To preface this review, I reached out to Toni via email provided for my class 5 days ago in an…read moreattempts to have them make this situation right before posting this review, but I have received no answer. I recently attended a couples night cooking class on January 10, 2026. This was a gift to my partner from me for his birthday, as I was hoping we could learn to cook together more efficiently as a couple. I wanted to bring it to the school's attention that this class in no way met my expectations. There was very little, if any, cooking demonstration. We were given a packet of recipes and rapid fire verbal instruction at the beginning of class. When I asked for recipe clarification, I was given instruction that did not at all match what the recipe was suggesting. The food all turned out fine for my group, but I didn't even take the recipes home with me because there were so many missing pieces I was worried I wouldn't be able to recreate it with those instructions. There was very little prep work done for us, which I could understand if there was more focus on prep cooking such as knife skills, marinating/seasoning, etc. but there wasn't. So we were scrambling around a kitchen foreign to us looking for ingredients that sometimes just weren't there; for example: brandy for our Coq A Vin. I bring this to your attention for a safety perspective as well, just telling people to "begin" and work rather independently without instruction leaves room for accidents with knifes and cutting tools as well as food safety such as reusing cutting boards that may be contaminated. These are all beginner mistakes that could be made in a cooking class that I was hyper aware of, as I quickly noticed we were not being closely enough observed for quality control. Additionally, there is a distinct lack of communication leading up to the class. No information on suggestions on where to park, a suggestion to eat something before you come to class because we didn't get to eat anything until 9pm on a Saturday night. I hope that there can be changes made in the future. I'd like to note that our instructor was very kind, otherwise this would be a one star review, but she just seemed overwhelmed and needed more help to give us the attention we all needed throughout the class. I think she is a very qualified chef, just unable to lead a large group through a complex menu.

Gaynor's School of cooking holds a special place in my heart. My wife and I did a couple's night…read morehere the day before we got engaged, and it was the perfect start to a memorable weekend. Even for a casual couple's night, Gaynor still taught me some tips and tricks that I use today in the kitchen. Recently, I have participated in the Art of Fine Cooking Series I, and currently, I am completing series II! Wow! What an incredible experience with GREAT teaching and great food! I've learned how to flambe, to braise vegetables and meats, to make crepes, to make vinaigrettes and homemade stock from chicken bones and veggie scraps, to spatchcock and roast chicken, to bake souffles and clafoutis, to broil meat, to poach seafood eggs, and different knife skills. Aliyah is the teacher, and she is phenomenal. Patient, knowledgeable, genuine, and passionate! She answers every question and gives great tips and tricks for cooking. She even asks what we want to work on and then adds recipes into the next week's lesson so we can practice. She is going to help me make an olive oil cake! Each class starts with some charcuterie and cheese and an overview of what we are making, background about techniques and ingredients, and a share out about what we made in the past week. After this, we begin the cooking. Members of the class divide and conquer the tasks, taste each other's food, and enjoy some tunes while we cook under the watchful and helpful eye of our teacher. After the cooking, the food is plated, and we feast...with some good wine! I am so grateful to have found this series! I have learned so much! It is a highlight of my week every single week.

Fabulous staff, interesting recipes and helpful instruction! Love the products, the expertise and…read moreespecially the cooking classes and Tours

Took one class at Crate. The staff is extremely friendly and organized. But I am not a fan of the…read moreset up. Cooking with a group of 6-8 and only cooking a small portion of the meal. It's not truly a hands on cooking class. Since there were so many people, I don't really get a chance to cook. As a result, I don't think this was worth the money.

This review is based on their Thursday night dinner service. Above and Beyond is exactly how it…read moresounds. Each dish is homemade and crafted with love. Chefs Monica and Nicole are such friendly, special people with incredible talent. Every Thursday, they open dinner service with a rotating, seasonal menu supporting local vendors. Tonight we got house salads, chicken-bacon-meatloaf sandwich with homemade fries, and parmesan crusted cod with asparagus and angel hair pasta. The sandwich was amazing and packed with flavor from the aioli and salsa. The fries have the perfect addition of cracked pepper. The cod was so yummy with the crispy crust. And the peanut butter pie (also homemade) was delicious. If you're looking for an intimate, woman owned, hidden gem then try Above and Beyond. You won't be dissatisfied or leave hungry! They cater too!

Above & Beyond Catering & Kitchen sells foods that contain locally produced ingredients and are…read moreinspired by the owners' Middle Eastern and Mediterranean backgrounds. Their cafe sells sandwiches (e.g., club and caprese), salads (e.g., Greek and antipasto), and sides (e.g., spinach artichoke and grape leaves). Their catering menu appears to be much larger and includes many appetizers, party trays, and party pans and cuisines such as Italian, taco, poke, and fine dining. So far, I have bought several foods from Above & Beyond. Here are my reviews for the foods: "Not Your Mom's Eggplant Parmesan" - 4 stars - This entree contained eggplant, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce. "Mac n Cheese" - 4 stars - This macaroni contained cheddar and parmesan cheeses and was topped with breadcrumbs. I expected more cheese, but I enjoyed the flavors. "Traditional Hummus" - 3.5 stars - This hummus contained chickpeas, tahini, garlic, paprika, lemon, and oil. It had a nicely creamy texture. "Stuffed Cabbage" - 3 stars - This stuffed cabbage contained less meat and more rice than what I like. "Pierogi Lasagna" - 5 stars - This entree consisted of lasagna noodles, potato, cheese, onion, butter, salt, and pepper. I really enjoyed this entree, and I would order it again in the future. "Beef Lasagna" - 4.5 stars - This lasagna contained noodles, ground beef, marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella. I liked the flavors. According to Above & Beyond's website, they also offer cooking classes for adults and children.

Oh my goodness!!! Love this place…read more We needed a nice relaxing day after thanksgiving something to do There are classes you can follow the instruction with a teacher Or pop in like we did You can paint on a canvas or wood I opted for wooden Christmas ornaments My friend chose a fall birch tree scene. The printed up the instructions Easy to follow Her painting looks amazing They supply everything you need for a relaxing activity paint brushes etc Jason was teaching a make a big chunky blanket class These gals knitted by hand a lovely throw We had coffees delivered You bring in your own food and drink as you work on your painting We never felt rushed Great for a birthday party a date night a friends fun activity

My boyfriend and I decided to take a painting class here together for a date, and it was a really…read morefun experience! t's BYOB and many people bring snacks as well. Our instructor was lovely; however I will say the class felt a little fast paced, it was 2 hrs but both my boyfriend and I felt rushed and thought the class should have been 3 hours. It was a bit stressful catching up with the instructor at times. However, it was still overall a really fun time and a unique date idea :)

I just finished my first class, Woodworking Fundamentals - Basics. It was an intense, three month…read moreclass. Get ready to get down to business, because this gets right to it! Beginning with rough lumber pieces, you begin to square off and get your working pieces cut. After that, it's straight to measuring, marking and so on... Oh wait, there is that little bit about sharpening and honing your tools. Don't worry, you'll make it through. I had no feeling in my fingertips after a few classes. It pains me to say it, but it was worth it! You can't be serious about woodworking if you aren't willing to understand how to begin and maintain these tools. It gets better and it wasn't anything that a glass of wine after class didn't fix. I can't speak highly enough about Dante and Becky. Their guidance and hard work really give each beginner the opportunity to do their very best. They offered some open shop days for those of us that needed it. Thank you so much! Now, on to Woodworking Fundamentals - The Shaker Table...Can't wait!

I've taken 7 classes at GNA Woodworks: Woodworking fundamentals, Shaker Table Buld (my favorite),…read moreBasic Cabinetmaking, Building a Workbench, Wood Finishing, Machine Maintenance, and Basic Venering. Each one was amazing entirely b/c the instructors are amazing. Dante teaches most of the classes but brings in some outside people on occasion to help out (especially for advanced veneering...which I have yet to take, but can't wait!). The old shop where the classes were taught was amazing and I thought it couldn't get any better. Well, Dante recently purchased a new space which is being built out right now (I got a sneak peak the other day and it is amazing!...can't wait till it's fully set up and ready to go). It's also in McKees Rocks, so if you're a veteran, you won't have to go to far from the old place. I went from never once working with wood to owning my own hobby-basement-wood-shop full of the usual power and hand tools in about 2 years and have been working independently on projects for about 1 year now (with, I like to think, lots of success). After taking the fundamentals class, I fell in love with woodworking and haven't looked back. None of that would have been even remotely possible without Dante and his instruction. There really is nothing I can say that isn't a glowing review. If you're not a novice, there's still plenty to learn at GNA. The more advanced classes challenge every aspect of your woodworking skills from using power tools (e.g. table saw, band saw, jointer, planer, routers, etc...) to hand tools (planes, files, scrapers, etc...). I've been in classes with people who were starting out like me and with people who had been woodworking for a few years and wanted to sharpen their skills. There's really something for everyone. I can't wait to take my next class!!! (probably Radial Match Veneering, but we'll see what other fun classes Dante comes up with).

We had our Mom's Celebration of Life luncheon here and it could not have been better. They were so…read moreeasy to work with ahead of time working with us on Video to be played continuously, music, a toast with a shot for everyone, microphone for eulogies and much more. The Food!?! OMG people are still talking about the food weeks later and if you have an event do yourself a favor and upgrade to the beef brisket I think it was and don't forget the roasted potatoes- heaven. Also the complimets we heard is about the staff and we agree. The staff was not only quick and efficient, you had no idea that they were there. "how was my water glass never empty" was a comment we heard often. The space is also just beautiful and helped make our difficult day that much easier and memorable. Oh and out front of the building they had, on their sign, a message saying "Celebrating the life of (mom's name)". Nice touch.

We just had our wedding at Cefalo's this past weekend and it was First Class. Sixty guests…read moreattended. The owners, Lenny and Dean and Amy, the Manager, were fantastic to work with and made the event everything we dreamed of. We felt very welcome throughout the planning. Cefalo's is a beautiful place to hold a wedding ceremony then dine on fantastic food cooked up by Dean and served by his staff in their dining room. After dinner, you can spend the rest of the evening partying the ballroom. They offer all the services, (or can recommend) you need when planning a wedding. For us and our guests, it was super convenient and easier to have everything for the wedding in one beautiful setting. The food, the hor's d'oeuvres, and entrees was amazing. There's also a huge bar attended by professional bartenders. The food servers were friendly, professional and very attentive. We received so many compliments from our guests on both the food and service. Many said that was the best food they ever had at a wedding! So, if you're looking for a top notch, First Class venue to have your wedding, look no further then Cefalos.

Pretty much all of the other 5-star reviews sum up my impression of Catherine and Cut and Sew…read moreStudio. I've taken the beginner Intro to Sewing course. - Great teacher - Catherine doesn't make you feel bad at all about messing up. She can move a class of 8-9 people along pretty well, while not rushing anyone, even when people are at different stages of the project. She gives so many helpful tips. I mean, who would know that the opening of a pillow should be on the less stretchy-side of the fabric? - Studio - Bright, organized, roomy and clean. In a location with decent parking. - Pricing - Very reasonable. I thought at first the price was decent, but now I know the quality of teaching and it's an even better deal. I'll be taking another class soon!

I have taken several classes at Cut & Sew. I started with minimal sewing knowledge, and my goal is…read moreto learn how to make and alter clothing. Catherine (the owner and instructor) is great! Her classes are reasonably priced, and the size is kept fairly small, so she is always available for one-on-one instruction. I started with her Intro to sewing, which is great if you have never used a machine, or if it has been a long time since you have used one. I stepped up through a couple of her beginner classes and onto more intermediate ones fairly quickly. A lot of her classes come with open studio time, which means that you can come in to the studio and work on any of your sewing projects, with her available for advice. Catherine also comes with a lot of industry knowledge, as she was a designer for some bigger brands, but her instruction is very grounded and easy to follow for a novice sewist. She is also young and fun, so it wont be your grandma teaching how to sew frumpy things. In her working with a pattern class, she helps you learn how to put together a piece and sew it from a pattern of your choice. If you have never worked with a pattern, they can be tricky, and also involve sewing techniques that you have never use. With her class, you can give all your questions to her, and you figure it out together. As far as technique goes, she also has multiple technique classes, that are shorter and quick to help you bone up on how to sew all the different types of zippers, seams, pockets, etc. I have learned a lot from her. I continue to take classes, but now I am much more confident working with patterns, trying new techniques, and altering my own clothes. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to learn how to sew or anyone that wants to refine their skills. She does kids' classes too!

This place is ridiculous! Second time we booked a night out for it to be canceled last minute! Not…read morewasting my time to drive 45 minutes to this one again!

I went here a few months ago with my best friend for a paint and sip night, it was an open class…read morebut we were the only two that were there which was pretty surprising but we had an absolute BLAST! Our instructor was so helpful and patient with us. I'm not an artist by any means but they pre sketch your canvas and then walk you through the steps and I think our paintings turned out pretty awesome. I can't wait to go back and do a couples night with my husband!