I want to start this review by saying that our instructor for the macarons class was fantastic and…read moreaccounts for all four stars. Baking macarons is a tricky thing and Damaris did such a good job breaking down all the steps. She gave us lots of tips and tricks for our home baking, and you can see her passion for what she does. That said, I have been to several of the cooking schools in Columbus and this was my least favorite overall attendee experience. It was more expensive, yet very "basic" for lack of a better word. All of the cooking classes I have attended come with some kind of amenities - a welcome cocktail, wine bar, cheese and crackers, hot coffee/tea, etc. Something. This class was three hours long and there was nothing offered but water and iced tea (on a 20 degree day). We also did not receive any kind of information prior to the class, so parking was like solving a mystery (hint: the parking lot is behind the house down a side alleyway)

So first off I want to say I am glad my husband purchased me this gift. In theory cooking with tea…read moresounded like the coolest thing ever and it was a very thoughtful gift, but the actual experience was a bit lackluster. The Seasoned Farmhouse is a beautiful space, but the cooking class was just okay. I unfortunately didn't learn any new skills and the main reason for this review being so low is because my husband and I got food poisoning at the event. I felt sick as soon as I ate the food and didn't feel better until 24 hours later. I have lots of thoughts on why this happened, that I will explain later. Class + Recipes: The recipes we tried were good. It was a class all about learning how to cook with tea. We made Shaoxing Wine Tea-Poached Chicken with Scallion Oil, Sweet Tea-Brined Roast Chicken, Salad Greens with Golden Raisin Vinaigrette, Tea-Poached Eggs, Black Tea Poppy Seed Muffins, Earl Grey Tea Cake with Chopped Chocolate and Tea-Infused Cream Cheese Frosting and Roasted Yukon Potato Wedges with Aioli Sauce. The food tasted good and I appreciated the amount of thought that Chef Cindy Ramsey put into creating them. However, I was severely disappointed with the set-up of the class. I've been to 6 cooking classes at other locations and always was assigned to a specific station where each participant would make each dish and learn new cooking skills. This class was set-up where we were given a 20 minute lecture and then told to wash our hands and disperse to focus on different aspects of the meal. For instance I mixed the aioli sauce, iced the cake and teared lettuce leaves. Though we were told to wash our hands, we didn't wear gloves and this is what I believe caused my husband and I to get sick. Cons: Lack of cleanliness. During the demonstrations sometimes the chef would touch raw ingredients like eggs and chicken and would then touch other ingredients that would not be cooked. This leads to cross contamination and should have been avoided on the chefs behalf. In addition, because 10 different people peeled eggs, and various people touched ingredient components that would not be cooked I believe this also may be the cause of getting sick. As a science nerd let me share that we all have a different skin microbiome. Sometimes people carry more of one bacteria on their skin than others. Also depending on the length and cleanliness of finger nails, this also could cause unwanted bacteria on food that was prepared without being cooked. If these bacteria get into the ingredients, some people can get ill from them. Net: PLEASE HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS WEAR GLOVES WHEN PREPARING FOOD, ESPECIALLY ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE COOKED. I feel like the price of the class was not cheap and hopefully could cover the cost of gloves in the future. Based on this experience, I would not come here again and do not recommend it to someone who is looking for a more traditional style cooking class.

We loved loved loved this venue! OMG! It is so beautiful and offers so much flexibility…read more The interior provides that rustic feel and needs little decoration because it is so nice on its own. We learned that you can pick your own caterer and provide your own booze which can go along way in both cost and allowing you to truly customize your special event. This was one of the top contenders for our wedding day. What ended up keeping us from booking is that we wanted to have a November wedding and this venue is perfect for outdoor weddings so it just was too much of a gamble with the crazy Ohio weather. If you're venue shopping, I highly recommend this place. It was just so nice and if you're an Upper Arlington resident, you can get even more of a discount. Check it out!

I photographed a wedding here over the weekend. What a hidden gem set back in one of the Columbus…read moreParks and Rec locations in Upper Arlington. The staff was excellent -- always checking in to see if we needed anything. According to Charlotte, one of the venue coordinators, they can seat about 150 max. The wedding I attended had a little under 100 guests, with plenty of room to move about with the dance floor set up in the front of the venue. For the ceremony: There is a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking a pond w/ a fountain. Plenty of seating with a small aisle for the bridal party to walk down. For the reception: There is plenty of room! Tons of natural lighting. A concession stand type window bar area and an alcove to set up the food and cake tables. I was very impressed with this venue. It was clean, modern, easy to access, great staffing, with tons of natural beauty to it. I will definitely be suggesting this location to future photography clients. Well done, Amelita Mirolo.

RIP OFF. Mishalle started out very nice however onnthe day…read moreof my July 5th party there was no central air, no ice in the ice maker, my birthday babys name was misspellled on the back drop and they threw away my cake box. And this was her first birthday party. After I stated my concerns, I was told that "things happen and I have to understand that" Then thenowner Mishalle accused me of "violating the terms of contract" by SMOKING in the facility. A bogus lie. Her staff was onnsite the entire time. They have portable ac units which did not keep a comfortable temperature. My cake was melting. My guests were sweating uncontrollably as well as had their hair ruined. I had expressed to Mishalle that I experienced a central air outage at my baby shower and truly did not want to experience that again. Mishalle was very unaccomodating and I paid $3050. I never woul ld have paid that amount had I known this was going to be my experience. I am a single mother trying to make positive memories I feel ripped off and I would not recommend Oasis Hilliard.

The space was perfect for our Repast. It was beautiful, clean, spacious yet intimate and had…read moreeverything we needed for our event. Michelle was very friendly and accommodating to our needs. We were able to book the space on short notice and everything went off without a hitch. I would definitely recommend this space to anyone wanting to hold an event in Columbus.

Along with a few others, I was in search of an event space for an all day event for about 20…read morepeople. I had heard about The Depot previously, so I suggested that we check it out as an option. It was easily the winner of the many locations we toured. The events manager was extremely friendly and helpful before and during the event. We used their catering and had plentiful food throughout the day - we had brought in our own snacks and they were barely touched because everyone was quite content with the breakfast and lunch foods! Also included was a history tour that let us learn more about the various rail cars present on the property. The tour was fun and informative - we easily could have listened to more! We have a very positive experience here, and the space is so unique!

We happened across The Depot Event Center on the web when looking for a venue, and found The Depot…read more We were not disappointed and have booked with them twice now. The facility is beautifully quaint, and met our needs and expectations. The Manager, Tim, is very friendly, flexible, and accommodating. We highly recommend The Depot Event Center. You would not be disappointed.

I LOVED working with event source to make our wedding design vision come to life. Katarina was…read moreabsolutely amazing to work with, and I appreciate her attention to detail! Their storefront is great to see each item and how they go together. I also loved the recommendations Katarina was able to make. I never felt pressured to rent more or go outside of my budget either. The delivery set up and pick up was pretty seamless as well (coordinated by Katarina and our wedding planner).

Event Source fulfills some kind of strange, sick need within my soul…read more I'm one of those people who daydreams about setting tables. Weird but true! In Event Source, I can play with the table settings to my heart's content. Whenever I have cause to be in here, I literally look at the options and try to dream up events where I can employ my fantasies. Those are some pretty strong feelings about tablecloths, eh?! Tablecloths, napkins, flatware, china, serving pieces, chairs, tables, the list goes on and on. You'd be really surprised what you can rent for your event! And boy, do I. For our wedding, I liked the linens that came with the venue, but we punched up the tables by adding a different napkin and a table runner. For the more "VIP" tables we changed out the tablecloth and napkin, and added chargers. Doing the whole room would've been a little too spendy, but with Event Source, we could very effectively make our wedding look above-ordinary. I also used Event Source when I hosted Thanksgiving for 22 people at my house. I ordered all the china (I have some nice china, but man, who has 22 place settings?), which was super fun because of course I went with something I wouldn't have BOUGHT in that kind of quantity. Gold filigree for everyone! (Also, bread plates, gold handled flatware, gold rimmed water goblet and wine glass.) Napkins and tablecloths, too. A plate is, like, less than $2 to rent. Totally worth it. The best part -- didn't have to wash dishes! Yep, ES asks that you return them "dirty" (we rinsed at least). Same goes for linens. Just put 'em in the provided laundry bags. Do you know how long it would've taken me to launder and iron all those table linens?! It may have never gotten done. You can rent things in sets of 10 (some other items may have different quantities... Ask!). Think beyond the wedding. ES is a lifesaver (and a dreamscape) for other events as well! Customer service is top notch. Next time you're headed to ES, can I come?

Theeee best! Absolutely gorgeous boutonnières, corsages, arrangements, and designs!! Teena, owner…read moreextraordinaire, is professional, kind, and works to make what you want. I highly recommend this local business, and wish much success for it. Please consider visiting and purchasing from here! https://www.ampersandflowers.com

Stunning arrangements. My heart hurts for ranunculus in the Spring and just following their Insta…read morefeed is soul soothing to me. I recently sent an arrangement to a colleague at work and chose &'s "Florist Choice" medium-size and boy did they do good work. I'm also glad I supported a local business in the process.

I love the Bakery; the atmosphere is absolutely relaxing. Perfect for a tea party. I usually bring…read moremy friends here to have a nice relaxing afternoon

This was a great pit stop on our drive home from Dayton! We tried several deserts, my favorite…read morebeing the Hungarian Esterhazy torte which was filled with an almond rum buttercream. Say no more! They also whipped up a linzer cookie for me. While it is not exactly the traditional Austrian version made with hazelnut and currant, it was yummy with almond and raspberry instead (the more Americanized version, as I see this combination often). The staff was very friendly and service was quick. I requested a fork to take with me in case I get tempted in the car (hey, I know myself!) The venue is also an event space and it looks cute in there. There was even a Mozart mannequin at the piano. I didn't get a photo because I didn't want to invade the privacy of people dining-in, but that was a nice touch. Cool place.

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From the owner: Discover our brand new, upscale event center where you can create your vision for any special…read moreoccasion. Explore our luxurious venue and exceptional services to make your event truly unforgettable.

Historic beautiful building Very nice aesthetic…read moreTons of live plants used as decor Fire pits in the Fall/Winter Heaters used in the Fall/Winter Local brewery options Dietary restriction accommodating

Brunch at Understory this summer is a must! They may have one of the best brunch patios in town;…read morethe vibes are so peaceful & refreshing; it's the perfect spot to start your day or grab a bite & drink after a morning workout or farmers market! Every dish is made with fresh ingredients, and are prepared excellently. The Understory platter is your classic breakfast dish; the yogurt bowl has tons of flavor and is great if you're looking for a lighter breakfast! Be sure to try a drink as well; a frozen cocktail on a warm day really hits the spot!

Venue 614 checks SO many boxes when you're trying to find the Goldilocks of venues. Let me tell you…read morewhy: *It is the perfect space for a 50-100 group. *The aesthetics make it easy to dress up or keep casual. It can totally go either way. *NO PRE-SET CATERER. Or florist. Or anyyyyything else. You can literally bring whatever you want. This truly is an event-thrower's dream. *It's in the heart of the action -- the Short North -- but there are plenty of garages and street parking available. And then the biggest win at Venue 614 are the owners, Jen and Doug. To put it bluntly -- they just give a f*ck. About everything. They actually care about your experience, and they are incredibly easy to work with. I helped throw a 70-person holiday party recently, and partnering with Venue 614 was a DREAM. We collaborated together, and they jumped through so many hoops to help make my event great. I felt like we were truly in it together. I want to blab on and on about how amazing Venue 614 is, but hopefully you get the picture by now: The space is versatile and reasonably-priced, the options are limitless, and the owners are a dream team to work with.

I truly can't say enough about how pleased I am with our experience with Venue 614. My husband and…read moreI got married in December and had a small reception with friends and family in January here and it was absolutely perfect. Jen was great to work with, so easy and great communication. She made sure we had everything we needed/wanted. Rob was extremely kind and helpful! And on the day of they made sure that everything went as smooth as possible, were extremely helpful, and made sure that everything went just the way we wanted. If you are looking for somewhere to host ANY kind of small event I HIGHLY recommend checking out Venue 614.