This spot has been on my radar for quite some time, so when the 3 of were…read moreseeing a show in the area, we opted for a bite to eat first. SPACE: Located in an outdoor mall area, the space is easy to spot with ample parking. The interior is cozy with dim lighting and oak accents, while offering a variety of seating for parties of all sizes. A spacious outdoor patio is also available - perfect for the summertime! We were seating in the middle of the dining room, which was fine with us. The vibe is def cozy chic, which we found welcoming . SERVICE: I had booked reservations in advance, as Happy Hour here is a major hit. The friendly hostess seated us and our server followed shortly behind her. She was friendly, attentive, provided some good recommendations and was pleasant all around! SIPS: While our friend opted for a glass of wine, my husband stuck with water, while I looked at their mocktail menu. The options are limited, but available for a fun treat. I opted to try the "Little Kiss" which was a mixture of grapefruit, sparkling soda, and cranberry. The flavors were on point for the holiday season and tasted refreshing. I will admit, the glass it came in was a turn off. It was like a normal draft size class, which made me feel like I was about 9 years old. Bummer. Otherwise, there are plenty of options for drinkers alike - beer, wine, cocktails, you name it, they have it! SUSTENANCE: The food!! This spot is known for their rustic Italian and woodfired creations - and the menu is fire. I asked for some bread and oil to start - because that sounded divine. It came out quickly and was a nice intro to the meal. My friend opted for the Pasticcio - aka meatballs, three cheese tortellini, slow braised Bolognese, herby pomodoro, bechamel and parm brulee - which he found to be fantastic! It came with more bread, which was perfect for dipping. My friend got a kick out of the presentation as well - in a cast little iron cauldron! I chose the Seafood Pasta - a special of the night. I'll admit, I was a bit disappointed in my meal - as it was a mixture of squid, shrimp, scallops and other - in a red sauce. Not what I was expecting with seafood, but always down to try new things. The seafood flavor overpowered the dish - which made it hard to finish. I opted not to take it home. My husband noshed on the Brasato - Barolo wine slow braised angus short rip, creamy polenta and gremolata - which was DIVINE. The meat was SO tender, delicious and took on the rich wine flavor, perfect over potatoes! YUM! The pizza stood out to me as well, but considering Cattivella is classy, I opted for other. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and could see returning.

Everything was just ok... food, service, atmosphere. Nothing stood out. We ordered off of the happy…read morehour menu and it was nothing to write home about; all standard Americanized Italian food. We had to ask for one persons food as it was completely forgotten and didn't come out until everyone was finished. It gave us extra time to chat with our friends but not the meal experience we were hoping for!

Came here for a kids class and had an absolute blast. It was $64 for Halloween cookie class with…read moreyou and your child. They have a bar open that you can order drinks. One thing I didn't expect was its long 2.5 hrs. I wish they offered charcuterie or something that you can order to Nosh on. We made chocolate chip cookies first that we made spiders on. Next we made Royal Icing that was a bit tough to make and stiff. After we made cookie cut outs and baked. My only gripe is I wish they maybe did more of a soft icing and some toppings like sprinkles because the royal icing was hard to do any type of nice decoration on. Overall we left with a ton of cookies made and 2 big rolls of sugar cookie dough and chocolate chip cookie dough to Take home. I wish they offered more kids classes. I checked Nov and Dec and nothing showed.

Noting that this review is strictly for the "Bar" aspect of Create (though we have every intention…read moreof partaking in the "Kitchen" piece once we find a reliable babysitter!). My husband and I came here on a Saturday afternoon to grab some old fashioneds at the bar - we were the only patrons there so service was very quick. Chatted a bunch with the bartender who was very personable. Our drinks were perfectly made and overall, we had a really lovely time. The space was well designed, open and had a nice feel. The water was fruit infused which was a nice touch. As mentioned, we'll absolutely be coming back for a cooking class, but probably for another drink, too!

Unreliable class availability due to low enrollment. Maybe management can increase promotion and…read moreadvertise more aggressively.

I recently finished an online Spanish course (due to COVID-19) and I highly recommend it! The…read moreinstructor, Cecilia, is a native Spanish speaker (with excellent English skills as well!), and she is an amazing teacher. She is passionate about her work, always well-prepared and organized, and very friendly. I learned a lot in her class. Cecilia is excellent at what she does. I also had great experiences with the CFU staff. I have signed up for the next Spanish course and am looking forward to learning more!

When it comes to cooking brisket the struggle is real, thank God for Sarah and Tony and the brisket…read moreclass they put on. This weekend I cooked my first brisket since I attended their class and it was a stress free cook that resulted in my best brisket ever! The fact that they customize their class to cooking in our unique environment in the Denver area gave me all of the tools to understand slow cooking at this altitude. Following their steps worked perfectly and making a brisket was a breeze after Tony's instruction. This class is a must take if you love the thought of consistently making mouth watering brisket for friends and family in your backyard. Not only is the class informative, but it's just plain fun with a very laid back and welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait to take their other classes!!!

From the owner: Rated the #1 Team Building Activity in the area. Looking…read morefor something fun and unique to do? Look no further! We offer BBQ classes that are fun, casual and done in small groups. Join us at a local brewery or distillery to learn process, tips and tricks to make the most of your grilling and smoking. Private classes are also available as good client entertainment or team building opportunities. Be the envy of all of your friends -- become a Certified Backyard Pitmaster. We book FAST, so don't delay!

We ordered cookies for my son's 1st birthday, and they turned out absolutely adorable! We were…read morethrilled with the quality, and additionally, Ashley misquoted me (lower rate) for the cookies, and honored that rate which I think was great customer service.

So glad I found Ashley to complete my cookie project. Ashley was super flexible with my budget and…read moreoffered a "brainstorming" call to discuss colors, shapes, designs, themes and price. The cookies were exactly what I had envisioned and I didnt have to provide much guidance after her initial sketch. Ashley delivered the cookies to the event and I am just in love with how very perfect and pretty they are.

Mike owns and operates his own grill & BBQ shop. He sells grills, smokers, supplies, accessories,…read morepellets, and makes/packages/sells his own BBQ sauces. The sauces are marketed and sold in a lot of local places too. Mike also does catering and BBQ classes. He has been very responsive to any messages, and he even offered to come into the shop, on an off day when it's closed to help me out. Seems like an awesome place from my experience, close to Stanley Marketplace, so it's not tough to get to. If you like shopping local like me, you should check him out too. Amazon is great, but being able to support someones efforts to support themselves, touch / feel what you're buying, and to be able to ask questions / get advice / go home with what you are after is something that holds special value.

We used Gigi and Macs for two separate work events, and not only was the food stellar, so was the…read moreservice! Everything was delicious, the setup was perfect, and everyone was so nice!! Not to mention, hands-down, the best banana pudding out there! Thank you to Gigi & Macs and Kim for adding some delicious, homemade love to our events. We will definitely be using them again!