Awesome instructors! We've been to several of their classes. Been happy every time. This is a good…read moredate night activity, or if you just want bonding experience with a loved one

My 13 year old daughter did a week of summer camp here and LOVED IT. She's pretty shy and tends to…read moreget anxious about trying new things, so I was worried that she wouldn't like the cooking camp but I was blown away at 1) the fun she had every single day, 2) the skills and concepts that were taught to her in a way that kids could comprehend, and 3) the dishes she made. The summer camps are a little pricey but I think was worth it, because the kids not only get to cook and eat good food but they also went home with their own apron, knife, and digital recipe book! My daughter now has more passion and confidence to cook independently. Highly recommend!

Wonderful experience working with Blue Ribbon Cooking. They catered my wedding and every step of…read morethe process was exceptional. Everyone we dealt with there was friendly and kind. They were very understanding of any of our concerns and requests. We originally went to an open house they were holding so between that and the tasting we had with our contract, we got to try a variety of their food and it was far better than the food we had at other caterers we were considering. They also took all our guests' food allergies and restrictions seriously (unlike another caterer we visited who offered us a "vegan caesar salad" that was made with anchovies...). Also we chose the option to hire our day-of coordinator through Blue Ribbon and working with David Short was a dream. He got our unconventional wedding concept from the beginning and was excited about it and happy to collaborate with us on it or talk through ideas. He was very supportive at every turn and such a kind and calming presence on the actual wedding day. He tried wherever possible to take stress off of us. He let us drop off decor and things to him in the days before the wedding so we wouldn't have to worry about how to get it there. When I realized we hadn't put any thought into the decorations for the ceremony itself he came up with a lovely design repurposing lanterns and greenery we we had gotten for the tables later in the evening. And he brought us a variety of appetizers for me and my spouse so we'd have something to eat after the ceremony while we were signing the paperwork. I would highly recommend Blue Ribbon Cooking for any event. We will definitely be reaching out if we're planning future big events.

We just learned that there is a Hot Stove Society weekly live radio show/podcast hosted by Seattle…read moreCelebrity Chef and Restauranter extraordinaire Tom Douglas. The show is broadcasted on KIRO radio and streamed on YouTube. You can also listen on a podcast. It is filmed in the industrial kitchen at the Hot Stove Society Cooking School in downtown Seattle. The best part for us is that we learned you can buy tickets to attend a taping of the show and it includes a freshly made breakfast. We immediately signed up and attended the one this past Tuesday. It was so much fun as we were treated to freshly made sticky buns, Shakshuka and Greek yogurt with granola. All of the food was delicious. The show being recorded was also fascinating to watch with lots of behind the scene activity capturing our attention. The guests on the show were informative and entertaining and some door prizes were given away to some audience members. After the taping, we got to take photos and talk with Tom, his staff and the guests. We really enjoyed ourselves and were well taken care of (and well fed!) by the staff. I recommend attending one of these shows for a great behind the scenes look and informative discussions about food and cooking from some local experts.

My wife and I had a great time here, so this review rating is a bit unbalanced. Being spectators to…read morea live podcast production was really fun and educational. Tom Douglas and his daughter were great hosts and their guests were engaging as well. We enjoyed the food that was served as well. What bothered me to the point of dropping 2 stars was being offered a mimosa when we were seated, without being told it was not included in the price of our experience. I was not prepared for the steep charge for the drink when we were getting ready to leave at the end. Had I known in advance, I certainly would have politely declined the offer. It just really left a bad taste in my mouth which took away from what was otherwise a great experience.

I recently took a group cooking class with the Primal Chef at the Miele studio in Bellevue. It was…read morereally fun! The recipes were super tasty and we created some outstandingly delicious food. I do think some of the recipes could have been vetted for more clarity though, especially as they build off each other. So you made this sauce and then it goes into this other recipe, etc. My only other comment (and why not 5 stars) is that honestly the class felt rather disorganized. We broke up into 3 groups and each made 1/3 of the recipes. I understand you cover more ground that way, but it was also a little disappointing to literally have no clue what the other groups were doing. You had to make time to walk around and ask questions, which I guess is OK but hard to do when you are also supposed to be planning and cooking your designated items for the group. I also felt like there could have been more structure to what each group was doing and more guidance. Although Chef Gil was very helpful, he was only one person. There were a few sous chefs around, but we had to flag them down to ask questions. I think a little more direction, a planned order to make the items and some more organization could have taken this class from great to amazing.

If I could give higher than a five star I would! Coming in to town last minute, unannounced on…read morebusiness and requiring not one, but two private chefs for not just an average day but Fourth of July DAY and NIGHT, Primal Chef completely came through! Fara & Kai showed up professional, prepared and not only cooked amazing meals, but quite literally took great care of our group for the entire day. The food was phenomenal to say the least and my team and I have, without question, saved their contact information for our next trip to Seattle! Thank you Primal Chef for going above and beyond!

This week I attended my first classes with chef Laurie and I learned so much. The classes are in…read morepreparations to open a tea house at my existing business Apple Country Inn, Wenatchee,Wa. Some of the pastries we created were fruit tarts, chocolate genache filled tarts, maple pastry cream topped with roasted apples. On the savory side were chard, leek and blue cheese hand pies and mini quiches! An excellent start and I can't wait to return. I'm so pleased I have opted to take additional classes that Chef Laurie is teaching in the Edmonds area. Chef Laurie is an great teacher and very knowledgeable in the field as well!

I've always loved baking bread, but it was never consistent from loaf to loaf until I took a break…read morebaking class with Laurie. The hands on instructions and tips she gave me were priceless... and I get more compliments on my homemade bread now than ever before. I highly recommend taking a class with Laurie. She is a patient teacher and gives you the confidence to feel like a pro in the kitchen!

Pranee is a master teacher! She made us all comfortable and we had a great time cooking and eating…read morewith six others. It was delightful yummy and we learned a lot about Thai food. Book a class today. It's fun with a significant other, friends, family or work mates.

This is a great class. Pranee is a wonderful host and very generous with her knowledge and…read moreingredients information. The food was delicious, and the cooking space very comfortable and pleasant. Super happy with the experience and would highly recommend!! Definitely looking forward to taking other classes!

Sadly no longer in business. The hostess Nancy made it fun and the cooking experience was great.read more

I gave my wife a four-hour cooking lesson for the two of us using a Groupon for Christmas and we…read morejust got around to heading up. We were really excited to get up there and cook even if it did take a few back-and-forths over e-mail to work out what day we could come up and what the menu would be. We took some care in trying to pick one of the menus we liked the most, but when we showed up the menu was different. I'm not sure if it was a miscommunication or a last minute change, but it ended up being fine. The pork tenderloins that I worried about turned out to be incredibly lean and very well cooked. There were 8 people that showed up the time we did it and we were broken up into 4 teams of 2 to work on different components of the meal. One team each for the appetizer (a simple, but delicious carrot salad) and desert (pears in a sweet champagne sauce) and two teams for the main course (pork tenderloins in a dijonaise sauce with bake creamed cauliflower). The result was that you didn't learn how to make the whole meal, but each dish was simple enough that you could really learn how to make it during the session and would think about making it yourself later. The meal wound up being delicious and after preparing the food, everyone in the class sat down while the instructor/chef and the host plated the food and brought it out for a 3-course meal with a full, fancily set table. Normally, I think that they provide interesting wines to go with the dinner, but for the groupon-sessions they had each participant bring a bottle of their own. The wines people brought were varied and quite tasty by and large. The people were also somewhat varied, but mostly good company. We only had one person who was much too 'high society' for our tastes and by and large the good company and good wine made things a lot of fun. The instructor/chef was, by necessity, a bit busy running about, but was good humored and lot of fun as well as having lots of good little tips. My wife and I both had a good time and it was pretty reasonable at the groupon rate. I'm not sure that we'd go back at the full rate for normal sessions, but it's also possible that the slightly better menus and wine might persuade us differently.

I've never written a review for anything before, but had such a bad time, feel like I need to…read moreshare. So here's your warning: if you go with a group of friends or family prepare to not be able to talk to each other. All she did was yap the whole time (some of it informative but most of it was her just talking about her life). When I tried to have a quiet side conversation with my friend she shushed me! I paid a lot of money for a private class for my friend's birthday thinking it would be a fun light-hearted experience, but I felt like I was in a college lecture instead. Not only did I find the whole experience to be unpleasant, but I also left very hungry! We didn't get to eat all the food that we made AND PAID FOR because she put it away. The food was good but nothing about that experience was worth the money

I had a chance to check out Diane's artisan food class with 5 app and 1 dessert (all vegetarian!)…read moreand found Diane to be super entertaining. I don't think of Diane so much of a chef but much of a friend who doesn't intimidate you with fancy chopping and cooking skills...but rather more like someone who you can feel free to enjoy talking about food and its origin, helping prepare a healthy meal right in the kitchen. What I like most about Diane's style is that her food contains at most 4-5 ingredients. I also appreciate that Diane tried her based to source her ingredients from local producers...(e.g. vote and put your money where you support!). They are simple, health focused, practical and easy to prepare, especially for someone like me who doesn't have as in depth kitchen skills. She didn't intimidate me at all with all the stuff I didnt know what to do or how to use around the kitchen. Overall, I highly recommend Diane's class. I wouldn't say its full blown madness of cooking involved, but rather more light coming and entertaibment of the party you are taking your class with! If I had another chance, I would definitely love to take Diane's class again for sure! P.S. I also appreciated she followed up and sent us information about the local vendors that we can get the ingredients we used in the class and the recipe of the dishes we made that day.

My twins had their 5th and 6th party party here. Picture a group of 5 year olds making cupcakes…read moreunder the masterful direction of Sylvana. The kids had a blast and the cupcakes were delicious. Fast forward to my birthday. I decided to treat myself to one of Sylvana's amazing cakes, which are almost too beautiful to eat. The flavor was decadent, chocolate of course, so rich that every bite was a slice of heaven. Treat your kids to an amazing baking adventure or yourself to a cake you are sure never to forget!

Silvana's cooking classes are phenomenal. The skills my child has learned are much above…read moreexpectations. In addition she loved the cooking camp. We will definitely go back. You get amazing meals for a week.

It was intense life changing experience that made me feel confident about coding. I honestly didn't…read moredo well through the course and it was hard for me but It change my way of thinking and attitude in general. Yes, It might seems like teacher doesn't care but it's not. They just want you to become self-efficient programmer. Coding Dojo boot camp is one of the best schools in Seattle in my opinion. I put 5 stars because by attending this school I could make decent clone of one of the popular website and right now I capable to build app in MEAN stack. I feel comfortable to work on my personal projects without help. By the way when I started I didn't know even how to "hello world!" Thank you, Coding Dojo Team!

"My experience here at Coding Dojo as a student was definitely challenging and humbling but overall…read morea great experience; A mental journey I didn't think I would go through but an outcome of understanding something completely 360 from me and my knowledge. I was previously in the Marine Corps before attending Coding Dojo with a background in Accounting and Diplomatic Security and very basic HTML/CSS knowledge. Immediately we knew the school would require a lot of attention, time sacrifice, and time management. Most days would range easily putting in 12 hour days, 5-7 days a week. I didn't fully know what world I would be getting myself into but I knew from dabbling with Code Academy and enjoying it, that I wanted to become a full-time Programmer. The instructors/staff are incredibly nice and helpful. The instructors and TA's are caring and patient; they do their best to help you understand the material. Bending over backwards and sitting with you for as long as needed to help you understand what you're doing. I really appreciated when they would record the lectures and demonstrations so I can go back on the material for live examples and code with the videos. I have struggled a lot during the school but I see it as constant room for growth and that there is a lot to be learned in Programming and you shouldn't give up. Multiple assignments and class work a day plus algorithms will feel heavy and challenging. But I believe with struggle comes strength and some points you'll question it all. And learning and soaking in the material feels quick but you'll soon realize you know more than you give yourself credit for. The implementation of the "20-minute rule" for working on your own, then asking a TA is a great push to becoming a self-sufficient developer. Students will grow to need less supervision and how to find the answers instead of having the answers given to them. Coding Dojo helped give me the skills and understanding for walking into the massive realm of web/software development and that there is much more to be learned, and in many different languages. And if I wanted to learn a different language, it's doable. It makes me eager to continually and constantly learn as an aspiring self-sufficient developer."