My husband treated me to two cooking classes with Chris, and I learned immensely at both. First…read moreoff, the space is gorgeous. You feel like you're in such a welcoming and relaxing environment, and Chris is generous with drinks to make people feel at home. Her style is really approachable, and she tries hard to offer tips that will stay with you when you're cooking at home. I've learned so much from her: I use old T-shirts to dry my meat, I never salt my potatoes before roasting them, I crank up the heat real high to roast chicken, and I make my pizza outside on the grill. She has helped me expand my food horizons and feel comfortable experimenting in the kitchen. She's also an all-around amazing individual who has been around DC a long time and has good stories to tell. In short, it's a great activity for a night out with friends or even as a couple, and she offers useful recipes that will make you more comfortable in the kitchen to boot. I wish I still lived in DC so I could take regular classes with her.

If you're planning a small cooking class among your closest friends, look no further than Just…read moreSimply... Cuisine. For my wife's birthday, Chris put together a customized menu with a focus on local, organic, and healthy. Her "slow food" approach has long been a staple in her instruction, long before it became cool to go green. She walked us through a five course meal, teaching new techniques while entertaining topics on food and life. We particularly enjoyed the roasted butterflied chicken with fresh sage. Our afternoon session ended with a simple, yet divine treat of strawberries with balsamic and whipped cream. Just Simply... Cuisine is one of the best kept secrets in DC. Let Chris host you in her lovely home and delight you with recipes that you'll want to try on your own over and over again.

Truly the best experience my friends and I had and could not reccomend it enough. It had been a…read morewhile since I'd had a unique and wholesome experience in DC, and I'm so grateful to Chef Sayeh for bringing that energy.

I had a ball!!!!! My husband and I took a DC favorites cooking class last month. From reservation…read moreto experience, everything was great. It's A fun, flavorful, and creative cooking class featuring crispy mambo wings, steak and cheese egg rolls, and a dirty banana pudding trifle that is perfect for anyone looking to try something new.

We did their "Date Night" cooking class and had an absolute blast! When we walked in they had us…read moremake a themed drink (nonalcoholic options available too!). We had time to sit and chat while everyone arrived. The menu was seafood paella and orange flan, yum!! The chefs were super helpful and kept things running smoothly, while additional staff helped keep things nice and clean! We were able to create a pretty delicious meal. I will say the timing was a bit off as we finished an hour after the listed "end" time. However overall I highly recommend for date night, or just a fun night with friends!

What an excellent experience it was the perfect date night experience cooking together in a chefs…read morehome. We went with chef ali who taught us Sichuan cooking. Food was excellent and she had a great teaching style making it easy to follow allowing for a great experience would go again.

Chef Justin Sushi Making At-Home class was amazing!!! It was so individualized and he really paid…read moreattention to detail to provide a wonderful experience for us. The sushi was high quality, delicious, and filling! I highly recommend Chef Justin -- you won't regret it! I will be booking with him again!

My 3, 5, and 6 year old daughters had a blast! They loved sharing with me all that they learned,…read moreespecially through the trivia questions sent home every day. They made and ate such healthy meals with a variety of ingredients... It really stretched their taste buds. Now they want to take turns cooking for us! My favorite part was tasting the deserts brought home each day:)

From the owner: Established in May of 2011, Cooking Thyme offers a safe environment of culinary inspiration through…read morechildren's summer camps and after-school programs that encourage creativity, responsibility, and good ole fashioned fun! Cooking Thyme also teaches our Little Chefs how healthy eating choices do not have to mean yucky eating choices. No matter how picky your Little Chef may be, experience has taught us that kids will eat what they make. Soon your child will be coming home exclaiming, "It's not just green. It's Guacamole!"

Taking a recreational class at Pizza University was hands-down one of the most enjoyable (and…read moretastiest) things we have experienced in a while. Our instructor, David D., was knowledgeable, super friendly, and clearly passionate about all things pizza ~ from pizza history to dough science to other fun pizza tips and secrets. The class was the perfect mix of hands-on learning and laid-back fun. We got to stretch dough like pros (well, semi-pros), experiment with toppings, and then, of course, enjoy the fruits of our labor .... which, not to brag, were delicious. Whether you're a total beginner or just a home cook looking to level up your pizza game, this class is a great time. You'll leave full of pizza, a little flour-covered, and very proud of your pie-making skills. Highly recommend for foodies, friend groups, or anyone who just really, really loves pizza!

I was surprised on Valentine's Day for a date night cooking session with Chef David. It was so much…read morefun and hands down one of my favorite dates I've had. The location is a bit hidden and is located in a small area with parking on site. It's a bit dark but there's also a lot of smaller businesses around the area too. Upon arrival we were greeted Jill who is the marketing manager behind pizza university. She was very sweet and engaging with my boyfriend and I. The establishment feels warm. There's seating available, office space and a bunch of photographs of pizza establishments that use their uniquely built ovens. Down the hallway, we were welcomed to a large kitchen with all the necessary equipment. It was decorated with valentine themes, candy, chocolates, snacks, wines, sodas and water. There were 2 large TV screens and nice jazz music. Chef David went through the menu and basics of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. We discussed the importance of holding a knife properly and selecting one that best fits the individual. For the menu, we did a nice salad with the lettuce charred, garlic bread, chicken, rockfish, ribeye, poached lobster, double baked potatoes and mixed veggies and a chocolate lava cake. It was quite a lot of food but I learned a lot! I would say my favorite thing to make was the lobster. I've always wanted to learn how to properly de-shell a lobster so that was cool. It looks easier on those TV cooking shows than in real life. Overall, it was a really great experience. They change up their events regularly so I would be happy to come back to learn more and cook different cuisines again.

Fun cooking experience!!! Judy was so much fun and got us all helping to make a delicious dinner!…read more I'd try it again, great hidden dinner in her home with fun people!

I have learned so much over the years from Judy Harris and her wonderful cooking school. I can't…read moretell you how many of her great recipes I make over and over again, many at the request of friends and family who have sampled them over the years. She is very organized and I still use skills I learned there years ago. She is an excellent cook and knows the history etc about the special dishes she teaches her students to prepare. I has always been a fun evening for us no matter how big a group we go with. I highly recommend this very special cooking school, fun for a date night or getting together with a few friends.

We loved it! Had an amazing evening learning how to make pasta with this hands on experience. I…read morewould definitely recommend and would love to take another class!!

My boyfriend surprised me with a pasta making class with La Bella Pastarella for my birthday and…read morewhat an amazing experience!! Monica and Leo were great hosts and super friendly. I can't believe how much we learned, they were so knowledgeable and explained everything with the perfect amount of detail to help us understand exactly what was happening as we cooked. We made three delicious pasta dishes and we left their home feeling confident in our pasta making skills. Weeks later we're still talking about the food we made and looking into buying our own pasta roller. They made my birthday one to remember! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

There are two parts to DC Central Kitchen at Buzzard Point. The first part is a full center where…read morepeople can volunteer to help pack food, etc. The facility is newer so it's clean and nice. There's even a lobby for volunteers with cold water, places to sit, and more. The second part is a cafe that's open every day that sells coffee drinks, food, and snacks. I ordered the chai latte with an espresso shot and it was strong and tasty. They also sell sandwiches, lunch deals, Just Tea, and more. There's plenty of seating inside and a few seats outdoors along the sidewalk.

DC Central Kitchen serves fresh, satisfying meals that prove cafeteria-style food can still be…read moredelicious. The menu offers a variety of well-prepared options made with quality ingredients, and the portions are generous for the price. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast or lunch, it's a reliable spot for a flavorful meal that also supports a great cause.