There are two parts to DC Central Kitchen at Buzzard Point. The first part is a full center where…read morepeople can volunteer to help pack food, etc. The facility is newer so it's clean and nice. There's even a lobby for volunteers with cold water, places to sit, and more. The second part is a cafe that's open every day that sells coffee drinks, food, and snacks. I ordered the chai latte with an espresso shot and it was strong and tasty. They also sell sandwiches, lunch deals, Just Tea, and more. There's plenty of seating inside and a few seats outdoors along the sidewalk.

DC Central Kitchen serves fresh, satisfying meals that prove cafeteria-style food can still be…read moredelicious. The menu offers a variety of well-prepared options made with quality ingredients, and the portions are generous for the price. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast or lunch, it's a reliable spot for a flavorful meal that also supports a great cause.

What an excellent experience it was the perfect date night experience cooking together in a chefs…read morehome. We went with chef ali who taught us Sichuan cooking. Food was excellent and she had a great teaching style making it easy to follow allowing for a great experience would go again.

Chef Justin Sushi Making At-Home class was amazing!!! It was so individualized and he really paid…read moreattention to detail to provide a wonderful experience for us. The sushi was high quality, delicious, and filling! I highly recommend Chef Justin -- you won't regret it! I will be booking with him again!

I took the Beginners Sushi Making Class last year through a LivingSocial deal…read more Plus: The chef was very knowledgeable and the overall experience was fantastic, especially with company. Minus: The class started an hour late because the materials hadn't arrived yet but to compensate, they offered a glass of wine to all participants. All in all, we loved the class so much that they had a promotion to attend other classes they offered but at a much deeper discount. I enrolled 6 people for the French Cooking Class, but had specifically asked if they could accommodate a weekend class and they said they could. A year later and to much frustration, I asked for a refund because they kept promising to book a Saturday class but never did, so 1 star down for all the hassle. If you're going to use I-wish, just be prepared to purchase & use your LivingSocial or Groupon asap. I def agree that they aren't the greatest at responding back and they have so much to improve upon in the D.C. area as they say they are very successful in other major metropolitan cities like Chicago.

This is the worst company EVER! DO NOT buy them even discounted as a voucher from a deal company…read more I bought one from my own company and probably will not be able to get anything back, and they have cancelled EVERY class they have ever scheduled. Below are the dates I have requested classes. EACH one has been cancelled within 2 days or less: 10/1/12 5/30/12 5/29/12 5/14/12 4/16/12 3/12/12 This is the most unprofessional company I have ever come across. They will never get my business and I will be posting this on ALL of their social media pages. Don't waste your money or time bothering to schedule these pipe dream classes.

Chef Cisero is simply as good as it gets! My guests are consistently blown away by this young…read moretalented chef. He is always pleasant, professional and works well under pressure. I take hosting seriously and am a particularly great but demanding client. I have lost count of the events Chef Cisero has done for me. He has done an 8 person Christmas dinner to a 40 people party with bartenders, servers and valet parkers. He is also great with a wide range of people I once hosted a dinner with the former International Commander of the Navy, a General in the Marines and an Astro Physicist all at the same time and they just loved him. Then I did an event with my silly bottle popping friends and he did just as well there. Chef Cisero greets guests upon their arrival and speak about each course as it's being served. He tells of what inspired the menu and his delivery leaves guests fascinated with his creativity and thoughtfulness. When talent meets superb interpersonal skills and work ethic, its as good as you ever gonna get! :) Cheers!

Chef Cisero and his team were amazing from start to finish! I booked Chef for a private in-suite…read moredinner for my sister's bachelorette party. I did not give him much to prepare a menu other than saying she loved fusion food and that Mexican was one of her favorites. The menu chef sent me was innovative and far exceeded even my (high) expectations. They arrived on time, set up everything and ensured that they provided us with disposable serving ware since we were in a hotel. The food was absolutely fantastic and we even came back and noshed on it more in the late night hours. Chef Cisero is both detail-oriented and intent on expanding the palates of guests. Even guests that "don't eat that" found themselves eating new things because of his exemplary presentation and the outstanding blend of tastes. I will not hesitate to book Chef again and strongly encourage anyone looking to wow their guests to book with him also, you will not be disappointed.

I've been taking in person language classes here since April 2023 and have found not only has my…read moreItalian improved, I've also found a wonderful community of kind and intelligent faculty and students at casa italiana. I've had four professors and all have been helpful and experienced (all straight from Italy!). I'm very grateful for this school and the flexible options it provides such as even creating a custom class for me and other students to cater to our specific needs and learning desires.

I walk by this place all the time. I had no idea how many interesting events take place inside…read more There are masses in Italian and English. You can also take language classes. There are culturally events. The website has a list of activities. We attended a cooking class and really enjoyed it. If you park at nearby garages, pay attention to the closing times. Some of the hotels take over for the garages if they also use the parking garage. It is much easier to know the details before the garage closes. Otherwise you may be stranded, or think you are.w

Participate in a Simply Indian cooking demo and feel like you're part of a Food Network studio…read moreaudience...except without cameras and therefore much more interaction with the host. _____________ OVERALL You don't just watch a cooking demo, you get to interact with Rupen, learn way more than about the dishes Rupen cooks, and best of all, you get generous tastings! _________ TEACHER I know Rupen teaches at Whole Foods on P Street but he demo'd at my company for an APIA Heritage Month event. -Thorough on the details, Rupen talks about ingredient history, substitution ideas for health alternatives, the history behind dishes, and always has something to say. -He more than welcomes questions. If I attend another one of his classes, I'm going to bring questions with me because I have direct access to an experienced chef. -Despite his teaching ways, he's funny. I don't know where he got his presentation skills from, but it's obvious that he's very experienced in talking to a variety of people. ______ FOOD I think Rupen cooks traditionally. For example, his butter chicken tastes slightly less creamy than restaurant butter chicken, but it's still soooooo good. Rupen cooked way more than he said he would (tasting serving sizes). I guess that's good for me because I got to get a bigger portion than expected. _____ TIP If you have tupperware, bring it just in case there's leftovers and you want to take something home.

Attended his class at Living Social. I'm South Asian and know how to cook indian food however I…read moredefinitely learned new things from his class. He's incredibly personable and funny and makes you feel welcome to be in the kitchen. His recipes are simple and even transferable, he gives great inspiration. We made butter chicken, tilapia steamed in banana leaf and eggplant curry. The tilapia was probably the most amazing fish cooked indian style that I have ever eaten. We have made it at home a few times since the class. I would definitely attend his cooking class again! You won't be disappointed.

Toscana Market, located in La Cosecha at The Square, offerings sandwiches, pastas, and cooking…read moreclasses. We tried some of their sandwiches on focaccia bread and their pastas to share. The place was bustling, but the staff were friendly and were readily available to assist. The space is bright and fun to just peruse; we were interested in signing up for their classes in the future as get-togethers. +sandwiches +pastas +cooking classes offered +friendly staff & service +located at The Square

Chef Wendi was a hit at my bachelorette party! Ladies, if you're looking for something other than…read morethe typical bachelorette party idea and love to bake, you should sign up for the cupcakes and cocktails party. She not only taught us a couple of new decorating tips but also made sure we had fun. The host of our party was so impressed with how Wendi came in, baked the cupcakes, organized the "lesson" and then cleaned up the kitchen. You couldn't even tell she had been there! And best of all, you get to have the recipes for the delicious cupcakes! I highly recommend the margarita cupcakes.

I was in town visiting a friend and she had a cooking party done by rutabega sweets. i have to say…read moreit is one of the most unique experiences i've had in a while. I expected a candle-whoring-like experience, however it was anything but. I assume the owner/chef Wendi really loves what she does as she was both knowledgeable and very down to earth. She could have been one of those foodie snobs that complains that the amount of truffles on her souffle was much less than she had in Paris. She was very funny and easy going. I wish we had something like this in my native state. I know it would be a big hit. i'd be remiss to say that we had the bacon and bourbon themed party, and if you do the same, bring a pillow!

How do I give 6 stars? 7 stars? 100? Dan and JewelryClassDC deserve them, and more…read more I worked with Dan to make my engagement ring and it was an unforgettable experience. It can feel like a real leap of faith to do something so personal and important in such an unconventional way, and to put your trust in a stranger and in your own ability to learn something you have never even considered before--but I am so glad I took it. I have an experience I will remember for the rest of my life, my fiancée (she said yes of course!) has a beautiful, truly one-of-a-kind heirloom she adores and values beyond measure, and we have a story we will tell over and over again. She is already getting questions about where I found her ring, and her friends are already gushing about how amazed they are I made it. Honestly, I am amazed too. I wasn't sure I could make a ring that looked better than a beginner's craft project!--but that was before I met Dan. I had a personal design idea that not only do they not sell in stores, they don't even really sell jade cut how I needed. As far as I can tell, no one had done this before. Well, now someone has, it turned out incredible, and it's all because Dan made it possible. He went above and so far beyond. As a craftsman he is not just skilled, but meticulous, and determined to make sure every product he works on meets his high standard of excellence. As a teacher he is patient, knowledgeable, and eager to share and show what he knows--which is a lot.  And to top it all off, he is a real man of his word--exactly the kind of person you want to put your trust in when dealing with precious metals, stones, and memories. In short, they don't 'em like Dan anymore--that goes for his character, and his jewelry. If you need jewelry made, if you need jewelry worked on, if you need a guiding hand to make something yourself--do yourself a favor and see Dan and his team at JewelryClassDC.

I wanted to get a broken clasp fixed on an old silver bracelet. So I reached out to Daniel to find…read moreout if he did that kind of work. He wrote back, "probably" and told me to bring it by that weekend and he'd have a look. I told him I would come Saturday and he wrote that he might have to go the DMV at some point, but that he should be around. I came by Saturday and he was not there, so I left the piece with a young woman who admired the bracelet and tagged it to give it to him and took my phone number and email. When I had heard nothing by Wednesday, I called and Daniel somewhat impatiently said that "I haven't even looked at it," but that he would. I waited another three days and called a week from when I had originally dropped it off, only to have Daniel say that he "hadn't even looked at it" and I told him I would just come over to take it back. I came and he dumped the bracelet in my hand, again saying, "I haven't looked at it." When I reminded him that he had said Wednesday that he would look at it, he barked "What do you want from me!!!!!"