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.

We had our luncheon there after a funeral mass. John and Andrea are so easy to work with - not…read morereally knowing how many people to expect, we guessed but they were ready to prepare extra food if needed. All the food is delicious and made with fresh ingredients - and healthy for you! The rooms are beautifully decorated and clean; but even if you have more people and need to use their catering service, we highly recommend working with them!

Cozy spot in the village of Akron. Excellent personal service and relaxing ambiance. Tried their…read moretake on a Cubano sandwich and it was delicious. Savory and fresh ingredients! Great spot, can't wait to come back!

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

Love a good culinary experience. the Artisan Culinary loft, located in Artisan Kitchen and Bath…read moreprovided just that. Attended a Korean BBQ cooking class. Chef Debbie and crew were amazing. The class was very interactive with tons of on hands cooking. Learned some great techniques. The chefs were amazing. They answered questions, provided tips and tricks. The vibe was so much fun from the entire staff to the participants in the class. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would definitely recommend checking out their web site and calendar of events. Reasonable priced. Class was from 6 to 9. You can also bring your own beer and wine to partake while cooking! Make sure you check out the bathroom even if you don't need to go! Our Menu Grilled Chicken Kimchi Scallion pancakes Glass noodles with sauteed vegetables

We came here for a cooking class as a work team building event. It was a blast! The chefs were…read morehelpful and the gnocchi dish we made was delicious. Great atmosphere! Highly recommend if you're looking for something fun and different to do!

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!

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.

We attended this cooking school yesterday as a gift from my husband. Mot knowing what to expect…read morewhen we arrived we enjoyed learning new techniques from Ann. She was a very knowledgeable and enjoyable teacher. Moving with the flow of the class. The time moved along quickly and enjoyable. The wine pairing after the cooking while we enjoyed our meal was also educational. I woukd highly recommend this class to share with a friend. Seems expensive up front but we'll worth the money with the learning, great food and wine.

So what do you do when there aren't any Shaw Festival Shows. Well I found his fabulous cooking…read moreclass and we had a great meal, wine tasting and loads of Fun. We started with an edamame garlic dip and yummy crackers. Each group made the same recipe, yet each finished dip tasted different. How fun. Next came a pomegranate dressing for our salad. It was sweet and savory with pomegranates and roasted pecans on top. For our main dishes, we made a Burgundy chicken with a ginger, shallot and garlic glaze on the stovetop. So easy and a nice presentation. For the sides we roasted cauliflower and made a sweet potato with apple sauce mashed potatoes. Our dessert consisted of baked caramelized pears with a choice of toppings. There was blue cheese and dried cherries, ice cream or raspberry sorbet. I selected the sorbet. We garnished the dessert with a dash of maple syrup and some ginger cookie crumbles. Besides a great meal, I also took The wonderful recipes home an learned some cooking tips. The staff was friendly and helpful. A big plus was there weren't any dishes to wash. Strewn Winery has a beautiful tasting room and a restaurant on the premises. I look forward to making this meal for my family. This is the best compliment. Thank you Jane and Joe, her husband and the winemaker, for a great meal and entertaining time.

I met Maria about 23 years ago after I underwent gastric bypass surgery. I had lost 158 pounds and…read moreI distinctly remember Maria talking about mindful eating by having us eat a raisin (I HATE raisins), feel it, taste it, focus on it. While I maintained the weight loss for 10 years, life happened and I was not prepared in any way, shape or form. Slowly, 100 pounds crept back on and with it, the feelings of being so stuck in a body that was a traitor. During COVID I decided to become a life coach. There is no way to work up through master certification without getting coached yourself. And something magical happened. I remembered that stupid raisin and thought about being mindful in all aspects, physical, emotional, and spiritual. I struggled for a year or so trying to do it alone, and finally contacted Maria about three years ago. Thank goodness for her patience. I struggled, really, really painfully struggled. I started really acknowledging food, why I ate, what did it do for me, did it serve my interests short-term or long-term. And, lo and behold, I started getting healthy. I started to really listen to what Maria had been telling me all along, and I got brutally honest with myself. Slowly, with Maria's guidance, I changed what I ate, how I ate, when I ate, and WHY I ate. Maria never judged, never criticized, always encouraged, gave me recipes and suggestions when weird cravings would develop. As a result, my relationship with food changed dramatically. I learned how to be a healthy eater. And, nope, still not keen on raisins. I have always felt people come into our lives for a reason. Who knew 23 years ago that damn raisin would lead to all this. I am so grateful for this magnificent woman, her patience and her insight. Trust her, trust the process and trust yourself.

It's been a wonderful experience so far! Maria is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and resourceful. I recently started developing newer food intolerance and was the reason for my visit. She explained the possible cause and recovery steps in a very detailed manner. The resources provided by Maria have been quite useful! If you have any diet-related concerns and are unsure where to start, you should definitely consider going to Maria. Well worth the time and money! You can keep in touch with her through the Healthie app and she is quite prompt with her replies. I will share a more detailed reviewed in a couple of months.

I have been at this spot to buy some craft items before, but I also recently went to their monthly…read morebook club and craft night and it was outstanding. The book was Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren. You register for the class and pay online. It is an easy process. You pick up the book before the class. You have a few weeks to read the book and then show up to the book club, where you discuss the book while making a craft. I love this concept. This was my dream night/class, getting to read a book and then craft while discussing it. There were about 8 people there and the instructor. Everyone was so kind and excited to be there and talk about the book. The craft was tote bags. We took acrylic paint and painted a bunch of books on there. There were so many creative designs.  The space at Musejar is wonderful. There is a separate entry for art classes and the store. The store has some super cool craft products, as well as a large selection of fiber items, and decor. It is inviting and warm and always decorated with the season or holiday. The art space is open, bright and has everything you need to make your project successful.

You immediately feel creative upon arrival. The decor is so varied and all the tools for your…read moreimagination are right there in-store. Yarn art, markers paradise, colored pencils, paper, you get the gist. Plus there is a pottery studio! I had the best class ever with Heidi. She's an amazing teacher and a great potter. The shop has areas designated as class spots with tables and chairs for group learning. There is a couch to hang out on and knit or just visit. It's warm and welcoming and many collaborative efforts happen via classes within the community. See their website for a calendar or listing of classes. Some classes are for just a session others for weeks. And there's pottery date nights that sell out nearly instantly. I'd recommend MuseJar.