My friend and I took a cooking class here and had the best time!…read more The class was a how to for tortellini. They have a separate little classroom from their retail and restaurant space. The entire store is really cute and cozy. There were people in and out while we were there. My friend bought a bagel to eat during class and said it was fantastic! The class itself was great. The instructor taught us the ages in 2 parts. While we were executing after demonstration he would walk around and give notes and/or praise our work. They had all the equipment we needed and the recipe printed for us to take home when class was over. This was my first cooking class but not my friends. She said it's a bit different than the ones she's taken as we didn't prepare everything ourselves (the tortellini filling was made for us) and we didn't actually cook the pasta there, we prepared it and then boxed it up to bring home to cook, while the teacher cooked theirs for us to try. It was also cheaper than most other classes so maybe that's why? In any event we both enjoyed it and the space and agreed we'd take more classes there that interested us.

We held a corporate team building cooking class at the Collective Kitchen, and it was a great…read moresuccess! The instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly, and had a great sense of humor. We made lemon ricotta filled cappelletti, and learned how to make the homemade dough. The filling was premade for us, probably due to time constraints, but we were given the recipes for both. They provided to-go boxes for us to take the cappelletti home with us, and we were able to taste what the chef made along with us. The whole experience was very personal, a lot of fun, and was a great hit with our team. We will definitely be taking another class in the near future.

Just finished a team building event here and it was delightful! Our instructor was Toshi/Tashi (sry…read moreif i am misspelling) - he was clear and patient and I can confidently say everyone learned something new today. Either about food or technique in the kitchen! This place was a blast I would def recommend for team building or date nights or even as a family activity. Claire was our host and she was AMAZING, we got to do all the fun stuff and she was there to clear and clean our dishes, provide us with tools and ingredients PLUS while we were eating she boxed up our leftovers (yes, you will definitely have leftovers)!!! Great experience, if you are interested in taking a cooking class this is definitely the place to do it! They can and will curate the menu to meet the needs of food allergies, diets and preferences. Appetizer - crab rangoons/ cream cheese wontons Meal - Pad Thai Dessert - Coconut sticky rice w/ mangoes on top Thanks for having us, hoping we get to come back again someday soon!

Tashi and Claire were amazing hosts and gave my Fiancee and I such a wonderful experience for a…read moredate night. The food we made during their chicken piccata class came out deliciously and Tashi was very patient and thorough in checking in and making sure that our food was coming out well throughout the process. Inside has a nice dining table/lounge area upon first entering with a full bar, coffee station, and photo booth. Behind the curtain lays out the actual cooking stations with just about every gadget you could need to cook an amazing dish. The setting and size felt perfect to allow my partner and I feel comfortable in our own space while also allowing intimacy with the space between the other learners and the chef. I would 100% recommend this spot if you are interested at all in taking a cooking class or are just looking for a fun way to spend a date night.

When I need a new or replacement kitchen tool I always stop by and check what they have. I have…read morepurchased lots of baking equipment here. I just got a new Cuisinart immersion blender here and so far it great.

What a great variety of kitchen items! My grandmother gifted me a gift card, and I had such fun…read morepicking things out. Everything was clean, well stocked, and organized.

Went to a dinner event here over the summer and it was a delicious meal and beautiful space- we…read morevisited the animals, and enjoyed a sunset, before indulging in the dinner and drinks. Service was friendly and the whole evening was enjoyable. Keep meaning to return for classes and other events and need to!

Took my second class at KMF this evening and was again impressed with the warmth, beautiful…read moresetting, skilled instruction, humor, and energy of this experience. And of course the amazing farm fresh food and wine selections. These are the best classes I've taken. I learn a great deal, get hands on practice in a non-threatening environment, and have a full happy belly.

I have a wonderful dinner catered for my birthday. The food was fantastic Renalto did all the work…read moreand friends and family enjoyed all the food

Renato is a great chef, teacher and a very fun guy! He taught us to make gnocchi with bolognese…read moresauce and meatballs with pomodoro sauce last night. He is very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine and cooking. All 6 of us were very involved and learned to make everything. He gave us a lesson about the different regions of Italy and the differences in the foods. He provides only the best level of ingredients- so his dinners are very tasty!

Went in for the first time today... amazing! The food was fresh and the atmosphere was so relaxing…read moreand Beth was very informative of the upcoming events. We are definitely going to make this a regular stop. Heck, we are even going to try a "pasta" making event....FUN!

Love the oatmeal spice cake,blueberry buckle,mudslide brownies. Also have had…read more Pasta dishes, meat loaf and a very good sweet potato casserole love it.

I've taken several classes here after being introduced through a Yelp Elite event. They had me at…read morestreet tacos! Chef Valentine is so nice and patient, the classes are fun, and at the end, you realize it's surprisingly easy to make good, healthy, affordable food that is delicious! I've taken the pork ramen class, which was my favorite. The broth, cooks in 30 minutes in an Instapot, and it was so rich and flavorful. I went out an Instapot the next day! We also made the noodles from scratch. It took a lot of kneeding to get the texture where it needed to be, but it was worth it! I haven't made the noodles at home yet because it took two of us to manage the pasta sheets and pasta machine, which I don't have. But someday! Also enjoyed the class where we learned how to make Saag Paneer, one of my favorite Indian dishes. Once you learn the technique, you can substitute chicken or lamb for the paneer. Quick, delicious, and far less money than if buying out. What makes these cooking classes so enjoyable is the ease and comfort of the atmosphere, created by Chef Valentine, and the ability to get to know the other people in the class. You all prep and cook together and then share the meal as a community. You can bring beer, wine or hard cider - and if you forget, go downstairs and buy some! People tend to share what they bring which adds to the sense of community. Chef Valentine has taught me knife skills, which I thought I had! Wrong. I was doing all the work and not letting the knife do it's job. It's all about the tools and using them properly. These classes have also taught me patience. Cutting all the veggies for the ramen takes time, skill and patience to get uniformed cuts. Prepping and measuring first makes the actual cooking process go smoother. I've always been a cook, but never much of a baker because baking is about being precise with measurements, which requires patience. After taking several cooking classes at Feed the Mass, I've learned how patience pays off. This Christmas, I baked about a dozen varieties of cookies, including baklava. They all turned out wonderful, according to my friends who gobbled them up and I owe it to Chef Valentine! Classes are located on the second floor of Whole Foods in the Pearl. You can park on the street or in Whole Foods garage. If you spent $10 on groceries, parking is free. Love taking classes here! I bought a book of 5 passes so classes end up being $25 per class, a bargain since you also eat a meal! What I really like is the mission of a Feed the Mass, which is to educate and provide classes to those who can't afford to pay for classes, to teach them how to make a healthy and affordable meals for their family. A meal that costs less than fast food and is far more delicious. And healthier. Taking classes supports this Non-Profit's mission. There are classes for kids, date nights, family classes and even classes where you learn how to prep a few meals that stretch out for a week. So take some classes and learn new skills, have fun and pay it forward! It's a great experience and a fun way to spend an evening with friends, family or as a single...once you walk in the door, you are part of the community.

I took the ramen class taught by Chef Jacobsen Valentine at a private event. As a casual home cook,…read moreI thought it was awesome. No matter your skill level (unless, maybe, if you're already a professional chef), you'll learn something new. We made ramen noodles from scratch (!), which were an amazing consistency and soaked up the flavor of the broth well. We also learned proper knife techniques. Chef Valentine has a real passion for cooking and teaching others this important life skill as a means to a healthier lifestyle. A portion of class fees goes towards scholarships for classes for those in need. On the down side, this may have ruined me for instant and non-housemade restaurant ramen, as ours was so good! Now I'll really be saying, I could/should have made this at home!

Hipcooks Portland absolutely knocked it out of the park with Indian Food Night! Lead chef Lacy and…read moreassistant Annie created an experience that was equal parts informative, fun, and unbelievably delicious. From learning techniques and spices to understanding the "why" behind the dishes, the class struck a perfect balance between hands‑on cooking and approachable instruction. Every dish we made was incredibly tasty, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of great energy. It truly felt like a community‑building event, not just a cooking class. My wife and I had a fantastic time and left inspired (and very well fed). We will definitely be back for future classes. Highly recommend Hipcooks Portland--and huge kudos to Lacy and Annie for such a memorable night!

Had the greatest Indian cooking class with Lacey! Learned a-lot of valuable tips and made a…read morefantastic meal!

This was my first cooking class at Bob's Red Mill. Tonight Pamela Salzmam was the instructor…read more Amazing class! I've taken a ton of cooking classes over the years and even though this was a democratic demonstration class, it was the best class I've ever attended. I learned so much even though I consider myself a seasoned cook. Well done Bob's Red Mill and Sophie!!!!

From the owner: Cooking classes, plant based, whole grains, specialty cookingread more

We had some out of town visitors who are big yarn fanatics and it just happened to be Rose City…read moreYarn Crawl. Knotty Lamb was one of the Westside options for the crawl. It was buzzing when we went! There were some trunk shows inside, one had lovely knitting/crochet themed jewelry. There was also a yarn vendor in the back who was super popular. I don't know much about yarn is knitting but this seemed like a really organized and cool place. The staff were friendly keeping up with the customers streaming in. The yarns are high end and of quality according to my visitors. They really enjoyed the place and had quite a haul afterwards!

The owner was very knowledgeable about knitting tools and helped me select some great yarn. They…read morealso have a weekly knitting night