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.

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.

SO. MUCH. FUN. We attended Christie Maggi's Day in the…read moreKitchen class, Pasta in the Casa, and now are pasta pros! (Just kidding!) I'm not sure what I expected as the class listed 9 pasta dishes to be made... A part of me expected to see a scene from The Muppets where the Swedish Chef wrestles with a plate of pasta before getting attacked by it. There were a dozen of us, all seated comfortably around the large kitchen island. The cooking facility was spacious, clean, and well organized- the perfect space for a large group to move freely and cook amongst each other. We were offered complimentary water, tea, and coffee throughout the class. Chef Christie was amazing! Her upbeat energy was a pleasure to be around and her instructions were clear and concise. Her friendly persona made it easy to ask questions. We learned to make basic, egg, and wheat dough and shaped them into spaghetti, fettuccine, cavatelli, and ravioli. We then made some classic sauces to go with them: Bolognese, puttanesca, bacon tomato, and caramelized onion cheese. In addition to that, we made a cheese tortellini soup, sausage tomato lasagna, seafood cannelloni with basil cream sauce, butternut agnolotti with sage butter, and a spinach ravioli with charred tomato sauce. OH. MY. LORD. Brains overloaded with info and bellies satisfied, we all took a nap when we got home. :]

Every time Market on Main serves its delicious cinnamon rolls, breads, and cookies--unlike any I…read morehave ever tasted--it's a treat our whole family loves. Joyce and Bob are gracious hosts. Joyce dedicated what many would consider a lifetime of service to her community as a Home Economics and Culinary Arts teacher at Red Bud High School. Many of her recipes hold a special place in the hearts of all her former students. Their space is available for rental, which is wonderful for anything from corporate meetings to baby showers. State Representative Friess has utilized her space several times for events and dinners for the Women's Leadership Initiative. The building is beautifully restored and appointed with eclectic furnishing and hand-crafted decor to suit all tastes.

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.

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.

Hands down, the BEST cooking class in town! You get to cook the entire meal from start to finish…read more Chef Alyssa was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing helpful tips as she guided us through each step of the recipes. All the prep work was done for us, allowing us to focus on creating, making, and tasting each dish. Our class was a hands-on pasta extravaganza, where we learned to make fresh pasta, transforming dough into pappardelle noodles and ravioli. We wrapped up the experience with a delicious sticky toffee pudding. Highly recommend this class if you're looking for an interactive, fun experience with expert instructors and plenty of mouthwatering food--we even took two boxes home!

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.