I want to start this review by saying that our instructor for the macarons class was fantastic and…read moreaccounts for all four stars. Baking macarons is a tricky thing and Damaris did such a good job breaking down all the steps. She gave us lots of tips and tricks for our home baking, and you can see her passion for what she does. That said, I have been to several of the cooking schools in Columbus and this was my least favorite overall attendee experience. It was more expensive, yet very "basic" for lack of a better word. All of the cooking classes I have attended come with some kind of amenities - a welcome cocktail, wine bar, cheese and crackers, hot coffee/tea, etc. Something. This class was three hours long and there was nothing offered but water and iced tea (on a 20 degree day). We also did not receive any kind of information prior to the class, so parking was like solving a mystery (hint: the parking lot is behind the house down a side alleyway)

So first off I want to say I am glad my husband purchased me this gift. In theory cooking with tea…read moresounded like the coolest thing ever and it was a very thoughtful gift, but the actual experience was a bit lackluster. The Seasoned Farmhouse is a beautiful space, but the cooking class was just okay. I unfortunately didn't learn any new skills and the main reason for this review being so low is because my husband and I got food poisoning at the event. I felt sick as soon as I ate the food and didn't feel better until 24 hours later. I have lots of thoughts on why this happened, that I will explain later. Class + Recipes: The recipes we tried were good. It was a class all about learning how to cook with tea. We made Shaoxing Wine Tea-Poached Chicken with Scallion Oil, Sweet Tea-Brined Roast Chicken, Salad Greens with Golden Raisin Vinaigrette, Tea-Poached Eggs, Black Tea Poppy Seed Muffins, Earl Grey Tea Cake with Chopped Chocolate and Tea-Infused Cream Cheese Frosting and Roasted Yukon Potato Wedges with Aioli Sauce. The food tasted good and I appreciated the amount of thought that Chef Cindy Ramsey put into creating them. However, I was severely disappointed with the set-up of the class. I've been to 6 cooking classes at other locations and always was assigned to a specific station where each participant would make each dish and learn new cooking skills. This class was set-up where we were given a 20 minute lecture and then told to wash our hands and disperse to focus on different aspects of the meal. For instance I mixed the aioli sauce, iced the cake and teared lettuce leaves. Though we were told to wash our hands, we didn't wear gloves and this is what I believe caused my husband and I to get sick. Cons: Lack of cleanliness. During the demonstrations sometimes the chef would touch raw ingredients like eggs and chicken and would then touch other ingredients that would not be cooked. This leads to cross contamination and should have been avoided on the chefs behalf. In addition, because 10 different people peeled eggs, and various people touched ingredient components that would not be cooked I believe this also may be the cause of getting sick. As a science nerd let me share that we all have a different skin microbiome. Sometimes people carry more of one bacteria on their skin than others. Also depending on the length and cleanliness of finger nails, this also could cause unwanted bacteria on food that was prepared without being cooked. If these bacteria get into the ingredients, some people can get ill from them. Net: PLEASE HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS WEAR GLOVES WHEN PREPARING FOOD, ESPECIALLY ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE COOKED. I feel like the price of the class was not cheap and hopefully could cover the cost of gloves in the future. Based on this experience, I would not come here again and do not recommend it to someone who is looking for a more traditional style cooking class.

The best food around Granville. Not a restaurant but a Cooking school, catering, and Kitchen…read moreDesign!! Check out the website for more details!

went with a group of friends and it was so fun. Yukiko made the process so easy and made recipes…read morethat fit a few different dietary restrictions!

I attended a mochi making class with Yukiko, we made several types of mochi using different…read moretechniques: * Pounded mochi, unsweetened, with various fillings * Rose flavored mochi with technique to make roses * Matcha mochi wrapped ice cream The fillings included strawberry, mango, raspberries, white chocolate, cream cheese, mini oreos, and mini peanut butter cups. They also provided food safe markers to decorate. This was a fun group bonding experience. We were quite full and got to box our leftovers home.

A great place for foodies. They have guest cooks, which are often really entertaining. And there…read moreare also more basic classes which teach you how to cook. They classes seem expensive, but once you realize you get dinner with the class, it is actually a pretty good deal. Plus, you get 10% off of cooking utensils and stuff you buy on the night of your class. They use top notch ingredients, so I suspect the cooking school is a loss leader, meaning DLM loses money on the school to get you hooked on shopping there for the ingredients. Definitely worth a try. Chef Jen is a hoot!

Dorothy Lane Market, oh you and I are gonna be fast friends, I can already tell! DLM is a high-end…read moregrocery store not unlike Heinen's in the CLE area or that other Whole Paycheck place we all know & hate to love. The stores are always well-lit without feeling harsh. I honestly what to spend hours at DLM salivating and scouring every aisle to see what bounty I might find! This particular store (which may not be unlike others, I just don't know because I haven't moved to this region yet.) offers a lovely wine selection with tables and a bar where you may enjoy a draft beer or a glass of vino. My understanding is this particular location also offers cooking classes, which I hear are expensive but oh, so much fun! The produce is always fresh. I can find my "weird" natural / organic / granola-like products that my family makes fun of me for here. If you love food, you'll love this place.

Chefs are great! Fun and entertaining while also cooking and learning. Food turned out FANTASTIC!…read moreSecond time here and will be back again!!

Some people spend money on concerts, some on sports games... I love taking cooking classes…read more Specifically, classes at The Recipe. I've taken classes in competing kitchens and the experience here is far superior. Chef Mike has a great model. Diners prep ingredients and then come together to put dishes together while learning tips and techniques. The sheer number of dishes prepared each time is stunning-- between 4 and 6 different recipes each time. I always come away with at least one thing I want to try making at home. And there are plenty of dishes that have made it into our regular repertoire. Some favorites: German pork tenderloin and spaetzel, Cajun blackened fish, Irish bangers and mash, Jamaican jerk chicken and coconut beans and rice to name a few. And some classes are more aspirational. I'll leave it to the experts to make ravioli and ramen, two dishes I have more respect for. I'm better with a knife, I know the basics of building different soups and sauces, I've upped my game on holiday cooking. And mostly, I just enjoy cooking so much more and have developed confidence. Not a cook? No problem. This is a very relaxed setting. You can do as much or as little as you like. You can sip wine and stir a pot of sauce or you can get your hands dirty and knead dough or shell shrimp. Tonight we made bibimbap and banchon. It was delicious. And easy. It will be finding it's way into our Rotation. Thanks Mike for making cooking fun and accessible for all.

I loved my experience with Chef Tami. We did a team building event here and it was totally amazing…read more Yes, Tami can be hard on you in the kitchen... but you get a real sense of what it would be like to work the line etc... I thought that added to the fun actually... but then I don't take myself too seriously... This is a great experience for teams, parties or groups of people who want to get to know each other better in a learning environment. I was on the team that made the dessert. I separated my first egg. It is kinda far out, but we took a chartered coach and that made it easy. I will definitely be back to take some cooking classes. I love this experience!

We recently participated in a corporate team building event at Woodhaven Farm and the evening was…read moreinteresting to say the least... The location of the farm is off the beaten path and the land, farmhouse and kitchen were beautiful! Unfortunately, our interactions with Chef Tami were horrid. She was overbearing, rude and condescending. Throughout the evening, she yelled at various participants for minor recipe errors, referred to us a "children," and dropped numerous "f-bombs" due to her dismay with our culinary skills. If you are looking for a relaxed, enjoyable, team building event, I would encourage you to look elsewhere, as you will not find this type team building experience at Woodhaven Farm!

Quinci's Emporium * my favorite shop in the Short North !…read more Deborah Quinci has a beautiful palette for wine if you need help picking out a gift or a bottle for dinner ! They have a nice selection of Cheese, Charcuterie, Breads , Pasta, Pastries and so much more ! They also offer Cooking Classes and Wine Tasting events throughout the year ! You will understand why i love this shop the moment you meet Deborah Quinci ! #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #womenowned

I always assumed for some reason that Quinci Wmporium was a kitchen and housewares store; I…read morerealized I was wrong when I saw a posting somewhere from (I believe it was) Columbus Food Adventures talking about there Friday happy hour special. Intrigued (I'm infatuated with places that offer quaint happy hour deals), I quickly bookmarked Quinci, and had been wanting to try their offerings ever since. I follow QE on Insta, and I was completely engulfed in a picture they posted of their current Spring Quiche ANNNNNND the Sicilian Lemon pie. I started salivating immediately, and knew I had the try it. Also, with it being Easter weekend, what better items to show up with at the family table. Yeah, go ahead, I scored on this find. Deborah looks to run the front of house, as she's the lady I kept contact with via the phone to place and pick up my order. She was so polite. She was running the show when I arrived to pick up my goodies and was very thankful for my business. So, Gwen, did you like the quiche and pie? Uhmmmm, let me think ab- YES!!! So fluffing good, both. The quiche was not hot, and Deborah gave verbal recommendations for how to serve it if we wanted it warm; we warmed it in the oven, dear me, it was SO GOOD! I forget the exact components of this pastry, but it had plenty of eeg, spring veggies, it was incredibly decadent! I highly recommend you pay attention to their Insta page for any and all seasonal offerings, then buy one for yourself, and one for me. Thank me later. The Sicilian Lemon pie was enveloped with a flaky, but solid pastry crust - a great dessert to end the meal. Fresh lemon and zest - I can totally tell the difference between the two, and this sweet sensation was for sure the real deal! Fair warning, this was quite rich, and one piece was plenty. Sharing it with the fam and friends was the perfect solution. I was told - a year or so back, they have a Friday happy hour special for $10 that involved a charcuterie board and wine, so damn straight I need to go back to QE and check this out!

The Kitchen hosted a company get together and it was amazing. We had about 35 people who cooked and…read morelaughed together for over 3 hours. Instructions were clear, ingredients were fresh and high quality. The end recipes and dishes tasted excellent. The Kitchen staff were wonderful hosts and servers and took care of all the clean up. Wish I would have taken more pictures...but believe me the food and experience are well worth your time.

By far the best corporate team builder I've ever been a part of! It was fun, competitive and…read moredelicious. Great drinks! Food was good, but kinda depends on your own talents if participating in the flatbread challenge. Highly recommend this experience for a team builder or friends night out! Great staff