We did a group event here there was about 20 of us for work. It really nice the kitchen and set up…read morethat they have it really nice and the helpers were really great too. They set the entire thing up for you like you are cooking on tv which is nice everything is measured out. We all split up into group to make different part of the meal. With our group we had wine available to have too. The event itself was very expensive for the group but it was really nice. I forgot to take a picture of the crab cake and salad which was the first course.

I have taken lots of cooking classes and although theirs is super pricey, it is indeed worth it. i…read morelearn something new every time i go there and the recipes are so good- there is always 1or 2 that i will make again!

I attended the Farm Cooking School for a pasta making night! Overall, it was a great experience! We…read morehad the chance to make 3-4 different pastas and worked as a group through each item. However, the class was unorganized. Despite arriving on time, the class had already started. People were tasked with items to start on and no one greeted us or told us where we could help. It made the beginning of the class feel weird and made us feel not welcomed. The pasta was delicious and the overall value was great! Arrive extra early or have the potential to walk in confused!

I first met chefs Ian Knauer and Shelley Wiseman when they were the guest pizzaiolos at Liberty…read moreHall Pizza, serving up some unique and amazingly delicious pizzas. Shortly thereafter, my wife and I signed up for the Fundamentals cooking course at The Farm Cooking School - a six class series covering everything from knife skills to roasting, poaching and braising. What we experienced was far better than we expected. These are hands on classes, where we learned about the ingredients, how to utilize them and why they worked in each dish we prepared. At the end of each class, we all sit down and enjoy a delicious meal that by itself would likely cost as much as the class if we bought it at a local restaurant. What a bargain! Since that first series, I've taken over 30 other classes, and continue to take classes every week. I've made French sauces, Mexican moles, Italian pastas, Indian curries, pies, breads, and just about everything else you've seen on a plate. The variety and quality of classes and the food we've eaten has been amazing. Through these classes and the down-to-earth teaching styles of Ian and Shelley, I've learned that it's possible for amateurs like me to prepare meals that taste as good or better than those I get in restaurants. I walk away from classes thinking "Wow, that was so delicious. I can't wait to try this at home!"

I didn't expect a great Filipino Fine Dining in my backyard. I usually expect this type of…read moreexperience in Manhattan. The staff, host and chef were very friendly. They made sure that all our needs were met and that we had a great night. The decor was classy and very homey. One of the long benches they had reminded me of my uncle's back in his home in Laguna, Philippines. The food was exceptional. Everything was cooked perfectly. They didn't lessen the flavors to cater to the "American" palette. We were really full by the end of the night. This spot is really worth visiting. Go check them out if you're in the neighborhood.

I had a eureka moment when I discovered Maricel's Kitchen. I immediately declared, "This is where…read morewe're celebrating our anniversary!" Cozy and unpretentious, it's a small business and a true hidden gem. The moment we set foot in the door, we were warmly greeted by Paul, the extraordinary host and husband of the chef, Maricel. Upon seeing our reservation via OpenTable, he noticed we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. He gave us the most romantic table in the house. Megan quickly came out to take our order. We were deciding, and she mentioned they have Benguet coffee. As it was freezing outside, it was perfect as we looked through the menu. The Benguet coffee came out in a French Press. Benguet coffee is a single-origin coffee that grows in the Northern part of the Philippines. We tasted notes of chocolate, berries, and nuts. Intoxicating!! Pandesal, Filipino bread with accompanying butter, came out with the coffee. These are truly melt-in-your-mouth, as when you first break it, the crispy outer layer gives way to a soft and fluffy center. Heavenly!! We decided upon their Kamayan Tower, which is a 4-tier is like a Filipino celebration of food, all brought together and giving you a tasting banquet at your table. The top tier was the appetizers, where crispy Lumpia and Siomai (Filipino version of Shumai) lay. The second tier consisted of Pork Sisig, Chicken Inasal, and Pancit Bihon. The Pork Sisig was my absolute favorite as it was a symphony of rich and savory flavors. My husband loved the Chicken Inasal, as the flavor profile is smoky, tangy, and savory-sweet. The following tier held many delights, but what stood out from that tier were Chicken Adobo, the perfect ratio of soy and vinegar marinade, and the crispy Whole Fried Tilapia. Excellent combination of crispy skin and moist and flaky inside. Last but not least, the final tier had many stars, but what stood out for us was Beef Kaldereta and Inihaw Na Liempo. The primer is a stew with vegetables, potatoes, and tender beef. Slow-braised in tomato-based sauce, giving us hearty and comfy feelings. The latter is grilled pork belly, where the smoky and sweet flavors come together. Just when we were finished, Megan brought out a plate of desserts, and Paul gave us two flutes of champagne to celebrate. The food was all phenomenal, as was the service. Chef Maricel herself came out to greet us, and we talked about how these dishes were prepared. She has a full staff prepping for the dishes and truly tries to replicate the flavors of her grandmother's cooking from Manila. Both she and Paul were in the cooking school where they first met, and we laughed at how we first met our spouses. The place is a hidden gem, and Chef Maricel wisely chose her signage to be huge black lettering on a white, lit-up background so that passing cars can see her restaurant as they drive by. Plenty of parking as they share a parking lot in the strip mall. If you are looking for great Filipino cuisine where they treat you like family, this is the place. The place is not huge, so I strongly recommend people make their reservation via OpenTable. Chef Maricel also mentioned they offer cooking lessons during the weekdays, except for Friday evening, and they also serve Classic Filipino brunch towers on weekends. Sign. Me. Up!!

Chez Barbara just catered my husband's 50th birthday party and did such an incredible job!…read moreBarbara visited my house several weeks before and within 5 minutes she knew exactly where the bar would be, how the menu should be planned and she nailed it in every way. The food was magnificent--my guests could not stop raving! There was a beautiful, huge sushi boat, lobster Mac and cheese, Pinot Noir meatballs, potato pancakes with caviar, shredded duck tacos, pulled pork sliders and more! She also made a stunning and delicious birthday cake, and an assortment of mini cupcakes that were also scrumptious. Her team of servers and bartender were all seasoned, excellent professionals and the entire evening was perfect. It is such a wonderful feeling to see your guests truly enjoying the food and having a wonderful time. Thank you, Chez Barbara!

I started my first culinary class with Chef Barbara back in 2015. This is when the new Shop Rite…read morestarted Culinary workshops and I was hooked! I learned so much and it was a fun experience! Very disappointed when Shop Rite discontinued the program. She's now been running culinary classes much further away from me, but it was so worth the trip! You can participate or just observe. The food is always delicious and you leave pretty stuffed. She's the best! I highly recommend attending her class!

We love cooking class here! We had a lovely experience and my kids really enjoyed it. We good to…read moretry more classes soon.

Casey never fails to let the kids have fun learning about food. She is great at answering all the…read morecooking questions my 6 year has. He fully enjoys her classes and always is impressed at how yummy the recipes are. He space is always so clean and she is very cautious and makes sure to social distance the kids where possible. She has hosted both an adult and kid party for us. We have zero complaints. She truly goes above and beyond. She definitely loves what she does and let's that shine through teaching her classes. We had the pleasure of also being part of the Yelp elite group and got to make yummy lava cakes. Attached are some pictures of how they came out.

I spent Sunday afternoon attending a cooking class with a few of my friends and had an amazing…read moretime. The food was delicious, the owner super charming and the experience overall was fantastic! Highly recommend going with some friends or even a mother/daughter outing.

Our group selected a cooking class here which included dinner with pasta-making as the only…read morehands-on portion of the evening. We only mixed flour and water together to roll out pasta. For $125/person, I had expected better tasting food though. The small appetizers (spinach salad, prosciutto, Parmesan, olives) may have been put together from a grocery store. For the pasta that we rolled out, the staff only added a plain tomato sauce. The side of vegetables was overcooked and mushy. Tiramisu was all right. We can blame the taste and texture of the pasta on ourselves, because we made it, but I had expected the rest of the food prepared by professionals to be better. No drinks were included -- Healthy Italia is BYOB. There was a nice intro video from the owner telling us about her history and philosophy. She said that she doesn't measure ingredients, and only mixes by feel. How does one teach a cooking class like this? If someone is taking a cooking class, they are less experienced and need precise measurements and instructions. Our flour and water were measured for us, so I guess they do measure something. We were never told the measurements, so didn't have any recipe or any specific learnings to take home. I enjoyed the social time with my group, and especially the long table set out for our group in true Italian fashion. It made us feel like a big cohesive family. However, for $125/person, I felt like we could have had a true learning experience elsewhere or had a much better Italian dinner at a restaurant with drinks. In fact, on the subsequent evening, a few individuals from our group went to a restaurant and ordered similar items served at this cooking class, and the food was remarkably better. And yes, it was less than $125/person with drinks.

I attended the Buttercream Flowers class and it was an excellent experience. I was part of a small…read moreclass (3). Our instructor was very knowledgeful of the various techniques for making different flowers and gave us a lot of individual attention and guidance. We learned how to make 5 different flowers to decorate our cupcakes which we were then able to take home. The owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall, an excellent experience. Would highly recommend it! Rhina A. Edison, NJ

Was invited to a girls' night out at Candyland Craft to decorate cupcakes, sip on wine, munch on…read moresnacks, and enjoy some good laughs! Walked into the store and it looked like a crafter bakers' dream! While walking towards the back for the class, I peeped so many unique baking supplies! This review is only based on the cupcake decorating class. Once we arrived, the supplies for the class were already provided at the seat. Six plain cupcakes was in a container, along with disposable icing bags, tips, food coloring, and bowl(s) of white buttercream icings. The instructor was nice and showed the class how to decorate the cupcakes into three different styled flowers; which was lots of fun! While decorating the cupcakes, we sipped wine, ate snacks, and enjoyed each other's company. Which we brought our own wine and snacks. One of the ladies from our group was able to connect to Candyland Crafts' Bluetooth to play music! It was an enjoyable time! =)

Gabby, owner/chef at Autumn Olive Food Works is the most warm and wonderful human we have met in a…read morelong, long time. She is inspirational, creative, flexible, accommodating, and very, very cool under pressure. Gabby hosted a private affair at our home recently. She curated the most incredible menu that took into consideration all kinds of dietary components (vegetarian, hard core carnivores, those with celiac, and picky little eaters). It was seamless, delicious, and enjoyed by all. AND, she managed to pull off this exquisite multi part meal with no power - yes no power. We had a large storm come through the evening of our event and Gabby was limited to the grill and candle light. She was so relaxed and easy going and managed to produce a magnificent, sumptuous meal with everything, bar one of the desserts that needed the oven to bake off. I would highly recommend Gabby for your next event, whether it be a formal occasion, garden party, or intimate family gathering. I certainly can not wait to use her again.

I wish I could give 10 stars to Autumn Olive Food Works. My band conducted a a very long music…read morevideo and Gabby prepared literally BEAUTIFUL and healthy good for us all day. Apart from the fact that it was absolutely delicious and grown from the land, we truly needed healthy and filling food to have energy for the shoot. Pizza and other junk food wouldn't have given us the energy to perform at the highest level. And if that wasn't enough Gabby is truly one of the Kindest and most accommodating people I've ever met. She's a true artist, and it was beautiful to have her a part of our creative process. The video came out great and kickstarted a lot of our career, and We have her to thank! truly the food and service from Gabby is one of the most special memories I have of that time. The artists and crew were treated like royalty. If you ever have an event, book her!!!

My wife took me here on my birthday and what a find this was! They typically do cooking classes,…read morebut if you come for a meal, you're in for a treat. We sat at the chef's table and had a limited 4 course selection to choose from. It began with a wonderful tuna crudo that was light and almost summery with the strawberries and cucumbers that surprisingly complimented the incredibly flavorful tuna. The spinach gnudi was a small salad that also had a number of components I would have never dreamed to combine, but they all paired nicely with each other. The main course was a lamb that was perfectly cooked, and though I didn't care for the accompaniment of figs, the rest of the dish more than made up for it. To finish off, we ended with asian pear crisp. You don't often see Asian pears incorporated into cooking. However, Asian pears actually being one of my favorite fruits this was welcome surprise and fantastic way to end the evening. Or so it would be, had they not brought out an additional crem bruele for my birthday, which was also excellent. I very very much enjoyed my meal here and wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone. Sitting at the chef's table is also a special treat as I thoroughly enjoyed watching that process that is traditionally kept behind closed doors. I will definitely be making a return trip whether it's for new menu offerings or to try one of their cooking classes.

I brought my husband here for his birthday celebration. The fixed menu had all sorts of different…read moreand interesting items. There were 4 courses, each one with 3-4 choices for diners to pick from. We sat at the chef's counter so we got to see how the staff worked and how the entrees were put together. Each course is a somewhat small portion but packed full of flavor, and altogether it's a decent amount of food. Overall an expensive but worthwhile experience, great for celebrating special occasions.

If you are as passionate as I am about living a healthy lifestyle, Brianna's Nutrition Kitchen is…read morethe place for you. From the first meeting where we discussed my specific nutrition needs keeping me at my performance requirements, to every visit with my BNK chef, I feel blessed to have her team in my life. They have been nothing but responsive and supportive of my busy lifestyle and I can finally remove the stress from following a strict diet. Every meal is beyond my satisfaction and her team's passion translates directly to keeping me energized and motivated in my life. I can't thank BNK enough for their continuous support as it has transformed my life for the better.

She is absolutely outstanding! Brianna is super professional, she catered for my event and everyone…read morewas delighted. Presentation was amazing and the flavors were on point. I couldn't be happier to have found her, I go to her all the time for meal plans and I definitely notice a difference in my health. She is a miracle worker in the kitchen!