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!

Great instructors. Nice hands on experience. I needed much help in knife skills & left having…read moresome confidence. Combined veggies & spices in ways that melded w/ lotsa zing & pizazz. Fun atmosphere. Mediterranean Diet class. Plan to take a Greek class & when offered Moroccan class.

My son has had the opportunity to attend two of the preschool classes. They are a wonderful way for…read morekids to learn about new (healthy) foods while exploring them by touch, sight and taste. They also learn about turn taking, waiting and working as a team to cook! Such fun! Highly recommend!

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This is such a great small venue! Perfect for a corporate meeting r gathering, or a cooking…read moreclass/workshop. They even have a full kitchen and a large back room for prep. I can't wait until the baby shower I get to attend here next month, we are all looking forward to it! And having Fred Meyer right there to get all the goodies from makes it SUPER convenient. The staff is amazing too! I would highly recommend!

Wow! An amazing class making my own burrito and drinking beer. This is a secret gem. I know it is…read moreunusual to come to Fred Meyer for a class but it is worth it. Conner hosted, made people laugh and was welcoming. I am leaving full and satisfied. We will be back!

Love "The Boutique Chef". From start to finish a fantastic and yummy experience. Chef Michelle is…read moresuch an amazing chef and will custom create your meals to your palate and needs. Don't wait another day if you're considering hiring the Boutique Chef. You will not be disappointed!

Michelle is AMAZING! My family and I hired Michelle to do an at home cooking class and it was…read moreperfect. We gave a basic idea (hand made lobster ravioli) and she came up with the rest of the 5 course meal. We all learned, cooked and had a great time together. She gave tips I will remember forever. She even helped clean, made great suggestions and was a joy to be around. We will call her again! Thank you Michelle! Love the boutique chef!

My son & I took the 'Dumplings of the World' class with Zach last weekend and had a great time. The…read moreclass was well planned, there was not a moment wasted, while also never feeling rushed. The space itself is spacious & tidy, broken up into a workspace, eating space and even a room where I imagine a smaller class or party space may be able to be set up. We had a full class, and stations were prepared (ingredients measured, tools set, etc) upon entering. We were guided through preparing the jiaozi (Chinese dumpling) wrapper dough, filling (while dough rested), then filling & wrapping. After being showing the filling & wrapping, we were returned back to our stations, where Zach rounded with the pairs for 1:2 time with the trickiest parts of the process: the folding! Quantity wise, we made more than enough, and the class was WELL worth the price in value, in my opinion: we had enough for the group to be well fed at the end of the class, and we also brought home another 8 to steam at home, which made for a good sized side for another meal. We honestly could have even made another several too, but it does get tiring on newbie hands after a while at it, not to mention wanting to chow down once you start smelling them steaming!! All in all, I'm glad I stumbled upon this class, and I'm sure my son & I will be visiting Cookshop again for other sessions. As an added bonus, we received the recipes to make jiaozi at home, so this also isn't a one & done experience like some new class/hobbies sometimes tend to be!

What a fun night learning to make ravioli! This was a private event with 12 of us. Chef Zach was…read moreawesome. He had a great energy and was super helpful and knowledgeable. The setup of making it and then being able to share a lovely meal with our group was super enjoyable. I was able to purchase wine. Kind of spendy per glass for what you get. But I was glad to have it nonetheless. We were able to take to go containers home with the leftovers.

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!

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.

Came in and was warmly greeted. We were interested in some knives. The lady we worked with was so…read morefriendly and patient. We were with our two kids and she offered them some ice cream while my husband and I looked. Slightly smaller store so the selection is a little limited but they offered to order online and shipped to our home. Overall, everyone there seemed really happy working there and it showed.

PEPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE!!…read more Along with all the great cooking utensils and products they offer, do not miss out on Williams-Sonoma, hot chocolate and peppermint, hot chocolate. Best kept secret! Unlike other hot chocolate mixes, which are mostly powdered (sometimes with additives), this is shaved chocolate. You cannot go wrong here. Grab yourself a nice couple of logs to throw on the fire, make your own homemade whipped cream, and do me a favor... Don't skimp by using nonfat milk. That will wreck the entire holiday experience of sipping hot cocoa by Williams Sonoma, with freshly made whipped cream. Happy, sipping holidays!

Had a fantastic lesson with Thu. She was friendly, easy-going, and informative. I have some cooking…read moreexperience, but learned a couple new technique tips that will significantly improve my Asian cooking. She also shared her 'secret sauce' which is a recipe for an incredibly versatile brown seasoning sauce that can be used for dozens of Asian staples. This lesson was mostly Vietnamese and Thai focused, which is exactly what I was looking for. But she made it clear that she can do other Asian styles such as Szechuan and Japanese. She mentioned she also has taught sushi classes, which I think would be great. Very fair price! For $65 we cooked four dishes. I sampled all four while we cooked and took plenty of food home. This is great for a group experience!

Had a great date night with the wife. Had a wonderful night and learned lots of new cooking…read moretechniques. Thanks so much A+++.

Love the concept but I was really hoping for more variety in terms of used books. New copies are…read morepretty and all but are too expensive and, lets be real, they're going to get food on them. Also where's the dining experience everyone's posting about? I definitely didn't see any food and I was bummed.

Discovered this great shop while cruising NE Alberta for fun. I went in to ask if they had a…read morecookbook for people dealing with cancer since I have several friends going through treatment. The salesperson showed me their selection and I bought a beautiful cookbook titled The Cancer Fighting Kitchen. They also sell culinary tools, vintage dishes, pots and pans and lots of other special stuff. Highly recommend!