The Mix is the cooking school at Columbus State which hosts classes that are open to the public…read more The classes are held in the culinary teaching rooms in Mitchell Hall. I cannot say enough good things about the experience here. We attended the Mothers Day afternoon tea class and it was so special. We got to meet several other mother/daughter pairs and had lots of laughs. Our menu was a feast. We made tea sandwiches, scones, mini quiches and sausage rolls. Everything came out beautiful and tasty. Kudos to our terrific instructor Shawnie, who was so organized. The tea service itself was very well thought out. We had music, hot teas, fresh flowers, mimosas and locally made macarons. A wonderful day of memories made with Mom.

Had an incredible experience at The Mix at CSCC! My husband surprised me with a cooking class date,…read moreand it exceeded all my expectations. The kitchen was spotless, well-organized, and a perfect setup for hands-on learning. The student helper was exceptional--so friendly, knowledgeable, and really made the experience enjoyable. Learning to master perfect scones was a blast, and I can't wait to come back for more classes when we visit Columbus again. I highly recommend The Mix for anyone looking for a fun, engaging cooking class in a fantastic environment! We meet others who've been to other cooking classes and they also said, this cooking class was one of the best. So if you're in search to do something like this can view their upcoming class schedule at https://mix.cscc.edu/

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.

Attending daughter's wedding and reception. Great place! Just perfect for a wedding ceremony,…read more followed by reception. Fantastic service, with great variety of dishes to match all attendees desires. Coming from Cleveland, this place was a pleasant surprise and my daughter loved it!!

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!

Tour provided Very little information, however people on…read morethe tour were awesome to help with answers. More space is needed as refrigerated areas for storage are full as well as dry storage. Membership is average price however hourly is costly.

An incredible resource for Central Ohio! 1400 Food Lab creates a space for entrepreneurs to test…read moreand realize their dreams of starting a food business. The staff are professional and friendly and bend over backwards to support their clients. The recently renovated event space is versatile and great for corporate retreats/meetings, holiday parties and even wedding receptions!

Chef Joe makes delicious food. He has a great personality and is very entertaining. He doesn't miss…read morea beat when I've changed plans last minute or even when I asked him to cook for a wedding taking place at my home with 3 days notice. The original count was 15 people which ballooned to 32 the day of. He worked right through it without the slightest hesitation and everything turned out well. His professionalism is unsurpassed.

Having Chef Joe over is my favorite treat!!! He shops,…read morecooks, and serves the BEST food!! And, he cleans up!!! No driving, parking, Uber.... Be served in the comfort of your own home

I visited the Mitchell Hall at the Columbus State Community College for Ohio X AI Summit. The…read moreMitchell Hall is the home of School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts that was just built in 2019. Hoping that the event would be held at polished and corporate location, I was pleasantly surprised that this location lived up to my expectations. Ambiance: The Mitchell Hall is the state-of-the-art facility with modern architecture and plenty of natural light. The first floor features multiple kitchens, culinary labs, bakery, culinary theater, Degrees restaurant, Blend Café, and a boardroom. I walked around during the conference break curious about the interior. It's modern, contemporary, and clean. Most of my time was spent at the event center on the second floor. The campus is right in the heart of Columbus. The event center provides a panoramic view of downtown Columbus, and there's a nice balcony. The space conveniently welcomed us (hundreds of attendees), had a stage, and many networking nooks. I found it very convenient to have seating separate from the conference room to unwind. Parking: Multiple parking lots are available onsite. Each parking lot is clearly marked for intended users - students, faculty, or specific groups. QR codes can be conveniently scanned for parking, number of hours selected. It has to be the most modern parking system I have seen on college campuses. It was quite complex to find the parking lots closest to the events due to small font numeration system. I'd recommend this facility to anyone looking to host events. It provides enough seclusion from the downtown chaos and modern ambiance. It's a presentable location with versatile space options.

I love taking classes here. I love this place. Only thing is that the CSCC PD falsely accused me of…read morestalking another student, when really I was just doing my weekly walks around the campus. It's one of my hobbies, I been doing it for 6 years now. Maybe if they listened to both sides of the story, they would get a better understanding of the situation. Keep trying guys, keep trying.

Bidisha is a great instructor for both the novice and more experienced cooks in our class…read more Although i enjoy cooking and love Indian food, i had never prepared Indian food myself. The dishes we made used deliciously fresh ingredients. Two are now some of my favorite recipes. Bidisha also shared interesting information on the various regions, especially Bengali food from her native Kolkata. I look forward to future classes.

My husband and I had an amazing evening with my parents cooking in Bidisha's home. The food was…read moreincredible and she did a great job of explaining the process. We're ready to recreate everything we learned at home!! We hope to do it again next year with some new dishes!

Kid K is a crafter, and we stopped in when nearby. Friendly staff, and it looks like they do…read moreclasses here. An assortment of craft supplies and tools up front: yarn, sewing supplies, stamps, a few stickers, a small selection of pencils and other drawing supplies, paper craft stuff, etc. Very reasonably priced. And a yarn store next door if you need more of that. Street parking, easy enough on a weekday. Definitely get here if you are at all crafty.

YE Gurl Says: Craft Raccoon Is Where Creativity (and Second Chances) Meet…read more Back in January 2026, I remember flipping through 614 Magazine and seeing their "Treasure in the Trash" article featuring Rachel Wallis, the owner of Craft Raccoon. At the time, I had no idea a few months later I'd actually be sitting inside the shop with a needle and thread. Funny how things circle back. After taking a sewing class through the Fashion Institute, I ended up connecting with a group of cool women who were equally interested in learning how to make and mend our own clothes. Our instructor suggested we check out a mending class at Craft Raccoon -- and that's how we ended up there. The shop itself is nicely sized and packed with craft supplies -- and here's the twist: much of it is donated and either free or very low cost. It immediately reminded me of creative reuse spaces I've seen in Chicago, which makes sense because Rachel visited a similar concept there and brought the idea back to Columbus. That kind of cross-pollination of ideas seems to happen a lot here in Columbus -- people bringing inspiration from other cities or countries and building something new locally. Honestly? For some ideas, that's a trend worth keeping. Our class was intimate and hands-on. One of the instructors helped my friend finish a reversible bag project while I got practical help fixing a few wardrobe mishaps. First up: a cardigan I had just bought from the now-closed Pivot Boutique. Turns out it had a loose button and three small holes that no one noticed before I purchased it. The instructor showed me exactly how to mend them properly. Next up: hemming a pair of faux leather cargo pants from Naked Wardrobe. Their pieces are typically cut for someone around 5'9", which... is not my situation. Problem solved with a quick hem lesson. By the end of the session we walked away with: * new mending skills * a few good laughs * great conversation with the instructor * and a deeper appreciation for the mission behind Craft Raccoon The shop itself is still fairly new but already offers a wide range of classes -- things like: * circle skirts * aprons * quilted jackets * pajama pants * quilting projects YE Gurl Says: Craft Raccoon is part creative studio, part sustainability hub, and part community classroom. If you've ever wanted to learn how to mend, sew, or simply be less wasteful with your clothes, this is a great place to start. Sometimes the best fashion upgrade isn't buying something new -- it's learning how to fix what you already have.