Had a GREAT experience!..honestly, one of the best of my life. Talk about a learning experience in…read morea laid back type of atmosphere, low stress and the chefs are highly patient and professional. The administration personnel are top notch and make sure that you're happy and that you "matter". Culinary school is something ive wanted to do all my life and i couldn't be happier that i attended D'avolio

From the owner: D'Avolio Culinary Institute is a post-secondary culinary training program licensed by the New York…read moreState Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS), a division of the New York State Education Department. Our staff has actively worked in the culinary field and are sensitive to students with life challenges and disabilities. We offer at least a 10 to 1, student to teacher ratio. This is ideal for an adult learner who finds traditional education difficult; our approach is a hands-on, visual experience. There are no requirements for general studies classes, all math and language skills are directly related to the skills necessary to be successful in the culinary arts world. We are located on the beautiful campus of St. Mary School for the Deaf located at 2253 Main Street in Buffalo, NY; conveniently a short distance from the 33, two NFTA metro stops and the Humboldt-Hospital train station

I received a gift certificate for a cooking class for my birthday and chose to go to Rustic French…read morecooking with my sisters. It's really nice inside and everyone is so friendly. There are 4 cooking stations and a head chef who explains the recipes. You then start to prep your food and then prepare it. There is plenty of help if you need it and you get to eat your meal after you prepare it. It was a great experience and lots of fun! An awesome experience for singles or groups. Definitely going back!

My husband and I have taken a few the classes and enjoyed them until recently. I just feel there…read morecould be more direction. The last class was over crowded by to many people. We were the last group to receive our food and there wasn't enough left, we went home and ate. There is no secure place for belonging. Unfortunately at a class prior I learned not to bring my purse. I just feel for the price tag, things should be a little different.

Stopped in this past Saturday, for their Gingerbread contest that is being held, the next few…read moreweekends. My main two reasons to stop in: Fun holiday, creative event, great way too see the school and celebrate holiday season. Next, i was curious too see what was left from Rainbow Mall...a few things were, glass elevator, and original stars. Beautiful, modernized location, with the bookstore, areas for public, private events, Barnes and Nobles store for students, and an area to buy student purchases bake goods. Purchased parmassen chive scone, and the hot chocolate cookie. Both were devine, flavorful, high quality. Sorry forgot pictures.

I was previously here outside normal business hours for a local film shoot, but this weekend was…read morethe first time I had a chance to visit while the space was in operation. There's a restaurant we need to check out, a small Barnes and Noble, and a patisserie operated by students at the culinary institute. Beautiful space. Definite potential to help revitalize the Falls.

Attended a class here. It was Blue zone eating class, where Sally educated us on the Blue Zones. If…read moreyou are not familiar, I highly recommend being on the look out for another class. Along with the instruction she also prepared us three dishes that aligned with the Blue zones. Purple sweet potato hummus, fruity dark chocolate clusters and Tuscan white beans with garlic, greens and olive oil. All items were very tasty and flavorful. I do not eat beans and Sally got me eat the bean dish! Definitely going to try incorporate more beans into my life. Sally was a amazing lady. The owner of HERS, Sue, what a phenomenal woman. From her story to her vision, absolutely amazing. I highly recommend following her page , there are some great things coming for the summer. They sell NA spirits, which I bought a bottle. I have not tried it yet, so will come back and review after

Really enjoyed their Hands-On/demonstration cooking classes. The mother and daughter duo are…read morefantastic together. They are very open to sharing things to help people become more healthy. It appears that their work is more of a passion than anything else, which is beautiful. They host classes for Hope Chest, Buffalo as well as public classes.

If you are looking for a great spot to have a private tasting, this is it. Chef Darian and a host…read moreof his friends do pop-up private dining events throughout the year here. You can also hire and rent the space for a private event. The place is intimate and fits about 26 people comfortably. Most recently, I attended Chef Chris' Summer Soiree, which included a 4 course meal. It was a great experience, and the food was phenomenal. The price is well worth it and it's a great way to meet new people. Go in Facebook or Instagram and check out their social media page for any upcoming events. I'm definitely returning for another!!!

"Arie Mazur Student Cooking Blog is a educational, motivating, and fun platform. Whether you're…read morevegan or not, Arie Mazur Student Cooking Blog will inspire you to go home and make the recipes."

My husband and I attended the Sushi Rolling class with Chef Kevin at Sun Cuisines and enjoyed our…read moreevening. We started out learning about the different types of sushi and Chef Kevin's background. He demoed a poke bowl and some of the different types of sushi, and talked about the ingredients he chooses and likes and the reasoning behind them. He talked us through rolling a grand avocado roll. Then it was our turn! We were given the ingredients and helped through putting them together and rolling our own. Chef Kevin walked around and gave us tips and help if needed. We cut our own and got to enjoy the fruit of our labor. We also got to enjoy samples of the poke bowl and other things the chef and demoed. Be aware that if you have a huge appetite you may be hungry after, one of the couples stayed at Sun and ordered from there menu, and others talked about getting something to eat elsewhere. But it was yummy and on a warm summer night it was the perfect amount for us. At $25 a person it was a fun night out. If you are an independent health member there is a discount, so look into that if it applies. Otherwise if you enjoy sushi give this fun night out a try!

From the owner: Healthy Options Cooking Classes teach you how to cook healthy! Find a cooking class style that fits…read moreyou- demo, hands-on, or sushi-rolling, at a variety of locations. Restaurant chefs from Western New York come to cook up culinary masterpieces, and you take home the recipes (and sample the food).

Jessica has a business that does many things. And I think a "real job" too, but am not sure. She…read moremust have a fabulous garden, as many of the things we had in cooking class were from her garden she said. Pretty cool. I aspire to that type of garden. This year the tomatoes were a mess, but the kale and broccoli worked fairly well. Next year will be better I'm sure. Meanwhile, on to the review. I attended one of her cooking classes out at the Newman Center at UB. Skinnerville road or something like that. Thank goodness for GPS. The class featured a quinoa salad (similar to one I make at home already, but with some great additions, liked spiced cashews (YUM YUM YUM!) and pomegranate seeds, in season right now). Then there was a date concoction that seemed like dessert to me, but pretty much anything with a balsamic reduction can be a dessert. Some version of potato latkes, made with sweet potatoes rounded out the offerings. I wasn't part of making those and while I enjoyed eating them (you get to eat after the cooking!), cant comment much further. Its all vegetarian, and I'm pretty sure this meal was vegan as well, but not positive. Her website has a ton of great recipes, all plant based, and she presents them in a chatty and engaging way. I am looking forward to more of her classes. Very hands on, we all helped on various dishes. Shes pretty informal, so asks the class to divide themselves up. She does stop class throughout to share "helpful info, tricks, methods etc" that all will benefit from. And she almost sold me on a vitamix, but for now my Ninja is holding strong. If you already cook well and want to move to more vegetarian fare, her classes and website are a great place to look. If you don't cook well but want to learn more, these classes are great for that too. I'm working on a more plant based diet for the house, and this was perfect. 4-2017

I love this fabulous plant based eating instructor! She is so inspirational and energetic! Her…read morerecipes and eating tips cannot be beat! Her classes are really fun and educational! You get to try some absolutely delicious and healthy dishes too! Jessica Altman has a great vibe about her! I know when I see her in action I just want to come back for more! Since we have added plant based items into our diet we have felt better and lighter! I hope you will take the time to go to a class and meet the garden fresh foodie and get inspired!