Stop reading this post now and instead get your tickets to Pineapple Kitchen's Murder Mystery…read moreDinner!!! One of the most fun-filled and entertaining evenings one will experience. This truly was so much more than anticipated. I had no idea how this worked. About a week before the show, each person received an email of the character they would be at the dinner. A nice description was provided of that character's personality as well as suggested attire. All people at our dinner came dressed for their role. Then the fun began. Food was good, wait staff was excellent, and the evening's leader kept the show rolling. An awesome experience. We'll be back again for certain.

We want to the Pineapple Kitchen for a murder mystery dinner party to celebrate my birthday. This…read morewas my second time going to the Pineapple Kitchen, I had previously gone for a charcuterie class. Which was 10/10, so I had high expectations for the Murder Mystery Dinner. Overall, it was a nice time. We did a private buy out so it was only our group of 18. For the price the Pineapple Kitchen fell a little short. Since it was our private group and my birthday I requested a chocolate peanutbutter cake as dessert. I offered to bring my own in, Jenny (the owner) said their pastry chef could make it for us. Great, it's my favorite and it is my birthday after all. We got carrot cake instead. Jenny, apologized about the mix up but didn't offer anything to off set the disappointment for me, she did say she wouldn't charge us for the cake but the dessert was included with our $90/per person and she never mentioned an up charge for a custom dessert request. She could have cared less that my birthday dessert was a disappointment. They also double booked us so we were asked to push our 6:30 dinner to either 4:30pm or 8pm. I had the mahi wasn't palatable IMO, but the chicken was excellent (I had a bite of my friends). The dressing on the salad was okay; I wouldn't get it again. The serving and bartending staff were amazing and made up for the issues I had with the food. Overall, I wouldn't go back for the food but would go back for the experience and time with my friends.

Went with my community vondo friends over 35! Very nice dining room opens to the kitchen. Wait…read morestaff was very accommodating - lunch choices delicious - even a lovely desert ! Try it- wonderful way to educate the students at Tarpon Springs high school.

Had a delicious 3 course lunch today. Students training in all phases of restaurant service. You…read moremust reserve seats in advance and because in a school, bring photo ID. Our server, Collin, was attentive and appeared to be well-suited to deal with the public. The food was plated well and was not what we expected. So good. Highly recommend. Kudos to the students and the teachers who make this program possible.

I was thoroughly impressed by AJ's Kitchen Drawer. Everything was exceptional--the instruction,…read morefood, people, and ambiance. I attended a work event where we were fortunate to have Chef Keith Simpkins. It's evident that Chef Keith is passionate about his work, and his enthusiasm is contagious. Chef Keith taught us how to make tiramisu, pasta, and pesto, which are all among my favorite dishes. I'm pleased to say that I left the dinner with improved cooking skills.

The absolute best experience ever. Third time here and it just keeps getting better! Came for the…read moreValentine Date Night and it was incredible. Chef is a great teacher, helpful and funny. Food is delicious and plentiful!! Perfect night out. Will be back again soon!

There are prerequisites that you don't learn about until it's too late. The faculty is…read moreuninterested in helping students. The 'enrollment counselor' was all in until I signed and the it was crickets...what a sham.

A warm and welcoming environment. Definitely the best college I've been to. The instructors…read moregenuinely care about your success.

This is such a great little place. We have been eying it for our daughter since we saw them start…read moreto move in. We are so happy to have a cooking place close to home. My wife and daughter attended the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" cooking class today and they loved it! My daughter has been talking about this ever since we signed them up a few weeks ago. They made their own bacon and cheese croissants, quiche, macaroons, edible Tiffany jewelry and cupcakes! The elegance and attention to detail were perfect. Now all my daughter will talk about is having her birthday party. In looking at pictures from other parties (Business FB page), we will not be disappointed! They are always offering up special cooking events and are often showcasing during events. During Halloween, they had the witches from Hocus Pocus posing for photos and drew a huge crowd. They are even doing casting for one of the kids cooking shows on tv! We are close neighbors, and the owner has been nothing but hospitable and full of happiness! They have really put together a first class operation, and we would highly recommend!

We came here for a kids birthday party event and let me tell you, these guys are the best! There…read moremust have been 12-14 7 sassy 7 year olds and they handled them like champs! The kids got to make cupcakes (in ice cream cones), their very own pizza, and then got to ice cookies! The place was amazingly decorated as well. I told the owners I'd be in a corner drinking a bottle of wine having to keep all of those kids entertained but they just said that kids birthdays are the best thing ever and they love doing them. I highly recommend this place and need to check out doing a date night cooking class. Sounds like fun!

Great experience! Good memories made. Worth it!!! Great location and atmosphere,nice peopleread more

My husband and I had the most incredible date night at the Epicurean Theatre! We attended the…read more"Dinner with a Master Chef" class on Friday, July 18th 2014. Our instructor was celebrity chef, Whitney Miller, winner of Master Chef (season 1). The Epicurean Theatre is a gorgeous and very modern culinary classroom in the Epicurean Hotel in South Tampa. The culinary classroom has a kitchen in the front of the theatre for the instructor/ chef and stadium-style seating for the students. (If you want a seat near the front of the class arrive early!) Flat screen televisions are located in the front corners of the classroom to display close-ups of the food as it is being prepared. The layout of the classroom allows participants to eat and drink while watching a cooking presentation. After the chef completes each course of the meal the Epicurean's wait staff serves the dish. Whitney Miller was so charming and entertaining throughout our class. I loved her stories about growing up in Mississippi and being a contestant on the Master Chef. Her menu in our class included some of her favorite Southern dishes: First Course: Arugula Salad with Grilled Figs, Homemade Buttermilk Ricotta Cheese, Crispy Prosciutto and a Citrus Vinaigrette (Wine Pairing: Schiopetto Pinot Grigio) Second Course: BBQ Shrimp and Cheese Grits (Wine Pairing: Black Bird Rose) Third Course: White Chocolate Bread Pudding (Wine Pairing: Rosa Regale) Everything was so delicious and I cannot wait to make these dishes at my home! Confession: I probably won't make my own ricotta cheese for the arugula salad because who has time for that?! We received so many great cooking tips from the class and I plan on purchasing Whitney's cookbook so I can introduce my husband to more Southern cooking. If you are interested in taking a class at the Epicurean Theatre I highly recommend it! They offer a variety of classes from cupcakes to cooking to wine or even speaking a foreign language. They even offer brew bus tours! The classes range from $45-$125. Our Master Chef class cost $65 per person which wasn't a bad deal in my opinion considering we received a two hour demonstration from a celebrity chef, a three course meal, and three wine tastings. Can't wait to take my next class at the Epicurean Theatre!

Yesterday I had the opportunity to volunteer at The Kitchen House & my experience was such a…read moredelight. At first I felt excited and nervous, just because it's a new experience for me.However, Nicole, Blake, Megan & even Ms. Ivann made me feel so welcome! I joined in on a culinary class based on sauces, stocks and soups and the guests did an amazing job. The concept of the volunteer is to guide the guests & just be a kind person in their culinary journey This venue is breathtaking, the kitchen is awesome and the knowledge you gain is so worth the experience. I will definitely be back to volunteer again! The guests made: mac and cheese, green bean casserole, kale soup & an awesome salad with the veggies sourced from their own garden Please take a class! I know i definitely want to!

Recently participated in the Culinary Foundations: Baking Basics class and had a blast. It was a…read moregroup about 15 and we each selected our baking stations that were pre set with different ingredients, recipes and tools. The instructors and volunteers were there to help us each step of the way. The recipes were unique and very tasty. Everything turned out so good. This is a great place for team building, a date night or even a solo adventure. I will definitely be back to take other classes as well as to volunteer!

Zero stars is more deserving. The day before my class was to start, of which I had paid in full,…read moreMerrick called to say the class was cancelled. I really didn't want to wait the 4 weeks plus, before the next class, so Merrick offered to personally coach me thru my studies. I NEVER RECEIVED EVEN 20 MINUTES OF INSTRUCTION. I purchased 2 manuals to self study and ended up taking the exam 4 times, in order to pass. It was the most brutal experience. My confidence was so low, for my lack of instruction, and I ended up just letting my license expire. When I reached out to Merrick to ask if I could sit in on one of his actual classroom courses, he never responded. I texted multiple times, left vm's and emailed his office, all with no reply. How extremely unprofessional! There are many other choices for people looking for a license in Real Estate. Go somewhere else, where the leadership really does care more about the people vs. the money.

Merrick Williams is an Awesome instructor, he has helped me understand the subject area so much…read morethat I feel very confident to take the state exam!