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    Gail D.

    This was a great experience. We really enjoyed making our pizza and learning around making fresh mozzarella. Everyone was really nice. We'll definitely come back for a different class.

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    Lindsay K.

    Pizza & Mozzarella Cheese making class was so fun! They have everything set up for you and explain the history and method of making mozzarella cheese. They do have flights of wine with generous pours or cocktails for purchase. It only takes about 4 minutes to cook your pizza and you can top it however you like. This is a great date night option. Afterwards you can head over to rooftop cigar bar next door.

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    Gary R.

    First thing you notice on how well laid out and clean the store and kitchen area are. Against the gritty background of Ybor it's a standout. The staff is friendly and helpful and the Chef/Instructors are easy to understand and have an extensive knowledge of their craft. The class was fun and a learning experience coupled with the finished product at the end. Look at their offerings and give them a try as we will try other classes in the future.

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    Mickey B.

    Yesterday, my sister treated me to an experience at Cheeseology. She and her husband and I took part in the Fresh Burrata with Cheese Tasting experience ($80) in the afternoon. This was a fantastic educational and experiential class that we really enjoyed. Classes are between 90-120 minutes and are open to participants age 16 and up. The price is $80 for the first participant and you can add o e person fir an additional $25 to share in the cheese making process. I wasn't familiar with exactly what Burrata is and I'm not sure I've had this before. Burrata is an Italian fresh cheese, originating from the Puglia region of Italy. It features a smooth, firm mozzarella outer shell, filled with a rich, creamy interior or filling of mozzarella curds and fresh cream known as stracciatella. Supplies placed on our work tables: empty bucket, coffee cup, 1 teaspoon of salt in ramican, bowl of curd, spoon, measuring cup of cream. Our instructor gave us all a head start by giving us each a bowl of blocks of curd (coagulated milk with rennet and citric acid). We were directed to break up the blocks of curd into smaller portions. We were directed to pick up a small ice cube sized portion of curd and break up small bits into the measuring cup of cream. We placed a pinch of salt into the cup and lightly stirred then moved it to the side for a later step. Back to the bowl ofNext a staff member poured hot water over the bowl of broken up curd and we covered our bowls. While we were waiting for the curd to soften in the hot water, we tasted some of the 4 cheeses each of us were given, starting with a sample of the curd which is extremely mild in flavor. We then were directed to uncover our softened bowl of curd, and we pulled the softened curd out of the bowl, and held it in our hand. At this time, we were directed to pour half a pre-measured teaspoon of salt on one side and rub in. We then were directed to turn the curd over and rub 1/2 teaspoon of salt on the other side. We then folded the curd onto itself and placed back in the warm water and covered. Back in the warm water it went fir a few minutes. Next it was time to flatten it out like a pizza crust and situate it over a coffee cup creating a pouch. We filled the pouch with the creamy cheese mixture we mixed up in the beginning. Twisted the top and pinched it off creating a nice pouch. We placed this in a take home container and covered with some of the brine from the warm bowl we had been using. This was a really informative and fun experience that I will gladly do again. This is great for family, friends, club get together. The staff is wonderful and the venue is really nice.

    Jenn L.

    Had such a fun time at Cheeseology as we took the Fresh Mozzarella with Cheese Tasting Class! It is $75 for one person and a partner add-on for $25. You can also add wine flights to your experience or just get a glass of wine. The class is about 2 hours. I learned so much about cheese and it was such a fun activity! I will definitely take other classes they offer as well.

    Samantha E.

    I visited Cheesology for a burrata making class with a group of 8 on at Saturday at 2:00. We purchased our tickets in advanced for the class but there were a few spots open. We all added on the wine flight which was $35. The wines were all amazing, there were three reds and one white. The class was fun and hands on. It is taught by actual teachers so they know how to be in from if a class room. At the end of the class everyone takes home the cheese they made. I would definitely to it again. If you have two people at your station, it's $50/pp.

    Buse C.

    My husband booked the burrata making class as part of our celebration for our 4 year wedding anniversary and we had such a great time. Burrata has been our obsession for the past few months and I was so excited when he booked this. Heidi was a great teacher and made the class really enjoyable and interactive. I would definitely do this again. The facility was extremely clean in the class section and we loved the store up front. Some things I would suggest: I wish they had the option to taste the olive oils or balsamics. I really wanted to take a bottle or two home but wasn't sure which one to pick. We wanted the 30 year balsamic but it was not in stock...our luck. It would have also been nice to have some fresh options to buy or include in the class so we could have enjoyed the burrata there. We bought crackers from the store anyway. It was still a beautiful cheese on its own. However, it would have been wonderful paired with fresh ingredients. We both took home our second and I wish we had shared just one and took home the other 3 to enjoy with more ingredients.

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    Michelle H.

    We did the pizza making class as a girls night activity and it was great! The instructors were informative and the class was hands on. The pizza dough is already made which I was surprised though. At the end of the class they give you the pizza and you can add basil and other toppings and then you eat it in the seating area which is nice because it's more conducive to talking. I do wish they allowed guests to bring your own beverage like a lot of other cooking places do, as their beverage selection is pretty limited and pricer. Overall it's a fun activity for a night out!

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    Deborah K.

    Cheeseology offers quite a few classes. We took their pizza making class. We learned about the history of making curd while also enjoying a hands-on experience. You are served a flight of wine to enjoy during your cooking experience. The price begins at $99 and you can add $25 per person and for additional wine. The instructor is knowledgeable as well as helpful. Owners Kelly & Paul are right there with you helping to make it a memorable experience. Afterwards you can sit in the lounge and/or shop in their store. I recommend purchasing the garlic infused sheep cheese. So creamy for a nice topping on a crostini. And since you're in Ybor, walk around afterwards and enjoy the city.

    Patricia C.

    So I booked my husband's a mozzarella making class for his birthday and we couldn't have had a better time . Everyone was Amazing the owner was so sweet and awesome and our teachers Monica and Heidi were freaking amazing teaching us all about the mozzarella making process. I can't wait to come back with friends. They made my husband feel so special on his birthday. The whole process was so amazing and fun and I even learned a lot about cheese and mozzarella making. You definitely gotta try it . The location was so clean and so warm inside it felt so cozy and the staff made you feel right at home . They also have amazing wine where you can add a flight to your class and they also have beer for the non wine drinkers. They also sell snacks for you to enjoy. If you can take a class any class I definitely recommend and definitely ask for Monica and Heidi they were both Amazing.

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    Took my Granddaughter and we loved making Mozzarella and then using it on a pizza. So fun!

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