SO. MUCH. FUN. We attended Christie Maggi's Day in the…read moreKitchen class, Pasta in the Casa, and now are pasta pros! (Just kidding!) I'm not sure what I expected as the class listed 9 pasta dishes to be made... A part of me expected to see a scene from The Muppets where the Swedish Chef wrestles with a plate of pasta before getting attacked by it. There were a dozen of us, all seated comfortably around the large kitchen island. The cooking facility was spacious, clean, and well organized- the perfect space for a large group to move freely and cook amongst each other. We were offered complimentary water, tea, and coffee throughout the class. Chef Christie was amazing! Her upbeat energy was a pleasure to be around and her instructions were clear and concise. Her friendly persona made it easy to ask questions. We learned to make basic, egg, and wheat dough and shaped them into spaghetti, fettuccine, cavatelli, and ravioli. We then made some classic sauces to go with them: Bolognese, puttanesca, bacon tomato, and caramelized onion cheese. In addition to that, we made a cheese tortellini soup, sausage tomato lasagna, seafood cannelloni with basil cream sauce, butternut agnolotti with sage butter, and a spinach ravioli with charred tomato sauce. OH. MY. LORD. Brains overloaded with info and bellies satisfied, we all took a nap when we got home. :]

We used BISTRO 517 for our baby shower & we were beyond pleased with the service & food! Friends &…read moreFamily could not stop complimenting the food. Beef tenderloin, toasted garlic bread, cucumber sandwiches, shrimp, dips, tomato bruschetta...I mean every single thing mouth watering! They are very creative with creating a divine menu based around your event type. Upon their departure the dining room looked as if they were never there because they cleaned up so well & even in the kitchen! They really go above & beyond to make your event memorable! Very professional! I know many of my guest asked for their business cards to use them in the future & I will be also!! Thank thank you Bistro 517!!

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This a class based gathering . It's great for date night, friend hangout or workout team building…read more They have different food types you can choose from like pasta, seafood, etc. The chef explains what meals will consist and does n excellent job of being patient and giving you techniques you may not think you had ! The meals turned out amazing! At the end you are provided with the recipes as well! I definitely recommend and will go back again.

Hands down, the BEST cooking class in town! You get to cook the entire meal from start to finish…read more Chef Alyssa was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing helpful tips as she guided us through each step of the recipes. All the prep work was done for us, allowing us to focus on creating, making, and tasting each dish. Our class was a hands-on pasta extravaganza, where we learned to make fresh pasta, transforming dough into pappardelle noodles and ravioli. We wrapped up the experience with a delicious sticky toffee pudding. Highly recommend this class if you're looking for an interactive, fun experience with expert instructors and plenty of mouthwatering food--we even took two boxes home!

Having taken several classes at Fennel Cooking Studio, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for…read morea fun and unique experience or looking to enhance their cooking skills, in a supportive and engaging environment. Fennel Cooking Studio is bright, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. Their workstations are clean, well-organized and make it easy to enjoy the experience. It is clear a lot of care went into designing and maintaining the cooking studio. They offer a wide range of cooking classes throughout the week great for all levels from entry to advanced, the studio and its staff make learning accessible and inspiring. Each class offers a vast amount of tips and techniques that you can actually take home and apply in your every day cooking. The staff is also exceptional. Jackie, Amanda, John, and Damian are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely enthusiastic about teaching. They make the experience fun and enjoyable whether you attend solo, with a friend, or date. Overall, it is a wonderfully creative culinary space that consistently delivers high-quality experiences.

Attended winter dinner party hosted by Mo and crew which was an absolutely incredible time…read more A room full of strangers left as friends through an evening of good food, new cooking skills, and team work. A few highlights for me: 1)the staff. Super friendly, energetic, and engaging. They gave us autonomy when preparing our dishes, but still offered tons of bits of advice and tips for when we are at home preparing similar recipes. 2) the food. Everything we prepared was delicious. The recipes are simple so anybody can go home and replicate. But, still bursting with flavor. They are also versatile so many of the techniques, ingredients, and pairings can be applied to many dishes. 3) the energy. The space is super clean, designed with great intention, and full of awesome people. It feels like walking into a community even though to start we were all strangers. Many laughs, recommendations, and stories were shared through a night full of wonderful memories. Food is a binder for many of us. Fennel has done a superb job creating a safe community space for many to create sacred, intimate memories! Can't wait to get back and make more grub!

Such a must for everyone who loves to cook fun date night as well…read more You get to eat the food you cook. Chef led. Only draw back is you cannot take the food home. Wish this was different

I took a wine and food paring class. The facility is very nice with a curved seating counter. The…read moreplace is roomy. The class wasn't exactly a cooking class but the chef gave us recipes and further demonstration when questions came up. Every dish was delicious. The store part of the place has pot, pans, kitchen gadgets, and some gourmet food items. I'm giving it a 4 because their items are on the pricier side.

This is my second visit. Each time the food is outstanding. I'm sure it would cost $30-$50 at a…read morerestaurant. High quality ingredients. Extremely well cooked. Good portion size. Cost is $12 includes tax. Tip is extra. The chefs rotate as the servers. Service is a work in progress so as long as you're prepared for that you will have a great time. The food is soooo delicious. Typically there are two apps, four entrees, two sides, and two desserts. You select one of each. Iced tea or soda also is included. I had the smoked trout spinach salad. The red beets were the best and the vinegarette was tasty. Slightly sweet. The smoked trout was ok, more spices would've been nice. The bean soup looked good and the reviews were positive. The entrees included prosciutto wrapped monkfish, spinach and ricotta ravioli, wiener snitzel, and brat with sauerkraut. I got the brat and it was great with Grilled butter bread. The potato salad was amazing. Included bacon, slightly warm, and sauerkraut flavor. The Brussel sprouts were grilled and maybe the best item in the meal. I wanted more! For dessert I selected the red wine poached pear with marscapone cream. It was good. Slightly sweet. The other option was tiramisu which was served in a wine glass and looked great! They rotate the menu every three weeks. Next is Asian! I think reservations are required and they only serve wed and thur. Note it takes about 1.5 hours to get through lunch.

First thing- this place is run by culinary students, which is really impressive considering the…read morefine dining menu. This quarter's theme is Cajun, so I had shrimp, grits and collard greens with bacon (see pic) & beignets with berry sauce (also see pic). It was DELICIOUS & was cooked super quickly. AND the prices are super reasonable! ($12 for both!) Any tips for the wait staff go to a scholarship fund, as well. I would definitely recommend, but since it's a class, make sure to call ahead for hours & days it's open.

We took the gnocchi class. Chef Megan is super knowledgeable and made the class really fun. The…read moreentire staff is really friendly and the shop is super cute!!

Went there for the first time on Thursday, June 27. 2024. What a great little store! They offer…read morecooking classes and have a lot of cool stuff to look at. Very well organized and the 2 ladies that work there were super cool and helpful. Will definitely go back there to shop!!

We do the kids summer camp here each year for the past 2 years. Our kids (6 yo girl and 10 yo boy)…read morelove going to taste buds. They always come home with unique treats even on the chocolate camps. We would love to come here for an adults cooking class but definitely requires pre-planning! Overall - love the cooking camp for kids!

This was such a fun experience since Dierbergs stopped doing it when Covid hit and there's a ton of…read moreclasses between Valentines, couples, family, even kids classes! However, the seating is kind of weird because you're all lined up where the location should have the tables in a square around the Chef so that you can see what the chef is doing and mimic with the chef is doing instead of getting up and sitting down getting up and sitting down. So almost like a large island style shape in a square around the Chef presentation table. Hope this makes sense but there is a lot of getting up and sitting down. For the cost, you really do not get a lot of food so I would highly recommend not planning on this being your dinner I was disappointed and did not mention that we would be sitting with someone else and so if you are a germ phobic , this is definitely not for you. We made pasta and everyone at our table contributed to making the pasta with their hands, and it really made me feel uncomfortable. They provide everything for the recipes they do not offer any drinks minus water. Everything else is BYOB. This is a great experience. I recommend it just a heads up on what to expect.

Big City Chefs helped us out with a special dinner for a pastor's retreat! Chef Ashok was…read morefantastic in the kitchen! Every plate came out beautifully and the food was delicious. It was a great atmosphere to help the group feel special for the evening! I will plan to use Big City Chefs for some of my future events.

I was there on a weekday late morning. This is a store that usually has exactly what I wanted, plus…read moremore. This was not the case today. Not only were they out of several things I wanted, but also several sale items were completely out as well. There were lots of staff there to count inventory today. I am sometimes able to pick up an item or two on clearance, but there weren't many of those available either. Overall, the store was clean, but I was sad that I couldn't get what I came for, as this store is usually stocked quite well. Hopefully next visit will be different!

Good store with lots of organic products. Seems a bit cheaper than Whole Foods but not cheap. It…read morecan be a bit hard to find specific things.