Chef Anthony from the start he was very responsive. I had specific needs for our catering event,…read moremy father's repast. Our family is from New Orleans and we love southern cooking and that's exactly what we wanted, all my dad's favorites. When I mentioned Louisiana Pete hot sausage chef knew exactly what I was talking about. From the beginning to the end it was an amazing experience. The food, the service, everything, it was the best. Not only do I recommend Chef Anthony but I will use him again. Thank you Chef, you're the best! Sincerest Regards, Michelle Hornsby Livas

I was so disappointed with the difference between what I expected and paid for and what was…read moredelivered. A garden party for 50 people. Everything was supposed to have been cut and prepared in advance at what Anthony said was his commercial grade kitchen in Redlands. Nothing was prepared at all. He had to use my kitchen for everything. Food service started over an hour and a half late. Poor quality ingredients, quiche pie crust being low grade store bought, which reflects everything else that was finally served. He ran out of food almost immediately. He was very unprofessional laughing and talking with others loudly in my kitchen while he was running so late with putting the food out. It was an awful experience for me and I would never use him again or recommend him under any circumstances. I could have done better myself and saved $8,000! And all this followed by ghosting me to even apologize. DO NOT USE THIS CATERER.

From the moment I called to inquire on details for my event to the moment we said good bye for the…read morenight after our session this was a great experience. Janet took my call. She was so sweet, helpful and welcoming. It was a private event to celebrate family August birthdays. We went with the Mediterranean menu and it was so delicious. Chef Alex was so helpful and easy going as was Jay. Highly recommend!

Went here for a work team building event and it was perfect from beginning to end…read more Chef Alex, our instructor for the day, was personable, funny, knowledgeable, and entertaining. It was very obvious that Chef Alex had conducted multiple corporate team building events as well as being a skilled/seasoned chef. We had 22 people for our team building event and there was plenty of space for us to each have our own cooking stations (teams of two) and there was ample seating for all of us to enjoy the fruits of our labors after the cooking was completed. We prepared thai food for our event and, WOW, was it amazing. I mean (literally), this was the best thai food that I'd ever had and this is coming from someone who's wife says "you eat way too much thai food!" The very tasty food is a testament to how well run this place is because we are just a bunch of accountants but we also apparently have an inner self that knows how to cook thai food. Overall, this place is clean, fun, there is ample parking and I would highly recommend. If this place wasn't so far from me, I'd definitely go back on a date night with my wife.

I was nervous about signing up for the home cook course, felt vulnerable in a new environment in…read morewhich I had no skills or training in. I can't recommend this beginner course enough. Even after the 1st day my meals at home were suddenly consistent and significantly better. 12 weeks later and I am confidently relaxed in my kitchen. I enjoy the ease that I feel now; from preparing dinner, menu planning, temp control, and little tips you just can't learn on google. Learning in person from Chef Jason and Chef Ben with a group of funny, eager, and caring adults has really shaped how I can give back to my family. This was the common denominator for all the students in our course. We wanted to learn a new skill to share with the ones we care about most, our families. "I haven't made a sh**** meal since day one of this course" - quote from my fiancé Take the leap and invest in yourself and your family plus laughing about it along the way is always a plus.

I took the home cook course in 2023 as sort of a self care thing with a toddler at home. For the…read moreprice, I found this class to be too large and rushed to learn optimally. The instructors were charismatic and knowledgable. Whenever I asked a question they answered the hell out of it. They were incredibly generous with their time and expertise. That said, I often went home unable to connect what I experienced in class with the home environment. I understand they were trying to discourage relying on recipes, but the handout was rarely referenced during class and it seemed not to be the chef's own recipe? As a beginner to many of these dishes, I found it difficult to recreate some of them on my own. A few yrs later I remember certain things like knife skills, seasoning tips, and how friendly the other students were (belated thank you to my table partner who sliced my live lobster's head for me because I was too squeamish)

This review has been way overdue!!…read more My bestfriends and Fiancé took a trip up to Crestline for my surprise engagement! Cheryl and Bobby were not only fantastic hosts but also an amazing addition to the celebration. Before we arrived, Cheryl and I stayed in constant communication gathering all our individual preferences, preparing us for the weather, and overall providing us with some helpful tips to make the weekend super special. Their home is immaculate, filled with fun activities, remarkable views, and delicious food! Cheryl and Bobby made us feel right at home with their genuine and upbeat personalities. We immediately nestled in to the second level where we began serving drinks at the Tiki bar, taking turns in the ULTIMATE massage chair, while the boys played a game of pool and the girls had a photoshoot outside. At the end of the night, I was lured upstairs for the biggest surprise of my life!!! Rose petals leading out to the lit up gazebo with stunning mountains in the background I found my boyfriend on one knee. After an instant "YES - PUT THE RING ON" I found our friends and hosts filming the whole thing for our forever memories. As if it couldn't get any better - Cheryl prepared a beautiful homemade dinner for us to enjoy. And Finally we ended the night with Top Gun and dessert in the movie theater. AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.

Wow! What a fun Place to be! We came with my family for a movie night and my girls were thrilled…read morewith the home theater and tiki bar. The fresh hot popcorn, candy, and snacks were better than going to the big theater. Chairs were super cozy with extra pillows and blankets if needed and reclined for comfort. We all agreed that if we had to choose between a big theater and this, the The Place to Be is hands down the winner! There is also a picturesque view of the lake and mountain. It was a great experience from beginning to end and I highly recommend an event at the Place to be Crestline. Cheryl is amazing and a fantastic host. Thank you for your hospitality!

I have so much to say about Alex and his staff!!! Alex was extremely professional and very helpful…read morethroughout the process of planning my sister's and cousin's joint graduation party. EVERYTHING was delicious! I had contacted Alex 4 weeks prior to the event and expected to an outline of everything 2 weeks prior. He did just that! He was extremely easy to contact since I had so many questions. We scheduled the tasting 2 weeks before the event and HONESTLY, everything was soooooo good! It was hard to eliminate a dish from the event! Alex and his staff arrived 30 minutes early, which I really appreciated. They set up everything ready to go before guests arrived. They were ready to serve exactly when they said they would be. He catered Italian Food for a 100+ party. Most importantly, the food - Pesto Penne, Shrimp Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Bread Rolls - was incredibly DELICIOUS. Pricing was great and Alex was able to work within my budget. In addition to providing wonderful dishes, he provided plates, napkins and silverware for our guests. Since we had our own Bar, we did not need him to provide drinks or cups (though he did offer as well!). I will definitely recommend him to all my family, friends, and EVEN ACQUAINTANCES!

I read so many great reviews about Alex and his great service with great prices. I was planning out…read moremy 30th birthday party and was absolutely so excited to even be looking up the information. I contacted them and immediately someone called me back, I believe it was Michael. He told me he was leaving the office but he would get back to me in the morning. He did! He sent me questions about what I wanted, the location, and what I wanted as far as my menu. I was in the dark and I told him that budget meets classy is what I was going for, but I didn't want seafood. He emailed some great ideas, but then 2 out of the 3 appetizers had sea food. I told him about it and I said he could leave one. He said he would send me updates and pricing. From there it took a turn, he was not getting back to me. Finally when I did call him he was apologetic and said he was busy with other events/ clients. I said no problem, but I needed to make sure everything was going to be taken for my event. He said he would revise, 2 weeks go by and I heard nothing ( I tried to be patient and give him the benefit of the doubt). Finally I ended up calling and said don't bother getting back to me. I was disappointed because I really was looking forward to using them and being apart of those great reviews.

I attempted to book a sushi making class on their website. The only response I rec'd for June,…read moreJuly and Septermber was "Sorry, we have no online availability" This Place Has Shuttered

My family and I took a two-hour class on making mochi and Japanese sweets yesterday. The space was…read moreample and professional, and Yoko was pleasant, personable and a good teacher. The hands-on experience was communal, which helped to break the ice between participants. We each ended up with a few delicious treats to enjoy or bring home for later. My own work was kind of clumsy and I was not made to feel embarrassed at all, just encouraged to enjoy the process. And I did! I recommend Foodstory if want to explore Japanese food and want something fun to do with family or friends.

Best teacher ever! I have taken her class a few times with my son and we have a blast every time!!!…read moreI definitely recommend buying baked goods or taking her back king classes if you have the chance!!

Heard about her bakery on a fb post and saw that she did lessons for kids/teens/adults.. my 6 yo…read moredaughter and I love to watch baking shows and I thought this would be something new and fun to do for a Friday night. My 10 yo son even had fun! Fun for the family, the kids, and Rachellle was so sweet and patient and made me feel really comfortable as well as my kids. Would definitely go back!

We had a great time learning to cook Thai food with Chef Cori and everything was delicious!…read more The only thing that would make the experience better is if we were able to use butane gas grills and if there was a sink in the room. Also, it's in a rough part of town, so definitely try to park as close to the building as possible.

I've taken 2 classes at Eatz and both were so much fun! The first one I took was a pasta making…read moreclass where I learned how to make linguine & ravioli from scratch! As well as pasta sauces and a delicious bruschetta. I went with my cousin and we enjoyed a few glasses of wine while meeting wonderfully kind people in the class. The second class I went to was a sushi making class! In this class we learned how to make shrimp tempura rolls, spicy tuna rolls, cucumber salad, and had lots of sake! Both classes I enjoyed with a few friends which made the experience even more memorable! This is one of my favorite activities to do with friends, a date night, or solo! Definitely can't wait to go back!

Pasta Mark makes some of the best pasta in the LBC. Truly. WOW his sauces and pastas are so on…read morepoint. I love how convenient this is in Partake. I had his vodka sauce over penne pasta and it's hands down one of the best vodka sauces I've ever tasted. Since I grabbed this dish from partake collective, I took it home to eat, but you can easily eat at Partake as well.

We found Pasta Mark at the Taste of Downtown. What a find!!! We tried the Lasagna, Lemon Ravioli…read moreand Focaccia bread. His lasagna is SO GOOD! The Lemon Ravioli and Foccacia were good, too, but I actually dreamt about the lasagna! Half of our our group went back for seconds. I wish there were a brick and mortar in DTLB. We would be there every week! My friend said that she saw Pasta Mark is at Main Street Wine Bar in HB on Tuesdays. I may have to make the trek!

A Beautiful, Well-Stocked Studio Perfect for Crops and Creative Retreats…read more I attended a 3-day crop here for $79, and it was absolutely worth it. Just keep in mind -- it's a no-frills experience, which means you're paying for the convenience of a very clean, well-organized studio where you can craft comfortably with friends. The space is stocked with every tool, supply, and embellishment you could possibly need for scrapbooking, card making, journaling, or any kind of paper crafting. They even run a tab for you during your crop, which is so convenient when you find last-minute items you want to buy. Location & Space The studio is located in a business park, so it's easy to miss from the street. It's upstairs, but once you walk in, it's spotless and beautifully decorated -- vintage, feminine, and upscale in style. The layout and organization make it easy to find exactly what you need without digging through clutter. Experience & Staff Frank was there during my crop, and he's genuinely kind and helpful. People come in and out regularly, and it's clear the shop carries unique and hard-to-find products that keep customers coming back. I'm also part of the Journal Club and Card Making Club, and both are very reasonably priced. Whether you're crafting solo or with friends, this place is a gem. Highly recommend attending one of their crops or just stopping by to browse -- it's an inspiring space for any paper crafter.

Just visited Frank Garcia Studio in Upland, CA. This is a must-go-place for all multia media…read morecrafters! They have paper, fabric, lace, wax seals, dies, moulds, watercolor supplies, soldering, all tools, punches, scissors, glue, and more! I bought quite a few things can't wait to use it all. Frank himself was there and greeted me, staff was helpful with all my questions. Very clean and organized. Can't wait to come back again!