Work had an event here for team building. Definitely is really fun compared to the traditional…read moredinner. So we were split into groups and we are each in charge of a dish or a course. So I did the Tom Yum Soup. Instructions were laid out in front of us. We had ingredients already or almost ready for us to start cooking. All we need to do is just to chop up the ingredients. We also had a theme. So we had the Vietnam dishes. I was in charge of making the Tom Yum Soup. It came out delicious. I really liked it. The other dishes were delicious too. Our instructor was Ching and she guided us in every step. Constantly watching how we cook. We had a great time. Everything went well. I also found out that every Friday they have couple's night cooking and Saturday they have classes for kids. At the end, I have to say it was fun. If you bring your own wine its cheaper but they have to pour the alcohol for you. Great team building event.

I like the staff here. Very helpful and always willing to assist you. On my last visit for spices…read morefor my French recipes the ladies were quite helpful in directing me to the proper sections. Got more than I was originally going for because they had other spices I had been looking for at their location. The store has a great collection of cookbooks, spices, kitchen equipment, specialty foods and equipment and lots to choose from from various nationalities. It is sometimes busy in there but line ups are generally not long. I inquired about French cooking classes and online ordering. They were kind enough to direct me to another spice supplier for items they did not carry which I appreciated very much. Definitely will be doing a lot more business with them,

This is a great place to get a meal that rivals that of other fine dining establishments, but at a…read morecheaper price, since it's a teaching restaurant. It's kind of cool to eat at the tables and watch the chefs have classes in the background. They serve the entrees and the rest of the menu items between 11am-1pm, so if you're interested in trying it, you should arrive around this time. We got the duck confit poutine and the arctic char with soba noodles. The poutine was tasty, although a bit heavy. The arctic char was amazing-- well-seasoned, just enough portions, and overall a light and refreshing meal. We'll definitely be coming back to sample the other items!

First timers from out of town who were looking forward to well prepared food. Both bison burgers…read moreand especially fries were way over salted. They should probably change their name toTastemarket by SALT.

We love Pinnovate! They have an incredible arts program for kids that my daughter absolutely…read moreloves. The instructors are phenomenal with the kids and they learn so many different skills and techniques. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love Pinnovate and love that it is in the deep SE Calgary and not downtown as it…read moresometimes is and that it is so close to my house. Back in the spring I did a painting class here where they gave us a piece of plywood board and a stencil that said spring has sprung and we got to paint it and decorate it with anything- it was great! Then just recently Pinnovate celebrated their first birthday party. At their birthday their was complimentary goodies from cobs bakery, complimentary ice cream or gelato from Fiasco gelato, pizza from coco brooks and coffee from rosso coffee roasters. They also were making balloon animals. We could visit and tour the store and paint complimentary cards with water colors. It was great!

I had the chance to chat with Susan and she was telling me about her cooking training, several year…read moreexperience as a chef and personal experience that improved her life just changing her diet and then she became with this idea about helping people to improve their lifestyle based in healthy food. I love the idea about cook easy recipes, with good basics ingredients which doesn't need to be expensive, getting advices where to get my groceries, and improving my health. I really liked to talk to you and I believe I can improve easily my food habits working with you. I wonder if I can do one of your programs with 2 of my friends, or does it need to be one by one person?

A great place to take creative classes, even as an adult! Hidden right behind westbrook mall, it's…read morepretty easy to get to from anywhere in the SW. I took a 9 week "pottery basics" class learning to throw on a pottery wheel. Jane was an awesome instructor, offering a lot of hands on advice. Great place to go to let out any creative energy, or just to get out of the house. Nine 2.5 hour classes for just over $200 including materials and clay firing/glazing, its a pretty good deal! Plus, I now have a selection of awkward coffee mugs as souvenirs! They also offer a lot of other classes, such as improve, drama, painting, and open studio. Cute facility with great staff.

This is a hidden gem. Run by the city of Calgary, the vibe is chill. A great variety of children's…read moreart programs - we have enjoyed all of them whether it has been drawing, pottery or hip hop dance. I like the exposure - it may be harder to do advanced levels but what a great place to start. Love the culture and love for the arts!

What a fun night out! Located just off McLeod tr by cactus club is vin gogh! Register on their…read morewebsite prior to coming in. Their calendar online shows which painting you will paint that night. We went early for a glass of wine and they had really nice appies! Charcuterie board, flat bread were perfect. We went as a double date and I think our husbands liked it more than we did! A few other couples and a great place for a girls night! I think my mom would love this, I want to take her! Once you get seated, the instructor guides you through the painting step by step, but allows you to add your personal touch to it. Honestly it was a blast and I'm not an artist whatsoever. I liked that they played good tunes while you painted. We had so much fun tonite we definitely will go back for another date night!

The North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre is where I was first discovered... okay it was me discovering…read moremy own enjoyment of painting. I had just moved to Calgary and was looking for something to wile away the hours, so I signed up for a beginners art class through the city. Lucky for me, The NMPAC (they don't call it that - or maybe they do - but I don't really want to type it out again) just happened to be down the street. It was perfect. This place is called an "Arts Centre" for a reason. They've got the facilities to host a plethora of classes from painting to sculpting to pottery. I quite enjoyed when break time came in my evening class and I got to wander the halls a bit and poke my head in to see what other classes were doing or take a look at the more recent projects hanging on the walls. It almost felt like elementary school in that sense... just as fun, but with a bit more skill. Reminiscing has me wanting to take another class soon... time to peruse the fall/winter schedule.

Gave my daughter some camp options for the summer. She loves arts & crafts so the camps at this…read moreart centre offered for her age group seemed like the perfect fit. Needless to say she was over the moon excited and couldn't wait for summer camp. It was also her first ALL day camp. She loved it. By the end of her camp week the amount of art work she had compiled to bring home was mind boggling. Everyone there was super nice & friendly and she was at ease immediately. Parking and drop off was also easy. I'm pretty confident we will be back here for more summer camps and then some! Really great place!

I spent the greater part of recent sunny and warm Saturday wandering around various parts of…read moreCalgary. It's been a few years since I've set foot within the "Heart of The New West", and Cow Town has certainly become more trendy and expensive. And it doesn't hurt there's a boom cycle going on in the Energy sector. One of my favourite personal measures of a metropolitan area's success is the number of specialty wine stores sprinkled about. Alberta got rid of their state store system long ago, which has unleashed a lot of creativity regarding adult beverages. This is definitely not Manitoba or Pennsylvania. I wandered into Metrovino after coming out of Brûlée Patisserie, ambling into Cookbook Co. and then finding Metrovino on the back end of the Builder's Block. This place is the real deal wine wise and I felt like a kid in a candy shop as I was admiring the well considered choices among many price points. Actually, the selection reminds my of Kermit Lynch as it's very specialized and Euro-centric choices. When I mentioned that to the Owner, he immediately perked up and went into a long positive tribute to this Berkeley Wine Shop which he has visited and of which he considers Kermit to be a mentor. I know enough about wine to talk a good game and be dangerous in my selections. In this case, the very nice and extremely knowledgeable Owner took me for more than that and proceeded into wine and grape discussions that were a bit over my head. It was still a lot a fun as this is a place that loves wine and engages in it with gusto and surprisingly little pretense. I left with a very nice bottle of Port and an intention to come back for a wine tasting where I could really learn something.

Metrovino's main entrance is on 11th Ave. SW but there is also a back entrance from The Cookbook…read moreCo. Cooks store. Both employees here are incredibly enthusiastic about the wines they sell wines in general and speak highly of their owner. According to them, MV does its best to cut out the middle man in purchasing, many of the vineyards that they carry are being dealt with directly. This ensures a more personable relationship with their supplier and they are passing this on to you with lower pricing. A lot of their merch comes from France but of course they carry wines from all around the world. The most impressive thing I see is that they had about 12 uncorked wine bottles at their counter which is available to any customer all year round, you are able not only to buy these select wines but you are able to taste which one beforehand. Classy! The pride is evident in service, and in education here, most of the employees are handpicked because of their past histories and most of them have moved on to more professional careers in their field. Expect great service, good prices, very informative staff but most of all try out some wines at the store yourself for better informed choices.