I have taken two classes, one with a friend and one where I wanted to surprise my husband with a…read morecooking night and special guests. The chef even played along to make things go smoothly. The class pace is great for beginners and advanced chefs, and they have a great selection of classes. Note that they have you in groups of 6 - we ended up making new lifelong friends. Overall great learning and experience! They ask for feedback at the end of class and you also get a discount for the shop. I have also purchased croissant and danishes from the storefront and they're top tier.

I needed more time in this place, but since it was my first time, I managed to park in a spot that…read morewas going to be needed for valet service soon so I had to move quickly. I was greeted when I walked in and several staff members answered my question about the parking. Luckily I had been on the easy to navigate website beforehand, so I knew what I was after: knife storage and an apron. I located those and then allowed myself a little browsing. I think the sunny feeling was only partly sunshine through the windows; the lighting is very nice, and soon someone asked if I needed help finding anything. I also noticed the large cooking classroom. I got a croissant for the road in addition to my small purchase. I think this is my new favorite croissant in the Twin Cities! Up until now it had been Rose Bakery.

I have yet to stop thinking about my breakfast from Bellecour!! In the morning it is an order at…read morethe counter cafe with pastries and small breakfast menu. We stopped in here after nearby workout class. I started with a creme brulee croissant and wish I had gotten second. I had a french omelet and the eggs were perfectly cooked and the cheese melted into each bite with the perfect amount of flavor. It looked like it may be hard to grab a seat, but there was plenty of turn over and we got a seat right away. The atmosphere was relaxing and filled with positive energy - people catching up, on a first date, or even reading. I am excited to come back to try more pastries variations & grab a coffee.

I think this is my new favorite restaurant. We accidentally came her for Valentine's Day when we…read morecouldn't get a spot at the bar at Monte Carlo. Passing by the window I thought it was a long shot and almost passed right by. I doubled back when I saw the chalkboard said open seating at the bar. We lucked out and got a high top for two right away. Guess what. They even have wings. Duck wings- something I didn't even know I wanted. Their small plates were perfect and we loved everything. The duck wings were a delicious mix of savory and sweet - dark moist meat like a turkey leg but sauced with a sweet orange glaze. The shrimp cocktail had the biggest shrimp I've seen in my life. The Brandade Fritters had a nice crispy texture and spicy sauce to take them the extra mile. The Trotter Croquette was also just so interesting - almost like a crab cake texture but so meaty and savory. We just couldn't stop so we had the chocolate mousse cake as well. It was to die for. It reminded me of my favorite Sebastian's Joe's ice cream - raspberry chocolate chip since it was paired with a raspberry sherbet. The Mousse was on this like crumbly stuff I that told my husband reminded me of that layer in à DQ cake (in the best way). Just all around perfect texture and flavor combos. I also really appreciated their NA cocktails. Most places do not do them well but I am happy to say that their Tonic 11 was very good. I can't wait to come back and try the other ones. Service and the ambiance were also very nice. They were so welcoming even though we just wandered in off the street at prime time on Valentine's Day. The interior is beautiful with high ceilings, romantic lightning and even intricately tiled bathrooms. They really paid attention to every detail and it shows.

My wife and I booked the Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron. Words can not explain how much we enjoyed…read morethe experience. Chef Aaron was incredible. His patience and teaching skills are great. If you ever had thought about taking a cooking class, (but were nervous) we would highly recommend this one or any that Chef Aaron leads. The class lasted 3 hours, It seemed like 1 hour. His explanation and stories of his family and cooking were great, they added to the down to earth approach he has. He made us feel like we were pros, and we are not, at all. Thanks again Chef Aaron we will recommend to anyone and everyone.

This is a review regarding the "Healthy Thai Favorites" with Chef Rebecca…read more My spouse and I were the 2 attendees, and at first I was nervous- but Rebecca was so welcoming. It was such a fun evening! The event happened in Rebecca's home and it had such a lovely laid-back feeling. Plus the food was delicious! Conversation flowed easily, she gave us pointers on cooking and it really felt like both of us got to do an equal amount of cooking. We brought our own wine as well, since we were celebrating a birthday. I especially liked that we got to take home a copy of the recipes to try again later. I'm very glad that this was different from just going to a big kitchen area with a chef who gives instructions at the front. This was much more hands on and felt much more personalized. We were able to work within both our dietary restrictions (kosher and vegetarian) and it never felt like we made it hard or difficult. Very fun, I would do it again. Thanks Rebecca!

Love this breakfast and coffee shop! The service is great and very friendly. All pastries are made…read moredaily and taste very fresh. The breakfast sandwich is top tier and a must have!! Food Breakfast Sandwich on Croissant Butter Cake Ginger Molasses Cookie

Great Spot! I had been looking forward to trying this out and finally made it! The friend group…read morecame from various points (east metro, EP, Buffalo) and Fox & Pantry provided a location easily accessible to all. A rustic build out and solid seating options paired with a wide variety of delicious & creative drink options and breakfast foods allowed us to catch up and enjoy a meal on a busy morning Easter Weekend. It is order & pick up at the counter. Rather crowded around the service area as people waited for their drinks and the line to the rest room was in that same location. We were intrigued by beautiful room and bar area that are also available for seating and for cocktails, classes as well as private events. We will be back!

Introduction to Ayurveda is more than just a cooking class, but an invitation to think about your…read morerelationship with food and eating. Most cooking classes start with some small talk about the menu, maybe a glass (or two) of wine - Nalini starts with a 15-minute guided meditation that culminates (warning: spoiler alert) with a small food offering that makes you keenly aware you are what you eat. She then discusses Ayurveda and the principal of eating foods balanced to your body (kind of sort of makes sense, but I'm still thinking how much I love bacon). Then the kicker - it's not just how you feel about taste, but also how you feel afterward (needless to say, I could still feel the delicious Prather Ranch corned beef sandwich I had for lunch). The food we cooked - soup, rice and green beans was simple and delicious. It was fun to learn how to mix and prepare Indian spices. But the real learning is to really think about your food. I'm not at all ready to give up corned beef or bacon all together, but even for a couple meals every week, to think about balance, energy and how you feel afterward. Thanks Nalini, hope to do another class soon!

4.5 stars really - I got a Groupon for the Intro to Ayurvedic Cooking class and I'd never taken a…read morecooking class before so I was very excited. First of all, the class was held in Nalini's apartment, which is beautiful. Right off the bat, you can tell Nalini is incredibly knowledgeable. She is also kind, warm, and respectful. I learned a lot about Ayurvedic principles and some of the basics of Indian cooking; however, I didn't even get to use my knife! I guess that would be my only criticism; I expected to do more cooking than I actually did, and to learn more about actual cooking techniques. I think maybe the class size was too large, as I felt there were "too many cooks in the kitchen." Otherwise, it was a wonderfully positive experience. The end result of our labors was delicious! I can't wait to go buy up some spices and try the recipes for myself. I'm definitely interested in some more classes with Nalini, (especially her Dosa making class) as well as one of her culinary tours to India.

Fun store with a lot of kitchen essentials and some fun items. Good for stocking stuffers for your…read morefavorite cook. Great service too. They also carry some food items so you can stock up on your favorites.

I happen to love cooking, so whenever I see a kitchen supply store, I make a beeline for the…read moreentrance. How serendipitous that this location had opened just a couple of weeks before my first trip to the town of Excelsior! Luckily, the family members who had accompanied me were patient enough to wait while I examined the goodies in this bright, clean space. While the store is relatively small, it is full of carefully-selected items that are sure to delight, from the table of lovely ceramics to the rack of fun aprons to the case of drool-worthy knives to the shelves of gizmos that you didn't know you needed. Excelsior is more than decor, antiques, and fashion, and this store is a great reason to male a trip.

I know Gohan has been popping up around the city at various events market and heard about its…read morereputation. I was lucky to stumble upon them at a crafts market that I accidentally passed by. Now, I'm a poke lover and we know that the Twin Cities is still on its way to having the best one. Gohan brings a unique twist to the usual poke in a bowl that we've seen. They make it in a temaki style and it was de-li-cious. For the price of $10 per poke, it may be a bit steep for some, but you know that they put quality work in there. Kou, the chef, married all ingredients and the sauce into a perfect flavoring. It was just perfect to make your experience went ding-ding-ding!

It may be the best sushi in the Twin Cities. Literally. Homemade tamago, gobo, and pickled ginger…read more The attention to detail is outstanding not only for farmer's market sushi, but for any high end sushi restaurant.

Josh was on time, professional, and most of all made a fantastic spread for the 18 people. The food…read morewas as good as you can get at any of the top restaurants in downtown Minneapolis. Wow! He also did a great job of cleaning up. I would highly recommend Josh and will certainly be hiring him again soon.

Food was amazing! Service was outstanding! Professionalism impeccable! Hired Josh and his team for…read morea private, personal chef meal for an executive meeting hosted at the management level. Typically we visit 5 star restaurants for these events and having it catered by Diem Culinary was 5 star food and service with the added convenience of staying at our location. We will be hiring them again for our next function. Hire them. You won't be disappointed.

I was hoping to find an activity to do with a friend I hadn't seen in a while and found a Paint &…read moreSip night at Lakes & Legends brewing out on by Your Bearded Artist. It was very easy to book online and I loved that there weren't any extra fees. You pay for your ticket online and that's it - no extra taxes, handling fees, whatever. Just the ticket price. Jeremy got to the brewery before the event started and started setting everything up. When you bought your ticket, you could let him know if you needed extra accommodation, which was a nice touch. Everyone attending got a big ol canvas, a plate of paint, 3 paintbrushes, a cup of water (for the paint, y'all, get your own drinks), a paper towel, and an easel. And a cute yellow apron!! Every station was all set up for us and all we had to do was pick a seat. Love it! I was getting kind of nervous looking at the painting we were going to be loosely recreating until Jeremy gave his schpiel about how we were here to be inspired by the painting, not just recreating it. "You're here to have fun!" And have fun we did. Jeremy is witty, funny, kind, artsy, and so helpful. He shared about his life and cracked jokes throughout the night. He made us all feel really comfortable in creating and enjoying the process. I loved how he did the painting step by step with us and gave us fun ideas for how we could branch off if we were feeling creative, like adding UFOs. One of my favorite parts was the glitter we added at the end. I chose some pink glitter to go on top of the red nebulas in the sky I'd made and my little magpie heart has never been happier. Cleanup was easy as pie and Jeremy offered to take pics of everyone after we were done. I loved it and would love to come back for another class -- Jeremy does it all, paint your dog, chunky knit blanket, lots of different landscapes, you name it! I definitely recommend signing up for any of his classes or hiring him for a private party.

From the owner: Welcome to Paint & Sip Minnesota by Your Bearded Artist, Voted the Twin Cities #1 Paint & Sip and…read morePrivate Party Entertainer. Paint & Sips. Private Parties. Chunky Blankets. Paint Your Pet Projects. And so much more!