Overall, I had a pleasant experience at The Classic Room. As a forewarning, you must make a…read morereservation. Not because it gets busy, but because that is how this restaurant operates. Given that this is essentially a learning lab for the culinary students at WCTC, you need to schedule a time beforehand that aligns with the students' schedules. As far as I know, The Classic Room is only open on weekdays. The dining area itself was beautiful. Lots of tables, a piano, and lovely views. Our table was set up near a picture window, so we had a beautiful backdrop while we ate our lunch. In terms of food and drink, there were some aspects that were great and some that were far below average. The blackberry iced tea was watery and didn't have much flavor. The Arnold Palmer was exactly what you'd expect - the perfect mix of tea and lemonade. A warm basket of bread was delivered with a couple sausage rolls tucked inside. It was a nice touch. I ordered the New England clam chowder to start (not pictured). It was flavorful and piping hot. The other members in my party ordered the minestrone and cream of mushroom soup and they enjoyed them as well. The entrées were not as delicious. One member of my party ordered the ribs. According to her, the ribs themselves were fantastic and tender but the potato and asparagus were ice cold. I ordered the poussin and it was not good. Parts of it were incredibly undercooked (which is NOT okay when it comes to poultry). The rice was well seasoned but lukewarm. Another member of my party ordered the bison meatballs and she thought every part of her entrée was average, but warm and edible nonetheless. The REAL star of the show was the dessert. All of us ordered the chocolate decadence and it was incredibly rich. The sauce and berries cut through the density perfectly and the dish was so well balanced. The presentation was nice, even though it kind of looked like a meatball. If you've been curious about trying out The Classic Room at WCTC, I'd give it a shot. But do keep in mind that these students are still learning, so don't expect Michelin Star quality.

WCTC' culinary students creations are sold at a small store located on the first floor of the…read morebuilding. You can get some AMAZING food at really reasonable prices. I nabbed a huge portion of lobster mac n cheese that was just fabulous!

Guy and Chef Nancy know how to throw a party. Everyone gushed how fun this cooking party was. It…read morewas a night to remember! Thank you!

We brought 14 of our Girl Scouts here to work on their cooking badges! It was a great experience…read morefor everyone. We learned about the food groups, got to hear more about how yeast works, and made our own delicious pizzas! Everyone had to knead and make their own dough as well, which was a challenge for some. We would definitely come back for future activities!

I did a private cooking course with 5 others on pasta. While I wasn't too keen from the get go, I…read morecan say that I HIGHLY recommend taking a culinary course here. From the beginning, we had an appetizer that I can't recall but the tomato jam that was featured on it was definitely a highlight. They offer a small drink paring of wine or beer with your appetizer. We did a 2 hour course on puttanesca and gnocchi with a brown butter sauce. While you might ask how you could complete teaching these two dishes in 2 hours, it was quickened with the chef doing some of the work ahead of time. As individuals, we made the sauce for the puttanesca and rolled out pasta/gnocchi while the chef ended up making the pasta/gnocchi, brown butter sauce to go with the gnocchi and cooking both. The puttanesca was flavorful, but the gnocchi was a real hit amongst the whole group. I devoured all of the gnocchi and was able to save the puttanesca for delicious leftovers. The head chef is filled with a plethora of knowledge on food which made me appreciate food on a whole new level. He talked about how they do a semester course at Braise which is something I hope to do in the future! Some of us who went to this plan on recreating the dishes we made at home next week. I've been recommending this to the rest of my family as something to do and would use this as a great gift idea for the future. That's how much I enjoyed my experience!

Chef David Swanson has come up with a great idea. Take an outstanding local product and put a…read moreclass together in an interesting location to teach people how to use that ingredient. He's an entertaining, energitic, fun teacher that has interesting and unexpected ideas for food. Class prices seem high, but it's absolutely worth it. You learn something about a local company and get to learn from an excellent chef in a small, informal classroom type setting. And be hungry when you arrive, lots of food to be sampled! You take home the recipies that he demonstrated. Mine was filled with notes I wrote since he shares his secrets (that are not printed on paper!) that help elevate your cooking skills. Makes a great gift as well. I've signed up my mom and myself and we went together, which was fun.

Cooking a meal with chef Rodney Schultz was one of the most fun and educational things that I…read moreexperienced while visiting Elkhart Lake. If you like to eat and want to learn more about how to cook well, then you need to take a class at the Osthoff Resort Cooking School. Just do it! First of all: How neat is it that there is a hotel in Elkhart Lake that offers cooking classes? It's super cool. Even better: the instructor, Chef Rodney, really knows his stuff. You will learn from an experienced cook who will teach you tips and tricks that you can take home and use in your own kitchen. The cooking class that I signed up for was an Italian cooking class, so we made chicken marsala with mushrooms, asparagus risotto, roasted zucchini, and strawberry cannoli. That's a lot of delicious food! Chef Rodney shepherded us through all of the steps, and kept us on task as we made our way through cooking up the menu. At the end, after almost two hours, we had a delicious meal that we shared among ourselves. I can honestly say that the chicken marsala that I made here at the cooking school was the best chicken dish that I have ever made. Chef Rodney is a delightful person, and I loved taking his cooking class. I could tell that he really loves food and teaching people to love food as much as he does. I left Chef Rodney's class with a belly full of delicious food (that I cooked!) and skills that will make me a better cook at home.

Friendly service and attentive, yet the server's etiquette was not standard due to beginning with…read morethe men instead of the women when taking an order. Server explained the menu and items not on the menu. Aome items were not available that were listed online (creme brule.) Salad was crispy and the ranch dressing had lots of dill in it, but still tasted refreshing. The bacon on the salad was not skimpy; my kind of salad! Others at the table had ordered the chicken tortilla soup, which was creamy and not super spicy, and the French onion soup, which had a lovely sweet broth and lots of cheese overflowing the cup. Service was fast to bring out each course. Bread was house made and had different types of herbs encrusted into the crust. The butter was smooth and spread easily onto the bread. The BBQ ribs fell easily off the bone and the sauce was a sweet smokey apple BBQ sauce. The corn was sweet and crunchy. The Panko-crusted onion rings were done well and had a nice crunch to the breading. Others at the table remarked on their dishes: the Mahi Mahi was bland, dry, and flavorless; the chicken piccata had a salty and vinegar flavor underlying the sauce from the capers; and the sirloin steak was done properly, was juicy and a little cordy but they expected it due to the type of meat. The chocolate flourless cake was delectable and dense. It also came with pistachio ice cream. The walnut tart with carmel sauce was nutty and had mixed reviews st the table. I enjoyed the compact nature of it but others found the dessert too bitter. I would like to come back and try them again since they have a different menu every week.

Great place to try out, and let's students prepare for real world experiences. The students spend…read moretime in every aspect of the the field from front house, waiter, bartender and chef. I enjoyed my meal and would consider another visit. Only sad part was the lack of Creme brûlée

FEED Kitchens is a blessing to our community -- this commercial kitchen space is being used to…read moreteach job and life skills, thanks River Bakery!!! It's a foodie/small business visionary's dream-come-true --I wouldn't have been able to start Phase II of my business without FEED (they save us time AND $$$!). They even rent to the public -- group canning, cooking class, or just getting a bunch of folks together to bake and decorate tons of cookies for the holidays, parties, wedding .... and SO affordable too! we L-O-V-E the FEED Kitchens!!!

From the owner: We are a food business incubator. We rent commercial kitchen space to Commercial and Casual users…read moreto operate their businesses out of, do larger scale cooking for family and friends or work on fundraisers and good works.

Such a special spot. I feel so grateful that this place exists a short drive away. We love going to…read morebuy quality meats and produce at the market, play with the goats and attend various events. Now that they have their little cafe, it's just the perfect destination. The cafe is tiny and there is always a long wait. I almost walked away when they told me it would be a 40 minute wait but another lady in line leaned towards me and whispered "trust me, it's worth it." I was honestly surprised at how delicious and unique all the dishes were. I've never seen "brothy beans and pancetta with country bread" on any menu before. I don't really eat beans and wouldn't dare order something like that at any other restaurant. But I sure am glad I ordered it here. It was perfect like everything else we tried.

The setting gorgeous, probably what Aspen feels like on a beautiful summer day. Granted, I've never…read morebeen there. The people look like they belong in this place. The vibe is quiet elegance we are in the Midwest after all. Outdoor seating is always a plus. The menu selection is limited for breakfast but enough for the basics. Food was great, we had the peach pancakes and gravlax(salmon) platter. Both quality especially the salmon which they were generous of. Until the food came out, and the bees came swarming in and totally ruined the vibe. They didn't bite, however they were intimidating. Thus the 3 stars.

Whether you own a baking business or you are making cupcakes for a friend, Vanilla Bean is one of…read morethe best places in Madison to find everything you need. Their selection is better than any big box store (including the nearby Joann) and they have the boxes/packing for all your needs. I started my baking company a year ago and Vanilla Bean has been everything I wanted and needed. They keep a stock for all the upcoming holidays and have a wall of cookie cutters of everything you could possibly imagine. Then they have cake and cupcake toppers and plastic characters for parties and milestones also ok that wall. They have a huge selection of flavors and food coloring -- both are highest quality. Their gel colors have been my saving grace! Also, all of their tools, accessories, little things you can use are available. It makes this an awesome place to explore for any baking enthusiast. When I was in the State fair, Vanilla Bean had the cake dummies (styrofoam) I needed and at cheaper prices than Joann or online. They also have all the boxes and cake rounds for the bases that you could need. They also have pans for shaped cakes and characters. It's one of my favorite places in Madison -- go visit!

Great service and products for over Twenty five years!!! Jane,Cindy( no longer there),Joyce…read morethey are all awesome.They will help you bring your cake/dessert vision to life!!!

Waste of money! My daughter took a couple of these classes since she likes cooking. Unfortunately…read moreit didn't live up to our expectations. Recipes were below average and my daughter didn't enjoy the food even though she is not picky at all. Additionally we were signed up to take classes last spring but were canceled due to COVID. When we inquired about a refund, they said a credit would be issued for next fall. Well here we are and no school in the fall so I inquired about a refund. I was told that a credit has been applied to our account but window for refund has been closed. I was never given a refund option so where was the window of opportunity? This is an overly priced after school program!!

From the owner: Sticky Fingers Cooking is an innovative mobile cooking school for children that offers before,…read moreduring and after school enrichment classes, camps, birthday parties, and special events. Sticky Fingers Cooking recipes are seasonal, globally-inspired, delicious, and nourishing to kids' minds and bodies. Classes are taught at schools or other locations by a Sticky Fingers chef instructor who provides kid-safe tools, delicious ingredients and the know-how needed to teach kids how to cook.

Why is it that a completed training and evaluation at the of the training needs to be submitted…read moreover and over and you are still claiming that it was not complete. What happened to all of the prior information that was submitted including the end of training evaluation? We do not receive evaluation until the completion of the training. So, how is it possible that you keep sending me to the evaluation of the course if I did not complete the whole training? There is no access the the evaluation of the course until the completion of the whole training course. This is unethical on your part, because all submission s of the end evaluation keep disappearing under my name.

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