Great store, great salespeople, great service! I love the…read moreHappy Cook and go to get all my wedding gifts!

Took a vegan cooking class here and I really commend them for the effort! It's so awesome to have…read morethem trying to do vegan classes. We had an awesome time and the instructors were nice, welcoming, and fun. The place was clean and had lots of cool merchandise. We enjoyed making vegan sushi and "egg rolls" but none of it had any flavor as we really barely used seasoning at all so that was a huge disappointment. As a vegan cooking enthusiast, I think I could've made something much more tasty on my own. The meal could've benefitted from salt, ginger, onion, garlic! Sriracha even. And wasabi is ESSENTIAL for sushi, always. The dessert was amazing though and the whipped coconut cream was the highlight. I would give them another chance.

We had a really fun evening today with C'ville Bites! MJ and Addison (? spelling) took us to some…read moreplaces we had not yet explored and opened our eyes to some delicious restaurants. We will definitely be returning to Bebedero for the guava margarita and The Whiskey Jar for the bourbon bread pudding! For a newcomer to Charlottesville, C'ville Bites would be great, but we have lived here for seven years and they brought us to some places that were new to us! Good Times!

1) Great stop selections! 2) MJ was knowledgeable of the…read morearea and the night scene. 3) There was confusion regarding where to meet for out-of-towners. The GPS gave us one location from the Eventbrite post, and the given landmark was not a known. We had to search for the group, but found them at the first stop. I suggest that the clients get a confirmation email with the hosts contact and planned itinerary. 4) It was a great evening with great food even if it was a tad expensive.

My husband treated me to two cooking classes with Chris, and I learned immensely at both. First…read moreoff, the space is gorgeous. You feel like you're in such a welcoming and relaxing environment, and Chris is generous with drinks to make people feel at home. Her style is really approachable, and she tries hard to offer tips that will stay with you when you're cooking at home. I've learned so much from her: I use old T-shirts to dry my meat, I never salt my potatoes before roasting them, I crank up the heat real high to roast chicken, and I make my pizza outside on the grill. She has helped me expand my food horizons and feel comfortable experimenting in the kitchen. She's also an all-around amazing individual who has been around DC a long time and has good stories to tell. In short, it's a great activity for a night out with friends or even as a couple, and she offers useful recipes that will make you more comfortable in the kitchen to boot. I wish I still lived in DC so I could take regular classes with her.

If you're planning a small cooking class among your closest friends, look no further than Just…read moreSimply... Cuisine. For my wife's birthday, Chris put together a customized menu with a focus on local, organic, and healthy. Her "slow food" approach has long been a staple in her instruction, long before it became cool to go green. She walked us through a five course meal, teaching new techniques while entertaining topics on food and life. We particularly enjoyed the roasted butterflied chicken with fresh sage. Our afternoon session ended with a simple, yet divine treat of strawberries with balsamic and whipped cream. Just Simply... Cuisine is one of the best kept secrets in DC. Let Chris host you in her lovely home and delight you with recipes that you'll want to try on your own over and over again.

I recently took a sourdough class at Hobby Hill with Sharon and had such a great experience…read more The class was very beginner-friendly and the group size was perfect, about 8 people, which made it feel relaxed and not overwhelming. Sharon provided all the supplies, gave us starter to take home, and we made a loaf during class that we brought home to bake ourselves. What really stood out to me was how supportive she was even after the class. The next morning, Sharon texted to check on how our bread turned out and let us know we could reach out with any questions. That kind of follow-up made a huge difference and gave me the confidence to keep going. I also took the class by myself, and Sharon made the environment feel so welcoming and comfortable from the start. Since taking the class, I've been baking regularly, something I never thought I'd be able to say before! Highly recommend for anyone who's curious about sourdough but feels intimidated.

I stopped in here while visiting the area. What a treat. The staff were incredibly friendly and…read morehelpful. It was a Friday so I lucked into cream puffs and cinnamon buns!! I also ordered chicken salad sandwiches on their special pretzel bread. Everything looked so delicious!!! Can't wait to visit again!

Amazing, fun and educational! Staff was so nice and the instruction was perfect…read more We did the Philippine night and the food was excellent. Highly recommend for a date night or family night or even girlfriend get together!

I have secretly been yearning to make pasta from scratch. I was gifted the opportunity to…read moreexperience Kitchen Classroom and bring my secret to life. The instructions were clear and demonstrated at a pace that was easy to copy. The environment is clean. Spacious. Brightly lit. They offer water and a few alcoholic beverages ($) during your class. Please address me as Chef Cora from henceforth. LOL

Dorothy is an amazing chef and taught us how to many Flan and a super yummy bread. She is a very…read moreunderstanding teacher and is great at explaining everything. I am a beginner at cooking these types of things and everything turned out delicious with her help!

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Such a fun night at Publix Aprons cooking school. Beautiful commercial kitchen (they have 2 side…read moreby side separated by a room curtain). The instructor were young, energetic and delightful, We made several types of pasta and 3 different sauces. Only reason I have it 4 stars is it would have been nice to have a salad and garlic bread instead of just a plate full of pasta. There was plenty of time for people standing and waiting for their turn to add those sides.

I went to the Seafood Wine Dinner and that was my first time visiting the Aprons kitchen and I…read morecan't believe I'd been missing out on this. The chefs were great and did an amazing job with cooking and explaining to us their techniques and revisions to the recipes we ate (I love to cook so I took notes). All of the food was phenomenal, that coupled with the wine definitely made the class feel like I got bang for buck (I even got to take some vegetables home that were leftover). I can't wait for the next quarter's scheduled to release so I can return for a hands on or skills class!

I love that this business concept exists, especially for people with little ones and miss the fine…read moredining experience. Chef Matt was so professional. My family of 6 adults had a grand time with him serving an "Open That Bottle" experience. Everything was amazing and delicious. My kids asked if he could come back the next day! I can't wait to try the cooking class next!

We booked Matt for a birthday celebration in our home, party of six - two senior citizens and four…read morein their 30's. The evening FAR exceeded any expectations! Matt listened well to the preferences of the group during the planning stage, and the menu was outstanding! Matt brought everything needed and all the ingredients were super fresh and highest quality. Making pasta from scratch was lots of fun, and our chosen Pasta con Zucchini all Nerano was a big winner. The flavorful pan roasted rockfish with Mediterranean dressing was incredible. Panzanella salad so delicious! All throughout the preparation of the menu items Matt offers tons of other tips and tidbits, not to mention valuable knife skills. He is delightful to chat with - interesting and friendly with a great sense of humor. Excellent instructor. And lastly we made cannoli from scratch- amazing! It was truly an evening we will always remember- thank you, Chef Matt!! If anyone is considering a home cooking experience I strongly urge you to talk to Chef Matt - I promise you will be glad you did!

I absolutely love Stacie!! She is a down to earth, lovely person with an amazing disposition of…read moremaking you feel comfortable with whatever level of cooking skill you have. It's a fun time of getting to know people and learning new recipes and skills. Perfect class for those wanting to learn how to step up your cooking game.

Wow!!! I had the honor of spending the morning cooking with Stacie and several other ladies. Stacie…read moreis such a natural in the kitchen, she is very skilled and knowledgable about every cuisine she cooks. It just comes so natural to her, her ability to teach and show those in her kitchen is an art. You not only get to help, you then sit down for a full tasting. Our menu was Vichyssoise, Sole Meunière, and Herb Hollandaise Sauce, Roasted Asparagus and Tarte aux Pommes. I highly recommend anyone wanting to expand their cooking adventures, you will not walk away disappointed.

I've been following Melinda for a while and was really excited to attend her class in Middleburg…read more Unfortunately, there were a few obstacles that kept getting in the way, like coordinating with my family. However, things fell into place during our layovers and we were able to join the open class during our available time slot. It turned out to be a lively and enjoyable experience overall. In the class, you have everything you need to succeed right at your table. You'll be sharing a table with another baker, so I recommend bringing a friend or family member along. Additionally, you'll receive a folder and a recipe sheet with a pencil to follow along with. The class is very hands-on, and I was lucky that my partner was able to take some photos while my hands were covered in flour. While we were working, we had the option to enjoy some refreshing beverages like lemonade, water, and tea. We worked diligently from 1pm to 5pm without any breaks. By the time we finally got to eat around 5:15, I was quite hungry. As someone with a creative mind, I would have loved to have some time to experiment with different dough designs or decorate the Danish pastries. It would have been exciting to incorporate bold flavor choices into our rolled-up croissants as well. Perhaps in the future, there could be a class dedicated to a creative open studio session day. Another suggestion I have is to have a grazing station with chilled snacks near the drinks, so we could nibble on something while working or receiving instructions. However, since we were on the go all day and didn't eat, that was on us for arriving to class hungry. I highly recommend this class. The community of students and Melinda herself create a wonderful atmosphere. You can tell that she goes beyond just teaching the course and keeps the conversation going. If you don't have any experience in bread making, I suggest starting with the fundamentals course and then progressing to the intermediate and advanced levels. Make sure to check the website for the available classes, as they tend to sell out quickly. It took us years to find a class that fit our schedules, but we would definitely do it again. It was a lot of fun!

I've attended several Knead and Know classes, and they have all been wonderful. Melinda is an…read moreextremely knowledgeable baker and a very thorough instructor. It's not uncommon to find repeat students in her classes because they appreciate Melinda's comfortable, non-intimidating approach to baking various breads and pastries. I can't recommend her or her classes enough!