The Kitchen House is a not-for-profit garden and cooking school that focuses on teaching healthy…read moreplant-forward recipes to adults and children. Ever since Publix Aprons Cooking School closed, I've been looking for a cooking school that has fun adult classes. The Kitchen House has just started a monthly "book club" called Plot to Plate where they feature a book that relates to or includes recipes. This month was Lessons in Chemistry so my friends and I decided to attend. We bought our tickets in advance as classes can sell out. The classes are different prices depending on what the class is. The house is in a residential neighborhood in College Park and does not have a dedicated parking lot so I would suggest getting there early as you have to find a spot along the street. When we arrived, we were greeted and given a welcome drink, in this case Cardamom Decaf Coffee because it was cold out. One of the instructors said that normally we would walk the garden at the beginning of class and also eat outdoors but since it was cold, we were going to skip the garden and eat inside. Once everyone arrived (cooking classes can have up to 20 people), we met in the lobby to start talking about different themes of the book. Then it was time to wash up and go to the kitchen. All the ingredients were set out for us and we picked the Veggie Pot Pie table with other attendees. The instructor gave us some knife skills lessons and then we all started cooking, using the recipes at our station. Each station makes one recipe so you don't get to make everything. And, the instructors and volunteers don't show you how to make everything first (like Publix Aprons used to do). But, if you just dig in and start going, it is a lot of fun. We had some questions along the way, like is there a spatula we can use? Or, is this the flour or the cornstarch? The volunteers were great and answered everything in a friendly way. As it said you could do in the welcome email we received before the class, some folks brought their own wine and the Kitchen House provided glasses and would pour for you. I think if we go back, we would definitely bring our own wine. My friends and I made the drop biscuits for the Veggie Pot Pie, which were surprisingly easy to make. We were finished early so we also make the Brownies for dessert that used olive oil and maple syrup instead of butter and sugar. When everyone was done cooking, we gathered in the lobby again while the volunteers cleaned and set up the table for dinner. Then, it was time to eat! Dinner was served buffet style and the Kitchen House split our food for people who had different dietary restrictions. For example, some of the recipes used non-dairy alternatives as some people in the class were lactose intolerant and one person had a mushroom allergy so they got a small spinach gallette instead of the mushroom Gallette for everyone else. As we sat down to eat, we discussed the book more in depth. Everything tasted great and we had a wonderful time. We received all the recipes in an email after the class so we could make the foods at home. I will definitely be looking at other adult classes here.

This is a fun garden space and non-profit that promotes healthy eating habits and hosts cooking…read moreevents. I went with my classmates for medical school and we made 2 different types of spaghetti- one had meat (very good, picture 1) and the other was vegetarian (wasn't terrible, picture 2). The garden is beautiful and the employees are friendly and gave us a tour of the spot.

Truly loved our experience making sushi with Chef Lyndsey. She was incredibly helpful and knowledge…read morewithout making us feel like we didn't know what we were doing. Our sushi was delicious and I am so excited to try to replicate the recipes at home and build on our roll skills. Chef Lyndsey was thoroughly prepared, offered guidance where needed, and made us feel like sushi masters by the end of the evening!

While Chef Mark was a pleasant and personable individual, this was absolutely not a cooking class…read more-- it was a demonstration at best. The "class" was held in the middle of a busy pub where music was playing, customers were talking and laughing, and people were actively playing darts and pool. There was no microphone, so we could barely hear the instructor. Calling this a class under those conditions is completely misleading. We were expected to roll dough on small high-top pub tables, which was impractical and uncomfortable. Due to the setup, we couldn't even clearly see the sauce being made. There was no structured, hands-on instruction -- just trying to catch bits and pieces of what was happening in a loud bar environment. To make matters worse, the finished pasta was served in a small Styrofoam bowl with a plastic fork -- not even a napkin provided. The dish itself was bland and underwhelming. This experience was given as a gift, which makes it even more embarrassing. It felt disorganized, misleading and like a complete waste of money. A cooking class should be interactive, educational and conducted in an environment where participants can actually hear and learn -- not in the middle of a noisy pub during business hours. Extremely disappointing. Not at all what we expected. Update: Received no direct message

We booked the Winter Park restaurant tasting tour for an afternoon company outing and loved it! It…read morewas a unique experience and the food was tasty (received more than expected). We had 18 people in our group, but this type of tour would also be conducive to smaller groups as well. The tour guides were knowledgeable but not intrusive, and they kept things on track throughout to ensure we got the most out of each of our 3 stops.

Savor our City was awesome this week in setting up a client event for me in Orlando. The service…read morewas responsive. Very easy to work with Denise. She will take the time to understand your needs and tailor a plan that meets your needs depending on the headcount, location constraints and make it real fun. Will definitely do business again with Denise next time in Orlando

I recently required the services of a caterer for a large family function...in the range of 120+…read moreindividuals. Normally, I would be in charge of researching and vetting however, this time around it was my sister who ultimately found Pearson's Catering. And I must say she hit this one out of the park in selecting this business! From the time contract was negotiated and signed to the time of the final cleanup of the venue at the end of the gathering, Pearson's management and employees brought their "A" game. Kudos to Rico, Event and Operations Manager in providing options and estimates for the event and Stephen, Ayden and Morgan who manned and set-up the site for the occasion. I personally tried all the food served that day and I can say everything was delicious. From the bread and salad service, to the noodle, salmon and chicken entrees, to the vegetable offering, and finally to the dessert station, Chef Kimberly Pearson and Chef Calvin certainly outdid themselves. Likewise, I only heard great things from friends and family regarding the food and service which was provided. NO QUESTION, IF YOU NEED THE SERVICES OF A CATERER IN THE ORLANDO REGION...PEARSON'S CATERING IS THE ANSWER!

I have had the ultimate pleasure to hire Kim and her team for several catering events for the…read morecompany I work for and they have always done a superb job and provided delicious food that was also presented beautifully. This weekend I was able to pass on my recommendation to Rollins College and the TKE Fraternity was able to hire them for their Fall Rush Weekend. Once again, Kim and her Pearson's Catering Team did not disappoint! Everything was delicious. Kim went above and beyond and worked with these young men to find the perfect menu that fit their budget. Thank you again! I look forward to using your services for my future events. Julie C.

We had an awesome team outing hosted by Savor Our City! Ryan was our tour guide and he was…read morehilarious and very knowledgeable about the cuisine/food we were tasting and had great conversation. My team and I had the best time, the whole experience totally filled our cups. Thanks Denise and team for a wonderful day of fun!

From the owner: Savor Our City specializes in creating unique small group culinary experiences. Our signature food…read moretours take place in highly walkable districts and usually last 3 hours. Participants have an opportunity to sample signature bites at 4-5 stops from area restaurants & gourmet specialty shops. In addition to food tours, we specialize in Wine & Craft Beer Educational Tastings/Pairings, Mixology Classes, Cooking Classes and Scavenger Hunts. Companies book us for Team Building and Client/Employee appreciation, networking events and Holiday Parties. Meeting, Incentive & Convention Planners and Companies coming into one of the cities we serve, book us for their participants & their spouses to enjoy while in town. Friends celebrating milestone birthdays, bachelorette parties and for anyone looking for a fun Day/Night Out also turn to Savor Our City to help them plan an awesome event. We also specialize in Culinary Getaway packages for individuals and groups. Please visit our website for our current package deals. We currently operate in the following areas: Central FL: Orlando, Winter Park, Sanford, Melbourne, Cocoa Village, The Villages and Tampa Miami area including: Wynwood, South Beach, Little Havana & Homestead/The Redlands South Florida : Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Weston, Boca Raton, Delray, West Palm Beach & Palm Beach We are also in New England: Boston, Portland and Bar Harbor, ME.

I have had the pleasure of Chef Mercedes cooking for me for several events. Her food never…read moredisappoints and is always a crowd pleaser. Always a generous portion that will have you loving eating leftovers. I have have booked her for catering, in house chef, and on Uber eats. I'm honestly obsessed with her brioche French toast that she keeps the recipe a secret. She is always on time with a great attitude and a beautiful smile. If you have a event or even a date night you should book. She has a plethora of options she can whip up and he pricing is never crazy. Honestly getting hungry just writing this review. I promise you have to have the French toast.

Brunch with phattychow. I came all the way from Arkansas…read morefor a taste of phattychow amazing food. Thank-you for the great service!! We LOVED it!

Sasha was wonderful. The food was amazing and she did a great job hosting! She was on time and…read moredelivered everything I asked for!

Beware: We hired Sasha to cater my husband's 50th birthday party. We had a wonderful initial phone…read moreconsult, reviewed menu, pricing travel fees; and I then paid the invoice. We checked in a few days before the event, and I also texted her the morning of. She promptly called me and reconfirmed directions and arrival time. Shortly before she was due to arrive, she texted and said she hit some traffic and would be a few minutes late. I said no problem. She NEVER arrived, but my guests did. She never responded again to my texts or calls. I had to DoorDash food and desserts for our guests last minute. I am shocked and disappointed in her lack of response. I now am disputing the $500+ charge with my credit card. If you want reliable service, I recommend looking elsewhere.

I have put off this review for many months now. I hired Chef Keon June 2020 to cater my wedding in…read moreDecember 2020. The last weekend of October his wife sent an email saying that Chef Keon had a heart attack and a stroke and they could no longer cater the wedding. I was super understanding and asked if there was anything I could do. I never heard back. A few weeks later I'm rushing to find a caterer but I had already paid the down payment with Chef Keon. I sent another email asking if we could get the deposit back as we were on a tight budget and needed to pay the new caterer that was jumping up to fill this spot in less then 3 weeks before the wedding. I was told that he had taken a turn for the worst and she was trying to get refunds issued. Fast forward to AFTER the wedding I reach out again to try to get my money back. Their website and Facebook keeps saying they are doing events and looking to do more jobs. But they couldn't do mine that I paid for? I was also told they had multiple chefs in their employment and thats why they were still doing work. But no one could step up and do my wedding? I found their personal facebook pages that are public and not private at all to see Chef Keon and his wife both at home no mention of any serious injury's or illness. At this point I am confused. Would someone lie about being in the hospital with a heart attack and a stroke and then say they've taken a turn for the worst? But still post pictures of cooking at home and posting on social media to try to get new jobs? I've gotten some of my money back but I am still owed a few hundred dollars at this point that I don't think I will ever see. It is now March 2021 and this has been going on since November 2020. I am discouraged and angry at the lack of communication and confused at what the truth is. I just wanted my money back since I never got the service I paid for. I was so excited to work with Chef Keon as he was super nice and his cooking was great but I feel like I was scammed and I just wanted to warn others what has happened to me. I hate leaving bad reviews but I have no idea what else to do since they tend to ignore emails until I've sent 4 or 5.

From the owner: Chef Keon provides catering for: Private Meals, Weekly Meal…read morePlanning, Parties, Cook lessons (Private or Group), Specialized Diets, Catering Services, Special Occasions.

Sam Flax is way more than an art supply store and framing shop. They have all kinds of gift items,…read morebooks, premium name brand ink and fountain pens, home decorations and more. I had not been to Sam's since they moved across the street a few years ago. As a customer I went for some colored pencils and the staff was extremely helpful in finding items for a gift. I was walked by a staff member to several areas of the store and items to choose from were placed in my hands while the staff member explained the features and made recommendations. The level of customer service and help is something you don't commonly see in retail stores these days. The store has a tranquil vibe which makes it fun to browse the many gift items. Their stock is unique in that they carry a breadth of items that are high quality at a range of prices. You can spend a lot of time here finding inspiration and treasures. They offer art classes and during the Christmas season they offered free make and take craft classes. They had a small cardboard 'house or cottage' setup inside the store with tables stocked with all the supplies you needed for that weeks's free project. This was not just for kids. My friend and I had fun making gift tags the day we were visiting the store. The store is beautiful inside and out. The beautiful murals that cover the outside walls echo the beauty and fun you will find inside the store. Since they are popular the parking lot can get pretty full.

What a very cool shop for art supplies! So much to choose from, and a bit overwhelming. Go when you…read morehave time to wander. They have everything you'll need for your next art project or framing. Great service and so many fun things!