This morning my wife Jen & I joined a friend Janel who had mentioned to us this cooking class…read morecalled L'Academie Baking & Cooking School, so we booked a class and today we are here to make Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, who doesn't love Cinnamon Rolls? WE had a BLAST Paul our instructor was great and explained step by step during the whole process and answered questions along the way, the finished product was Amazing we are planning on attending some of the other classes as they do a variety of others. FYI we used one secret ingredient that I'm not going to say but Wow, so go sign up for a class and sure you'll have just as much fun as we did this morning. They also have date night classes for couples that would be fun to do.

I've been to 3 classes with Chef Paul and I have loved every single one! He makes it fun and easy…read moreto make gorgeous delicious food! I will keep going because this is the funnest cooking class I've ever been to! Highly recommend!!!

Just left Chef Leo's Food Lab and we had so much fun! Highly recommend for a date night, a…read morecouple's evening out, girl's night out, team building or just because you want to experience something new. Chef Leo and his assistant were very nice and were always nearby if you had a question or needed help. EVERYTHING was delicious! And you get to take the recipes home. We did the Cooking with Bourbon class - a MUST. My husband and i plan on doing a Date Night class or the Seafood class. BYOB - that's a plus too.

My friend Kim wanted to do something different for her bday and sent the information for a cooking…read moreclass to us! What a unique experience to do this for a friend's bday! Chef Leo was super fun and friendly, the space was clean and welcoming. The menu they have each time is different as well. We did a five course meal and was able to take home the recipes as well. Each station was properly manned and chef Leo did not assign people to it to give us all freedom to pick what we wanted to do. The equipment was great and we didn't have issues with the instructions. It's bring your own booze to drink and they have a fridge there as well that you can put your drinks in. It was a very chill and fun atmosphere and I would recommend this for anyone that's looking for a fun experience with a group of friends or even a date night. The food was plenty for the amount of people there and we even had some cool take our boxes for left overs which was so nice! I'd definitely come again and I've already shared this with other people!

We had a great time at Taz's cooking class learning to make Korean food! To be honest, I'm not a…read morehuge fan of some Korean food - I'm just not used to some of the flavors (kimchi is a little odd to me). I do, however, love Korean BBQ. I was looking for a fun date night and stumbled upon Taz's cooking classes, which all seem to focus on different Asian themes. Mark H. and I have tried repeatedly to cook Thai and Indian curries without any success, so I signed us up for the Korean BBQ night. Little did I know that we would be cooking a Korean BBQ FEAST. We cooked for about 3 hours. Each recipe independently seemed manageable, but who eats a single item at a Korean BBQ? My favorite dishes ended up being the Korean potato salad and, of course, the meat. At the end, we sat together family-style and devoured massive quantities of delicious food that we'd all cooked together. Looking back on the night, there were so many recipes and tips and tricks that there's no way I can keep it all straight. Luckily Taz sent us home with a mini cook book of the recipes we had created! One of the biggest pluses of his course is that he focuses on the ingredients and where to find them - turns out our curries probably weren't going so well since we were getting all our ingredients at Fry's or Safeway. 10/10 will go back again for another night. Can't wait to learn how to cook a good Thai dish!

Had a fantastic afternoon where Taz taught us the secrets to cooking our favorite Thai meals at…read morehome. We had Covid tests prior to the class, Taz purchased all the necessary ingredients, he arrived on time with color printed recipe instructions for us to keep, and he expertly showed us the ropes. We had great conversation throughout the class, he graciously shared the culinary knowledge he's acquired through his world travels, and we enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal while Taz washed the dishes. He's a down to earth amazing chef, he's professional and courteous, we'll schedule another class with him, and he has our highest endorsement and recommendation. A+++

I organized a group of 8 to participate in a "chef's walking tour." This was a private tour of…read morethree restaurants, with Alexis from Phoenix Palate planning everything for us. Alexis was extremely accommodating, the spots and menus she chose were terrific, and the wait staff gave us red carpet treatment at every stop. We go out to dinner a lot, but this was a unique, concierge food experience none of us will ever forget. So worth it!

I was in kind of a fix because my past caterer has started a restaurant and everyone I knew was…read morebusy. I was expecting 80 guests. I found good reviews for The Phoenix Palate and decided to take a chance. It worked out better than I expected. Alexis was easy to work with and the two chefs and three servers she sent were great. They were friendly, competent and showed up on time. The food itself was tasty and guests loved it. Alexis's menu has lots of interesting appetizers and her prices are reasonable. I would hire The Phoenix Palate again and I recommend Alexis without hesitation.

We had an amazing time when Chef Josh and Chef Brian came to our home (adhering to all safety…read moremeasures) prepared, cooked and served a five course menu with wine pairings to my husband and I and another couple. The food was delectable! And, although I am NOT a wine person but the matches were so perfect that I finally understand the allure! (Hell of a hangover from mixing with other libations but TOTALLY worth it!) We were so happy with these guys that we have already booked another evening to enjoy with another couple in our quaranteam. Last time was Italian. Next time will be French. ;)

Everything was perfect! Our small dinner party started with handcrafted cocktails and ended with a…read moreluxurious dessert. The entire dinner impressed everyone in attendance, including the most critical foodie;)

Craig is a true professional that you can trust. He takes pride in his work and will go above and…read morebeyond to make sure your event exceeds your expectation and impresses your guests. I hired Craig and his team to cater my wedding, which took place at a remote venue about 2 hours outside of Tucson. The event was a challenge because not only was it remote, but I was also planning the event from the other side of the country. That meant I didn't have the benefit of meeting with caterers in person, trying food in advance, and undertaking all the traditional steps of finding vendors for a wedding. I knew I had found the right person to handle the event from the very first call. He was cordial, asked the right questions, clearly communicated his requirements, and was honest. He didn't disappear or go radio silent after I signed the contract and he was communicative all the way through the planning process and leading up to the event. About two months before the event, he graciously drove the two hours out to the venue to conduct a property walk-through with me when I was in town for the holidays. He refused additional reimbursement for his time or gas money to get out to the venue. In the last month leading up to the event, I communicated to Craig that a few of my guests had some allergies, and one was vegan. This was a quaint wedding of only about 20 people, so that meant coming up with some original alternatives for those few individuals. Furthermore, I hired him to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner the day of the wedding, which exasperated those challenges. On the day of the event, he had a custom vegan-friendly dish prepared for all three meals and took extraordinary precautions to prevent allergen cross-contamination. Every single meal was punctual, artfully presented, and delicious. This is not your standard wedding food or copy-and-paste banquet meal. Craig is extraordinarily talented and was continuously present throughout each meal to greet guests and present his dishes. Every guest was impressed and raving about the food. In addition to the tremendous food, Craig also helped to arrange servers for the event and even helped bring additional tables for the event. Craig is just a genuinely good person and you cannot do better than hiring him for your next event.

Chef Craig creates the most beautiful cheese boards and party platters ever! His in-home cooking…read moreclasses are also fun for parties and get togethers. I was just thinking about the holidays the other day. Chef Craig will go to your home and teach "how to cook the best holiday dinner ever". It'd be a fun at-home class/pre-holiday party with friends who also want to learn how to wow their friends and families. Or, I could always get a private lesson and take the credit for myself ; ).

My family enjoys taking cooking classes and so I've done a handful. Like those others, this was a…read morefun experience learning from and being in the company of a great chef. Unlike those others -- I am still regularly making this recipe 2 years later!! I appreciate that Isabelle developed a simple yet DELICIOUS baguette recipe and is so good at teaching exactly how to execute that recipe. Chef Isabelle was a joy to learn from and I look back so fondly on the afternoon we spent with her. I cannot recommend this class enough!

Isabelle was incredible! What a ray of sunshine and full of energy FUN! I spent my birthday with 4…read moreothers at her place learning how to make a baguette with perfection. The interaction was SO much fun! She taught me how to open a champagne bottle with a crazy Knife. The forte has a french name, I'm forgetting. In any case while the baguette baked, we shared stories sitting by the lake drinking champagne. Isabelle then served us lunch with cold cuts, french cheeses, and yummy homemade butter that we had whipped up. Oh I forgot, the morning started with her homemade crepes and some coffee. This was a birthday to remember with my closest friends and family. Isabelle made it SO special, and was our personal photographer to capture the days memory. I highly recommend this experience as something you MUST do!

Stopped in after seeing their sign as I was going into Costco and I'm glad I did. I chose a…read moreblackberry muffin out of the variety of muffins they had on display. It was probably the freshest muffin I've ever had and it was late in the day when I stopped in. Moist, full of berries and the tiny grains of sugars & drizzle of icing on top were the kicker. I'll be back, even if I'm not going to Costco.

I needed to do some work in the area and being a frequenter of Costco, I knew there was some kind…read moreof coffee and potentially WiFi at Palette Collective. I stopped in and the ladies at Simply Homemade were super friendly and helpful. The breakfast sandwich was good, with a little spice from local sausage and pepper jack cheese. The coffee was great as well. There is a lot of pastry options and some with protein so yay. There is WiFi at Palette Collective and it was a very inviting and calm place to work for a few hours. Will be back again.

Chef Warren Weekes prepared the most amazing filet mignon dinner for our girls trip to Scottsdale…read more It was not only a spectacular meal, but he made for such a terrific experience. Highly recommend. Will definitely be doing this again in the future.

From the owner: Cactus & Sage Catering is special because we bring the refinement of resort-level dining into…read moreprivate events, blending over 30 years of executive chef experience with a warm, personal touch. Every menu is custom-designed, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and the latest culinary trends while honoring classic flavors. What sets us apart is not just the food—it’s the complete experience: private chefs preparing everything on-site, professional servers handling service and cleanup, and the reassurance that every detail is cared for so hosts can truly enjoy their event.

I had never heard of this place before until my coworker reached out to try and plan a girls' night…read morethere. We signed up for the Blankets & Besties workshop, where you make a chunky blanket. You get to choose your color from a list and note it when you register on their website. It was $85 before tax and came with 5 skeins of yarn, with the option to add more (I think for an additional $15). I also put in the notes on my registration the names of my friends so that we could sit together. The workshop was at 6pm on a Friday and lasted about two hours. There was my group of three and three others, plus the owner/instructor Lauren. Her instructions were easy to follow, and she would jump in if we needed help. I made a few errors, and she was able to fix them for me. I ended up making my loops too loose on the outside and too tight on the inside, so my blanket came out a bit small. But I think it was decent for my first attempt. It's so soft. I keep it on my couch to use as a lap blanket. We all had a great time and would definitely come back to try other workshops. My coworker had tried one of the resin workshops and really liked it too.

I would not recommend this company. It was overpacked with 24 people and one person working the…read moreevent. There wasn't any tutorial of anything. The leader just said instructions quickly and with everyone doing so many different projects at same time, she couldn't go step by step to show anything or show different techniques. I was told that the resin would fall off the sides of the wood but I could put resin if I wanted. Well, it didn't fall off the side and looks bad. We luckily had a nice couple across from us with experience using resin and helped us along the way. I also googled things along the way (like how much resin is too thick cause that was never mentioned). For the price I paid I should not be googling information or asking other customers.