What a fantastic birthday treat! When my father asked what I wanted for my birthday, I requested…read morehealthy meals--imperative to a newly minted mom of two with very little time to cook for herself and family. What I got was so much more: a large quantity of delicious meals that were not only healthy, but completely different from anything I would ever cook on my own. Although to follow a plant-based diet that satisfies the tastebuds is challenging, Chef Eva made it possible for me to do so for that week. What a luxury! If you are looking for a personal chef to make meals for you that are nutritious, delicious, and low in the carbon footprint category, Chef Eva is where it's at!

I hired Chef Eva and Epicurean Elements to help me try to jump start my health by doing a vegetable…read moreand fruit juice fast. Eva was fantastic as she understood immediately what I was trying to do. On her initial visit she took the time with me to talk about my goals. She is really passionate about food and helping people improve their health through healthy eating. She is super organized and efficient. She did all of the grocery shopping and then the preparation. In dealing with health issues that affects my energy it has been such a huge help to have fresh juices in the fridge that are tasty and ready to go. I plan to continue to work with Eva to continue my health journey toward a vegetarian/vegan meal plan. Eva's willingness to work with you and your goals and likes and dislikes really gets the heart of what it means to work with a personal chef.

I found out about FP2P from Alexandria Library, who held a virtual baking event during covid. We…read moremade Italian Almond cookies (yessss) and Amy walked us through every step of the way. She was super thorough with every question we had. She holds a number of different types of classes -- check out her schedule on her website. If baking is not your thing, you can "leave it to the pro" aka Amy Duvall, and she will whip up whatever you want to order. Her weekly menu is constantly changing. Super recommend if you're headed somewhere and want to be a good guest and bring along dessert, or a gift for a host, and want to impress them when they say "where did you get this?!?" Bonus feels for supporting a small, local biz.

These cookies were so delicious and the online ordering process was very easy! I especially loved…read morethe lemon ricotta cookies and my husband loved the amaretti, but everything was super fresh and had amazing flavor, not to mention pretty to look at. Will definitely order again in the future.

Absolutely amazing and Mary is a gem!!!…read more I was lucky to attend an Open Kitchen D.C. event at Yayla Bistro in Arlington, VA and needless to say, it was everything!! Mary kicked the event off with letting us know the format of the night and was prepared from start to finish! I loved the centerpieces in the table that allowed you to break the ice by asking open ended conversation provoking questions to get the energy moving at your table. As the event got started Mary gave a snippet of what was to come with each transition in the program. The event was at a family owned Turkish restaurant. The unique format allowed us to learn about the history, first hand at that, from the brothers. As we were given the history, we noshed on some homemade bread followed by a mezze plate. We were also given a tutorial via demonstration on how to make their signature dish, Mousakka (which was devine). We rounded out the night with how to make Turkish tea that was paired with some signature desserts. The food was amazing and I loved how it was more than just a elevated dinner. We were able to learn not only about the restaurant itself but what makes their dishes so special. Mary has a fantastic thing going here and if you ever get the chance to attend of of her events, I highly encourage it!! Plus as an added bonus, all the events take place at establishments she has personally dined at!!! Check our her website www.openkitchendc.com as well as her IG page @openkitchendc to stay up to date on all her events!!! Trust me, it is worth it!! Support local businesses, especially small businesses whenever you can!

Delicious, entertaining, educational and fun!. My husband and I attended Open Kitchen D.C.'s event…read moreat Hawwi Ethiopian in Alexandria, VA and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We like trying food from around the world and welcome any opportunity to learn about cuisine and its cultural connection. Hawwi's owners personally greeted us when we arrived and while they began to cook a signature dish they shared their stories about why they came to the U.S. and started their restaurant. When we were served there was a great variety of delicious food and plenty of it. I look forward to attending future Open Kitchen D.C. events. It would make a great girls night out event, birthday gift to attend with a friend, or a special event to bring a relative or friend visiting from out of town, etc... Open Kitchen D.C. creates unique events that delight the senses.

I highly recommend Catering By I Love To Cook! Mr Dotson is very professional in every aspect of…read morethe service that he provides and his food is absolutely delicious! If you are looking for someone to cater your event or to prepare food to help you to achieve your fitness, he is the man for you! He's amazing!

OMG! Chef Antoine put his foot in the Mac & Cheese (not literally) he made for my Birthday…read moreParty!!! The entire menu consisted of: - Lollipop Rosemary Lamb Chops - Honey BBQ Ribs - Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese - Mini Mashed Sweet & Savory Potatoes - Salad Sandwiches - Cheesy Crab Dip w/bite size pita bread - SNICKERDOODLES When I tell you.... everything was DELICIOUS!!! ...but I can't get that macaroni & cheese out of my mind! I may have to place an order of that alone just because. The smoked gouda really sets it off. The lamb chops were perfectly paired with fresh rosemary (from his garden) and you could taste it. The crab dip...... sinful! Oh and the snickerdoodles (that I ordered for a friend); who knew cookies so be SO chewy, butter & crispy at the same time. They were so moist. He arrived an hour ahead of the others to set up. He was professional and quick. I loved having my time free for other party prep! I usually spend the entire morning cleaning AND cooking prior to an event. This time I didn't have to worry about that part and there's NO TURNING BACK! He also does meal prep, private dining, and cooking classes. Check him out.

Really easy fun and relaxing! The price is great and the ambiance is very peaceful. Can't wait to…read moresee my results soon!

we went during our valentines day date and it was a super cute experience. turnaround times for our…read morefinished pieces was fast and the whole process was super straightforward. leaving this review because my boyfriend had an amazing experience with the owner, jean. she was incredibly kind. will be coming back definitely! the other staff could definitely be friendler. hard to speak to them or ask any questions without getting dirty looks.

Really cool spot! Came here for a birthday party and learned wheel throwing and it was a blast…read more The class was $80 and our group was taught by an instructor who went over all of the basics. While wheel throwing isn't necessarily easy, it was helpful to have someone go through all of the steps and show us how to make bowls/pots/etc. I was actually surprised when mine turned out to look somewhat like what it was supposed to! I have been trying to get into some of their weekly classes but they are booked up pretty far. Hoping I can get into a class in 2022!

Had my "One shot!" class today, which is for newbies that need training with the pottery wheel!…read more It was a $45 class but it lasted about 3 hours. I had no previous experience and it was a wonderful experience! The instructor was able to give specific instructions for those that are left/right handed. They offer different classes/workshops if you check out their website and their studio is open for use on sundays if you want to build on your skills. The studio is larger than expected with plenty of room to get dirty with some clay :)

We couldn't have asked for anything lovelier for my husband's retirement luncheon. The Enchanted…read moreFlorist did a fantastic job!

Ordered online. Arrangement was STUNNING! Only issue was, I never received delivery confirmation…read more Only knew it arrived bc the recipient sent a photo. But they DID arrive and they were just gorgeous! Will def use them again!

What do you do if you struggle to get to your desired weight or fitness goal after several…read moreattempts? You call in a pro to help get you on track and hold you accountable to your goals. Prior to working with Linda of Simple Well Being I struggled with my diet and nutrition to get down to my goal weight for my triathlon and bike racing. With Linda, I got practical and very helpful advice to help me work towards my personal goals. I learned a lot about the foods I should be eating more of and some eye opening food errors on my part. I have since made several small tweaks to my eating and meal preparation that have paid big dividends. Linda has helped me focus on my meal planning, basics to have in my kitchen, and foods to avoid. I have since lost weight, increased my energy level, and friends are asking me what I am doing differently since the changes are so pronounced. If you are looking for someone to help you tweak your diet and get you into living a healthier lifestyle then I strongly recommend Linda and Simple Well Being.

Working with Linda has been life changing! She quickly helped me establish my nutritional goals and…read morebegan helping me meet them in interactive sessions that were both challenging and enjoyable. Linda is a wealth of knowledge on nutrition and healthy living, I've learned so much in the 4 months that we've been working together. She is enthusiastic and motivating - and her cooking classes are fantastic!