I was there for an industry event for the food industry. It's located just outside the Dayton…read moreindustrial area inside a business strip mall area close to the Wawa. Not the easiest to find or to park. The team at Grape Escape prepared some very nice appetizers and buffet dinner complimented by their various wines. I enjoyed their Cabernet Savnignon which took a bit to get used to. Ed Ventura is the owner and wine master. He knows what he's doing and was able to answer questions from a very inquisitive group. Basically they don't sell bottles of wine. What they do is provide training and classes for wine making as well as the opportunity to make your OWN wine using their facility and grapes. The grapes are mostly imported from different regions including South America. The grapes are crushed there and fermented into different types of barrels including American Oak. You can purchase an entire barrel or as little as an 1/8 of a barrel. I don't know the cost, but apparently they have a loyal repeat customer base. You can then bottle off your own brand of wine for social events or private use. I found the entire event to be educational and inspiring.

We were invited by friends to take part in a red wine making, from crushing to bottling...i cant…read moreexplain the middle step too well because we were there only for the crush and the last step, bottling. At the start, i was reserved about committing to a large batch of wine, having received diy wines in the past as gifts that were fit for cooking, at best... So we shared a quarter barrel. I knew when we got to the bottling and tasted some of the rich old vine zin that we had barrel stored for the past 7-8 months, that we didn't order enough. The wine, only in its youthful state, was outstanding, comparable to zins you'd pay $75+ per bottle for in a wine store. And it will only get better with some age and stable storing. We'll begin to enjoy more around the Fall/Winter holidays. We were were going to give this wine as a holiday gift, but decided its better that we serve it and drink it ourselves! We are signing up again for this fall's red crushing and will try some other varietal next, i tasted their cab at the bottling and it was also delicious!

My friend and I attended Ladies Night: Pinot Noir at What Am I Drinking earlier this week--WOW! Not…read moreonly did we learn a ton about wine (one of our favorite things,) but we also had a great time. Our class was on the smaller side, but the studio has capacity for up to twenty participants. After reviewing the class ground rules (judgment-free zone and how to properly taste the wines) you dive into the meat of the class. This class was set up as a semi-blind tasting where you taste a wine and then learn more about it. Serena did a great job of breaking down the different wines and giving us a great overview of Pinot Noir. She was very knowledgeable and entertained all of our questions. Serena made what can be seen as a stuffy topic super-approachable. I can't wait to return for another class!

The Irish Whiskey class was a great experience. Serena gave an excellent presentation on the past…read morehistory and current trends of Irish whiskey. We had an opportunity to sample a number of different bottles and Serena did a great job explaining the uniqueness of each brand.

The service and hospitality recieved on May 2 was incredible!! After being rudely turned away from…read moreanother winery, they accepted my party of 19 with open arms. It was a bit chilly, so they fired up all the pits. They took time out to give brief history and explanation on various wines, this was a plus. What started out as a disappointing day, turned out to be a blast. Thank you 4JG for coming through for me and giving these women a great experience!!!!

Nice wine tasting flights. Not really much of a view. Small vineyards maybe good for a daytime dateread more

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.

This was worth every bit of the 5 star rating I gave!…read more I've been wanting to try this place for a couple years and finally had the opportunity to do so. The organization and seating was clear and optically pleasing, the fruits were fresh and tasty, and the support staff was awesome! While I'm traditionally not a cocktail person, my new go to is a mezcal margarita for a cocktail option. While this time I experienced the fruit cocktail class, I would certainly want to try their other classes.

I booked a reservation for myself and my daughter who is going to school in Philadelphia. I live in…read moreIndiana. However I had to cancel (actually I just wanted to reschedule to a different time) because my mother passed away and I could not leave town. And my daughter needed to come home. I left many messages to contact me to do this. However no one called me and when I tried to reschedule online it was going to make me pay again! This is terrible customer service! I will definitely NEVER go to their classes in the future!! TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!

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 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!

This is an amazing place! The jewelry, clothing, art and wine are wonderful, but come for the…read moreenergy! We created prosperity grids with Juanita, who is a Reiki practitioner. It was good stuff. Also, Jae help d me find not one, but two perfect handmade rings I will cherish for years.

From the owner: The Artisan Collective (TAC) is comprised of 3 artisans and a wine connoisseur under one roof! We…read morespecialize in handcrafted jewelry, crochet and knitwear, accessories, visual and wearable art and fun wine tasting social events. TAC is an eclectic art space that also hosts Open Mic nights, book signings, networking events, Reiki workshops, wine tasting classes and Sip and Arts parties. The partners are: Kullah Rulz (Jae Quinlan): Jewelry/T-Shirts/Cuff Lynx Nitjuan Designs (Juanita Martin): Accessories for the body, hair and home infused with loving Reiki energy Divino Enterprises, LLC/Sipper's Delight Wine Tasting Social Club (Burley Tuggle): Wine Tasting Events & Wine Accessories With Love (Leslie Peterson): Crochet & Knitwear Apparel and Jewelry

I definitely recommend Beyond the Plate food tours. It is such a fun experience and the selection…read moreof restaurants were great. My sister, cousin, and I had such a fun time during our Jersey City Food tour. We did the taste of downtown tour. It was definitely worth it and we left feeling super satisfied. Alessia was fantastic and I'm happy she was our tour guide for our food tour. I definitely hope to take another one soon in the near future. It honestly felt like we were hanging out with friends because your tour includes others in your group and everyone was so nice and the energy was amazing. I definitely recommend because I know I will be booking another tour with beyond the plate food tours.

My experience with beyond the plate food tours was amazing. It was such a wonderful way to get out…read moreand explore some good eats while getting the chance to socialize and experience Jersey City. The host/owner, Alessia was such a delight and friendly. I could really tell by the way she dove into the history of JC that shes passionate about her business and bringing more attention to small businesses throughout Jersey City. I would highly recommend checking out beyond plate food tour. It was worth every penny and the experience.

Warning! Yondu is addictive!!!! Once you take a class here you will want to use it in everything!…read more The educators here are amazing and friendly and have I have learned to make some amazing things as well as pick up valuable kitchen tips that have enhanced all of my cooking.

A hidden date night in one of my favorite hidden neighborhoods. Bring a date or a friend to have a…read morefun night out before hitting some bars on stone street. You're welcomed into a fun waiting room space equipped with board games and a 3D-printed spinning chair amongst an Instagram-worthy background. Then view a quick, entertaining, and fun demo of the 3-course meal you're about to cook. Taste test and ask questions to get the most out of your demo experience. After your demo, move into three distinct prep areas to cook your meal. Choose from high-end platters and plates to make your dishes uniquely you! Then sit down (and cheers!) before diving into a delicious culinary 3-course meal hand crafted by yourself. One of my favorite experiences in manhattan, plus the meal includes beer or wine! This spot is a quick walk from nearly every subway line in manhattan. What a fun experience that will carry into your every day life, and make meal prep accessible to all. The caveat to this experience is that they are really selling Yondu, which is a vegan-based cooking essence made from various spices, salt, and soybeans. If you're okay using (and becoming a huge fan of) a nutritious cooking agent in your meals, this cooking experience is for you. Also, it's a great value, so why not?