Their Knife Sharpening is worse than terrible. My knives…read morewere duller after the 'sharpening' and close to ruined. They are Wüsthof knives and Wüsthof- Trident of North America store in Norwalk is the place to go for professional sharpening.

This gourmet cooking store has the added bonus of a coffee bar inside the store. You can grab a…read morelatte and browse away. The selection here is incredible. Anything you could need or want for your kitchen and cooking adventures. Minus one star for a rude, unpleasant staff interaction.

Really cute location and bakery within the area. Not a ton of seating but there are some booths to…read moresit of play games. Definitely go early as they will run out of items. Did enjoy a pasty of a chocolate expresso scone which was really good but did feel a little rushed out as I came late even though they were open for another hour. Overall good and recommend!

Dad and I stopped in here for a caffeine fix and more…read more As a triple decade amateur baker and recipe creator this "sniffs in" at 4.5 stars... We showed up at 11:30am and per the worker it was a little thin but still many acceptable options. LEMON BLUEBERRY MUFFIN: -- nice irregular shaped appearance -- visually appealing -- not too sweet -- pronounced balance of both flavors which is rare with these two flavors when combined -- oftentimes the lemon dominates the blueberry -- tastes even better than it looks -- quite moist without being oily or greasy RATING = A JASMINE HONEY LATTE (HOT): -- smooth and just enough flavor and scent of both -- tastes natural and authentic -- smooth java RATING = A+ Quaint and country vibe inside. Very roomy space. Conveniently located near the airport for this weary traveler.

Nice merchandise, somewhat reasonable prices, but service is agressive and unfriendly. I picked a…read moreFrench Coffee Press off the shelf and the clerk took it out of my hands telling me that it is the floor model and I couldn't have it. Then she pursued me throughout the storing offering to order it for me. By then, I was afraid to buy anything. I ended up Buying the same coffee press at T.J. Maxx for half the price. Nobody to harass me at T.J. Maxx. So, I'd say they're worse than T-J. Maxx.

We went shopping here, so this review is for the store and not its cooking classes, which we…read moreunderstand get rather a mixed reaction. We came away quite positive about the stock and the staff. And we did make some purchases including several lovely pasta bowls and several utensils. Not a big haul, but one with products we can use and which we thought were fairly priced. You can find lots of items in this roomy store, from coffee makers to aprons, from mixers to cutting knives, and even some prepared edibles. It's all attractively and conveniently laid out. As mentioned, the staff was upbeat and helped us without delay including doing some needed good wrapping on breakable items. The store is located in the Shoppes at Farmington Valley shopping area, and remember, it's upscale not outlet. The cooking class area is really very attractive, but we didn't take any classes.

We had such a good time at our cooking demonstration! My husband and I brought my mother and father…read morefor her 70th birthday present. We were able to bring our own bottle of wine to sip on during the cooking portion of the evening... and a second for the dinner portion! Don't expect to have your own station and make your own meal... this is family style and different people are called up to assist with different portions of the meal. I found Nancy and her husband to be so warm, welcoming, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The food was delicious and the tips provided were great. I highly recommend this experience!

While the Ginger & Pickles Restaurant no longer resides on Hebron Avenue, the G&P spirit is still…read morevery much present at Ginger & Pickles Catering. I've had food prepared by Nancy (the owner) before and always had my taste buds yearning for more, but last night I was able to step into the kitchen with her and take one of her informative, fun and very delicious cooking classes. I went with my team from work, and it was a great environment where once we all strapped on our Ginger & Pickles aprons, we were all able to "let our hair down" so to speak... We were greeted with a fabulous wine and cheese board, along with a phenomenal Brie baking away for us. We were given a menu of what we would all be cooking and enjoying that evening, pre chosen by our team leader. The menu was well planned, well written and not at all stuffy or overly complicated. Our "Valentines Day Date Night" menu included a wonderful beef tenderloin with a cream sauce, haricots verts with shallots and soufflés we made. So so so good! People work in teams on recipes and it really helps the evening flow. While 2 people are working with Nancy (and sometimes her assistant Brooke), the rest are taking in wine, Brie and observing some new techniques in the kitchen. Once one team is complete, The next team moves on to the next section of the menu. Before you know it, dinner is being played and served. Everything came out so well, it was as if we were dining out at your favorite restaurant. Nancy is able to answer all your questions and explain why things are done one way versus another, or give you ideas and tips on how to increase your own culinary skills at home. I will definitely be bringing friends here for some classes in the future.

Took a class at Foodology to celebrate our birthdays! We took the class called the spirit of the…read moreholidays and learned about food combinations with different alcohol mixed in. The staff were amazing and very helpful at explaining the steps. I loved the excitement in the room. In the end I learned different cooking techniques and got some delicious recipes! Can't wait to take another class.

What an amazing experience. From the moment we walked in, Chef Christina Hart and her staff made us…read morefeel right at home. We made an amazing homemade gnocchi. She walked us through step by step to make this delicious meal. She offers tons of different cooking and baking classes with guest chefs when she's not teaching. The great thing is, you don't need any skills to be able to do this. And on the plus side, they offer byob. I highly recommend trying this awesome place out. We can't wait to find something else yummy to make.

My partner and I participated in another three-day "New England Getaway" at Good Stock Farm this…read morepast weekend. We first participated in one in October 2016 (see my detailed review). Sandy (a James Beard Award winner for his restaurant, Sanford, in Milwaukee) and his wife, Angie, are lovely human beings. They teach themed classes during the year and have a few three-day "New England Getaways" in the fall. Their classes are great for couples as well as small groups of friends who want to cook AND dine together. I cannot say enough good things about Good Stock! Sandy and Angie make you feel like family.

My wife and I were so very fortunate to recieve a demonstration class for Christmas from my sister…read more What a wonderful experience it was and well worth the wait for our May class. Sandy and Angie are a wonderful team and provided an evening filled with exceptional food, great teaching skills, warm hospitality and an unforgettable evening.

I've had the pleasure of taking three of Chef Raquel's cooking classes. Two were in a large group…read moresetting and one was a small private class. Chef Raquel makes everyone feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen. She's instantly likable, fun and knowledgeable...all while managing to keep everyone engaged. Her recipes are delicious! I've made some of my favorites again at home. I'd highly recommend booking a cooking class with her and her team. You will have a blast, learn something new and have a delicious meal!

Chef Raquel is amazing! She catered my 40th birthday celebration and 3 weeks later my guests are…read morestill raving about the food! Seriously EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! I'm still waiting on that herb baby potatoes recipe. Thank you again!