MAKE A RESERVATION....You will need it…read more Piccola is a very small place. A few tables. And you need the reservation to get in as people do go all the time. The chef is the owner and even takes the order. The assistant cleans, and serves and handles the rest. Like stepping into an Italian family kitchen to see what is on the table for the night. And with the special menu of the evening, it is like you are stepping into the kitchen. With a reservation for 6 we were lucky to have the table. It is a BYOB so bring what you might want to go with the meals. A red wine is a good idea. As for the specials, it was varied. There are many options to have that are not on the menu. Even that is small. The chef does tell you what was the specials. He answers the questions and does describe what he is thinking. For 6 of us this gave us good options. Several were ordered, and some traditional was selected. We started with appetizers. Tomatoes and mozzarella was always a way to start. Classic. Mixed with a green salad and some extra cheese it is a good way to go. Garlic bread was a complement. We also had the rice balls stuffed with a small meatball combo. This is typical in certain regions of Italy, and each are different. It had a special sauce to top it and more bread. The sauce was good enough as a dipping sauce for the bread without the rice ball. As we ate the apps we drank the wines. Truly typical for an Italian meal. When the entrees came out it was time to shift things around. These entrees were a good size and freshly cooked. You can see the chef in the kitchen cooking each meal. This is a home kitchen. We had a few specials. One was the duck on the couscous. With the frech sauce and herbs it was amazing. It is not how you expect to have duck. It was definitely not Chinese. This was a fresh duck cooked and aged so that the flavor was ideal. The portion was large and the aroma amazing. Also had to have a very traditional pasta carbonara - pasta mixed in a garlic cream sauce with onions and pieces of bacon. A bit of peper and grated cheese helps. It is an old simple idea what what is always made in a family. There was also pasta bolognese, and even a pasta with sliced rib steak in a mushroom cream sauce. Very different. Once the meal was finished had to have espresso and dessert. The espresso was made the old way in a pot I still have on a the shelf and use. As for the dessert, we did have a lemon cake and a cake made with pistachio that was ground and had flavor that was not expected as a cream in a cake. It was exceptional. As the waitress mentioned, these cakes come from a bakery in Italy and are delivered. The taste and sweetness are typical of Italy and not of the US. Very Italian. The food is great. It is fresh, tasty, has a flavor and style that is unique to the chef. He can make a great meal that you will enjoy. It is typical but with a twist. The portions are a good size. The price is perfect. Bring your own wine and step inside. It is like being in someone;s kitchen. And make that reservation!

We've been coming here for a long time under william's ownership and we always loved his style of…read morecooking. Today we learned that he is taking a break. A whole new menu but didn't include any of william's classics. No duck salad, no clam linguini or spicy seafood pasta or any other williams items on the menu. The pastas we ordered (seafood with sundried tomatoes and gnocci with lamb) werent bad but not even close to what we had before. Disappointing. Sadly I dont think we'll be back until william come back. Also, the pastas we ordered (under specials menu--did not have a price, but each pasta was $50 each which I think its very high for pasta we had)

Cooking classes, group fun, team building lots of options here . What a cool concept located right…read moreinside Armature works. Unfortunately we didn't have time but you can make reservations online at their website. I'd like to do it next time I'm in Tampa Website and phone number located on their front door is in my pictures

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the sushi making class with Chef Stephen. He made the class very…read moreinteractive and fun to learn. I appreciated that this class was small and intimate. You can tell Chef has a passion for this because he made sure we all knew what we were doing, we could ask as many questions as we liked and he even provided me some short cuts on how to prepare certain things. He has a Gnocchi class coming up and I'm looking into signing up for that. I would highly recommend him.

I recommend the class I booked because of the chefs their interaction and the great experience I…read morehad. I find the website challenging and the knowledge of the people on the phone very minimal.

Great experience! Good memories made. Worth it!!! Great location and atmosphere,nice peopleread more

My husband and I had the most incredible date night at the Epicurean Theatre! We attended the…read more"Dinner with a Master Chef" class on Friday, July 18th 2014. Our instructor was celebrity chef, Whitney Miller, winner of Master Chef (season 1). The Epicurean Theatre is a gorgeous and very modern culinary classroom in the Epicurean Hotel in South Tampa. The culinary classroom has a kitchen in the front of the theatre for the instructor/ chef and stadium-style seating for the students. (If you want a seat near the front of the class arrive early!) Flat screen televisions are located in the front corners of the classroom to display close-ups of the food as it is being prepared. The layout of the classroom allows participants to eat and drink while watching a cooking presentation. After the chef completes each course of the meal the Epicurean's wait staff serves the dish. Whitney Miller was so charming and entertaining throughout our class. I loved her stories about growing up in Mississippi and being a contestant on the Master Chef. Her menu in our class included some of her favorite Southern dishes: First Course: Arugula Salad with Grilled Figs, Homemade Buttermilk Ricotta Cheese, Crispy Prosciutto and a Citrus Vinaigrette (Wine Pairing: Schiopetto Pinot Grigio) Second Course: BBQ Shrimp and Cheese Grits (Wine Pairing: Black Bird Rose) Third Course: White Chocolate Bread Pudding (Wine Pairing: Rosa Regale) Everything was so delicious and I cannot wait to make these dishes at my home! Confession: I probably won't make my own ricotta cheese for the arugula salad because who has time for that?! We received so many great cooking tips from the class and I plan on purchasing Whitney's cookbook so I can introduce my husband to more Southern cooking. If you are interested in taking a class at the Epicurean Theatre I highly recommend it! They offer a variety of classes from cupcakes to cooking to wine or even speaking a foreign language. They even offer brew bus tours! The classes range from $45-$125. Our Master Chef class cost $65 per person which wasn't a bad deal in my opinion considering we received a two hour demonstration from a celebrity chef, a three course meal, and three wine tastings. Can't wait to take my next class at the Epicurean Theatre!

Cooking class review! My friends got this for a team…read morebuilding event- then bought for me for a birthday date night. BYOD and cook and learn plus 10% off ANYTHING in the store. They offer cappuccino espresso too mid class. We cooked Japanese night- miso salmon, fried rice, salad with ginger dressing, tempura veggies, sesame ice cream. Wow, so good and so much food- sad I couldn't take home my leftovers- such a waste. This should change Check it out, but save me a spot too!!!

Went here on a whim to take shelter from the rain and got treated wonderfully by the staff with…read morefree coffee, tea, and ice cream. The staff was very accommodating and helpful and even asked if we wanted to keep our items at the front:) A phenomenal team works here!!!

Chef Lawrence was very accommodating to my baby shower menu needs. He definitely provides more than…read moreenough food. The price for the food provided was economical. I ordered a Southern based food menu and Chef provided that accordingly. He also offers personalized cooking classes if that is something that you may be interested in. The cornbread was delicious and tasted homemade. The Mac and cheese was creamy and velvety. Delivery was on time as promised!

I was a guess at an event on 12/19/2019 that my spouse's boss had catered by, "Hats Off To Dining"…read more The experience was amazing the servers was top notch and everything they served was delicious. The staff was so friendly and high energy which I absolutely loved. I also want to mention the chef made crab cakes that was by far the best my spouse and I had ever tasted - 5 star catering company - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Cannoli making class was fun…read more So the 3 stars is based on their customer service & how we were treated. 7 of us signed up for a week night class. We arrived late because we thought the class was 30 mins later than it was but we text them we were on our way. They were visible annoyed when we walked in & we did not get a warm welcome. I have to say there was only 2 people, a couple, in the class so it wasn't like we interrupted a big class. We were bringing the big class. And they had only poured milk into a pot & letting it warm up when we arrived so we had not missed anything. The whole class the women that worked there were not giving warm fuzzy vibes. It lacked fun & enjoyment honestly. We felt like we were treated like a nuisance & like we couldn't even laugh. The cannolis were good & we learned a lot.

We rented out the space on a Saturday afternoon to celebrate a friend's birthday. The space was…read moreclean and everything was setup when we arrived. They also have a nice selection of wine. We made the Sweet Ricotta Brule. They was a total of four people on staff to assist our class of 12. Everyone had a great time. I am looking forward to taking the pizza making class this summer with my son.

My review is short because I only tried one thing. They were a vendor at the NFL Kickoff Experience…read morein September, so they had a small menu like everyone else. I tried the seafood dirty rice. The rice was cooked well and the seasoned great. They give you a lot of rice, but I wish it had more seafood in it. The people were also very friendly and welcoming. There were a lot of food vendors at the event and they had the most inviting energy which persuaded me to try their food. I will look out for other opportunities to try more of what they offer.

I've had the pleasure of attending two private dining experiences with Chef Ava and her grand…read moreopening of her new location in Lutz,FL. I love supporting local businesses especially when the owner is part of your community. Chef Ava has a remarkable spirit and is a joy to support. She offers a variety of services, private catering, large event catering, weekly meals, kids cooking classes to name a few. Her menu features an eclectic menu with southern and low country influence. I've never had a meal I didn't like! My latest meal that I tried from Chef Ava was fried fish and creamy grits with a banana foster cobbler with vanilla pudding. It was really great! The fish was fried in a cornmeal batter which is my favorite way to eat fried fish. The grits were savory and creamy and paired well with the fried fish. The dessert was a dish I had never tried before but will definitely be requesting it again the next time I get food from Chef Ava. So good! Chef Ava's brick & mortar location is open from 5-10pm on Friday's and Saturday's. Be sure to come out and support!

Attended a family celebration at a local park. The food was fabulous. The caters set all up and had…read moreit ready when we arrived. The menu consisted of ribs, chicken, garden salad, macaroni salad, broccoli salad, rice plus a cherry dessert. Ribs were tender and the sauce had the right amount of tang. Chicken was cooked to perfection. Each salad was delicious and fresh. Broccoli salad was the star My guy and I are always about catered food - meh. This event blew us away. So fresh, hot food hot, cold food cold. Beautifully presented. The order was for 25 people and the portions were very generous. I have the card and plan to use Food for our next function. I understand they own a food truck too.

Food is fresh and delicious. The owner was extremely kind and accommodating with delivery during…read morecurrent circumstances. Super easy to order plus options in selecting meals according to your diet. I ordered here twice post surgery to help lessen the strain of cooking for my wife. We both could not be happier with the quality and variety of meals. The maple pecan crusted salmon, mediterranean baked cod and squash spaghetti and meatballs were my favorites. Currently having the chicken pad Thai while writing this review to help the next person looking for a great meal for a great price. Ordered the Chefs 12 meal plan and will be ordering more from the flavorful menu.

Heather from Chez Cole did a fantastic cookie decorating event for our neighborhood social club…read more she was so organized. All materials needed were provided by her. The ladies had a fun morning laughing and learning several techniques. All the cookies turned out beautiful. I highly recommend Chez Cole delicious treats. she can customize anything. she is a gifted baker. we are lucky to have her in St. petersburg.

From the owner: Most team building activities are forgotten by the next day. Chez Cole creates high energy…read moreexperiences that bring people together through laughter, competition, creativity, and play. Our Sugar Rush challenges turn coworkers, friends, and strangers into connected teams through fast paced interactive games designed to spark real conversation and real connection. Through blindfolded decorating, partner competitions, trivia, and timed cookie challenges, teams communicate, collaborate, laugh, and bond in ways traditional team building simply can’t create. Perfect for corporate teams, remote companies, date nights, birthdays, and group celebrations. Chez Cole Where frosting and fun collide. chezcole.com 978-569-8503 St. Petersburg, FL