This was a wonderful idea. Hopefully they remain as big a hit. It's been quite awhile since I was…read morethere but I was impressed when I was. I've been battling serious health issues for almost 2 years. I'm wanting to go back as soon as I can! Wild Thyme is awesome!! I'm a good home cook ,but WT kicks it up a few notches!!

Attended a Sushi 101 class and had a really great time. We had two chefs who described the…read moreingredients we would use, how to use them, and where to buy them. They had prepare miso soup, kimchi, and edamame for for some pre sushi bites and sold beer and wine for those who wanted it. The sushi making was a really great time and we all left with full bellies. The class was worth the price and I would do another for sure!

Whiskey Thief is a classy distillery in the heart of NuLu. It can be hard to spot as it's a block…read moreaway from the main shopping district. It's worth the walk though. The service was friendly and definitely knew how to make a drink. Top marks for the Bourbonade if you like slushies. Unfortunately, you really can't get their bourbon unless you're local so enjoy it while you're there!

What a wild disappointment. I do believe we came on and an off day, based on reviews and…read morerecommendations from friends, but our experience was so wildly unacceptable that I'm not sure it matters if we were an outlier. Our experience started at parking, there were multiple tour busses idling in the lot, and cars were parked rather haphazardly. We were directed to park on the side of the road with such a steep drop off, at one point our Yukon had two wheels off the ground. When checking in to the the $35/person tour (which we booked two weeks ago) I mentioned the parking situation and was told "yeah it's really bad, but we're working on it." I don't own a distillery, but seems an obvious solve is asking the tour buses to park up the road by the gift shop vs taking up space in the lot. We were eager to join our tour and forget about the stressful lot but alas, our tour was an absolute shit show. I stopped counting when I hit to 50 people, our tour guide had a loud speaker, most people in the tour were drunk and talking over him, and for the first time in many many tours, we walked off before we ever got a chance to try anything. There is no reason but greed to not cap a tour, they were making close to 2 grand off a miserable experience for their guests. Again, I do think it was likely an outlier but we will never be back, and I will ensure no one I know ever goes either.

Fantastic evening at Cooking at the Cottage with Chef Michael Bowe from Red Yeti. It was a sold out…read moredemon class with 38 of us plus staff! It was a good thing Chef brought help! Paul did a great job! Every dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Chef is personable, talented, and an absolute gem for the foodies in the area. The owner, Linda, was also on site to make sure everything ran well. Thank you for a great evening!

A friend and I signed up for a 2nd demonstration class presented by Chef Michael Bowe from Red Yeti…read morerestaurant. Greatly appreciate that Cooking at the Cottage hosts these amazing classes and the business owner, Linda, is always on site and welcoming participants and also answering questions. Facilities are comfortable, well lit, clean, and great exhaust system to vent air from the cooktop. Chef Bowe is a terrific instructor with the ability to simplify what appears to be a complex dish at first glance. High quality ingredients from locally sourced farms, including Freedom Run for lamb, Fischer Farm for the beef dish, and several others. Easily equivalent to a meal at a high end restaurant and we learned how to replicate this at home. We also received a 10% discount card for 30 days following our program to shop in the merchandise section of the store. The shop has a bazillion things that go on my wish list each time I visit and sometimes it's my secret source to choose gifts for my family and friends who seem to have everything.

Stuarto's Olive Oil Company offers a beautifully curated, boutique-style experience that goes far…read morebeyond shopping for olive oil. While online ordering is available, the true charm is found by visiting the Chevy Chase location in person--especially if you have the pleasure of working with Kelly. Kelly is exceptionally knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Her recommendations were thoughtful and perfectly suited to our tastes, making the experience feel both personal and elevated. I haven't yet visited the Hamburg location, but it's certainly on my list. During our visit, Kelly shared that Stuarto's hosts monthly cooking classes featuring their products. My husband and I decided to turn one into a date night, and it was a wonderful experience. The chef was engaging and articulate, the ingredients were prepped in advance, and the entire evening felt effortless yet refined--focused on flavor, technique, and enjoyment. A particularly lovely touch was that Kelly remembered us when we arrived for the class, reinforcing the level of care and attention that defines this business. From the quality of the oils and vinegars to the impeccable service and thoughtfully curated events, Stuarto's Olive Oil Company delivers excellence at every level. A truly polished experience--I highly recommend it.

A wonderful Olive Oil shop!…read more I visited the Chevy Chase location recently to pick up a housewarming gift. The woman working, I believe her name was Kelly, was so helpful in helping me select an olive oil and vinegar pair which was great because there is a huge variety to choose from! I was able to sample a few and you honestly cannot go wrong. They also offer a seasoning mix called "olive oils best friend" that pairs so well with most of the olive oils. I will be back!

When asked my favorite place in the world, from now on I'm going to say Wildside. It is literally…read morethe ideal getaway. Tucked away in the sprawling bluegrass hills of Kentucky, hidden between horse farms, you'll find Wildside. Complete with resident winery cats, books, local art, and community, Wildside literally has everything. I visited for a yoga event, which they host regularly, and did a wine tasting. All of the wines were delicious, but the Riesling was my favorite and I went home with a bottle. The tasting is for 4 wines of your choosing & includes a complimentary glass for you to keep.

Nice winery just a short drive from Lexington. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and had a nice…read moreexperience. There was live music and a few vendors on-site. I did a wine tasting (you choose 6 wines to sample). The sommelier was really knowledgeable about the wines and made the experience enjoyable. In addition to the tasting, I had a sangria slushie that was perfect on the warm, early Fall afternoon. The staff was friendly and helpful. Overall nice experience.

Becoming an executive bourbon steward has been on my bucket list for a bit. So happy that I was…read morefinally able to do this! I attended the executive bourbon steward class at Moonshine University on Friday. It was a day filled with bourbon, bourbon science, bourbon tasting, bourbong smelling, bourbon history and more. While I know I have much more still to learn, this class left me feeling like I can make my way through a bourbon tasting -- even creating a tasting flight of my own! -- and talk about bourbon like I know something about it. And more than anything, it left me with even more appreciation for Kentucky's native spirit. The day started with a tasting and that set the tone for the rest of the day, which included classroom time and time in the miniature distillery that's connected to the classroom. Each student also took home a sensory kit with 30+ smells to learn so that we can better pick them out during a tasting. This was my favorite part of the whole experience. It's much harder to pick out something like banana (even though we've smelled and tasted them hundreds of time) than you think, much less more complex smells like leather. I liked how our instructor talked about assigning a sensory memory to each so that we can remember them more easily. Maybe it was the bourbon we had enjoyed that day so far, but I feel like about halfway through the sensory section I could start to better pick out these scents and flavors. And our instructor, Colin, kept everything informative and entertaining. You can tell how much passion he has for bourbon and was engaging throughout the day. The facility is great in that it has the classroom and distillery right next to each other. The executive bourbon steward program has a hefty pricetag, but if you have the means and passion I would definitely encourage it. I'm honored to now be a member of the Stave & Thief Society.

Absolutely loved this place, the course and the people who put it together…read more I must say I didn't really know what to expect at a place like "Moonshine U". But these guys have professionally put together a wonderful curriculum that would teach a monkey how to make booze. And it's much more than that. This place really has an all star cast of teachers and speakers, all very willing to help any one out. All the speakers had decades of experience in the industry. Most of which Wer enjoyable to listen to. But I can't stress enough that if your thinking about going into the spirits industry, educate yourself. If your wondering where to go, look no further. Moonshine U lays it on thick in all the right places. Branding, business, finance, blending and mixing, and much much more. And the best part is they really know what theyr talking about. The speakers talk from honest trials and tribulations through their own experiences. I cant say enough how wonderful these people are. Truly delightful people here. I made some wonderful contacts and learned so much, I definitely got my money's worth. Not to mention all of the food was delicious. They were not skimpy in any way what so ever. Seriously folks, this place changed my life. In business and personally. I thank you all at Moonshine University for giving me the opportunity at a better chance in the spirit industry. Till next time, Cheers!

Apex Driving School helped me a lot. The instructors are very patient and helped me understand…read moreeverything I didn't. The programs are lenient and the classes are wonderful. I've come out 10x of a better driver. Would do again.

Jim is awesome, he made me feel really comfortable and confident in my driving and helped me grow a…read morelot, I know I will ace this test ! Thanks Jim !!!

Leslie was awesome. Lots of good info and conversations…read more Very unique tour with lots of great stops and food! Everything was well coordinated. Drinks were really interesting and fit with the food and tour. Definitely recommend this tour

We love city tours. Walking tours, bike tours, food tours, bus tours. With limited time in a city,…read morethey're a great way to get a feel for the area and to pick out places you'd like to revisit. Heck, we've even taken tours in our own city! Very fun. This tour was no exception. We had a very enjoyable afternoon, got to see a lot of different things, learn a bit about the history of Louisville, and try some delicious foods. The format of this tour is as such: the bus drops you off at a location for 30-60 minutes, giving you time to explore while City Taste runs off to pick up food from a local eatery. When you get back on the bus, there's a taste (and a drink) to be eaten as you drive on to the next stop. The benefit of this is that you get to experience AND taste bits of Louisville, instead of one or the other. The drawback is that there is sometimes a bit of waiting around for the bus to return. On our tour, we stopped at Schimpffs candy shop, Churchill Downs (where we took a tour), Old Louisville, Louisville Slugger OR NULU (we were given an option), and the Belle of Louisville. Our favorite stop was Old Louisville by far. What a BEAUTIFUL area with such rich history! The food we had was fried green tomatoes, hush puppies, hot brown pizza, pulled pork and potato salad, and Derby Pie. All were delicious, but the particular favorites were the hush puppies and the hot brown pizza. Alongside came a variety of drinks... we weren't huge fans of the flavored beers and wines (vanilla, strawberry, etc.) but we liked the bourbon tastings, the bourbon coffee, and the mint julep at the end. For reference, the food quantity was enough to keep us mostly satisfied but not amounting to a full meal replacement. I wouldn't eat a huge lunch before you go, but I also wouldn't show up hungry. City Taste Tours was extremely accommodating and gracious to our family. I realize these tours aren't geared toward kids specifically, but they went out of their way to make it enjoyable for everyone on board. If you're looking for a tour that's a bit of everything, a "taste" of all tours, this is the one for you. It's quirky, fun, and a great way to spend an afternoon in Louisville. **One last thing I'd mention: we booked a private tour, mostly because we just didn't want to take away from anyone else's experience by bringing 6 kids along. We were surprised to find out after being picked up that the bus was picking up other riders as well. It honestly worked out TOTALLY fine - it was a great couple that came along with us - but I just mention this to warn someone who actually cares a lot about it being a private tour... you might want to double check that they don't somehow overlook your private reservation and add extra people to your group.

My husband and I stopped by Liquor Lab for an impromptu date night, and it ended up being such a…read morefun experience! It was our first visit, and we loved the interactive format. The theme for our session was "Boat Drinks," and we got to create three different cocktails from scratch. Here are my #WorthyNotes: The vibes were great, good music, a relaxed atmosphere, and an instructor who did an excellent job guiding us through the process. They helped us curate each drink while also teaching us about the ingredients, techniques, and flavor profiles along the way. Overall, we had a really nice time and would definitely come back for another class. If you're looking for a unique date night or something different to do with friends, Liquor Lab is worth checking out!

Overall, we had a nice experience at Liquor Lab, and Rebecca and Dee Dee deserve a lot of credit…read more They were the only two employees working that day and did a fabulous job with what they were given. That said, the biggest issue was the 20+ minute delay in starting the experience. We were given a specific arrival time and followed the instructions, yet the event didn't start on time because other guests arrived late. It's frustrating when those of us who show up when we're supposed to are the ones who ultimately pay the price for other people not following directions. We had dinner reservations based on the original timing provided by Liquor Lab, so we had to leave early to make our reservation. That meant missing our final cocktail--even though we had already paid for the full experience. If the event starts 20+ minutes late, the schedule should be adjusted accordingly, rather than guests who arrived on time losing part of what they paid for. Or simply start the event on time. One other suggestion: consider having two charcuterie boards, one on each side of the room. With everyone gathered around one board, it was difficult to get near the food, and I never even had an opportunity to grab a bite during the event. Rebecca and Dee Dee were wonderful and clearly did their best. My frustration is primarily with the organization and timing of the experience. Starting on time matters, especially when guests are given a schedule and make other reservations based on it.