I hosted our leadership team's very first offsite in Vancouver and I was on the hunt for an evening…read moreteam-building activity for our group of 13 that felt inclusive, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable for everyone. After a lot of research, The Dirty Apron stood out as the clear winner. I reached out nearly two months in advance only to find they were fully booked on our one available evening. I moved on and kept searching, but about a week later they contacted me to say they had a cancellation. I jumped on it immediately! From start to finish, the process was seamless. They offered a very wide variety of menu options, which made it easy to find choices that accommodated several dietary restrictions and varying preferences across our group. Communication was straightforward and stress-free. Day of, the location was easy to find and they were completely set up and ready when I arrived a few minutes early. The onsite team, Monica, our servers, and our chef were all outstanding. The structure of the experience was perfect for a team event: the chef would teach us one course, we'd break out to make it together, then sit down and eat what we'd just prepared before heading back to learn the next one. The pacing was spot-on. Our chef was engaging, educational, and fun without being over the top. Throughout the evening and through the next day, my entire team raved about the food quality, the hands-on instruction, and the overall atmosphere. After dessert, none of us wanted to leave, even after four full hours together. For a leadership team that had never done an offsite before, this was the ideal bonding experience. Highly, highly recommend The Dirty Apron for corporate team events. We got lucky with that cancellation, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip to Vancouver!

What a great night learning how to prepare and cook in a real hands on atmosphere by a professional…read morechef. We did the Thai class and made shrimp spring rolls, beef satay skewers, and green curry chicken. It was so much fun and it tasted amazing. Our instructor Raf would demonstrate the prep and then the cooking of the dish while we watched him cook and gave tips and teach things like proper cutting technique, to heating the oil correctly and when to add to maximize things like flavour and not to overcook things. Once he finished it was our turn to prepare and cook the dish (while being supervised and given tips and guidance while we cooked)and then when we finished we went and sat in the dining room and got to taste our creation. Each course we did one at a time then ate it and then proceeded to the next course. If you want to learn cooking techniques and some pointers from a real pro and have some fun I highly recommend this. Great for couples, parent& child, friends or on your own to have some fun and prepare a really delicious meal. Class size was 20 people.

This is an extremely reasonably priced cooking class that you can even schedule one-on-one or…read moreprivate couple sessions with. Chef John works alongside you the whole time and gets you to do most of the work but in the best way possible with lots of great guidance. The flavours are harmonious and the dishes are filling but not overly so. The only slight disappointment was not making our own dessert but we did get to plate it in a creative way and it tasted quite delicious of course. Making our own pesto with a mortar and pestle was such a fun experience that I'll never forget!

My brother told me he wanted to learn to cook so I signed us up for the Thai favourites class and…read moreit was so much fun! Chef John did a great job demonstrating each dish while engaging with the group. He walked around and offered useful tips while we prepped and cooked our food. Only negative feedback is for the assistant who told us dessert was about to be served and she was pushy about clearing our table. I later saw John handing out to go boxes. We had a lot of leftovers that I would've loved to bring home for my husband instead of throwing it out. After class Chef John emailed the recipes to us and we look forward to cooking these dishes at home!

***This is a review for their Meal Prep service…read more Recently I wanted to get some meal prep help to eat a bit healthier this new year and after reviewing several options around town, I settled on True Nosh. We started off with a quick consultation of what I was looking for in terms of meal preferences and possible menu items. Renée was happy to answer my questions and as a registered dietitian on a mission to cut sugar and encourage healthy eating, she was more than happy to help me figure out specific nutritional details. . I'm on week 1 of the one month order I made and it has been super yummy so far. Every meal has been delicious (even the meat-less ones) and there's some creativity from her team as well so it's not just the dishes you see on her website. Others in my household have also tried to eat portions of my meals because it tastes and smells so good. I've loved certain products they've sold over the years like the mixed grain rice and goji berry granola so I was super happy to see those items included as part of the grains, cookies and breakfast parfaits. This was way healthier than some other food delivery options out there.

Came here after winning a giveaway to the Taiwanese Beef Noodle class and it was such a pleasure to…read morecook and learn from Renee. She started the business desiring to produce foods that could fit the dietary restrictions of others and you could tell she was passionate about her work. It was a very hands-on experience making our own noodles, cooking the food together (there was a group of 6 of us) and her explaining the ingredients. I had so much fun making my own noodles and using the pasta roller and the food was delicious! I already have a few of the True Nosh sauces from a previous visit but I highly recommend coming to browse the products if you're looking for some sauce alternatives with lower sugar and better ingredients!

Had a team bonding event for work here and we had seven people who were participating in the Asian…read morecuisine cooking class. The three dishes that we made were pork baos, dan dan noodles, and wontons with chilli sauce. These were all staple foods that I grew up eating in a Chinese family but it was quite interesting to make them with a western fusion twist. If you don't know how to cook, do not worry because I certainly don't either. Dan, the owner, led our class with his assistant Kait. Both were very helpful, engaging in conversation, and accommodating. Dan did a really good job of explaining the origins of each dish, bringing in his own experiences and life stories with his family which I really appreciate as this added a personal touch. He stresses the use of organic ingredients and often shared with us where to buy these common items. Once you walk in, you store your personal items in the cupboard provided. Then you write your name on an erasable name tag and put your apron on. Everyone is involved in the cooking process, from washing vegetables to chopping garlic and green onions. There was just a right amount of time to cook but also socialize with one another. You can also consume alcohol while cooking. I found that the assistant often prepared most of the meat, so some of the hardest parts of the recipes were already accounted for. The pork bao, for example, only required us to make the bun part but I do not recall preparing the pork or marinating it. Everything tasted delicious and looked so colourful that the plating easily looked like restaurant quality, even if you just tossed them all together on a dish. We used a lot of garlic though so a lot of us still came to work with garlic breath the next day! Still, I think my favourite dish must have been the dan dan noodles because of the peanut sauce. Feeling very lucky to have tried my first cooking class through work and hope to be back another time to cook another cuisine!

Outstanding Gluten Free Buckwheat Crepe for $8. Unusual marriage of beet walnut hummus cheddar…read more(mature bite as I asked for lite chz and it definitely present, drlish) omelet with raddichio greens salad. Silk Road Early Grey loose tea $3 in single pot, love how Nourish treats tea right. Hubby chowed on a beet lemon muffin which he happily devoured with his cappacino. Decor is clean white walls with suspended vintage window frames, kiddie cooking play station, open kitchen cooking school concept, to food presentation, and fresh, quality ingredients, this is a new Favorite Yum while across the Border. Oh and there's a sunny patio out back where we dined al fresco. Must Return soon!

I took a one-night cooking (Oshi Sushi) class here for a team building event. We were quickly…read morechecked-in, grabbed our aprons, and walked into the classroom/kitchen area. It's much bigger than it looks from the outside. The classroom/kitchen area was well laid-out, and each area could probably accommodate around 24 attendees at a time. We had a 2 hour class, and the first hour was dedicated to learning understanding what was being made, learning techniques, and a live demonstration on how to make it. The last hour was reserved for attendees to prepare their dishes and eat it. The instructor and helpers were all very friendly. I found some of the pre-made ingredients not optimal - the rice seemed overcooked and a bit mushy, and questioned the use sweet potato for the maki rolls, and use of okonomiyaki to drizzle on sushi. But some ingredients were perfectly good - specifically the fish. This meal included a plum wine/sake cocktail. Overall, I quite enjoyed the class. The 2 hours goes by really quick, but it was informative and fun. At $89, it was very affordable. I'd definitely consider taking another class.

What a fun date night. Went with hubby and made Pad Thai with green papaya salad. It also came with…read morea glass of wine. Will definitely come back again to try the other cooking menus.

Ordered the jerk chicken, veggies, slaw and cucumber tomato sides. TA DIE FOR. Fresh, flavorful and…read morelooks amazing. Just how food should be!

I just had my 60th birthday at Ponderosa Bar and Calypso catered the event…read more I had so many compliments about the food! Sarah, the owner, was very helpful and quick to respond to my numerous questions. I will definitely be a returning customer!

Chef Lianne provided an excellent menu and professional instruction for a 3 course cooking class…read more Yummy orange/fennel salad, creamy mushroom/asparagus risotto, perfecrly cooked Ling Cod and a tasty berry crumble. All fabulous and repeatable at home.

I have been fortunate enough to have two events held here for clients. This is a very unique and…read moregreat team building exercise as one of the events they offer is an iron chef challenge. The basis of this activity is that you are put into teams and tasked with the difficult and creative job of cooking a appetizer and entrée using a secret ingredient that has to be incorporated in both dishes. They hosted our clients professionally and with care which was much appreciated. The experience can come in at a little bit high of a price however, it has been a very successful event and our clients seemed to love it (which is the main goal!). You have to cook for one hour and have access to the kitchen and ingredients and can talk with some of the students that are there as well. It feels very high pressure and depending how you cook or eat it could be either very creative or a little bit overwhelming but it's all in good fun. After that, the head chef tries out all the dishes and scores everyone. Don't fret, you do not have to only eat your concoctions after the cooking challenge. You are then presented with a three course meal done by the students. One thing I do wish they offered was perhaps a Feedback card (I understand this is difficult for a client event but could be coordinated to the organizer). The dishes we got for good, the portions were a bit small and some of the dishes were a bit over salted in my opinion but overall it was a great meal and event. There is limited parking and just have to register your car with the business beforehand, otherwise be prepared to get towed.

For a work team-building activity focused on nutrition and wellness, we went to a cooking class…read morehere. We signed up for a class that would teach us vegetarian and gluten-free recipes that are healthy and wouldn't be too difficult to make ourselves. I'm always looking for easy recipes so I was looking forward to taking this class with my colleagues. The space isn't large and our team of 15 people filled the room across two tables. The instructor was very knowledgeable about nutrition (I think she said she was a cook at one point in her life) and explained how each dish is prepared, what the nutrition of each ingredient would provide, and substitutes available for ingredients to fit our dietary needs, e.g. vegetarian. She showed us how each dish was prepared and a tv projected what she was doing at the cutting board or stove so that everyone knew what to do. In teams of 4, we would prepare the ingredients (dice, slice, chop, marinade) and cook them as well. All the ingredients, condiments, and equipment were provided. The instructor came and gave us tips as well. At the end of the class, we got to try what we made, which was great. In that class, we made vegan pad thai without fish sauce. I have to say that without that classic fish sauce, the dish fell flat for me. I would be interested in taking other classes with her in the future, but probably ones that involve meat or seafood!

I signed up early for all classes in their Cook, Eat, and Be Well (Winter 2018 Session) and was…read moreable to get an early bird discount on top of the 'discount' from signing up from for all their classes. They also have 'discounts' if you sign up for four classes. Be quick because they fill up fast! Keep checking their site for updates if you are interested in any classes! They run series throughout the year and classes are constantly changing. If you're like me who learns best by doing with a bit of help from others, these classes are a good fit for you. The two classes that I have been to were "Cook Once Eat Healthy All Week (a plant-based intro to batch-cooking)" and "Un-Junk Your Kitchen: Healthier, Cheaper Homemade Staples," both of which have been informative and interactive. Andrea and Ellexis were both knowledgeable and made the classes more than fun. The best part was that got to eat what was demoed or what we made ourselves! I'm looking forward to attending the rest of this series.

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE household/home goods stores and kitchen wares, particularly…read more I'm not an adventurous cook but I LOVE cooking shows and I aspire to be better, always better. For me, home decorating and organizing is fun, and cooking and baking are fun. So it goes without saying that I ADORE stores like this, that has all the tools - and then some - for cooks and bakers. I was here before Christmastime and, wow, they had SO many awesome gift ideas for people who cook or who like gourmet foods, or special gadgets, or smaller home decor items. I was overwhelmed, to be honest, wandering about like a kid in a huge candy store. So many things that I didn't even know what they were, very niche ingredients and kitchen tools. gorgeous linens, imported foods and specialty ingredients. You'd be hard-pressed to NOT find any kitchen item you are in the market for here. I liked the lay-out of this place, too. Despite it being cavernous inside (it IS a warehouse, after all!), it's laid out in a welcoming way, with various delineated areas, wide-ish aisles, and helpful staff around to ask questions if needed. I also liked that there is a large parking lot here, too (shared with the adjacent No Frills). Bonus! My one caveat: unlike the other folks who've written reviews of this place, I found the prices of items here to be on the high side. Granted, they are were very niche and/or high-end and /or imported and all were of high high quality (big names, well-reputed brands). But pricey. Granted, I visited here at prime shopping season; perhaps they have sales at other times of the year. That said, even with the high prices, I still purchased some gifts that I've not seen elsewhere, and for specialty, unique items, I think it's worth it. Even if you aren't a cook or baker or "foodie", this place is still worth a visit, just to wander and be amazed at what's out there. This is an amazing place. And you never know what you'll discover!

Would give 6 stars if I could. I called in a large and…read moreunique order and Jorge was so kind and accommodating. Note: they deliver to your house great, I've used it many times, but you miss out on walking around this epic store full of the best of everything and anything kitchen and bar related. This is the big leagues folks. Thanks again!

so amazing, private sushi catering at its finest…read more we walked into a milestone birthday that already felt special, and somehow the evening only elevated from there. the sushi team, three staff members, were busy setting up, calm and precise, moving behind the long table in quiet choreography. you could hear the soft torching, see the careful slicing, the deliberate plating. nothing rushed. nothing chaotic. just focused craftsmanship. the presentation was stunning. clean lines. layered wooden platters. vibrant colour everywhere, blush pink salmon, deep ruby tuna, translucent ika, golden tempura. the table was lush but never crowded, styled with greenery and height that made everything feel curated rather than stacked. it looked like a private omakase counter had appeared in the middle of a celebration. what stood out immediately was the restraint with the rice. every piece felt balanced and thoughtful, more fish, more texture, more flavour. you were not filling up on rice, you were tasting the ingredients. vegetable tapas started things off, bright, delicate, and beautifully composed. then came shrimp tempura, perfectly crisp and light, not greasy in the slightest, just that ideal golden crunch that shatters softly before giving way to sweetness. the truffle tuna on chip was a little bite with big presence, rich, aromatic, indulgent without being heavy. then came the signatures, where it truly became an experience. salmon carpaccio, silky and luminous, almost glowing on the little spoon. the assorted sushi featured ika shiso, botan ebi, and yellowtail, each piece clean, fresh, and expertly cut. the sashimi selection included salmon, yellowtail, tuna, and hokkigai, sliced beautifully, each bite melting on the palate. the assorted aburi of engawa and unagi were lightly torched, smoky and buttery with just enough warmth to release their aroma. torch salmon pressed and torch scallop pressed offered that perfect contrast of warm against cool rice. local uni sushi was creamy and ocean sweet, pure and briny in the best way. the wagyu beef uni sushi was my favourite, rich, indulgent, almost decadent, that buttery beef and velvety uni combination was unforgettable. the signature rolls brought playful balance. yellowtail mango was bright and refreshing. cajun albacore carried a little heat and a little edge. tobiko roll delivered a subtle pop and texture in every bite. elevated and beautifully executed. a dining experience that did not just feed guests, but truly impressed them. absolutely unforgettable.

We used M sushi for new years eve, they were amazing! We loved them so much we are going to use…read morethem again. Ben is very accomodating and hands on with helping create a menu that surprised all our guest. Calvin and the staff were very interactive and didn't rush the experience. Food was delicious and fresh. Also, extra bonus points when they left the kitchen spotless.