I love Augusta escoffier school of culinary arts After i…read moregraduated from escoffier am going back to escoffier to be a pastry chef.

Oof big miss Cooking…read moreclass was a group cooking class where we made the dishes together so each of us barely participated. I cut an onion and some herbs. I whisked some eggs. And I poured a little alcohol on the pot. Those were examples of my main tasks- I piped some mouse and potatoes and that's about it. In 3.5 hours. The chef was nice but very surfer chill vibe. He rushed through instructions -it was clear he has said that stuff a million times thinking it's boring to us but not realizing we actually wanted to hear it and learn. He did most of the cooking. He didn't even read the instructions in the packet to us, just took over and here and there and asked someone to stir or cut something. We didn't learn anything. And it was freezing. A few of us had our winter coats on. Food was just average. Tasted like something I would have cooked with no recipe (which is tasteless). Steak was overcooked and had a ton of fat on it. Potatoes were tasteless. Salad was ok. Mouse was ok. For Valentine's Day premium, expected more. Even Sur LA Table cooking lessons were better than this. There, I at least learned a little , got to cook my own food and the food was actually tasty and worth the wait.

Sur la Table is a beautiful store with helpful staff and a good product selection. As a birthday…read moregift I took a friend to a Date Night in Paris cooking class...$99/ea. The class scheduled for 7pm started a little late as the prep staff were a bit behind schedule with the mis en place . The chef instructor was very knowledgeable and extremely engaging and probably the most enjoyable part of the class for my friend and I. He quickly dove in to get the class on track for the 8pm "break time" of 15 minutes. This is when you are supposed to shop and spend more money in the store. The class itself is designed for complete beginners and there is little opportunity for hands on experience as you work in teams of 3-4 people and most of the prep work was done before class. Eat before you go to class as there are no nibbles and dinner isn't ready until after 9. Our Parisian dinner, eaten standing as there is no seating, might have been improved with a glass of wine (local restrictions permitting). It would have been nice to have the menu displayed on the big screen monitor for the class with a timeline and at least one copy of the recipes per "cooking" team or on the monitor for reference during the class. The chef did send us the recipes by email afterward which is appreciated.

This is truly a hidden gem on 29th street…read more Within you'll find everything you need for a top notch home cooking experience. From a Staub cookware and Miyabi knives, to adorable aprons and cat booty magnets they've got you covered. Aside from top notch customer service, nearby covered parking, and central location they offer a variety of cooking classes to satisfy any age palate. I've been eyeing the date night classes for quite some time and can't wait to tell my friends about their kiddie cooking camps and classes. I was surprised to find everything from French pastry, to restaurant ramen, pasta ravioli, tamales, from scratch dim sum to Korean bbq. You could literally learn to cook anything. If you are looking to spruce up your kitchen be it accessories or a new Kitchenaid mixer I highly recommend popping in for a visit.

Dave has been life-changing for my family!!!! I'm a single mom with two teenage boys and no time!…read more Dave is a huge investment in our family happiness--I come home to a house filled with wonderful smells, my kids can heat up dinner for us, and we're spending much more quality time together, at the table and NOT in the kitchen. I consider Dave an investment in my family and my work, since I'm freed up to focus on my kids and my work. We're also spending less on take-out, lunches, and last minute restaurant meals. In all seriousness, I feel very lucky he's in our lives and can't recommend him highly enough!

Dave has been a godsend to our family. With a toddler and newborn at home, we just didn't have the…read moretime or the bandwidth to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals. We absolutely love Dave's thoughtful yet simply delicious dishes. Our toddler loves it too. Dave is extremely professional, prompt, and courteous. He welcomes feedback and works closely with us to create a new, tasty menu each week. He also provides detailed heating and cooking instructions as well as labels all the food, so you know exactly what's what. Now that we've been working with Dave, I don't think we can live without him--we are hooked! He's fantastic and we cannot recommend his services highly enough.