My husband and I attended Chef Valerie class last night, and we really enjoyed her and the food…read more This was a demonstration class and I learned a lot of tips so much so I am cooking the dessert tonight. Chef was so accommodating with my picky husband among other picky men in the class. I thought that was really thoughtful, she made their food separately. I will definitely be back and maybe do some hands on cooking next time.

We had the Groupon and were very disappointed that we actually didn't cook. Valerie was very…read moreknowledgeable and gave good tips. However, in a cooking class we expected that we actually get to cook some food and not just sit at a table and watch her cooking a meal. Even with the Groupon the price paid was definitely not worth the experience for the few food samples we got.

I took the French Pastry intensive this past Sunday and based on my experience would highly…read morerecommend this class. I recently moved to Plano and have been researching fun activities to participate in. Running in 90+ degree temps with humidity will tire a girl out! Something needs to be indoors. Enter, an incredible pastry class. I'm no rookie when it comes to culinary classes. I love them! I love cooking and baking and always learn something new from a class. It's something I throughly enjoy. This experience was 5 STARS! Everyone was so warm, friendly, inclusive and kind. We really had the absolute best time. I've been trying to feel a sense of community after relocating and the other students, as one told me are "my people". My week days have been spent in an altogether different environment that regardless of if it's cultural has brought me down in a real way. I was looking for an afternoon of joie. The class was so inviting, hands on and fun! We made a bunch of items, shared snacks and our creations together. On break another student in class gave me a tour of Central Market since I'd never been to one. Grabbing coffee, exchanging business cards with others, bookmarking a ton of new spots to try and learning about other fun activities was truly worth every dollar spent to join this 4hr class. It felt exactly like what I had imagined moving to Texas with Texans would feel like. It attracted the finest residents. I can't wait to return. They have an all star line up of classes and August is hatch chili month. I will surely be signing up for at least one class a month. The florals are also totally worth mentioning, the store and class is adorned in the most incredible arrangements. It really was such a lovely class. Now if I can find someone to teach me Mahjong! The store is also gorgeous! I'm definitely at the age where I couldn't care less about local bars, show me a stunning grocery store! Coming from Los Angeles, dare I say it... Central Market might be better than Erewhon.

Wonderful class and chef instructors. Filled pasta. Started with a delicious plate of mozzarella…read morecaprese and a glass of wine. We made pasta from scratch, 3 fillings, and 3 sauces. Rolled, cut, and filled our pasta. Then enjoyed a feast of our own making. Perfection (maybe not perfect but definitely beautiful and incredibly tasty). Recipes were provided and easy to follow. I will do these at home. And a surprise: Italian creme cupcake for my birthday celebration. Truly a great night. Totally worth it for a family celebration.

I wanted to love this place, but it looks like I had a very unique experience, and not in a good…read moreway. The instructor was wonderful and the space was clean and neat. The ganache we made for the center of our macarons was very tasty! Unfortunately, the ovens were not working properly, so our macarons for our whole group of 11 people were all either under or over cooked. Mine were extremely overcooked. They were very hard and chewy. For $79 this is unacceptable. They could have offered us a replacement class or a pickup order of new fresh macaroons, but we were simply told "sorry, it happens sometimes". Everyone else has such great reviews and photos on Yelp, so I'm really sad I did not get that same experience. I totally understand that things happen, but for $79 I expected edible macaroons to take home, and instead I got hard rocks that needed to be thrown away.

Loved the small class size which allowed for detailed, individualized instruction! The hands on…read moreexperience will be so helpful when recreating the recipes at home. Especially enjoyed being able to take home the delicious goodies we prepared in class.

Chef Randy is a gem! What a fun and extremely tasty class. Made beef wellingtons and had…read morestrawberries with fresh cream. Can't wait to take the class again when I'm craving beef Wellington. Learned a lot of general cooking tips too!

Never had an issue with central market until as of recent…read more Went in to get a quick bite and got sushi from the meal ready area. Chose about 3 rolls. I ended up eating most of it at the cafe seating upstairs. Discarding the rest, coming home and continue the night I noticed it wasn't sitting right with me. I then started to vomit nonstop, Checked into the ER and I was advised it was probably a food borne illness from the central market sushi, Please be very careful moving forward eating their readymade meals.

Hosted a dinner for friends and Chef John and his sous chef were amazing. They were professional…read moreand very friendly but more importantly the food was delicious! We had two appetizer- one was a bruschetta with homemade ricotta (I don't typically like ricotta but this was beyond this world!!) and stuffed mushrooms with cheese stuffed ravioli in beef Ragu with cheesecake for desert. Definitely would recommend to anyone.

From the owner: I specialize in: -Dinner parties…read more -Romantic dinners for two -Special occasions -Cooking classes -Cooking demonstrations -Personal weekly in home chef services, where I will prepare ready to eat meals for an individual or for a family.

About: Soul + Season, hosted by Chef Derricka, offers a…read morerefined supper club experience rooted in soulful cuisine, luxury service, and intentional dining. Attendees enjoyed complimentary drinks and engaging conversations while sampling appetizers and appreciating the venue's artistic features. The room was filled with soulful music and laughter as plates of delicious, lovingly prepared food were passed around. It was a wonderful night for like-minded individuals to connect over their shared love of food and memorable experiences. Things We Liked: DRINKS Southern Muse Back Porch AMUSE BUSCHE -Blackeyed Pea Hummus w/ Blackeyed Pea Salad -Truffle Parmesan Grits with Creole Andouille Sauce STARTER Kale Caesar Salad with Cornbread Croutons ENTREE Cajun Miso Butter Salmon Citrus Brined Grilled Chicken topped with Red Onion Caviar ACCOMPANIMENTS -Roasted Fingerling Tri-Color Potatoes and Okra -Dirty 'Filthy' Rice w/ Orange Zest, Dried Cherries and Pistachios PALATE CLEANER Palate Cleanser: Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Basil Shooter SWEET ENDING Strawberry Thyme Lemonade Cornbread Trifle S/O to Chef Derricka and her team: @Im.So.Sereen | Marleigha , @Bmq1111 | Brenda , @iAmIsrealJHenry| Isreal , and our new friends Ty | @TateTywanda and Nicky | @Ne_Ellison for a soulful and intentional evening. See for yourself! Follow @ChefDerricka on IG for tasty offerings and updates!

What can I say? Chef Derick's definitely knows her craft!…read more She prepared a Mother's Day meal for a family of ten, and they're still talking about it! People were trying dishes they had sworn they didn't eat -- and loving every bite. Her jerk chicken? Let's just say it'll make you jerk! I'll definitely be using her again and again. Thank you, Chef D! ‍

Flour Power may be designed for kids, but they're open to hosting adults too! Our team had such a…read moregreat time learning how to make pasta at this studio for our annual team retreat. We had a kitchen all to ourselves and the teacher's undivided attention at 5pm on a weeknight. . We started off by whisking an egg into a cup of flour. After much kneading, we each had our homemade pasta dough balls which we let rest. Then, we got started on the pasta sauce. We made both a white and red sauce. In between, we had sips of the rose we brought because they're BYOB! Once we got the sauce going, we rolled out our pasta and cut them into strips of fettuccine using a couple of pasta makers. Finally, we chopped up some fresh garlic for garlic bread. I've forgotten her name, but the teacher was very friendly and knowledgeable. She even taught us a cool trick to turn parmesan rinds into delicate crisps. We wrapped up the session by digging into our pasta dishes and snapping some photos to capture the moment! I can't wait to make my own pasta at home.

Oh my gosh! This was such a great class. The food coma is setting in…read more.. First off, I want to high five the amazing team who worked so well and patiently with the kids as they took turns and worked together to make the very fun recipes in store for the class. Secondly, I was so impressed with how organized it was and how there was an age-appropriate job for each of the kids who attended. Parent were able to help, but most of us were taking pictures of our kids cooking because how often do we see that?? The space was so clean and well put together, and the energy was just as fun as the process. We cannot wait to go back for another cooking class with friends!

I've had a great experience at Cake Carousel! The staff is super helpful and kind. They have lots…read moreof supplies to assist in meeting your baking goals. Case in point: many years ago I made a lamb cake for Easter. Growing up, my grandmother had always made one and I thought it would be fun to try. My young adult children at the time, named my creation a "Rat Cake." I can see how they might have come up with that. I used chocolate sprinkles as whiskers and now that I think about it, I don't think a lamb even has whiskers! :-) For the past couple of years I have gone to Cake Carousel for help in picking up the needed supplies to make a decent looking Easter lamb cake. My result has not been laughed at so, I'll take that as a win! Their tub of whipped buttercream is perfect! Not too sweet, reasonably priced and it spreads on great. They have precious candy flowers that instantly elevate your cake. The grandkids even had fun helping me decorate! I love this tradition that I'm able to carry on with my own grandkids, just as the happy memories I have with my grandmother so many years ago. Cake Carousel makes it happen!

I had SO much fun in this store today. They have an entire wall of cookie cutters. I needed a hot…read moredog and a baby rattle for random upcoming orders, and they had both- and so much more! They also had fun college themed items. They had a great selection of stencils and fun extras, too. As a cookier, this will be my new obsession to go find fun cutters for my orders!