A friend and I signed up for a 2nd demonstration class presented by Chef Michael Bowe from Red Yeti restaurant. Greatly appreciate that Cooking at the Cottage hosts these amazing classes and the business owner, Linda, is always on site and welcoming participants and also answering questions. Facilities are comfortable, well lit, clean, and great exhaust system to vent air from the cooktop. Chef Bowe is a terrific instructor with the ability to simplify what appears to be a complex dish at first glance. High quality ingredients from locally sourced farms, including Freedom Run for lamb, Fischer Farm for the beef dish, and several others. Easily equivalent to a meal at a high end restaurant and we learned how to replicate this at home. We also received a 10% discount card for 30 days following our program to shop in the merchandise section of the store. The shop has a bazillion things that go on my wish list each time I visit and sometimes it's my secret source to choose gifts for my family and friends who seem to have everything. read more

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Went here for a birthday date for the first time and loved it! Here is my #worthynote : The instructor gave very clear directions to make the most delicious meal. You share a table with other people but it's enough space to where you don't feel crammed. They bring the ingredients out to you and will have everything portioned and prepped for you. Anyone can enjoy this experience from beginner to a seasoned (pun intended) cook. I would highly recommend this for a date night, friend night, or even family night. read more

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This class was on a Friday night. The chef was personable, funny, and nice. He seemed like he enjoyed teaching and had fun. It was a full class. They sell out fast so if you have your eye on one make sure you act fast! read more

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Another great experience with Chef Karen! She is a great teacher and guides you through not just what you are doing but other tips that you can use at home when trying to step up your cooking game. Love that they take all of the bad parts of having to cook (measuring ingredients) out of it and you just add and stir til they tell you. The food is delicious! Definitely a fun and enjoyable date night or maybe a night out with friends! read more

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For Christmas, we received a gift certificate to a cooking class at Cooking at the Cottage. Tonight was our date night. Ingredients for our quiche, cobbler, and entree were on the table, labeled by course. The chef guided us through the process of prepping the cobbler and later baked it for us. Same with the quiche. We prepped, mixed and plated it and the chef baked it while we were invited to spend time in the gift shop. The gift shop was filled with fun stuff, and surprisingly, reasonably priced. After our recess, we returned to the demonstration and made our sauce for the beef dish. I was a bit disappointed we didn't get to cook the steak, but time was an issue. The chef had plated steak, mashed potatoes, and a medley of carrots and Brussels sprouts. We just topped it with our gravy. Still, a lot of fun. And a very good meal. Our biggest issue? Understanding the instructions over a very poor PA system. Maybe it was a senior moment. read more

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This was fun. We really did enjoy it. We learned a couple things & are glad we did it. However, we didn't think the quality of the food or the portions were fair with the price. read more

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This culinary adventure is an experience unlike any others. From hands on cooking classes to demonstrations this experience is amazing. With visiting chefs from all over Kentucky, you'll enjoy some amazing dishes wile making new friends. After you enjoy a great dinner, be sure to stop in the store and pick up the tools for taking your kitchen to the next level! read more

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Very disappointed! I was looking forward to this cooking demonstration. It was titled First Saturday in May. The menu is the reason I chose this day. Benedictine is a favorite of mine. The chef had the recipes written for us in a pamphlet. Instead of using a block of cream cheese she switched it up with whipped cream cheese. She served it on cheap Kroger brand white bread. We got a half a slice of bread with a small bit of Benedictine. It had a salty taste to it. I think she took a short cut by using store brand whipped cream cheese. It would have been so much better on a nice cracker, or pumpernickel bread. She made some mango chutney with meatballs. The meatballs were flavorless and full of uncooked rice. I would have been embarrassed to serve them. Our whole table was shocked by the small size of the meatballs. Then she made baby back ribs with jezebel sauce. We got to try one bone. The flavor of the sauce was nothing special. My rib was a piece of fat. Next was her version of Hot Brown stuffed Roma tomatoes. They were stuffed with Pepperidge farm bread crumbs and there was supposed to be bacon in it but she must have left it at home. The last thing on the menu was mashed potatoes with the benedictine mixed in them. I do not think mashed potatoes and cucumbers go together. That was a big thumbs down! The demonstration was not worth $70. Everyone around me was complaining about the small portions of the food that we sampled. I honestly left feeling very disappointed, and underwhelmed with the presentation and taste of the food. I'm not sure how the lady got the title of Queen of Flavors. I gave it two stars because I had fun with my friend and the two strangers that we met at the table. read more

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Hosted a private event expecting one of the instructors on the web sight and had the expectation that we'd be learn to cook the entire meal. Nearly everyone if not all of us were surprised when they presented us with a fully completed meal we did add the butter we melted with chives and capers. Nice event but far from a cooking class. The provided stove tops were very inconsistent and a bit shorthanded. read more

I took my 12 year old niece and 9 year old daughter to this class as my daughter lives out of state and visits once a year. They were super excited for this cooking class. It's a 2 hour class and $60 per kid which is very reasonable. The Mexican cuisine they learned to cook was delicious and they enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend this class for kids and would do it again... the owner is kind and cares greatly about the classes! read more

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We had a pretty nice time here. Came here with three other ladies on the recommendation of one of them who had already been with her husband for what she thought was a cooking class but turned out to be a cooking demo. There seems to be some confusion with the wording in their promotional material, and I'm/we're not the only ones to have been confused. It started with a check in at their retail store just across from the class area. The store is adorable and has so many cute and useful products. I wanted to buy everything but unfortunately I could not and I settled for just a mortar and pestle. We were awarded a 10% off coupon for taking the class, redeemable for a month, so I definitely wanted to take advantage. Either way, very smart move to start us in the store to get us inspired and get our wallets out (it really is very cute and I sincerely liked it). The entire staff that we interacted was very sweet as well. The class itself was more disappointing. The chef was lovely and she mostly talked us through what she was doing. All the ingredients for us were already prepped, so essentially all the work we did was mix and combine things. The cooking itself primarily took place in the front of the room, en masse with everyone else's. I was hoping and envisioning individual cooking stations, but we were seated at regular tables with small portable induction stoves that we barely used. When it came time to eat, especially the (very small) steaks, I thought they came out terrible because they were crammed in with everyone else's in the oven after a quick sear. It was difficult to distinguish which one was mine. I'm a relative experienced home cook and I didn't feel like I took anything away from the class. However, I'm speaking for myself, everyone else in my group was absolutely delighted with the class. So if you're looking for something more hands on where you have control and you learn something difficult or foreign, this is probably not the place. If you're new to cooking and want to get some tips and end with a meal that's probably better than what you usually make at home, you'll be glad you came. read more

I have been wanting to take a cooking class for sooo long now. I am not the best cook, not the worst, I just don't have a lot of ideas on things to make. When I received a gift card here for Christmas, I was OVER THE MOON! Our gift card was good for one 'Date Night' class, where you can bring one other person and you learn how to make three dishes. You can view their calendar on their website, and the dishes change every day. During our class, we learned how to make penne pasta, salmon with ratatouille and cherry crepes. The class lasts about two hours with a break in between. Setting up the class and getting started was a breeze. The classes do fill up quick though, so keep that in mind. The classroom is newly renovated and gorgeous, including large TV screens with cameras of the chef's space, and a long table where everyone has their ingredients, tools and a burner. I can't remember our chef's name, but he worked with Sullivan University's culinary program and was very intelligent with cooking. We all also got free wine, red or white, so...you can't complain about that. I will admit I was a little intimidated coming into this class, just because I am not the greatest cook and was afraid of looking stupid in front of everyone else. Luckily, everything was very easy to follow! All of the ingredients for each dish were laid out in cups/tubs and were labeled. The pasta was the only dish we made entirely ourselves, where the others we just made the sauce that topped it. I guess I was expecting to be making a bit more of a full on meal, like I would have rather cooked the salmon and ratatouille rather than having him do it, just so the plates could be more of 'our own.' The sauces were very superb though, and included many of the core ingredients. I loved this and had a great time! I would absolutely love to do another class, especially knowing that they do some many different dishes and you can check online ahead of time to see what it will be. The staff here are also very friendly and made the experience even better! read more

This place is amazing. We went to "Cooking at the Cottage" for A Valentines Date Night. Which is a cooking class date. This is where we get to cook three courses. This place is awesome. If you're looking for something new and different. I'd recommend trying this out. The price for this particular night was $145 for two people and it's more than worth it. Atmosphere When you walk in you'll see a big screen/tv that mirrors and gives you shots of what the chef is doing at any particular time which I thought was pretty cool. The people there were friendly. How it works is that there were tables set up around the chefs table. So that no matter where you're sitting you won't have a bad place in the house. The chef had a mic so we could hear him loud and clear. Food that we prepared 1st Dish was Lobster MAC and Cheese 2nd Dish was Salmon en Papillote with Vegetables served with Rice and Pilaf 3rd Dish was Cherries Jubilee with Ice Cream Those dishes were amazing. But my absolute favorite was the 1st dish. I would've been completely ok with the 1st dish if it was just one big pile for us. This was so so good. I recommend and couple or anyone to at least try this out once. I get that it's a little pricey but it's about the experience. Awesome place!!! read more

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This place is so much fun! The cooking experience was amazing and the food turned out well. Just a few small things. They do only allow you 2 small glasses of wine with your meal, so if you are expecting more, it's not going to happen. read more

We had an excellent time at date night here. You are seated with you partner or group and don't have to interact with others unless you want to. The chef was knowledgeable and helpful. Each dish was explained before we started cooking and then we all did the steps together. You get two glasses of wine per person. Red or white. Generous pours. All the food was delicious. The class moved at a nice pace. We enjoyed everything we ate and will definitely be back again for another date night. read more

The chef was amazing (loved the choice of recipes) and interactive with the participants. Very fun group activity for up to 13 couples. Definitely will do again. read more

Cooking with cast iron was an amazing class! I wasn't sure what to expect before arriving- I actually thought I might have to cook, but was very relieved to find we got to watch someone else cook! Don't get me wrong, I love cooking... just not on Mondays haha! Lelia and her two assistants did a great job with the food! We had a potato flatbread to start, followed by chicken thighs, veggies, and mushrooms. I was pleased to find we were served wine with our food. Another awesome bonus! The wonderful cooking class was finished with an apple dessert! After the class I was able to get 10% a great cast iron dish! I would highly recommend coming here! I'll be back! read more

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Great cooking experience and tasty food. They have it down to a science for a fun and tasty date night , would highly recommend read more

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What a night!?!?! I purchased the Introduction to Sushi for my sweet and saucey. Sushi is something we love to stuff our pie holes with and making it has been a long time dream of ours. Sushi parties have been run by Andrews father and we wanted to host our own and make our own! We paid $70 each, which was extremely reasonable for the amount of items and knowledge retained! Also, whoever told you making sushi is difficult only knew how to make cereal. It was NOT hard. Yes, you have to pay attention to detail and focus on the task at hand. But isn't that anything in life??? We created beautiful maki and nori! The staff was wonderful and were extremely accommodating and encouraging!! We can't wait to go back for the second course of sushi!!! read more

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Disappointed! Let me start with the positives: The Chef was organized, efficient and seemed like a sweet lady. The facility was very nice and clean and the food was fair. The demonstration was 2.5 hours and we did learn several tips and techniques. The Negatives: We signed up to take a "cooking" class but when we arrived it was NOT a cooking class, but instead a "demonstration" class. The couple next to us also believed they were there to "cook" so the course description is obviously not clearly written. The host was borderline rude when we asked for a refill on water when she responded "Boy you guys are fast". I think she meant a fast drinker...not sure exactly what her point was. Maybe she thought we had drank all our wine AND water but we had declined the wine and 1.5 hours had passed, and we were eating! I don't think a single glass of water was extraordinarily fast. Speaking of the wine that was served, she asked my 17 year old son if he wanted some - not cool!! read more

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I really enjoyed the cooking class. It was titled date night meaning a pair signed up and cooked following an instructor. My partner doesn't cook much so it was a nice way for us to get out the house and him be more comfortable preparing food. Will absolutely go again! read more

I have been to Cooking at the Cottage for many demo and date night classes and always have a good time. The store is well run and the chefs are always top notch! When you attend an event you always get the recipes to take home. read more

This was our second "DATE NIGHT" at The Cottage. They are great fun, with a party atmosphere. The food is also outstanding . I would highly recommend this experience to beginning, as well as seasoned cooks! read more

So my original "date night" plan at another venue was full so I Google around and saw "Cooking at the Cottage" had a Date Night event which was a hands on cooking class and menu looked good. The class consist of 13 couples all cooking on gas burners with the ingredients all pre-measured and placed in little cups. So how did it go... Good night. Fun evening and we learned a little while also eating our results. The Chef instructor was from Sullivan and engaging. The other couples were a mix of younger and older. The crowd was pretty reserved our evening. Maybe in the future we will bring some friends to liven up the evening a bit but over all still a good crowd. We cooked a great Shrimp and Truffle Mac and Cheese with Seared Medallions of Pork, and Crystallized Ginger and Chocolate Mousse. Dinner was delicious! Definitely going to visit again! read more

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My daughters gave my husband a night here as a joint birthday gift. What a fantastic idea! We learned to make pasta with a rolling machine, then made spinach ravioli, noodles with red pepper sauce and sweet sausage and tiramisu. What impressed me were the little tips that chef Angelina LaRosa shared about the importance of using the perfect ingredients. She was cute, enthusiastic, very patient. My husband never cooks, yet he did very well and thoroughly enjoyed himself. The wine was flowing, there was laughter and camaraderie and everything was well organized. There was just the right number of people where we could practice and ask questions. I can't wait to book another class! read more

Bam! Date Night... I have chosen a solid group of friends who enjoy the flavors of life, love, and food. As a gift to my roommate, who graduated college, I bought a gift certificate for a Date Night Cooking Class at Cooking at the Cottage. Biting Price: The cost is very reasonable. For $75 we learned how to prepare a three course dinner with all ingredients included. In addition, our experience was dulcified when all the students of the cooking classes receive 10% of any of the kitchen gadgets the cottage offers the night of class. Mouthwatering: Our three course meal included an mushroom with duck confit filled ravioli, pan seared salmon with couscous, and a brie stuffed pastry with sauteed pears and homemade caramel. All of the dishes were AMAZING and for the most part made by us. We received a recipe list with cooking instructions for us to replicate our teaching experience. For each class every student,of age, gets a free glass of wine to drink. If that is not awesome enough, they encourage students to bring their own bottles. My friend and I were unaware we could bring our own bottle, but there was a liquor store across the street that we picked up a bottle to share before class. Delectable Service: Our instructor was hilarious and informative. We learned some cooking tips and basics that could be used with any dish. The owners of the cottage were there to help with cleaning between each meal, replacing our used dishes, and helping encase we wanted to buy something. My friend and I decided for the future, instead of gifts, we would just keep buying date nights for each other the whole year round. Although we went as friends we were the only non relationship couple there. We saw groups of couple friends, married couples, and first date couples that were all enjoying the cooking class. The whole experience lasted only a few hours, but I left stuffed with joy and food. read more

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Here today to take Connie's Frankfurter Brenton class! Connie manufacturers incredible reproductions of antique springerle molds. Although not everyone likes the anise flavor, I make them with either orange or lemon oil and back them with semi sweet chocolate.... a modern twist. read more

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So this was my first class at the cottage. I've been waiting anxiously for this class. I originally tried to sign up and was waitlisted. A few days later I was notified there were cancellations and I could register. I rushed to my phone like I was purchasing tickets to my favorite band that would sell out in minutes. I arrived about 15 minutes early. You must check in at the store across the walk from the kitchen. This is new starting in January. The room is set up class room style. I was one of the few singles and my seat was in the front row! Sandra was a funny chef that taught me so much. We had three courses and I learned so much for just watching her instruction. I came away with new techniques which I cannot wait to try. Before I left, I stopped by the store and picked up a few things. A new apron! I'm such a snob when it comes to aprons but I found my one! It's milk street brand and I love that material. Wish I could just wear it every day! I'm excited to come again for a class! Their website has a list of classes. Also, get added to their newsletter to be notified of new classes and recipes! read more

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I'll second Stacey's comments below. The customer definitely does not come first at this establishment. My specific experience has to do with the inability to obtain a refund for a purchase, despite a stated 30 day refund policy that was printed on the receipt, of which I was well within. Discussions with the owner were frustrating to say the least. Would rate 1-star, but I know that the chefs who come to teach these classes do solid work and have little control over these kinds of things. read more

HOLY LIP-SMACKIN' HOG !!! Another delicious meal presented in a demonstration class, this time with Chef Anthony Lamas of Seviche. Chef Lamas brings together his Puerto Rican/Mexican/California background to prepare a whole pig, roasting in an outdoor pit, in front of the store! Back inside, we watch as he prepared Mofango, a plantain bacon mash side dish, and Congri, a black bean and rice dish. While these and several others are being assembled and cooked, Chef Lamas captures your interest with excellent and often funny stories from his youth and heritage. We had the pleasure of several native Puerto Ricans in the class, and they added to the history and ingredient varieties as well. Top this off with the outstanding attention by the owners Mark and Linda Bayens, and you have experienced an event and meal worth applause! read more

I love dining out when we get a date night, don't get me wrong. But it's boring. I mean sure there are always new restaurants and new dishes to discover and it's nice to spend some alone time with my wife, but sometimes you just want to do something different. That's why we signed up for the date night cooking class at Cooking at the Cottage. I have to say it exceeded all my expectations. First of all, when you arrive the atmosphere is very relaxed. We had a couple of beers across the street at Coals before we came but this was a mistake because as we discovered when we got there, you can bring your own libations. However this wasn't a problem for us as the owner was very generous with the complimentary house wine. I had a nice little buzz going by the end of the class. Our chef instructor for the night was Mike Cunha from Sullivan and Limestone. Our courses for the evening were a cajun shrimp and grits, pork tenderloin dish and peach creme brulee. They provide you with printouts of the recipes so that you can try the dish at home after the class. All of the ingredients are portioned out as well so you don't have to waste any time prepping for the dishes, which is nice. The instructor then walks you through cooking each dish. Once a dish is done, you get to take a break to eat. I have to say, I was shocked at how good they came out. The shrimp and grits we cooked were as good as anything I have ever had at a restaurant. They prep some of the sides in advance so you can just focus on the entrees. We cooked the dessert at the beginning so that the creme brulee could bake during the class and be eaten at the end. Again, this was as good as any dessert I have eaten in a restaurant. In summary the food was great and the instruction was great, but the best part was just how much fun we had. You get to take a couple of breaks during the class during which we made some new friends, which was an unexpected benefit. The whole night really exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend giving this place a try for a unique date night and satisfying meal as well. read more

My brother and I went to an Italian themed class where we got to watch and learn the different recipes, from appetizer to main course and dessert. Since my dad signed us up I had no idea we wouldn't be actually helping cook the meal, so we sat and watched and tasted as the class progressed. The chef/teacher was great, a true Italian who gave us some great tips for preparing lamb. The class was fun, they served us boxed wine which was a little low brow for the atmosphere. Some guests brought their own bottle, if I had known this was an option I would have come prepared! The kitchen space and store are great, plus it is located in a an accesible plaza, lots of parking. read more

So, signed my son up for one of the summer cooking classes (Making your own Sushi). He LOVED it! So much w2e signed him up for another before the summer is up. The ladies were all VERY nice and my son said they were Great! It has made my wife and I want to try one of the "Date Nights". Will let you know how that goes after! :) Wish they had more Kids Classes!!!! :) read more

I feel like they lied to me, cheating me out of nearly $500! They offer a basic/beginning cooking class - 6 classes, $495. I went into the store to ask about the class, specifically saying "I only want to take this class if it also teaches which seasonings go well with meals, and which side dishes go well with meals." The staff assured me this was the case, so I signed up for the class. In 1 of the 6 classes someone finally asked if we would learn about seasonings, herbs, spices, and full meal construction. The chef/instructor/restauranteur want-to-be said "No, you can only learn those things according to your taste by trial and error." I felt this answer was fairly lame - if this was true wouldn't restaurants/caterers/etc. be unable to satisfy customers? Furthermore, it made the answer to my first question a total lie - the answer that convinced me to take the classes. Also, I would not recommend the class to anyone that does any cooking at all, even just dabbling. You probably won't learn much. And 3 of the 6 classes are basically demonstration class only, with little to no hands on cooking. read more

This review is not about the food or the class...it is 100% about the lack of customer service. My husband and I had booked a night of cooking and were looking forward to it. Unfortunately a massive storm came through Louisville at the same time as our class and prevented us from getting home from work in time. I spoke with an employee and Linda, the manager, about this circumstance and requested due to the extenuating circumstances we be allowed to re-book our evening in some manner without losing ALL of our money. The only offer we received was to either join extremely late and "catch-up" or we could pick up the food the next day. I don't know about you, but I usually take cooking classes to actually LEARN how to cook the food. Not just pick it up. For $90, I could get a hell of a lot of take-out. I have no issue with policies (they do have a 3-day cancellation policy) - however, as a former retail manager, I know there are often circumstances that are beyond any control and require an exception. How about offering us a 25% penalty on our cost and offer a re-book? Since Linda was unable to help us out at all - we will not be attending this evening and we will not be choosing to spend any further $$ with this company as I do not want to support a place that does not put customers first. read more

I bought a package for my daughter to learn how to cook. It was a great experience for her when she went. Two out of the six times she was unable to attend due to her chronic migraines. Unfortunately they have a "no rebooking" policy. If you miss, tough luck. Try not to miss!! read more

this class is definately fun. im not entirely sure you learn tk cook a full meal, since the technical stuff is already done for you. it is great for a date night. we will be back read more

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Went to one class and LOVED it. So much, in fact, that I asked my husband for another class for Mother's Day. 5 days before the class, our child care cancelled and we didn't have any other option but to reschedule. We were not allowed to cancel or reschedule, even though they had open spots in a class the following week. We still had to pay and were not allowed to attend a class. Very poor customer service. read more

I called here after reading about it online and must have gotten names mixed up cause I asked for a visiting chef , anyways the lady that answered the phone was extremely rude her name is Linda ( after investigating I find this is the owner) Kinda hard to believe . I wouldnt give them a penny of my $ or 5 minutes at this point. read more

I took a 6-week (one day a week) basic cooking class at Cooking at the Cottage that covered knife skills, pasta making, sauces, cooking techniques and more and it was so much fun and packed with information. The class cleared up a lot of questions I had and gave me a confidence that, in some ways I was already doing quite a few things correctly, and gave me a solid base in subjects I knew nothing about. I gained a basic understanding of how to put ingredients together to create a meal without a structured recipe, and really that's a skill that everyone should possess. I learned how to take care of my knives and which ones were essential to have and which ones I could do without. Because of what I learned, I have begun to stock my kitchen with certain quality tools that allow me to cook with ease, and I now know what basics to keep in my pantry and refrigerator so that I can always make a quality dish with what I have on hand. I also learned about great local sources for produce, meats, etc. Cooking at the Cottage also has a neat selection of cooking implements for purchase. I found the staff to be highly motivating and excited about sharing their love and knowledge of cooking. Parking is easy. I look forward to my next class and learning even more. read more