Such a fun experience! Naz was an amazing instructor, patient, friendly, and made the whole class…read moreeasy to follow. There was a huge selection of colorful glass pieces to create a truly unique Turkish mosaic lamp. They also served authentic Turkish coffee along with delicious baklava and Turkish delight, which made the experience feel even more special. We had so much fun, and I can't wait to display my beautiful handmade lamp at home. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a unique and memorable activity!

I had an amazing time at the Turkish candle-making class! Naz was an exceptional…read moreinstructor--friendly, patient, and passionate about sharing her knowledge. She explained each step clearly and made everyone feel comfortable, regardless of their experience level. The class was both creative and relaxing, and I enjoyed learning the traditional techniques while creating my own beautiful candles. Naz's enthusiasm and attention to detail made the experience even more special. She was always available to answer questions and offer helpful guidance throughout the session. I left with unique handmade candles and a deeper appreciation for this art form. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun, memorable, and hands-on experience. Thank you, Naz, for such a wonderful class!

We had the most memorable evening at Chef Stephanie Chinchilla's chef's table. The experience was…read moreintimate, warm, and beautifully executed from start to finish...every dish told a story and every detail felt intentional. We began with the Aji tuna on crispy rice, topped with a delicate sliver of jalapeño and crispy shallots, a perfect balance of freshness, spice, and crunch. The second course was Stefanie's famous focaccia...one sweet and one savory. The savory version featured parmesan, her homemade bread and butter, pickles from her garden, and a touch of mustard seed. The bread, made simply with flour, water, and salt, takes two to three days to create. The sweet focaccia was equally impressive, topped with brie, honey, and a guava jam made from her own garden-grown guavas... truly special. Next came the sweet potato course, made from her garden's harvest and paired with roasted pine nuts and coconut-shaved gnocchi in brown butter. The flavors were rich yet comforting, and the presentation was artistic and thoughtful. The main course... short ribs with a stunning potato gratin, was a showstopper. The short ribs were tender and deeply flavorful, garnished with delicate edible flowers from her garden, while the gratin was layered beautifully and topped with a fragrant chimichurri. Dessert was one of the best I've ever had: a sticky toffee date cake with a caramel apple sauce made from apples in her garden, served with raw cream vanilla bean ice cream. The balance of warmth, sweetness, and texture was perfection. The wine pairings, thoughtfully curated by Oscar from Sequoia Grove Winery, elevated the entire experience, from the velvety Merlot to the bold Cabernet, every sip complemented the food flawlessly. What makes Chef Stefanie so special is her warmth and authenticity. She shares her passion for food and where it comes from in a way that's engaging and educational, never pretentious. She spends time presenting each dish beautifully, with an artist's eye and a chef's heart. Her artistry, attention to detail, and genuine love for her craft come through in every course. I'll absolutely be attending her future chef's table events, a beautiful evening of intentional cooking, soulful flavors, and gracious hospitality.

I can't speak highly enough of the incredible experiences we've had with Stephanie Chinchilla. She…read morecatered our daughter's graduation party, she catered an intimate COVID birthday dinner, and we've taken several cooking classes from her over the years. For Christmas one year, my husband gave me the gift of her recipes. Every experience is top-drawer, from the incredible food, the personal touches, the elegant yet casual atmosphere she creates around every event. Her entire staff has been wonderful. After every event, people flock to us and ask for her number. She's Orange County's number one best kept culinary secret.

This is a nice place for either a rage room or an escape room…read more A few weeks ago, I did a rage room experience here, which was my first time doing a rage room. Marc, the owner, was very nice and kind. He even allowed me to do a special request where I wore an outfit (which is a Morpshuit with t-shirt and shorts) underneath the gear used for the rage room. Very kind of him to accommodate this. I have never done a rage room before, so it was a unique experience. Shattering glass, and breaking things felt very liberating and it helped me release tension/anger. Additionally, at the very end, there was even another surprise where Marc even taught me how to throw ninja stars on the wooden board. It was super cool. At first, I couldn't get any ninja stars to stick, but on one of my final attempts, I actually did get the ninja star to stick, which was awesome!! I was pretty elated that I was able to do that! Anyways, shout out to Marc the owner for being very nice and accommodating. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a cool, friendly place to do a rage room or an escape room. I should check out their escape rooms some time soon.

Overall a positive experience with a couple of cons:…read more - When we arrived, there wasn't any clear instructions of where/what we should do as there is no front desk. Also took a while before someone came out to help (I think they were in the back assisting maybe another customer?) but some signage would help. - Waivers could be sent prior to arrival to save on time since it was a google form - staff could be more welcoming and better at explaining. I understand it may be sketchy to go to a customer's car to evaluate items brought from home since it could be a risk to the staff, but I think it could either be instructed earlier before arrival OR simply just state that you cannot leave the business. The delivery of the comment made by the staff was not very smooth (almost felt like implying we were bringing something bad or wrong). - A timer inside the room might be helpful as it's hard to keep track of time once you're destroying things. - Phone "mount" could be better secured with a clasp or something because one bump and our phone fell on the ground where there's shards and scraps everywhere. This could have easily scratched the phone. - Room felt cramped, but understand that may be limited by the size of the store space. - Half of the group was arriving late, in which I shared upfront and thought that the staff would assist in getting them as ready as possible before our first group came out to swap, but when I came out, I saw that they had not even begun to change. I understand the face shield and gloves are limited quantities, but they could have started fitting in the other items like jumpsuit and face coverings. - Also as we were swapping, I ended up giving the second group the instructions when it really should have been the staff to give them the run through. It felt very disorganized during the swapping. For the price, I think it would be nice if each group received at least one larger item and not just cups, plates, and glass. All-in-all, it was fun to let out some rage by wrecking things and not having to clean it up. My friends and I did enjoy this different experience. Also fun to watch them from the room cam inside the Axe Room as they rage.

Alex was awesome. The murder mystery around downtown Huntington Beach was super fun. I have never…read moredone anything like this but once complete, it all made sense. Would highly recommend.

So much fun. Highly recommend. My team failed and found…read morethe course very challenging as we have never done anything like this before. But what a fun afternoon.

Took my daughter to Flightdeck and it ended up being a really memorable experience for both of us…read more The session starts with about 15-20 minutes of instruction, which was clear and easy to follow even for beginners. After that, you step into a fighter jet cockpit, and that's when it really gets fun. The experience felt surprisingly realistic -- from taking off a carrier, to actual flight time, and then attempting a landing. You get a solid amount of time in the air (around 30 minutes), so it doesn't feel rushed at all. What stood out most was how immersive everything felt. Sitting in the cockpit, going through the motions, and working through the flight made it feel like more than just a "game." The crew was awesome -- friendly & patient Overall, a great experience and something different to do, especially if you're looking for something fun to share with your kids.

Celebrated my birthday here and it was pretty decent. I scheduled it on a Saturday evening and was…read morereally surprised to find it super empty. As in the only other people aside from my party were the staff. I showed up early to the empty building but still needed to wait for my reservation despite no other visitors so I'm pretty glad that it was located in a walkable location. My party did the Racing + FOX 1 combo. The racing sim was alright. Not that much different than what I can experience at the usual arcades. The dogfighting Sim was the highlight of the night. The set up where each individual has their own replica of a cockpit made it really immersive. I thought the cockpit would also move according to how we maneuver the jet, but that wasn't the case. The staff would also communicate to all of us during our dogfight, commentating on who took down whose plane. It was a decent experience, but I'm not sure if it's something I would do again.

Great place to take a cooking class. They also sell all things kitchen and you can have wine while…read moreyou cook and eat. Simple to follow instructions and a delicious meal after. Lots of free parking in front and a beautiful kitchen set up. We have cooked pork tenderloin, Thai food, and I want to take a pasta making class here. We will be back. Happy Yelping!

This was such a fun experience. I attended the Tuscan cooking class, and although it was pretty…read morefull, we ended up making some new friends along the way. There's an option to purchase wine, and while the selection is limited, it's clearly curated and high quality. The Tuscan menu was simple yet absolutely delicious. My only minor critique is that I wish the class had been a bit more hands-on--the instructor occasionally took over rather than letting participants do more themselves. That said, I understand time constraints and how challenging it can be with a large group. I imagine this experience would be even better in a more intimate setting. Overall, the food was excellent, and the instructors and staff were fun, friendly, and engaging. It is on the pricier side, but you're essentially getting a three-course meal, plus a 10% discount on anything in the store the day of the class, which is a nice bonus.

Our hotel sales team did the Laguna Beach murder mystery scavenger hunt a few years ago and we…read morerecently did the Huntington Beach excursion. Both were incredibly fun and really helped our team bond. Alex is a great communicator and leader of the adventures. The clues and details really make you think and you get some great steps in along some beautiful, coastal areas. Thanks again for everything Alex!

Another great scavenger hunt--this time in Laguna Beach! It was a beautiful day filled with both…read morefun and a few moments of frustration. We finished in second place, just 15 minutes behind the winners. We got a little lost at one stop, and I think that may have been the difference between first and second place. Still, it was a fantastic experience for the whole family and a wonderful way to celebrate Father's Day together.

These scavenger hunts are SO one-of-a-kind and have just the right amount of challenge (they're…read moretough and mind-stretching for sure, but not impossible to solve). Each of the locations are so unique, so even after you've done one, you will have a completely different experience at another location. It's one of my goals to hit up every location the mastermind and creative genius, Alex, has designed, and I'm well on my way with only one location left. In my opinion, these hunts are way more fun than an escape room because (1) they're longer -- 3-4 hours vs. 1-hour escape rooms -- thus more bang for your buck; (2) they involve walking around beautiful beach cities so you get exercise while enjoying the sun, fresh air, and creation; (3) they allow you to observe and appreciate art, monuments, and plaques you would normally otherwise overlook and walk right past; (4) they're designed so as you're walking between places, you can also chit chat with your teammates; and (5) they provide live competition against all the other teams and therefore fun motivation to work quickly and efficiently. I participated in my first Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt back in 2015, and I can confidently say that even after running these events for so many years, Alex is still just as passionate, invested, responsive, and funny. I cannot recommend these scavenger hunts enough!

Very fun way to spend a half day! Newport Beach was the second one I participated in, and it was…read morejust as much fun as the first experience. I appreciate how well thought out everything is and agree with other reviews that it is the perfect balance of challenging, but solve-able.