We used BISTRO 517 for our baby shower & we were beyond pleased with the service & food! Friends &…read moreFamily could not stop complimenting the food. Beef tenderloin, toasted garlic bread, cucumber sandwiches, shrimp, dips, tomato bruschetta...I mean every single thing mouth watering! They are very creative with creating a divine menu based around your event type. Upon their departure the dining room looked as if they were never there because they cleaned up so well & even in the kitchen! They really go above & beyond to make your event memorable! Very professional! I know many of my guest asked for their business cards to use them in the future & I will be also!! Thank thank you Bistro 517!!

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Great place. Fun atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and always there to serve you.read more

This a class based gathering . It's great for date night, friend hangout or workout team building…read more They have different food types you can choose from like pasta, seafood, etc. The chef explains what meals will consist and does n excellent job of being patient and giving you techniques you may not think you had ! The meals turned out amazing! At the end you are provided with the recipes as well! I definitely recommend and will go back again.

I had an amazing experience at Fennel Cooking Studio and it was an easy 5-star visit…read more The entire experience was thoughtfully put together, from the atmosphere to the hands-on cooking experience. It's such a fun way to learn new techniques, try something different, and enjoy great food in a welcoming environment. The instructors were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the class easy to follow while still keeping it engaging. Whether you're an experienced cook or just someone who enjoys food, the experience feels approachable and enjoyable. The food we made was delicious, and there's something really satisfying about being able to create a dish yourself and then sit down to enjoy it afterward. It's also a great activity to do with friends, for a date night, or even as a unique way to celebrate an occasion. A fun, memorable experience with great instruction, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'd definitely come back for another class.

Fennel is a unique cooking studio. They offer a variety of classes each month, some of which are…read moreseasonal. Some of the classes are in partnership with local restaurants or farms. Their website usually lists the current month and the next month. The classes cost about $100 each (some less, some more) and are limited to 16 people. There is usually one instructor and two assistants. They provide the mise en place, implements, and instruction. You receive a folio of recipes to take home. Over the course of the class you work together to cook the dishes. At the end of class you socialize and eat and you get to take leftovers home. It's a fun activity to do with friends, partners, colleagues, or family members. I have taken the scones class, the pie class, and the mole class. All were great. The studio is clean. The instruction is clear. It's just a fun experience.

It had been many years since my last visit to Kitchen Conservatory, we had gone to the previous…read morelocation and had an average time but after a decade or so I decided it was time to try again. Wrong. There were two simultaneous pasta classes going. Our group seemed to have no clear direction. There were two pasta rollers and each kept malfunctioning with the handles falling off. It was at this point one couple left. It only went downhill from there. My sister kept saying we should just leave but I wanted to learn how to make pasta! And I paid a lot for this class so i was going to learn! But I did not. The revolt began and people just began cooking on their own (which in the end turned out quite well!!) just so we could eat at some point. We could hear the other class drinking wine and sitting down to eat, and our lasagna wasn't even in the oven yet. Another ominous sign. Our chef was very kind but it was clear he was not ready for this. It was my second and last visit to the KC, I walked away with no additional skills. Waste of 3.5 hours (though the class was scheduled for only 2.5) and 65 bucks.

I took a wine and food paring class. The facility is very nice with a curved seating counter. The…read moreplace is roomy. The class wasn't exactly a cooking class but the chef gave us recipes and further demonstration when questions came up. Every dish was delicious. The store part of the place has pot, pans, kitchen gadgets, and some gourmet food items. I'm giving it a 4 because their items are on the pricier side.

This is my second visit. Each time the food is outstanding. I'm sure it would cost $30-$50 at a…read morerestaurant. High quality ingredients. Extremely well cooked. Good portion size. Cost is $12 includes tax. Tip is extra. The chefs rotate as the servers. Service is a work in progress so as long as you're prepared for that you will have a great time. The food is soooo delicious. Typically there are two apps, four entrees, two sides, and two desserts. You select one of each. Iced tea or soda also is included. I had the smoked trout spinach salad. The red beets were the best and the vinegarette was tasty. Slightly sweet. The smoked trout was ok, more spices would've been nice. The bean soup looked good and the reviews were positive. The entrees included prosciutto wrapped monkfish, spinach and ricotta ravioli, wiener snitzel, and brat with sauerkraut. I got the brat and it was great with Grilled butter bread. The potato salad was amazing. Included bacon, slightly warm, and sauerkraut flavor. The Brussel sprouts were grilled and maybe the best item in the meal. I wanted more! For dessert I selected the red wine poached pear with marscapone cream. It was good. Slightly sweet. The other option was tiramisu which was served in a wine glass and looked great! They rotate the menu every three weeks. Next is Asian! I think reservations are required and they only serve wed and thur. Note it takes about 1.5 hours to get through lunch.

First thing- this place is run by culinary students, which is really impressive considering the…read morefine dining menu. This quarter's theme is Cajun, so I had shrimp, grits and collard greens with bacon (see pic) & beignets with berry sauce (also see pic). It was DELICIOUS & was cooked super quickly. AND the prices are super reasonable! ($12 for both!) Any tips for the wait staff go to a scholarship fund, as well. I would definitely recommend, but since it's a class, make sure to call ahead for hours & days it's open.

The food was delicious, the class was so fun and easy to follow and the staff are fantastic. We had…read moreso much fun and highly recommend their classes!

We took the gnocchi class. Chef Megan is super knowledgeable and made the class really fun. The…read moreentire staff is really friendly and the shop is super cute!!

We do the kids summer camp here each year for the past 2 years. Our kids (6 yo girl and 10 yo boy)…read morelove going to taste buds. They always come home with unique treats even on the chocolate camps. We would love to come here for an adults cooking class but definitely requires pre-planning! Overall - love the cooking camp for kids!

This was such a fun experience since Dierbergs stopped doing it when Covid hit and there's a ton of…read moreclasses between Valentines, couples, family, even kids classes! However, the seating is kind of weird because you're all lined up where the location should have the tables in a square around the Chef so that you can see what the chef is doing and mimic with the chef is doing instead of getting up and sitting down getting up and sitting down. So almost like a large island style shape in a square around the Chef presentation table. Hope this makes sense but there is a lot of getting up and sitting down. For the cost, you really do not get a lot of food so I would highly recommend not planning on this being your dinner I was disappointed and did not mention that we would be sitting with someone else and so if you are a germ phobic , this is definitely not for you. We made pasta and everyone at our table contributed to making the pasta with their hands, and it really made me feel uncomfortable. They provide everything for the recipes they do not offer any drinks minus water. Everything else is BYOB. This is a great experience. I recommend it just a heads up on what to expect.

Big City Chefs helped us out with a special dinner for a pastor's retreat! Chef Ashok was…read morefantastic in the kitchen! Every plate came out beautifully and the food was delicious. It was a great atmosphere to help the group feel special for the evening! I will plan to use Big City Chefs for some of my future events.