I had some grilled chicken prepped for dinner, but needed a side. As I was in the area, I noticed…read moreChef Alyssa's nearby. I'd heard good things about their cooking classes and catering, so got curious about whether they offer smaller à la carte options. Lucky me, they do! I got an individual side of the roasted butternut squash and it was delicious. Smoky with a touch of sweetness topped with fresh herbs. Healthy home cooking without the work? That's a win!

I booked a corporate team building event for 55 of my associates with Chef Alyssa and her team and…read morewow were we impressed! From the initial inquiry through the end of the evening of the event the entire staff was responsive, kind, flexible and just professional! The food was amazing, the space was perfect and the staff was so friendly and so professional. Chef Mike at the Italian Steak Sandwich Station was GREAT!!!! I can't recommend this venue enough for a fun night out with friends but especially for a large corporate event.

Fries were cook beautifully. The bread was tasted perfect . But, maybe I picked the wrong sandwich,…read morethe roast beef and cheese were served cold. The roast beef was very, very grizzly not what i want in a sandwich. It looked very pretty just didn't deliver the sandwich I wanted. I want hot food and I definitely don't want gristle. I will try something else the breakfast muffins looked great.

Service is ALWAYS good! The food is ALWAYS good! The quality and quantity are perfect. I had my…read moremorning birthday celebration with family here today and it was a blast! Chef Ro, Instructor Shannon and Staff Charlotte makes your dining experience enjoyable.

I attended the sushi class and it surpassed my expectations. I would have never thought that I…read morecould make sushi or have fun cooking! The instructor, Sheera, is very knowledgeable, organized, professional & most importantly, patient. I learned many useful things in the class. We made 2 types of sushi rolls and still had enough to take home. Sheera even gave each member of the class ingredients (rice, nori & shrimp) to get started at home. I certainly appreciate the small class size (5-6) because it allows for more individualized attention for those, like myself, who may need a little extra guidance ;-) During dinner the group felt very casual and acquainted although I had only just met everyone. I felt so inspired after the class that I am planning to prepare my own sushi diner party in the near future. I certainly would recommend this class & will attend again!

From the owner: Enjoy our hands-on cooking classes @ Befriend Cooking by Chef Sheera Karmi in her lovely South…read moreCharlotte kitchen. Check our upcoming classes each month as there's always something new.

My husband and I decided to do something different for dinner since we both enjoy cooking and…read moreappreciate not having to cleanup. The experience was top-notch from the volunteers meeting us at the door, the special table seating, the preparation, cooking, and eating. This is a must try if you want to learn, top-tier cooking techniques while delicious food without the hassle of cleanup . We met some really nice people. Everything was amazing, especially the chefs.

Such a fun and unique experience, totally different from a typical night out. The chefs teach you…read moretechniques, flavor profiles, and recipes, guiding you through everything in a way that feels effortless, friendly, and genuinely enjoyable. It makes for a special evening, and you even get the recipes afterward so you can recreate the dishes at home

Love it !!! My daugther birthday party was here, the kids loved it and everything was there. We…read morejust walked in and had a great time.

From the owner: Flour Power Rea Farms makes cooking accessible for chefs of all ages. Whether it's summer camps,…read morecorporate events, weekly and monthly classes or our amazing birthday parties, we believe in our motto “What’s on your plate matters” and that everyone has culinary capabilities. It’s also our strong belief that it’s much more impactful to learn in a fun, joyful space surrounded by your peers.

We had a fantastic time making French maccarons!! It was a surprise bday party with 20 people and…read morecould not have been more fun and so well done so thank you!

After purchasing a Christmas cookie event as a birthday gift for my sister a few months ago. I was…read moreexcited to do one with my husband. I booked the Conversation Heart Cookie, aka "Creator's" conversation heart cookie class lol, which was emphasized at the beginning and twice during the class. The class came with 6 cookies to decorate and a beverage from the Hopfly Brewery. Laura and the ladies taught us how to put filler as a background on the cookie and other neat little tricks to do. The icing was really tasty and went well with my mango passion fruit cheesecake blender drink. I think the class and brewery was a good idea. But, I honestly did not like the fact that I paid $60 for this event that was diluted by the highlight of "The Creator's " being on set for free with a guest. I think there should have been a separate private class for them vs the way it was done. I get this is the New way to spread the word about your business. But it should not out shadow your paying guest. Being mindful is big in my book.

Very friendly staff, and the smoked corned beef was pretty tasty. Unfortunately the brisket was…read morebland and dry. The meat had no bark(seasoning) on it leaving it bland. Maybe I got a bad piece, but I won't be selling that to my customers if I want a repeat.

Amazing food!! We had corned beef, pastrami and pulled pork and all were exceptional quality. So…read moremuch depth of flavor - an amazing meal!!

We recently decided to try the Story of Ramen as my daughter was celebrating her 16th birthday and…read morehad strong interest in the culture and loves Ramen. When we arrived the location was immaculate having a spacious sun room area for us to sit and dine after finishing with the preparations. Our group of 10 was handled with extra care allowing each person to mix, measure, and pour ingredients then crafting our dough into perfect shaped noodles. The arrangements were clean and well stocked and amazingly delicious. It was a true hands on fun experience; I would try again and high recommend those foodies that love to get their hands dirty while learning from two wonderful experts about the history of Ramen. You must try the egg that was marinated for 24 hours that in itself was a treat, and defiantly try the spicy sauce. When you leave you will be full with a smile thinking I am glad a tried this.

My boyfriend and I celebrated our 5th year anniversary here and loved it! Although they prepare the…read morebroth for you, it was a fun hands on experience while they talked ya through on making the ramen noodles. They usually work with groups but was okay when I told her I didn't mind just having my boyfriend and I. I think it made it more personal. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants to learn the ramen process and have a good dinner!

My friend and I went here for the first time over the weekend (Nov 23) thanks to a living social…read moredeal we bought a month earlier. We had no expectations for the place since we've never been any place similar. Tipsy Paintbrush is a BYOB art studio that offers weekly classes focusing on various pictures and is available for private parties. There's also a rotating list of artists that teach the classes and offer painting techniques. On the day we attended, our class was full and picture of the night was sunflowers. It's a bright but small studio space. Parking is to be found on the street (namely Charles street which is located behind the studio) since the place only has four to five spaces to its name. There are rows of tables and stools with canvasses that have a sketch of the picture already drawn out. Classes are two hours. As for BYOB, you can bring bottles of wine/beer/spiked cider, etc that can be either be kept at your station or at the back to be shared with the rest of the class. Also, you can bring in snacks (various dips/salsas/crackers/popcorn/cheeses/etc). There are plastic cups and wine glasses available should you not bring any of your own (we brought in our own glasses). The only gripe I have is that the personal station space is pretty tight. In between having space for the canvas, paint, water glass, wine glass/beer bottle, and possible snack, there's not much room to put everything. Once class begins, the instructor will walk you through the science of color mixing and different techniques to bring the painting to life. The most important thing to remember is to have fun. It's just paint! Don't go in with such a critical view of how your work comes out. Our instructor of the night was Gina and she was great. She was really patient and offered some good painting tips! I HIGHLY recommend the Tipsy Paintbrush for a fun night out!

On November 15, I arrived on time for a class at The Tipsy Paintbrush. The class was scheduled for…read more7:00-9:00. The two instructors chose to delay starting the class untill all participants arrived. The class was scheduled to last two hours. After thirty minutes (at 7:30), the class had STILL not started. That is one fourth of the scheduled class time wasted because of late participants. I had other plans after nine o' clock, so I had to leave without painting, A few people should not be allowed to waste the time of people who show up on time. Very bad policy! I was an art teacher for 25 years, and if people were late for class, I would help them catch up....NOT hold up instruction for the majority. I lost my money....not going back! I agree with another reviewer that too many participants were scheduled so the space was simply too tight.