Went here with some friends for a cooking class. Our theme was Tuscany and we had a wonderful time!…read more They give you everything you need to cook. Some of the meals you're cooking are simpler than others. We had a pear arugula salad, bolognese, and olive oil cake on the menu. The chef and her crew were great! They took their time and explained everything to us. For the pasta, we actually made the noodles! Which was really cool! The whole experience was so much fun! You get to eat the food after you're done, but make sure you eat it because you cannot take the leftovers. Everything was yummy! Tip: you can BYOB! We brought our own bottle of wine! They don't charge a corkage fee and have glasses for you. I highly recommend a cooking class! Especially with friends or a date night. It was a lot of fun! We want to do their surf and turf one next.

We had a great experience at the Memorial location of Sur La Table for a dim sum cooking class…read more This was a Christmas gift from me to J. and was on a Sunday a bit after lunch. When we got to the class, it was completely full and we were paired with another couple. Among the 4 of us, we made potstickers filled with shrimp and pork, as well as bbq pork bao buns. Our instructor was great - I enjoyed his humor and he made the class lively! We were greeted with tea to sip on and the ingredients were prepped in advance with small containers of each sauce, veggies, mushrooms, etc. We took turns chopping, or whisking, or using the stand mixer. I learned some useful knife skills as well! It was fun learning how to fold the wonton wrappers as well as the dough for the bao buns. I appreciated the chance to learn multiple delicious recipes and we had a fun group! I would have appreciated more observation of making the bbq pork as that was pre-prepared, and going through the multiple ingredients we used as they were not labeled. That being said, we received recipe booklets so that we can try them on our own. We had a pause midway through the class during which the Sur La Table staff steamed our potstickers and bao buns and we browsed the store with our day-of discount. When we returned, I enjoyed sharing the delicious dim sum! We were pretty full towards the end but learned that we can't take any of the food out of the store due to any risk on the store which was a bummer. Nevertheless our group chowed down and finished our tasty meal! I enjoyed all the instructors and staff at this location and would certainly be open to coming back, though for a special occasion as their classes are on the pricey end.

Chef Rich was a wonderful host and teacher. He is very knowledgeable about culinary history and…read moretechniques. His classes are very intimate, which allows for a more personal experience. What I loved most is how effective his teaching is. I have learned a new skill: making gnocchi and tomato basil sauce. I also learned some valuable information and techniques. All around, it was just a really good time! I highly recommend his classes. I am already looking forward to bringing people with me next time!

Chef Studio was one of the best experiences I ever had cooking. Chef Rich was knowledgeable and…read moremade certain everyone stayed on task while keeping it fun and informative. This place is much more intimate than other places and I enjoyed learning from a real Chef!

I had such a great experience in this cooking class! Ashley was incredibly knowledgeable and made…read moreeverything feel user friendly. She broke things down in a way that actually made sense and gave helpful tips throughout the process that I know I'll use again. The highlight for me was learning how to make amazing grits (seriously), they came out so flavorful and perfectly textured. I've had. Overall, it was fun!! I'd definitely take another class with her!

Thank you Hailey for an amazing Thai night!! Will definitely recommend and we will be back for…read moreanother night!

So I recently hosted a residential happy hour event from 4-6 and needed a last minute caterer to…read morehelp with the lite bites. Anna was able to attend and even meet my budget needs!! She was friendly, attentive to detail and the food was delicious. Everyone was happy with selection and presentation! I've included some photos and I will definitely use her again in the future. Great job!!

I reached out to this company for a quote and I was given the most attitude. I provided the…read morenecessary information and was sent a message about the menus being custom after being paid a deposit. I feel she simply could have said she does not do catering and left it at that

Amazing experience!!! We just took our second private class and have signed up for a third! Chef…read moreMariana and Chef Jessie are incredibly creative, kind and patient. You can really tell they love what they do by welcoming you into their beautiful shop to share their knowledge and their heritage. There's nothing these talented ladies can't do. The class is fun, yet challenging and everything is provided. When finished, Mariana sends us home with all these beautiful, delicious baked goods that I am so proud to have made! The best part is that it's really hands on. She's very thorough in teaching, so I can actually recreate everything I made. For each class she includes a beautiful colored booklet with all the recipes. Take classes from Sweet Nation, you will be blown away by what you create!!!

Came across this family business by using the TGTG app…read more An amazing pastry shop and school! I've had the pleasure of trying their pastries, cakes, cookies and they were all delectable! Staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and you're always greeted with sweet smiles. Highly recommend for any pastry, dessert or cake orders.

With covid-19, what is a husband to do for his wife on their 15th wedding anniversary? We didn't…read morefeel safe dining out, so I decided to surprise my wife with a private chef prepared dinner. After looking at several options, I decided on Indulgence by Natasha because of her attention to the flavors and foods that we liked, instead of a generic menu. Chef Shannon arrived on-time and quickly got to work preparing a delicious meal. She was friendly and personable, but never intrusive. She cleaned as she went and by the end of the night we had one of the best meals of recent memory, a clean kitchen, and I had a happy wife! Highly recommended and will use again for the next special occasion.

The first time I hired Indulgence by Natasha was for a family gathering. All the planning was done…read moreby Natasha and I didn't have to worry about a thing. She asked how many people, what kind of plates and glasses I wanted) and figured out everything. Chef Shannon arrived with an assistant who made the experience so memorable I later inquired about their personal chef services. Chef Shannon has come to my house to meal prep for the last five weeks now and I'm exceptionally pleased about everything. Natasha and Chef Shannon took into consideration all dietary restrictions (there are many) and created weekly menus based on those needs. I've enjoyed delicious, restaurant-quality, healthy meals. I highly recommend Indulgence by Natasha and specifically Chef Shannon as she has taken a severe diet restrictions and made delicious meals.

Came here for a private cooking class and it was exceptional!!! The instructor is so personable and…read moreknowledgeable and made the class really enjoyable. Would highly recommend coming here! The pasta was soo delicious, and we took a lot home. It's really a great deal for the price and such a fun experience!

Best pasta making class! We made cavatelli. I have a stroke but pasta making is right up my alley…read more Highly recommended!

The food was so good I hired her last minute to provide food for another friend's birthday brunch…read moreas well so this review was based off using her services twice now! This was the best catering experience I've ever had. In terms of the smooth process, affordability, and taste no other service can beat Betty's Kitchen. I first had a 20 minute consultation with the chef in which she walked me through her menu options and we decided together what would be best for my birthday event. Then I received text reminders leading up to the event and then the chef and her team came and delivered the food and set it up for me. Guests were asking all night if I made the food (I wish!!). Thank you Betty's Kitchen!

Betty never disappoints. Her rice is always fresh and meat is seasoned to perfection. *chefs kiss*…read more Not to mention her amazing customer service, making sure all of her clients are satisfied. If you're in the Houston area I definitely recommend giving her catering service your business. I had her Jollof Rice, fried rice , chicken and stew and whole fish, all were five stars! Will be visiting again soon,.

I always get my edible images here. They have a selection of thicker or thin sugar paper, and the…read morecolor always looks vivid and clean. You can also print on letter sized paper or legal sized. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Even though it's out of my way, I always make my way over here. They have supplies for cake making/decorating (of course), sugar work, cookie decorating, even airbrush equipment, and things for sugar work.

I needed some specific items for a baking project. This place came up as the closest baking supply…read morelocation. I was a little hesitant since some of the reviews are very negative! But I found the staff very helpful and they had what I needed and then some! I found cute cookie cutters that retail for much more on Amazon. I also found tons of boxes and displays for baked treats! They have many varieties of sprinkles, icing and food coloring (oil based ones too!). I had a question about icing and the ladies at the store were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I will definitely be returning for future baking supply needs.

To say this Christmas store is overwhelming is to understate things a bit. It carries everything…read moreyou could want for decorating...and then some. They don't just have ribbon--they have a ribbon room. They don't just have ornaments--they have an ornament room. Same for wreathes/garland as well as picks/sprays/branches. They have large items too, such as sleighs, artificial trees, and shopping mall quality vibrant statues/characters/displays. Most things are well-priced, however the large unique items will cost you much more than most of us will want to pay. Would I compare this place to the decorators warehouse up in Arlington/DFW?--absolutely. Both are awesome for Christmas decor.

Craftex - The Coolest Store in Houston Tucked onto a side…read morestreet in Bellaire, just off of Bellaire Boulevard near Hillcroft, is the amazing Craftex. I discovered the place through my friend, Greg Buchold. I had been admiring a Mardi Gras mask and wreath that he had put on his door and he told me about the place. I went looking for Mardi Gras stuff but was blown away by the extensive collection of cookbooks and design books that they sell, all discounted from retail list prices. But there was much much more. Just when I think I've seen everything there is to see in Houston, something new pops up on my radar. Check out the photos.