We had a great time at our Burmese cooking class with Chef Sara. The Kitchen was a wonderfully…read moreorganized and open space. She was a great chef and engaged all 11 of us in the cooking action. We felt like we learned a lot, can make the dishes at home. We enjoyed the cooking and the feast afterwards. Highly recommend!

Terrible customer service. I came down with a bad flu and they refused to let me reschedule. She…read moretold me to show up sick if I couldn't find someone to take my spot. Really terrible customer service. Will never book through them again.

Nicole led a virtual Chevre-making class for my colleagues and I and it was a blast! Pretty awesome…read moreto be able to enjoy such a fun, informative and highly rewarding (we did get fresh cheese out of it after all) experience via Zoom. We were provided with our very own cheese-making kit ahead of the class (with immersion thermometer, cheesecloth and straining basket included) and super detailed instructions to replicate the recipe at home in just 10 minutes. Worth to note that the cheese culture packet that came with our kit was enough to culture an additional 3 quarts of milk beyond the one we prepped, too. Nicole was lovely - she answered all our questions, and gave us pro cheese seasoning/paring and gifting tips. Would highly recommend, especially for large-group/team bonding events. Looks like everyone will be getting fresh cheese this Christmas :-)

I cannot praise Nicole more for her amazing cheese making classes! Our company did an outing here…read moreto make Burrata, Mozzarella, and Goat Cheese and had a blast. Nicole makes sure to explain everything thoroughly, including the history of each cheese. Makes everything super interesting. We also included a grazing board and they were all so delicious. We were eating, making cheese, and having fun the entire time. Parking is a bit difficult so we just did ride share there. The place is a bit hard to find but it's a office room inside a parking gate. I am definitely go back with friends and family the next chance i get. I hope this place doesn't get too famous so Nicole still has time left for us! haha Thank you for everything Nicole!!

What a creative team building exercise! She can accommodate up to 10 people. We made 4 dishes with…read more6 people and tag teamed the dishes. Traci gets all the stations prepared ahead of time and some items are even sourced from her own personal garden. She also gave a lovely appetizer before we started cooking (don't cook hungry!). She did a great job helping us all get cook the dishes, I was impressed how attentive she was with all of us and also gave great tips! The food we made (Moroccan) was phenomenal! I will definitely attempt to make these dishes on my own in the future.

I had such a fantastic time at chef Traci's Sauces and Condiments class! It was a lot of fun…read morecooking alongside the group and learning how to make a variety of sauces, most I never would've thought to make before. Every single one turned out delicious -- and we even got to take home small jars of each sauce, which made it super easy to flavor-up meals all week long. I also loved that Traci emailed us the recipes afterwards so we can recreate them at home. Highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to elevate their meals with amazing homemade sauces!

Wow! This place is pricey. But they do have a great selection of top quality consumer kitchenware…read more If you are in need of a $200 pot, this is the place to come. The staff is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. They are able to order items that are not currently in stock. Parking at fourth Street can be challenging, especially on the weekends. But there is a lot directly behind this place. It is crowded though.

This was very much the visit that made me realize I don't especially like Sur La Table's vibe…read more I walked in looking for Le Creuset. They didn't carry much but what they did have was in Cerise and otherwise they heavily leaned Staub. I know Staub is a bit heartier, but it's so unattractive I can't get past how washed out their pink color is. Walking around the store after being greeted, I found it organized a bit oddly, with a minimal Valentines Day section. They didn't have the Stone Lain Stella Porcelain Round Dinner Plates I planned on checking out during my visit but they did have the pink heart plate, which I promptly noped out of when I saw how glitzy it was. The location has limited selection and in my opinion is only worth a drop in if you're in the area and a fan of Sur La Table. Personally I like the Williams Sonoma vibe and style more, so I likely won't be back.

I've been to Platter a few times for test kitchen dinners and they are great! The community style…read moreevents are low key and are a fun way to meet new people. The vegetarian and vegan food Austin cook's is delicious. My girlfriend rented the space for my citizenship party and it was great. I would definitely do it again. Looking forward to attending a class and other test kitchen dinners!

From the owner: platter is a vegetarian private chef service. We specialize in creative fine-dining that is elegant…read morebut unpretentious for special events, catering, and cooking classes. platter also hosts live music, interactive cooking demonstrations, private cooking classes, game nights, tasting events, and more!

This is not a restaurant. The website is very misleading. It's a private chef and residence. I'm…read moreguessing you need to make a reservation with the chef but the listing says they were open 10pm last night. I was not pleased when I drove there and it was someone's house. No signage. I don't get it. Very strange.

Grace's Chinese Cooking from Scratch class was one of the best food experiences I've ever had. It…read morewas fun, she was lovely, I learned a lot, and the food was beyond amazingly delicious. I can't wait to take her other classes!

OK, so there was this event in Jack London Square where they had all these bakeries and candy…read moremakers showing off their goodies, and you know what was off the hook? The chocolate bark with cranberries from the Bread Project. Turns out that they also have a little cafe in the school where they turn out some pretty awesome eats, that are freshly prepared. They purchase their produce in the area. In addition to being a classroom. If you are in the area, stop by, pick up a sandwich or some muffins or the fresh made soup. Also, they cater. Planning a wedding or birthday party? They make cupcakes for $1 each! Whooo whheeee, that's what I'm talking about. Sustainability Education Fresh Eats Easy on the wallet **Support your local nonprofit**

Bought a small summer fruit pie for $5 at their stand in the Emeryville Farmer's Market. First of…read moreall, I haven't seen a pie priced so reasonably for at least 10 years. Second, the crumble on top was sweet crunchy heaven, the crust was perfection and the fruit not overly sweet or loaded with slimy cornstarch. I also tried the generously portioned brownie which was straight from mom's kitchen: cakey, not fudgy. Yum, I'm hooked.

Bliss Belly Kitchen was one of my daughter's favorite camps this past summer. She enjoyed the…read morecooking and yoga and I enjoyed not having to pack her a lunch each day (the kids eat what they cook for lunch). I found the camp well-organized and enjoyed the cookbook she brought home at the end of the week. Would recommend this summer camp to budding cooks and yogis!

I sent my child to the camp in Walnut Creek. They have so much staff turn over! That means that…read moreeither they treat employees poorly or do not know how to manage a business. My child could not develop a relationship with staff because they kept leaving (or were fired?). I do not recommend -at least not in Walnut Creek.

I find Mexican cuisine amazing. I mean really, how many delicious permutations of corn, cheese,…read moretomatoes, beans and peppers could you come up with?! Tacos, bureeetoes and quesahdilluhs don't count, folks. And yet the richness and diversity of the fare is astounding. Three hours with Edible Explorations unlocked the magic, we discovered it's all about the spices! Offering cooking classes in a welcoming Oakland home, private group lessons and catering, Edible Explorations will take you for a ride with fresh, organic ingredients, authentic Oaxacan recipes and colorful context/history. The tamale session gave us a solid foundation for whipping up these pockets of corn goodness, and I'm now inspired to host my own tamale fiesta! At $40-60 (sliding scale), the investment for two meals, fun times and tasty education is outstanding. I want seconds! Mole, you haven't seen the last of me...

Can you saw AUTHENTIC, Yummy, tasty and amazing all in one sentence?!....well, I just did and that…read moreis what Becca and Edible Explorations IS! It is an exploration into another world of Mexico that I had no idea was there until i started taking classes from Becca. The unique chicken tamales we did with amazing mole sauce were to die for. We made rice once with a sprig of mint in it! who would have thought that rice could be so flavorful?.... The most amazing thing I have eaten would have to be these things called MEMELAS They are fresh prepared masa (what you make for corn tortillas) hand flattened out, grilled on each side, then topped with her amazing refried black beans, home made verde (green) salsa and Queso fresca (fresh cheese) and topped with avocado....ok, i'm drooling now. oh! and we made fresh chile rellenos!!! with an amazing tomato sauce. She also teaches you about the culture (which she tends to specify to Oaxacan) which I knew nothing about until taking some of her classes. All organic food and local and great as a gift for someone (catering) or for a class to take and improve your friends and loved ones with tastes from Mexico that they have never tasted before!

The first time I tried their pretzel was during my friend's birthday gathering, and her mother…read moreabsolutely loves this place. I have to agree, their pretzels are so good. Very different from other pretzels, but in the best way. I always go to Alameda for my dog's grooming, so, on 10/25/2025 I picked up a box for the groomers, and they only had good things to say about it too. I also got four pretzels for us as a snack on the way to Alameda, and they never disappoint. Always so good! When we got them, they were incredibly fresh and still warm. The place is cute and smells amazing. The people there were very friendly, even when they were busy they tried their best to help me decide which pretzel to get (I am very indecisive ). I can't recommend this place enough. Please come and try it for yourself!

Tucked away on the quieter side of Santa Rosa along Highway 12 (toward Sonoma), it's the kind of…read morespot that's easy to miss if you're not looking for it, but absolutely worth finding. The shop has a rustic, artsy charm, and the staff greets you warmly as soon as you walk in. They take the time to explain all the different pretzels they offer and even recommend spreads to pair with each one. My personal favorites are the cheese herb and jalapeño cheddar pretzels, especially when paired with their cheese onion spread, an addictive combo that hits all the right notes. A hidden gem for any pretzel lover!