Our team was so last minute with scheduling, I was trying to find a place that would accommodate 10…read moreof us for an after work activity. There are only a handful of places to take private cooking classes and there were only a couple available to teach us. I found another place through this cozymeal, and they were able to find me a chef but I had no clue where we'd be (location wise - kitchen, house..). I just couldn't trust that we'd be in a location as cute as La Cuisine. So I decided to book with them since Yelp has such cute pictures of the inside.. my only worry was the very few reviews. But I took that chance and when we arrived everything looked exactly what people posted on here..but even cuter! Chef Paru & Sophia were so welcoming and per the group - they were both attentive but also giving us enough space to try on our own. Also, didn't realize my cutting technique was wrong until taking this class haha! I rarely cook, but now I know going forward! I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for great instruction and something a somewhat intimate vibes and not within a standard industrial kitchen. GF & Instagram friendly lol Thanks Chef Paru & Sophia!

Wonderful cute spot right next to the heart of Venice shopping. Friend and I made a reservation for…read morethe French bistro night. Along with a few other parties learned to make a Caesar salad, steak, and chocolate soufflé. We were greeted with essentially bottomless pours of wine and a charcuterie board. It was a fun few hours of bantering with strangers and in the setting of cooking. Very low stress with simple instructions (even though I butchered the egg count, but the hosts were nice enough to give me a new bath of eggs). Meal was served thanksgiving style with plenty to go around. We were all left very full and tipsy afterwards. Would def recommend again with a group a friends. And the aesthetic is very cute!

I started taking classes with Joanna after never really getting into cooking and was kind of…read moreworried that I would never do it well. Joanna walked me through the process top to bottom, teaching me to source ingredients, what to have in your kitchen, etiquette and the recipes and food themselves. She has a been a huge help in my personal development and glad to have experienced her classes, all the recipes area amazing and the food was so good! I still make the pizzas she taught me almost 6 months later. I'm walking away from experience wiser and excited to cook. You will not regret taking a chance and learning from her!

Joanna is the best! I have some very specific diet requests and it can be tough and time consuming…read moreto figure out what to eat, shop for it, and prep all of the food each week. I was drawn to Joanna's services because she mentioned similar diets on her site, and she also helps with the grocery shopping. We've been working together for a few months now, and not only is the food healthy, it's also delicious and seems to get better each week. I can tell Joanna has been adapting the meal plans as we go based on what I've liked each week. Overall it has been a great experience!

I joined Impastiamo's Italian Pasta Sauces Class and had such a great time! The evening was full of…read morewine, charcuterie, and plenty of laughs. We got hands-on making three classics: Carbonara, Amatriciana, and Cacio e Pepe. I picked up many tips for getting those authentic flavors. It was fun, interactive, and way more than just a cooking class. Can't wait to recreate these sauces at home for friends and family.

Our newly formed work team had the very best team building event here and I highly recommend it to…read moreanyone. From the friendly and knowledgeable staff to highly engaging activities and tons of laughter. And the best part? We learned how to make fresh, authentic pasta with a beautiful red sauce.

We love Christine's meals - they're super nutritious, clean and tasty. We get vegan dishes for the…read moreweek and feel really good + healthy w/ her cooking!

I've been fortunate to taste a lot of Chef Christine's creations from various events and…read moregatherings. I appreciate people like Chef Christine because she has a unique vegan perspective on cooking and food. She's all about creativity in the kitchen and not compromising in taste while cooking healthy. She's introduced me to healthy foods I've never tried before such as tempeh and kale. Now whenever I go to the market, I'm on the lookout for healthier alternatives and green veggies I haven't tried before. And may I also add she's a fantastic baker? Her vegan cupcakes are indistinguishable from non-vegan ones and they are quite scrumptious. Thumbs up.

When considering hiring a personal chef, The Salted Fig and Chef Megan should be your first choice…read moreon the West Side. Not only was our 4 course Indian meal delectable, the presentation was, as my girlfriend would say, "Instagram Worthy!" Megan was on time, professional, and handled small talk with my guests like a pro. My favorite dish was the chicken curry, which rivals any Indian restaurant I've had in the US. I can't wait for our next party when we'll get to use The Salted Fig. Thanks again for a wonderful experience and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Chef Meg is such a gem, she came to my house and cooked an amazing meal for me and my family. My…read moreson was over the moon for the curry that she made, he's 5 1/2 as he will say and is a very picky eater. Cheg Meg was able to roll in cook us an amazing home cooked meal that we both enjoyed and loved. Not only is her food amazing but her personality just shines through into the food, her attention to detail is unmatched as I know how much time she spends choosing the right ingredients to make every dish delicious. Thank you Chef Meg for cooking for my family. We will be booking again soon!

Stephanie's guidance has been life changing for me. I've struggled with high blood pressure and…read moreweight issues recently and was in a sad spot when I reached out to her for help. There is no judgement with Steph. She is pure sincerity with an obvious passion to help people become the best humans they can be. Her coaching has allowed me to lower my cholesterol levels dramatically while maintaining a healthy and diverse menu in our home. If you need a light in your life, she is it!

Attended her first ever virtual retreat and it was simply amazing. I felt so warm and welcomed the…read moreentire time. The flexibility was super comforting and it was reasonably priced! All the guest speakers were so well spoken and knowledgable. I loved the goody boxes and all the treats sent! The exercises we did helped me grow in such a beautiful way and I cannot wait to join another one!

Nikki's meals are very tasty AND healthy. She is super easy to work with, customizing meals to meet…read moremy specific dietary restrictions as well as preferences of picky members of the family. She is extremely responsive and flexible. She offers great variety and flavor. I am so glad I found her.

I ordered vegan meals from Nikki. She was so helpful in making sure i picked the right sides for…read morethe meals. The meals were delivered on time and smelled and tasted amazing, even though i ate them a few days later. The meals were healthy, and the presentation was great. I would highly recommend ordering from Nikki's Table!

Courtney was everything I could have hoped for and then some. I hired her to prepare a vegan…read moredinner for four, and the food was absolutely divine. Our group consisted of two vegans and two non-vegans, and there wasn't a single crumb left on anyone's plate throughout the night - everyone agreed the meal was fantastic from start to finish. In addition, Courtney was very friendly, easy to communicate/plan with in advance of the meal, professional, and punctual. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her, and if I find myself in the market for a private chef in the future, would be glad to hire her again.

I had a small gathering for my 25th Anniversary with 13 guests. I selected a 4 course meal that I…read morecould serve different wine with at every course along with appetizers for the same. Courtney worked with me on a wine friendly menu and we came up with something nice. As you can imagine friends we have known for 25 years are all over the food map but I wanted something safe but not generic and Courtney delivered. All appetizers and courses were delicious. Bacon Jam with crostini Salmon with horseradish creme fraiche Speck and Lemon ricotta crostini Salad with really fresh lemon mint vinaigrette Pasta with Pepita basil Pork tenderloin with polenta Pot au Chocolat Guests especially loved the salmon appetizer, the polenta and the pot au chocolat all had nice surprise ingredient additions to them that made them unique. Courtney was on time, served everything at the time requested, presented each course and cleaned up after making it easy to spend time with everyone. Trying to think of another excuse to have a party and we can use her again!

The staff at Blick was kind, friendly, and helpful. I needed supplies for my new charcoal figure…read moredrawing class and Blick had everything on my required supplies list. Good value. They offer specials for their "members" which is easy to sign up for free. It was easier to purchase my supplies in person at Blick than using Amazon.

Blick is chill but this is a professional artist store. You just starting out you broke you go to…read moreRoss or Michaels. They do sell high end stuff for cheaper but it's cheap off expensive in th first place so. Have fun window shopping. Even clearance is just normal priced. Yea you better know what you're doing if you shop here is all. But they got the best stuff.