I only have experience with the home cook classes, which are great fun. My husband and I have taken…read more3 so far between the two of us - knife skills, sauces, and dim sum. The sauce class was amazing - over the course of two days, we learned 24 different sauces, and covered every type of sauce (dessert ones too!). We made a dish with each sauce, so we got some experience of what to pair them with. They gave us recipe packets and we went over the recipes and ingredient selection (take notes, there's a lot of information that gets shared that's not on the recipe), and then each person got to focus on one or two dishes, with interruptions to check out the important aspects of what other people were working on. The knife skills class was more basic - while fun, we already knew a lot of the information in it. There were still a few tricks to learn, of course, but it seems that past learning the basics, knife skills is mostly about getting lots of practice. The dim sum class was similar to the sauce class in the format - a bunch of recipes and each person got to pick which one they want to work on. For me, the main reason to take that class was to get some familiarity with ingredients that I haven't been exposed to (OK, I've eaten them, but I haven't cooked with them!). The techniques were introduced clearly and each of us got to practice putting together the different kinds of dumplings and potstickers and such. Since then, I've made the Cha Siu Bao, and it looks like what we learned in class stuck. I like using the cooking classes to increase my comfort level with ingredients that I haven't grown up using. Yes, I could print out a recipe and figure out a lot of it, but how and what to buy is a bit harder when I'm working with unfamiliar cuisine. The little tricks that I inevitably end up picking up from the classes are incredibly handy and increase my comfort level with cooking even more.

ADA department is not disabled person friendly. If you…read moresuffer from disability (Physical and/or mental), requiring accommodations, and a single parent fighting forward, the ADA process at this school is atrocious. The lack of professionalism / respect from the ADA lady, and the treatment by her hire ups was unbelievable. After I went through hell and back, I finally got accommodated and settled. I was doing their online course. The teachers I had were wonderful and I actually really enjoyed the course itself. The accommodations I finally obtained made all the difference. Unfortunately during one of my assignments, I did not realize I could hurt myself in the process, but I did, and it took me over a month to be able to get back into things. Even though I kept trying to participate, the school kicked me out of that session. I got better and tried again. This time our home flooded and we ended up homeless. Because of my health and the stress being way too high for my body to handle, I could not continue. Now that things are finally settled, I was trying to get back into the swing of things again. This time I was better prepared (proper needed equipment to prevent re-injury) and settled in our new home. They refused to allow me back into the school unless I pay $3000 towards my balance. I survive on less than $1000 a month ($300 just to my car payment). I'm a single mother, in a wheelchair, with degenerative conditions and they know it. I made a special request for reconsideration and to be a part of my success story, and they rejected me with this $3000 offer. This is being done on purpose to push me out, because they don't want to deal with me anymore. They truly made me feel like a nuisance for trying to help myself. I have found a new school that already seems to be more up to the challenge of helping someone like me to accomplish their goal. Part of my situation is, I have a Neuro degenerative condition that is going to kill me, I don't have any time to waste. Now all the time and assignments I did put in at this school count for nothing. I told them everything about myself. They know exactly what they are doing to me. I almost forgot to mention. There's a man in the technical support department that is purposely targeting female students, lying and manipulating them to going to certain pages on their computer that are completely unnecessary for the assistance he needs to give. The page he will take you to shows him information that he wants or needs for whatever reason he has. This is my first experience dealing with this goal besides dealing with ADA. I reported it, nothing was said more to me about it. In the end I ended up helping myself and solving the problem myself. PLEASE BEWARE LADIES!! EXTRA INFO: For these types of schools you will need to schedule a doctors appointment to obtain a letter for your ADA accommodations. Doctors records don't count. You will see there's a lot of advertising of $7495 money given to you from the government for going back to school. Yes, there is that money, but they only give you $100-$200 extra a month until you reached the limit. They do not give that to you upfront to help you with the purchasing of necessary equipment and supplies you need to be able to graduate their online course. I did not have everything I needed my first attempt at this course which is why I injured myself accidentally. They do give you some basic stuff for the course, but they do not assist with anything further if you are physically and financially challenged. They go by assuming you already have most all of what you need at home. They do not consider if you're getting out of homelessness or other hardships that has you without most of what you will need. If you would love to attend culinary school for a diploma or degree. I've decided to start a nonprofit to help those truly in need. I have partnered with a local and very large kitchen supply retailer. Very soon I will be there donation partner. If you need assistance and or guidance towards accomplishing your goals in becoming a culinary professional, please contact me privately. I will be more than happy to answer any questions and offer any guidance you may need.

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.

Went here for some early Christmas shopping/drooling over things I can't afford for myself. We…read morewalked in right as they were opening the doors and were enthusiastically welcomed in and offered a small espresso or cappuccino while we perused! I knew I'd be spending plenty of money there, so I graciously accepted and enjoyed the demonstration of the absolutely magnificent espresso machine. We spent about an hour inside, picking through every single shelf, flipping through pages of their cookbooks, enjoying the table settings and Christmas decor, sifting through the clearance section and checking out the teaching kitchen in the back. The staff was patient and helpful with recommendations, and it really did get me in the holiday spirit. I walked out with multiple bags, an empty wallet and a full heart. I'm already excited to go back and try out the teaching kitchen for a class in the future!

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.