I have been leaving voice messages and sending email to Cirillo's Academy since August and have not…read moreheard back from them - are they still in business? I have a "Cooking in Twos" gift certificate I would like to use for one of their events but they are not responding to the two methods of communication they want us to use. I am also not able to use the gift certificate to book events online. Any thoughts? This is very frustrating. I would give them a zero for communication, if that were an option.

What a wonderful experience! This is the second cooking studio and class I've been to in Toronto,…read moreand it is my favourite. It's modern, extremely clean, organized, new equipment, beautiful floor to ceiling windows and bright lighting, and lots of space. Class was fantastic, with a professional chef instructing and assistants coming around to support with any skill level you are (and trust me I'm a true beginner). The owner's daughters were so kind, had good energy and walked around to continue to check in. The Irish instructor was fantastic, so knowledgable! Overall, such a lovely experience I can't wait to go back to more classes.

There is a student café on the second floor (not the mini food store on the first floor) which is…read moreopen during the semester. They have a variety of food and they post their weekly menu on instagram (@georgebrowncafe). I got their daily special which was around $12 and it was a delicious porchetta roast with a refreshing summer salad! All their containers and utensils are compostable and there are lysol wipes on all the tables. Bathrooms are conveniently nearby in the building as well

I figured i should dedicate my 100th review to something i really really like. I attend George…read moreBrown's culinary arts program (for fun) and all of the classes i have taken here are fantastic. You get to keep all the food you make in the culinary arts classes so i usually attend classes on the weekend. The classes also double as my meal prep session for the upcoming work week. I suggest attending a sunday morning class (if possible) to all part time students because street parking is free on sunday mornings. The quality of the ingredients are superb. I remember learning how to fillet fish and the seafood came from Diana's seafood. The butter we used is from sterling creamery. The salmon we used to barbecue was sashimi grade so our instructor made us ceviche with the leftover salmon! You can definitely taste the quality of the ingredients that are provided in your classes. The instructors i've had are patient, laid back and funny. I think my three favorite elective courses would be BBQ, Indian cooking, and Thai cooking. The introduction to culinary arts course (compulsory course) gave me the confidence to attempt more difficult recipes and different types of cuisines at home. The course covers the fundamentals of cooking and is well worth the investment (even if you are not interested in the culinary program). I cannot wait till social distancing rules are lifted and GB offers culinary classes again. For now, i will read the course outlines and drool while deciding what to take next.

My boyfriend and I went to a Hands-on: Dim Sum Delights with Chef Florence Kwok last night at the…read moreLoblaws on Lower Jarvis Street. The class was 2 hours long and there was 10 other people with us. We made Pot Stickers, BBQ Pork Puffs, Sweet & Sour Wontons and Baked Shrimp with Sriracha Aioli sauce Chef Florence showed us how to make the filling for each dish and we got to rotate around four stations to wrap the pot stickers ( made with pork filling), bbq pork puffs, and wontons (made with pork filling). We also got to coat the shrimp in panko (Japanese bread crumbs) and put them on skewers. I liked that Florence asked us to rotate through all the stations so we got to learn how to cook each dish. After we finished cooking, we got to eat our creations and was provided with a glass of wine with the meal. You won't get full on this and will most likely need to eat before or after the class, but I enjoyed it because we learned some neat things! We paid $45 each for this class and found it to be worth it. Chef Florence was strict, but also funny. She used a blend of English and Chinese techniques to make and cook the food. For those of you that are vegetarians or cannot eat pork - this is NOT the class for you as pork was used in 3 out of 4 dishes!

I went to a cooking demonstration with Florence Kwok "What's for Dinner" she cooked ground beef…read morestroganoff. Florence had a warm and funny demeanour and I found her class UTTERLY entertaining. She taught me a few things as well. I really enjoyed this class and the food was outstanding too. Highly recommend this experience.

Went to one of Maria's pierogie making workshops - what an awesome cultural experience!…read more Everything from learning some interesting Polish tidbits , to listening to some traditional Polish songs ,to learning some Polish basic words. Oh and of course the food! Maria is a great teacher and is well organized ...makes perogie making so fun and easy. Fun to make and fun to connect with others. Highly recommend especially as a date night or with a friend!

I attended one of Just Be Cooking's pierogi workshops and was very impressed! Maria's instructions…read morewere easy to follow and the pierogis were delicious. Maria even sang some Polish songs, which made it an amazing cultural experience. She really knows how to entertain and make people feel comfortable. There was a lot of laughter and fun, and I was sorry when the evening was over. I highly recommend this workshop. It's so much more than just a cooking class - it's an immersive experience that will leave you with an appreciation of Polish food and culture.

Phenomenal and fun experience. Chef Anthony leads an exciting and engaged environment that will…read morekeep you coming back for more. I received the Basic Knife skills class as a gift this past holiday season and booked the remaining classes in the 8 week program within minutes of getting home that evening. Anthony's vibrant and fun personality is infectious and his knowledge will exceed your expectations. These classes awoke a passion for the kitchen not only in myself but in many if not every other student in my group. I learned far more than I expected and the result has been life altering. I look forward to cooking every chance I get and make sure I practice as much as I can and most of all I truthfully miss the time at Culinaria every Monday night. One of the best parts of this program is learning how to shop and save as well as produce a truly 5 star restaurant style meal without the stress of breaking the bank or your patience. Oh and the Duck Fat. Man oh man the duck fat. Looking forward to new classes and curriculum and to getting back here as soon as possible.

Culninaria is a true gem found in a sea of manufacturers, warehouses, strip malls and chain…read morerestaurants. Since I started working in Mississauga, i"ve been searching far and wide for any restaurants that weren't the typical Milestones or Kelseys that you would see everywhere so when my colleague suggested this place (Thanks Adam!) I was truly pleased to hear about it. The service and food is great.. definitely a must try if you're in the area!

This sushi-making class was very informative and gave us practical hands-on experience. The class…read morestarted with a presentation of the history of sushi and the different types of sushi. Then we got to practice making the different types of sushi, including temaki (hand rolls), maki (seaweed on the outside), and uramaki (seaweed in the inside). All ingredients and equipment were provided (including the bamboo rollers). And of course, we got to enjoy the fruit of our labour in the end. The instructor was very funny, friendly, and engaging. What a fun and interactive class!

So much fun!! For a Christmas present for my family this year I asked Sang to come teach us how to…read moremake sushi (equivalent to the level one class). He came to my parents house and we had the most phenomenal time! Sang is knowledgeable and friendly. He exceeded our expectations and then some. It took about 45 minutes to set up and came extremely prepared with all the items he needed. Then another half hour (maybe a bit more because of all our questions) and then an hour and a bit teaching us how to roll. Overall, this was a fantastic idea and a great Saturday night. Sang accommodated all of our nutritional needs for the pickier of the bunch. I can't speak higher of the experience we had.

Very disappointed in the cooking classes at Applewood Longos…read more The instructor was very disorganized, one of the ovens was not working properly which delayed the cooking of the meal. There was not proper instruction on the prep of this dish. The registration was misleading. Our group thought each one of us would be making our own individual pan meal. Instead the class shared the prepared meal. Would not recommend this to any of my friends. I would recommend when offering these classes, instructors should have ALL ingredients, knives,cooking utensils ready for the students. There was time wasted on finding knives and hetting organized. Very disappointed.

Amazing staff worked so hard to keep so many kids content. My daughter came home with delicious…read moretreats from the cooking camp, full and happy plus the recipes so we can bake together again. Great value for the money

This area needs a map update as it was very hard to locate this spot even with Google maps. The…read morejunctions here being all wonky doesn't help much either as it can be quite confusing to figure out the street this place is located at. Anyway minor quibble. Once you get here the variety here more than makes up for it. This is not your average housewares store. They do focus on baking needs and cater to the professional supply/tools side of things. If you are an advance bake at home type you will be happy to come here. They have all kind of gadgets that will help you create the next masterpiece at home or in your professional store. The staff was knowledgeable and provided assistance when needed so kudos for that as a beginner like me really appreciated it. 4 Stars all the way.

No reviews for McCall's? The baking professionals since 1956? I mean, I know it's out in Etobicoke,…read morebut for the obsessed home baker (ie. myself), this place is definitely worth the trek. I finally went to McCall's the other day with a friend and had to hold back in not spending all the money in my wallet. Not that things in this baking supply heaven are all that expensive, it's just that you end up wanting to buy every single type of themed cupcake liners, several colours of coloured sugars, all different shades of gel-paste food colour, and so on, as you walk through every aisle of the shop (fortunately there are only about half a dozen aisles!). There was quite a good variety of items available when I was there, although some areas seemed somewhat picked over, especially the seasonal items, so be sure to visit the shop well in advance of your holiday-themed baking ventures. In addition to all these decorating-related items, you can also purchase all kinds of pans, trays, carrying cases, baking utensils, etc. But none of that is nearly as fun as the pretty stuff, obviously. Also of note, McCall's offers a wide variety of cake decorating courses throughout the year for newbies and experts alike. Unfortunately, their website is horribly maintained and you'll likely have no luck in properly seeing the course schedule online, but they do have a free booklet available in the store with all the information you need, or you could always give them a call.

We had a small engagement party thrown for us over this holiday season (before Omicron took over…read moreeveryone's lives) and our family had ordered the French Orange with buttercream cake. I had to write a review for this cake alone. Not only was it extremely elegant and classy looking with fresh floral decor, but it was absolutely delicious. This is the kind of cake that you can freeze the leftovers and it will still be delicious when you are ready to eat it. I'm not typically a huge fan of orange flavoured cakes, but it was a white cake, with some fresh oranges in between the layers. The buttercream tastes like there is some cream cheese or mascarpone mixed it, and it is lovely. I look forward to the next time we can order this cake again.

A beautiful cake with an amazing taste. Everybody love it. Lee was very patient and the result was…read moreperfect. Thank you for helped me to have a beautiful wedding.