COOKING CLASS REVIEW ONLY:…read more : ( Sharing the cooking amongst four people is a disappointing experience. Not nearly enough hands-on work for the student (Suggestion: Give people the option to cook as a twosome for a higher fee). : ( Upon entering the kitchen we found our name tags and introduced ourselves to the instructor. When we asked "what is your name?" ...we were told "I will tell you my name later whenever everyone arrives because I have a big 'shpeel' to deliver and I don't want to repeat myself.' (Suggestion: Try to make your clients feel welcomed by saying 'My name is....) : ( Too much of the cooking is not done by the students; even a simple two-ingredient step in the recipe was not done by us but was done by the instructor?! We had to gather around and watch this very simple thing (Suggestion: Let the student do a bit more). : ( Somewhat difficult to hear instructor with exhaust fans and classroom noise. : ) Food was good to eat : ) Having all the raw ingredients set up and measured Maybe if you have friends that want to drink wine (BYOB) and watch you cook ...this maybe a good fit for you.

A fantastic store for any and all your semi-gourmet kitchen needs. The reason I state semi is that…read morewhile they do have a good amount of specialty items, there are also a good amount of gaps, especially if looking for specific items. While at first the prices may seem high, the items they are selling are high quality and prices are in fact fairly typical for what they have in store. Now one thing that was surprising, typically when stores sell their own branded items, they are cheaper, however here it seemed to be the opposite with many items. The staff were friendly, but not the most knowledgeable. They were definitely trying to help, but at the same time they appeared to be incredibly busy, even though the store was mostly empty, running back and forth from the back grabbing items and helping customers pickup items before being able to help out others.

I can't say enough positive things about Chef Jay and Magnificent Meals Raleigh! I was fortunate…read moreto attend a dinner party catered by Jay at the home of a colleague, and was blown away by the experience. From the first cocktail to the last bite of dessert (paired with specific bourbons), the food, presentation, and Jay himself were just perfect. I only wish I lived in town so I could use him for my own parties! If you're looking for catering or a hands off top notch dining experience in your own home, Magnificent Meals Raleigh will not disappoint!

Jason helped us host a birthday dinner that included our family and friends, (a total of 13) and we…read morecould not be more pleased with this amazing experience! Jason and his team were so professional, family friendly, and so easy to work with! From the beginning, middle, to the end I was communicated with and able to make changes or substitutions as need. Jason helped put together a few options for different menus to choose from and then we went from there to create the best food experience ever. Jason and his team made sure everything was taken care of from the menus to decor. The apps and deserts options were always full and ready to be shared (while we worked on demolishing them). Jason even accommodated specific food requests and entrees (Kids and last minute menu changes). They kept our space so clean and left our kitchen better than they found it. I would recommend Jason and his team for any event and will definitely be having them back so we can enjoy this experience again!

I purchased two online cooking classes as a christmas gift for my husband. Every time he tried to…read moreschedule the classes it was cancelled due to low attendance. We finally reached out to cozymeal for a refund and they told us that the gift cards are nonrefundable! We can't do the classes we signed up for but they will not refund our money. Customer service is awful. This is a complete scam. Do not use this company!

From the owner: Cozymeal is an award-winning provider of cooking classes, private chef services, food tours and…read moreteam building activities with local chefs and food tour guides in Raleigh. Consumers as well as small and large companies use us regularly for all their culinary needs, from couples cooking classes to team building activities to bachelorette parties to private dinners.

My boyfriend and I wanted to do something different while I was visiting from California. We did…read morebrunch with Chris. We had such a great experience! Food was good, we felt comfortable, nice atmosphere and conversation. Chris and Amanda were wonderful hosts. I definitely recommend checking him out.

Really interesting and tasty food provided by this place is quite good and visually intriguing. BBQ…read moreChicken, rice and purple slaw very good. Yesterday's Mexican fare was so good and Cole slaw was different than anything had before; kinda like seasoned rice differs from white rice. Look forward to other meals from here.

Okay, so it's been four whole years since our wedding, but honestly, the memories of the food and…read moreservice are still crystal clear - and still make our mouths water! We seriously hit the jackpot with Catering Works. They absolutely crushed it and made our big day even more perfect. Let's talk about the food first - it was beyond perfect. We had 4 passed horderves during cocktail hour, all delicious, especially the duck corn cake. A server came out to us and our bridal party with a tray for us to nibble (plus our signature cocktails) while we took photos, which was truly appreciated because we never had time to eat until then. Each dinner dish/side was a winner. Like, truly restaurant-quality. Being a Maryland girl, I'm always hypercritical of crab cakes outside of Maryland , but I was truly impressed that I could have a high quality crab cake away from my roots on my wedding day. Our guests still bring up how amazing the meal was, and honestly, so do we! It wasn't just "wedding food," that has become typical at weddings. Desserts and cake? Oh. My. Goodness. They looked incredible, but tasted even better! We had a two tier cake and a mini dessert bar so we could have a variety. We had gluten free chocolate cookies (my favorite), fruit tarts, macarons, caramel bites, strawberry shortcake (husband's favorite); seriously, all the sweets were absolutely top notch. Beyond the deliciousness, the service was just phenomenal. The team was super professional, always there when you needed them, and genuinely nice. They built a plate for us so we could mingle with our guests and came back to a much needed meal. They handled everything so smoothly with my dad's alpha gal allergy and we didn't have to lift a finger. That meant we could actually relax and soak up every moment of our wedding day, which was priceless. The most meaningful part was the end of the night before we left our venue (The Meadows at Firefly Farm, highly recommend ) was the gift basket we were given full of a variety of desserts from our dessert bar, and slices of our wedding cake because we never had time to eat dessert AND a bottle of champagne. Talk about a personal touch, we were so impressed and felt truly cared for. It's pretty rare for something to leave such a strong, memorable mark after so long, but this caterer totally did. We still rave about them. If you're planning a wedding and want food that'll be talked about for years, desserts that are divine, and service that's absolutely flawless, Catering Works is where it's at. They made our wedding day foodie dreams perfect, and we're forever grateful!

I've had a chance to work with Ludy professionally, attend some of her workshops/presentations, and…read moreto take her cooking class. She is super knowledgable about all things AIP and autoimmune diseases in general, very approachable, and always goes out of her way to help her clients. What sets her apart from other health coaches in Raleigh is a combination of her own personal health journey and a doctorate degree in biology, which makes me confident that she really understands what she is talking about. If you are struggling with an autoimmune disease and/or any of it's awful symptoms such as joint pain, anxiety, and brain frog, do yourself a favor and schedule a session with Ludy, you won't regret it!

From the owner: AIP Health coaching: Are you struggling with an autoimmune disease like Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis…read more(RA), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Hashimoto, Type 1 Diabetes, and associated symptoms (pain, fatigue, brain fog)? Get rid of those symptoms and feel great by following the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol (AIP). It is a powerful science based strategy that uses anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle to regulate the immune system while reducing the inflammation and giving the body the opportunity to heal. Collaborating with an AIP health coach gives you the support you need to go through the process (preparation phase, elimination phase at your own pace, re-introduction phase, etc), troubleshoot if needed and see amazing results. Nutrigenomics: want to take control over your genes? Get a comprehensive genes report and personalized food and lifestyle recommendations to talk to your genes.

I want one of every stamp pad. I have had this place on my…read moreradar, unfortunately, while the concept rocks, the availability for events of my interest have not quite lured me in beyond a quick peek when wondering how the refurb of the derelict strip center was going. And if Union was gonna live up to the vibe set in their frequent Videri pop-ups. So I'm keeping an eye on Craft Habit, hoping they thrive now there are more things to do as more shops of supreme interest open up. I used to love the maker space concept that Jerry's artarama used to sponsor, near the now defunct SRI. So I am really fiending for a art/craft maker hookup now and then to learn a new craft and make friends. I'm gonna keep them on my bookmark list so I don't forget.

What a great concept- there's a craft for everyone here and the staff is so friendly!…read more You can take classes or shop - there's make and take projects interspersed throughout the store as well as scheduled classes. I'll be back to get my craft on next time I'm in town.