This is a hidden gem. A French bistro nestled in the Waterbury suburbs. Live music, a menu that…read morechanges and is made with a local friend knowledge and flair and a friendly and caring service team. The furniture, lighting and set ups are ess eclectic and stylish. We just really enjoy coming here. It is BYOB, and I brought some bourbon and to my pleasant surprise there were large ice cubes so enjoy my drink. The ambiance works for us!

"The bridal shower I had planned for my daughter on June 30th was such a disaster. Caroline was…read morenothing but rude and downright nasty to my daughter's very sweet and respectful bridesmaids. She forced a few of our guests, seniors, who arrived 15 minutes early, to stand in the parking lot on a very hot and humid evening. Her job as the owner was to make our guests feel welcomed and comfortable, neither of which she accomplished. To add insult to injury, the two small ac units, which would be suitable for a small bedroom, provided NO comfort at all. The temperature in that place was unbearable! Caroline bombarded me with passive aggressive, negative comments throughout the evening which I tried so hard not to let bother me. Her final performance of the evening was her demand that we take our garbage with us! I WAS HUMILIATED! I was not only robbed of thousands of dollars, (yes, thousands, for 42 people, and we brought our OWN alcohol and food) but robbed of the special evening I had planned for my daughter, her dear friends, amazing family and her soon to be family, on what should have been a memorable evening Four weeks after the disappointing event that still haunted me, I sent Ms. Bossetti an email expressing my concerns. I have never received a response from her. Watertown is a small town and stories get shared and stories travel, so I'm surprised others haven't written their reviews. I wish they had, as I would not have had to waste my time writing this and my daughter would have had beautiful memories of her shower. I hope no mother will have to experience the disappointment I have"

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!

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.

Newbrook Kitchen definitely lived up to the hype! This was one of the best culinary experiences…read moreI've had in a while. We went for their first October seating, and this month's menu has such cozy fall dishes. The cod and filet were cooked perfectly! The courses are on the smaller side, but it works out well so you can comfortably enjoy each of the six courses, plus bread. We had a front row seat to the open kitchen, and you could see how much care chef Danielle and her team put in to every dish. The timing of the courses flowed perfectly, and having it be capped at 40 people with a prix fixe menu made for a smooth experience. The servers were attentive and made sure we always had enough water and that empty plates were cleared. Perfect for a unique date night or girls night out!

Finally had a chance to check out Newbrook kitchen. This place is sooooo amazing. Loved the cozy…read morefeel, service and decor! The food was a real knockout here. We chose to sit at the kitchen bar to be close to all the action. They started us off with bread service which was cranberry bread with orange butter, and mind you gluten free but you couldn't even tell! The amuse bouche was pimento cheese bread with pork belly lardons and almonds. So tasty. Next we had honey nut squash with whipped cheese and sage. So good. The cheese was out of this world. Next we had Chorizo crusted sea bass in an herb oil cream sauce. This was my favorite dish of the evening. I honestly wanted to lick the cream sauce out of the empty dish. Next was a curry chicken which was so tasty and then our final savory dish Pomegranate braised beef with coconut rice which was my second favorite. The flavors were spot on and there was this interesting popping texture to the dish. Our final course dessert, Brown butter miso cookie cake with chai gelato was delivered by chef Danielle herself who also took the time to check in on our experience. The whole experience was phenomenal and I recommend for any foodies. This place is catching on quickly so be sure to secure a reservation as they fill up so fast!

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.

Another amazing cooking class. I attended with a friend this time and we got through the entire…read moreclass without burning anything! We had a blast. I will say that the pace was a bit quicker than my last class, as there was much more to get done, but we kept up, giggles and all. The environment was comfortable, and the staff's attention to detail created a relaxing and enjoyable evening. We didn't have to overthink anything; we could just go with the flow. Everything was prepared for us from start to finish. After cooking, we sat, ate, and were pleasantly surprised to find that, after guessing the right amount of seasoning for our produce and meat, we ended up seasoning everything perfectly to our taste. We look forward to taking more classes and inviting a few more friends to join us.

What a fun and wonderful experience cooking in an authentic working Chefs kitchen ! There are two…read morekitchens both so beautiful .The dining area as well is upscale and lovely . The shop itself is amazing with so many cooking and kitchen items that you can purchase. I've taken several classes here and as an amateur cook and baker each class was interesting and a learning experience . My first class was making Cavatelli pasta , something I have never made before , what a great class and it came out so yummy ! When you arrive you go into the dining area and before you begin cooking there are complimentary appetizers and wine served! It was so nice ! For my next class I wanted to take something easy and fun so I did the mozzarella and pizza class. That particular class had about 40 people attending .All the chefs were great and kept everyone engage! Recently I attended the class .. Scarpinocc pasta with brown butter and sage sauce and lemon Panacotta but after arriving we learned the initial menu slightly changed . Instead we made ravioli with impastata cheese and fresh chopped tomatoes and basil , also Vanilla honey Panacotta. It all turned out wonderful. When first arriving we had complimentary mimosas and appetizers of riceballs and chicken. This being my first time making ravioli I was very excited ! It was an amazing time and everything we made came out delicious! Along with our meal we were also served a delicious ,freshly made salad with feta cheese ! I'm now looking on their calendar to see what else peaks my interest. Will definitely be taking another class soon ! Thank you to all the wonderful and talented chefs ! Everyone was so friendly , patient and knowledgeable !

"I've had just about all I can take You know I can't take it…read moreno more I've got a gut feeling" (Devo) You get a pretty good idea of the Lucky Gut's mission and core values when you peruse their website and see terms like Community, health & wellness collective, vitality, alternative, natural, and the like. They occupy the space that previously housed a Cajun restaurant and a Japanese restaurant before that. We made our first trip to Lucky Gut a few days ago and were incredibly impressed by every facet our visit. The gorgeous space is broken down into sections - a kitchen to rent out or use for cooking classes, a marketplace, a beverage bar, and a community room to hang out in, relax, meditate, or work on your laptop. Their market sells local food and health products, and they have a big Grab and Go section of refrigerated and frozen foods. We found their pricing to be very reasonable. We spent under $28 for a pint of frozen vegetable chili, tomato bisque, a container of chicken meatballs, and a packet of chili mix. We want to give a big shout-out to Sara, who gave us a tour of the premises. It was an absolute joy to interact with her. You really owe it to yourself to visit the Lucky Gut and be overwhelmed by their Zen-like atmosphere.

I stopped in during their opening. It's a nice space with lots going on. There is a cafe that…read moreserves kombucha and more, cooking classes, and workshops. I'm liking the variety and what they offer. I look forward to going back and browsing some more.

Huge shoutout to Jaleel for hosting an incredible sushi-making class at Forty Second Brew Co. in…read moreKingston, Massachusetts tonight! He made the trip all the way from Connecticut to teach a room full of novices how to craft high-quality rolls. I stuck with a classic California roll for my first go, but the results were so good that I'm already dying to branch out and try more complex rolls. I even told another guest that the brewery needs to have him back monthly so we can keep leveling up our skills! Such a fun night in Kingston.

Chef J was so much fun! He gave great instructions with lots of laughs! We made vegetarian rolls…read moreand enjoyed the good company. Would recommend this as a date night for couples.

I am a person who enjoys supporting the small mom and pops but this particular place is a Gem they…read moreuse to be the owners of Johnnys Cafe in Waterbury I was saddened when they decided to close and to walk into this place and see familiar people who were Johnnys I was greatly excited to see them made my day and told my daughter and we are going for breakfast tomorrow again my granddaughter would be excited also because she was a fan of Johnnys this will be 3 generations of women going here to eat again. Be on the lookout I will be back. Support this small business.

A friendly, CLEAN, welcoming place to grab an amazing breakfast sandwich. Everything is delicious…read moreand I can not stress enough how clean and relaxing the atmosphere is.