I've known Barbara for years. Awesome chef/cook/teacher/host and wonderful person, too!! You're…read moregoing to love meeting and working with her!!!

I purchased a cooking class at Viva Cucina for my family of five, hoping to give all of us an…read morealternative to the usual boring restaurant food, ordering in, etc., and get us cooking for ourselves. We had a wonderful experience with Barbara. She is a dedicated "foodie," clearly loves the process of cooking and is a great host. Her love for cooking is contagious! We were all swept up in her positive vibe and enthusiasm. We chose the Filet Mignon as our main course along with garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, etc. and Bananas Foster for dessert. Really delicious! It was a great lesson in the science and art of cooking that we are putting to good use at home and will come in handy especially when preparing meals for the holidays. Top notch!

We had a team building event this weekend and were looking to have some outdoor fun. Nathan brought…read moreeverything we needed and set up a great spread. We had a great time running around and I got to shoot my manager in the butt. Definitely recommend!

From the owner: We are proud to host Nerf events across the bay area! We use 3D printed blasters made in-house from…read moreour team here in San Jose. We also offer custom printed blasters as well if you want to have a party favor that everyone talks about!

The young lady at check in was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was so patient explaining…read moreeverything to our daughter. Our daughter had a great time creating beautiful art. We will definitely be returning.

Gosh, I really hate to only give 3 stars but I really want to be honest about what you get when…read moreconsidering Hawaii Fluid Art for your child's birthday party. 1. $350 for 10 kids. $30 for each additional child - I was totally ok with this price but after booking, I found out that's for 1 hour. Who throws a birthday party for only one hour? If you want an additional hour it's an extra $150. Felt like a bait and switch -- I went back on the website to see if there was a disclaimer about parties being only 1 hour -- there is, but it's very discreet. It should definitely be more clear so there aren't any surprises. 2. The art project takes quite literally 5 minutes (no wonder only one hour is included...). While I'm sure the art is going to be beautiful, I would go as far as saying this was boring for a crew of 7 year old girls. After all of the instructions were given it was truly.. 5 minutes of fun... I quote the birthday girl.., "mom, we poured paint in a cup and then poured it in paper. That's it." I really wish there was something else to make the party a bit more fun and engaging. Play a game? Sing? Literally anything to extend the fun. The art itself is simply not enough to justify having a party there.

The owner and staff were very hospitable, educational, and professional. I attended with a family…read moremember. We had a great time! learning and making our "fluid art," which came out so very pretty! We even sipped wine to celebrate our reunion, and art projects. The atmosphere was perfect for our meetup. It was a relaxing environment. We took pictures to celebrate the memory. A big Thanks! to "Hawaii Fluid Art," for being part of our journey! Angie M.

This is an interesting arts gallery for Hawaiian art. It…read morehas different types of projects: resin arts , fluid art , glass painting, beach scenes , charcuterie board, etc . This place is great for birthday parties, girls day out , family events , team bonding, date night and summer camp or spring break activities. They display the art pieces they made and they are all cute and nicely made . It is located inside Stoneridge mall . Parking is easy and many restrooms are available and easy to find one near by . The finished products are cute and I would like to try them out!

This place is so fun and my kids love it. Staff are always incredibly helpful and nice. I…read moreespecially appreciate how the people working the track ensure safety and rules are respected. We were a bit disappointed because I had received an email that it was drift night, but when we arrived it had actually been the night before. Marketing really needs to have accurate messaging going out. I double checked the email to see if I'd read it right and it indeed had the wrong night listed. Kids were super bummed, but decided to go out and drive and still had a great time. The track was a tad slippery still from drift night so they actually had a few tiny drift moments. They have food and drinks available for reasonable prices. Mostly pub type food, as well as snacks and candy. Lots of nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages available. There's a pool table and other games in an arcade area. Plenty of seating options. I love that electric carts are available, as I don't miss having to breathe in fumes with the former gas carts. Yay for technology! Plenty of parking out front. You can register to play online before you arrive or at the door.

Came here to celebrate a birthday with less than 2 weeks notice. Mini package in the late…read moreafternoon. 2 laps for 8 min to 12 max teenagers/ adults. $85 plus service charge. You can pre register online and just check in upon arrival. You're immediately assigned a host to guide you through the event. In the beginning the process was a bit confusing but it all got sorted out by the time the race began. All drivers got a safety instruction. Then guided to 2 guys to help with helmet fitting. Birthday girl was girl in line as cars weee assigned to everyone in the party. There is a place to sit and watch the racers doing their laps. The 1st lap took some getting used to. But since it was a private track time for the party, there were no unnecessary public interactions crashing cars into each other. Safety first which I really appreciated. The girls had a complete blast once they figured out how the cars drove. There was a short 20 min break in between laps where they were given drink cards and game cards to use $10 ea. The second lap was the one that counts and who won 1st 2nd 3rd place. In the end everyone received a certificate and got to stand on the podium for pics. We brought our own cake. K1 provided the sliders and pretzel dogs and utensils plates. The party section was spacious and clean. Loved the decor. Great for older kids and adults as some of the parents, kids at heart, had to refrain from joining in on the party. Many of the kids weren't able to use their game card as we ran out of time. The kids saved it for their next visit. I would recommend this place for parties or a night out or even team building event.

If you're wondering whether Sandbox VR can handle a large group of very excited 9-year-old boys…read more.. the answer is YES!! especially if Jared is there. We brought 11 rowdy boys and fully expected chaos. Instead, we had a smooth, organized, and genuinely fun experience. Jared explained everything clearly, kept the group engaged, and managed the energy with patience and confidence. What really stood out was his tact. A few kids became overstimulated, and he handled it with such calm reassurance and professionalism. He struck that perfect balance of being fun while maintaining structure, which is not easy with that age group. It's rare to see someone manage that level of energy so skillfully. Management should absolutely recognize him. He represents your brand beautifully. We will definitely be back!

Walked in on Mother's Day and the staff who first greeted us 10 mins later was nice and helped us…read moredecide on which game to choose by playing trailers for us to watch. This was a nice gesture. We booked our time and we returned 6 mins late. Then this was when we were told we are too late so we can get a store credit or rebook. The excuse was other people in our group has already started. We didn't doubt this at the time but they have a website to look up scores of the day and we were the only ones playing this game at the San Ramon location. Not sure why we couldn't play then if we were the only ones playing anyways. We rebooked for later the same day after dinner and arrived 30 mins early. It turns out we need to sign waivers and prep time before playing. This should have been basic information given to us or at least let us know we should arrive earlier than your booked time in order to play. Just thinking logically I would want clients to prefill these out prior to their reservations. This would create less friction at start time. The crew setting us up for playtime were very helpful though and after playing they gave us a nice recap experience of our game. This was a nice touch but I wish they would have told us how the photos would be used more clearly. I wasn't even ready when taking my photo and halfway through a blink. The kids liked the game play but adults didn't have a good time. It was dizzying and exhausting to play for me and my wife and $50 a person for such an experience seems high. Would probably stay away and try to convince my kids to do the same.

Cynthia Shon recently facilitated our Board of Directors' annual strategy & planning meeting, and…read moreit was terrific! Her attention to detail is second to none. She made sure that the day was perfectly planned, from the structured agenda (down to the minute) to the creative ice-breakers, the presentation and brainstorming session, and the follow-up notes and recommendations we received the day after. If you want your retreat to be productive, call Cynthia now! You won't regret it.

Great experience. Brought people just enough out of their comfort zone to bond with the rest of…read moretheir team. Fun and worthwhile "change up" to a typical work event. 100% recommend!

Longtime friends gathered to celebrate birthdays and we had such a relaxing & fun time! The staff…read moregreeted us and were attentive the entire time.

Girls night out was a success!…read more First time coming to Pinot's Palette for a girls night out & we were not disappointed! Very welcoming staff, such a positive environment! Our instructor Will was very helpful, super charismatic & outgoing personality! Our bartender Laney was amazing, shout out to her for all the drinks! The mini bar menu has many options you will definitely find something up your ally. You can drink as much as you want or not drink at all. You are also welcomed to bring snacks with you to eat if needed. My cousins & I really enjoyed the step by step paint and sip night. Our instructor Will moved at a great pace really making sure his students could follow along, very beginner friendly. We definitely will be coming back for other classes they offer they are super affordable! This experience is one for the books, whether that be for a girls night out, a romantic date, a self care day for yourself, Pinot's Palette is has many different classes to offer! Check them out!

My daughter and I love being members of Clay Club. Everyone is so friendly and HELPFUL. I've…read morelearned so much in a short time. It's a great third place to hang out.

Discovering pottery this year has saved my mental health. I started by taking a few private classes…read morewith Omar. He's a WONDERFUL teacher. Patient, thoughtful, and most importantly - incredibly encouraging. Those classes caused me to fall deeply in love with this craft. The studio is such a wonderful place to work and the community is so lovely. I love being a member, and I have LOVED watching the studio and space grow and evolve. Watching Omar's dream come true, and being just a tiny part of it, is an honor. Whether you're a novice or someone who has been practicing ceramics for a decade, you will love being a part of this community.

We've done all the rooms at this location over the course of the year and had a great experience…read moreevery time. The games are the right length for the 1-hour duration, the puzzles are sufficiently complex, and the rooms are very well designed with high-quality props. The staff are all very friendly and attentive to the games, checking in at an appropriate frequency. My favorites in order were (1) Medusa, (2) Three Kingdoms, (3) Back to Childhood*, and (4) Frankenstein, though all of them are worth doing. You can ask for a discount code on future games after you complete your first one. *Back to Childhood was different from the rest, definitely on the easier side but more focused on the fun theme and nostalgia elements.

It was very family friendly, challenging, and fun. We were engaged the entire time.read more