive into the flavors of Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and Thailand. Every class was hands-on, delicious, and incredibly well-organized. Chef Andrew and Chef Jenny were fantastic--knowledgeable, fun, and great at breaking things down in a way that made everything approachable, no matter your skill level. The recipes were thoughtfully chosen, the ingredients were high quality, and the end result? Always something I was proud (and excited) to eat. It's the perfect mix of learning and fun. Whether you're looking for a night out with friends, a date night, or just something new to try, I can't recommend this place enough. I'll definitely be back--again and again.

Please note that this review is based solely on our experience with the Handmade Dumplings Class. I…read morecannot comment on the quality of any of the other classes or courses offered. Very disappointing experience. The class did not match the description at all. The fillings were pre-prepared, we didn't make the dough, and we didn't prepare any sauces. Bao buns, which were listed, were not included at all. Our only hands-on activity was filling dumplings, and even those were cooked by the staff while we were already seated. Several participants asked about dough making and Bao buns, and the chef seemed unaware they were supposed to be part of the class. For $85 per person, this was not a true cooking class and we didn't learn anything new.

Sur La Table is located in the Kierland Commons. I was looking for a specific kitchen item and…read morealso looked at some of their cookware. There was a cooking class going on while I was there. I didn't find my item. Staff suggested that I go online. I did check out the cookware. I will definitely have to save up for that. Shared parking lot and Wi-Fi in the store

05/15/2026 The moment I stepped into this store, a staff…read moremember greeted my friend and me right away. He was really friendly, and it was just such a great way to start our shopping trip. Standing at the front, the layout of the store felt really open. As we continued to walk around and browse, another staff member greeted us, asked if we were looking for anything in particular, and told us where we could find the clearance section because there were some good items on sale. They did have some cute kitchen items on sale, leftover from Easter and Mother's Day. Separately, I saw a whole section of items with a beautiful orchid design. I ended up getting a large kitchen linen with the orchids on it as a gift. Everything in the store always looks high quality, and I love shopping there!

We hired Chef Steven for my elopement and it was the best decision! He was easy to talk to, very…read moreresponsible and accommodating to our needs. When we got back to the airbnb, he already had the appetizers ready to go. The food was beyond delicious!!!! Ingredients were the best quality. Everything fresh. Everything done from scratch in front on you. We had enough food to eat again the next day! After he was done, the kitchen was spotless. Having Chef Steven as part of our special day was perfect and if I had to do it again, I would 100% hire him back! Thank you for the amazing food and the memories. I still have dreams about the crostini and the sauteed sweet chili shrimp.

We were visiting Phoenix, AZ for a Bachelorette Weekend and we hired Chef Steven for our Taco Nite…read more He gave us an amazing quote and an abundance of food items to choose from. When he arrived at our vacation home for the weekend, he was on time and he was prepared, he came with everything he needed. We were enjoying some music and playing bachelorette games while we waited and he danced along with us while in the kitchen cooking. He was so cool and he fit right in, it felt like a friend or family was cooking for us. While we waited anxiously because the smell of the food during preparation was so good, he gave us fresh guacamole and chips and salsa. He made this amazing street corn appetizer that I don't think I can live without. WOW! The steak and pulled chicken were both cooked to perfection. We had corn tortillas, hard shell, pico de gallo, rice and beans the absolute works, and every topping your heart could desire. We also had this delicious shrimp salad that was so colourful and yummy to our tummies. Everything was seasoned to perfection and prepared just right. Let's not forget the unbelievably tasty margarita he made, I mean I was in heaven, I wanted to bring him back to Atlanta. Thank you for being so professional and responsive during the planning process. You displayed such a beautiful presentation of food and we had an absolute blast with you! I will definitely keep you in mind for future events. HE TRAVELS!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us, it was delicious!. Many thanks from us 12 ladies! You made our Bride to be so happy, she was very impressed!

Everyone should experience Arizona Culinary Institute's professionalism, great service, quality…read morefood preparation and presentation. I'll return and bring my friends every chance I get. Thank You for a very pleasant experience.

The Institute is in an office complex. The buildings are numbered. The Culinary Institute on your…read moreright on the protruding right side of the building as you face the building. When you exit from Shea Boulevard, it will be the very first left you can make on 114th St. From there on in you will be in the office complex. Just follow the numbers to where the institute is. The complex may be new and the maps have not changed. You may get proper directions when you. Just keep this in mind. Have a safe trip. The institute is a school, and you will be served food by students prepared by students. At the end of the meal you will get a short form asking your opinion of the meal and service. The school has its own way of doing things. Please be patient with them, they are students. For example they will not seat incomplete parties. You can be less patient with established restaurants that do the same things. The service is fine the students personable. Despite our group ordering almost one of everything, the execution was timely. No one complained that any of it was bad. We were served, without choice a seared Tuna appetizer. Some in our party did not care for anything close to raw, and were unhappy. Soup followed, of which the Gazpacho, (a cold soup) was excellent. They served a Pasta dish of bucatini: with heavy cream and panchetta. It was done to perfection, with the pasta being almost aldente and the pancetta lightly browned on one side. Other selections were chicken, short ribs and salmon. Prices varied but not very much. Expect to pay $30 plus tip and drink. Some items were a little less. The meal included a dessert of German Chocolate cake, which was thick and dark, permeated by coconut and abounded with a thick frosting. Coffee is served on request. What's served is what I call "ingredients food": it's flavor come from the ingredients themselves. Little technique is required. although technique was required for the Gazpacho. Salmon or Short ribs need steady cooking, and they had no adornments. You must know how to cook them. The how is simple, because baking is the one method. This is a really good place to go. Aside from having a very good meal you help others. Life as a Guinie Pig is not so bad at the Arizona Culinary Institute. Lunch anyone?

I had the pleasure of meeting Dana Rohr, Instructional Gourmet Chef, and Owner of Taste Buds, this…read moreevening... and let me tell you, she is the real deal. I won't drop any names, but Dana had cooked for several A-list celebrities recently. Anyways, I accepted a last minute invitation from my brother to attend a 'cooking class.' It was a private class at our friend Ron's House. There were nine guests. I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but I was really impressed! Chef Dana is extremely personable and fun to learn from. She offers professional cooking classes held in the comfort of your own kitchen (or that of a friend in my case). She can accommodate dietary interests or special requests, including healthy, low-fat, non-fat, organic cuisine. She also does wine pairing, specialty food and drinks. Over the course of 2 hours with Dana, our group learned and participated in preparing tilapia in papillote, arugula salad, couscous all the while hanging out with friends, drinking wine, and noshing on appetizers. The food was delicious and healthy, and we had a blast! I know - you're wondering how much all of this cost, right? Less than $30 per person! I'm not joking! It would have been more $$ had we dined out at a restaurant, I'm sure! If you are interested in learning to cook gourmet meals in the comfort of your own kitchen, call Dana - she is fantastic. As a matter of fact, I'm going to program her into my cell phone right now!

My friend and I had the pleasure of working with Chef Dana for a private dinner party recently. My…read morefriend was turning 30, and we were looking for a unique way to celebrate that didn't involve going out on the town, since the birthday girl also happened to be very pregnant! Dana is a private chef who is very approachable and collaborative. For this event, my friend wanted to be very involved in menu planning and jointly work on preparation. Dana, my friend and I had several planning phone calls in which Dana was very open and willing to customize the evening based on the wishes of my friend. Dana is flexible and will either use food/ingredients that you purchase, or she can purchase them on your behalf (only billing you for the cost of goods + her hourly rate for her time). My friend did a lot of prep work for the dinner party, so that when Dana and her sous chef (her husband) arrived, they hit the ground running. I think they were only there for 3-4 hours total. Dana organized a bruschetta bar for mingling and appetizers, and then a seated 3-course dinner served family style. Dana and her husband served and helped to clear dishes, and also cleaned all the pots/pans/etc. before they left, which was right before we enjoyed dessert. I would definitely recommend Chef Dana if you want to host a special dinner in your home. Her hourly rate is very reasonable for what I would expect a private chef to charge for cooking in-home, and because you can save money by providing the food/ingredients yourself, Dana makes the "glamour" of a private chef quite accessible!

Celine was great at communicating with me for a party of six girls at my home. We planned out the…read moremenu and everything was amazing! It was truly a memorable experience for all of us friends that gathered together. Thank you Celine for making the night so special! Loved how the kitchen was completely spotless for me at the end of the evening!

Celine's catering for this bridal shower was EXTRAORDINARY!! The quiche and crepes rivaled any top…read morerated Bruch location, and were loved by all attendees. Celine was very communicative and kept me informed at every step. The food arrived on time, heated and ready to serve. Sadly I didn't get a photo before everyone sat to eat, but here we are enjoying every morsel!

Joni is very accommodating and professional. She is such a great instructor and very passionate…read moreabout cooking and what it takes to be a perfectionist. We took Knife 101 and learned so much about knives what a treat, can't wait to take another class.

We did a group cooking class with Joni last week and absolutely loved it! She let us help design…read morethe menu we wanted to learn to cook and when we arrived she had everything set up beautifully! The cooking process was a ton of fun and very informative. Joni is an excellent chef and a wonderful teacher! At the end of the cooking portion of our class got to sit down and enjoy our work, which turned out amazing! We can't wait to come back and learn to cook something else!!

Chef Eric, Chef Annie, and team did a wonderful job for my birthday party this weekend. We had…read moreabout 100 folks and it was no sweat for them. The food looked and tasted great. The servers & Tia the bartender were polite and on top of things. Our kitchen and outdoor kitchen were the sparkling clean when they left. The best part was that my wife and I had no worries and could spend time with our guests knowing that everything was being handled very well! We will definitely call on Chef Eric and his team for our future catering needs.

We have now used Michael two years in a row for our company events and everyone agrees the food is…read moresome of the best they've ever had. There's a reason he has only 5 star reviews, and they earn every one of them! He and each of the chefs that work with him are professional, prompt, and true artists. Don't miss the coconut chicken tenders!!!

I placed an in-store pickup order on 2/13 for three items- two threads & needles. I called on 2/18,…read morerequesting them to ship instead. They explained one thread (Fyre Werks) was out of stock & on order, which I understood, but assured me the second thread (Neon Rays) and needles were in stock & would be shipped promptly. On 3/11, after three weeks with no package, I called them again; Ally assured me it would be shipped immediately. I paid for shipping at their request. By 3/26, still no package, so I called once more, & they again promised to ship right away. On 4/4, EIGHT weeks later, my account still showed the order as unshipped & set for pickup. I called again & spoke to Ally, who now told me they don't have either thread instock- both are on order & unobtainable. The issue is that they told me multiple times they had the neon rays & would ship it. I asked Ally if I had come in to pick up the order around 2/13 when originally placed, would they just not have had it? She said "yes, I'm realizing that now." As a disabled person who doesn't drive, getting across town isn't easy & I also don't have time to repeatedly call & hound a needlepoint store. When I pointed out they strung me along for eight weeks with false information, Ally was defensive rather than apologetic or accountable, & said any other shop would be the same. However, I have not had this experience at any other shop. I understand the needlepoint boom has depleted inventory, the issue is they continually said they had it & now say they never did. I requested a refund, which they agreed to I know needlepoint isn't a major issue in the grand scheme of things, but this situation reflects poor inventory management & more importantly, poor customer service. A sincere "I'm so sorry" could have made a significant difference & probably avoided this review. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, but I'm grateful there are many other LNS shops in Arizona.

Stopped by while visiting from out of town. Thought I'd love to see the local shops. I figured I'd…read morepick up a local canvas exclusive. However, the selection for this was lacking. There was plenty for holidays and some random items. The canvases seemed more directed towards an older needlepoint crowd with complex finishing wanted. I felt there was a limited selection of modern choices or if you wanted something to capture the feel of Scottsdale.