My 7-year-old son just participated in the kids 7-12 age group cooking class. He had an absolute…read moreblast and learned so much. I loved that he came home and shared all the details on meal prep. He also brought home some delicious leftovers, which his brother and sister enjoyed trying. It was a great way for him to celebrate the end of the school year. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for opportunities to expose your child to trying favorite foods in new ways. Side note: The kids classes might seem pricey, but honestly, they are priced just right. After thinking about it, a two hour drop-off class with plenty of food and skills to be shared, $45 is very reasonable. The cost does vary depending on the food theme (cost of supplies).

Our close friends had their birthday party their last night. The cooking class style dinner was run…read moreby the owner Marietta. She is not only a terrific cook but a sweetheart. She had a cheese , fruit and meat platter set out for appetizers. There were 9 of us so we were divided into one group of 4 and the other group of five. She demonstrated how to use a knife, how to mince garlic , how to make a tomato sauce, how to make a oil sauce and how to make ravioli dough. One group made a cheese,herb and garlic filling. The other group made a mushroom and prosciutto filling. She demonstrated how to use the Kitchen Aide pasta attachment. Next we we filled the ravioli and used the pasta cutter to make ravioli. She cooked them and she had a catering line to serve the pasta with a salad. They were delicious. Cute building on the Main Street of East Aurora. Nicely decorated inside. You definitely should try this place for catering or an event!!!

Attended a class here. It was Blue zone eating class, where Sally educated us on the Blue Zones. If…read moreyou are not familiar, I highly recommend being on the look out for another class. Along with the instruction she also prepared us three dishes that aligned with the Blue zones. Purple sweet potato hummus, fruity dark chocolate clusters and Tuscan white beans with garlic, greens and olive oil. All items were very tasty and flavorful. I do not eat beans and Sally got me eat the bean dish! Definitely going to try incorporate more beans into my life. Sally was a amazing lady. The owner of HERS, Sue, what a phenomenal woman. From her story to her vision, absolutely amazing. I highly recommend following her page , there are some great things coming for the summer. They sell NA spirits, which I bought a bottle. I have not tried it yet, so will come back and review after

Really enjoyed their Hands-On/demonstration cooking classes. The mother and daughter duo are…read morefantastic together. They are very open to sharing things to help people become more healthy. It appears that their work is more of a passion than anything else, which is beautiful. They host classes for Hope Chest, Buffalo as well as public classes.

We had our Christmas Party at Frank's beautiful house. We all had a great time. Food was delicious,…read moreexcellent presentation. We were able to socialize and interact with each and everyone as it was a casual setting. Had we booked a restaurant it would not be possible. It was an engaging and enjoyable experience.

Frank's cooking social begins with a perfect environment, over 500 square feet of kitchen space to…read morework in, everyone gets involved and we all leave with improved cooking skills. Our group had an amazing time. I recommend this experience to all.

If you are looking for a great spot to have a private tasting, this is it. Chef Darian and a host…read moreof his friends do pop-up private dining events throughout the year here. You can also hire and rent the space for a private event. The place is intimate and fits about 26 people comfortably. Most recently, I attended Chef Chris' Summer Soiree, which included a 4 course meal. It was a great experience, and the food was phenomenal. The price is well worth it and it's a great way to meet new people. Go in Facebook or Instagram and check out their social media page for any upcoming events. I'm definitely returning for another!!!

Delicious and healthy! The spinach burger is delicious and I love the freshly pressed beet juice.read more

You know what i enjoyed this place a lot. Took a cooking class with Jenna and friends of ours and…read moreeven though it was a high upper class kitchen with all the fancy knives and dishes, the main point was to learn how important vegetables are to have in your everyday nutrition, and how well they actually make you feel. Plus they are a beneficial faster to your health, so I am proud of Genga and what he is doing. Somebody who wants to actually help people's lives and make them feel better with their eating choices. Plus it was delicious!!! Love vegi's

Have had a few occasions now to sample the work of ChefforyLife. I'm still not sure I can…read moreemphasize this Chefs artistry when it comes to not only the taste and quality of the food, but also the beautiful presentation. A master in his trade, second to no one, and his passion is absolutely palpable when you watch him work. I HIGHLY recommend Cheffory to anyone who Is looking for a personal chef, meal prep master, or maybe you just want to take some classes. You won't be disappointed, I promise!. ‍

We booked Chef Jeffory aka "Cheffory" for a personal chef experience while vacationing in the…read morefinger lakes region. Honestly, wow, speechless. He arrived on time with a plating schedule. Complete set up and clean up of the kitchen. He served two appetizers, a surf and turf dinner with sides, and a strawberry shortcake for dessert.. plenty of food to go around for 5 adults. He was equally professional as he was personable. The passion and pride he has in his work is apparent in every dish he serves. What a wonderful experience!

Fantastic lessons! I booked a private lesson for 4 people for macarons. There was a mixup during…read morethe booking process but was fixed quickly, communication is fairly quick over email and phone. More affordable than the other marcaron making classes that I've seen at other places. The instructor was very informative and the class was taught well. There was also handouts with the recipe and notes. The instructor was very friendly and chatted with us as well. He shared a lot of tips and tricks! The class was quite long and we made 2 flavours. Each step was guided and completely hands on. The kitchen was professional and very clean, each person was set up with everything we needed and there was no clean up for us at all, they took care of everything! The macarons we made turned out successful! And between 4 people we had about 60 macarons to take home. They also provided boxes for us. I would love to take another class here and can't recommend it enough!

I came in completely novice and it was a bit intimidating because I really had no idea what I was…read moredoing. My boyfriend and I signed up for the sakura roll cake class, which to be honest is I don't think is a beginner class. The techniques I felt were pretty advanced and my goodness, folding is not as easy as it looks. However! Our instructor Baron was so helpful, patient, informative and would teach us little tricks/tips/hacks to make the baking process more successful. This cooking studio is a hidden gem. The classroom environment was small, intimate, friendly and really totally worth the cost.(the roll cake course was $99) They provide you all the tools, and you get a box to take home your whole roll cake. Mine surprisingly did not look like a pile of disaster thanks to clear instructions and some help. And even better? My cake tasted legit. When I mean legit, it was almost like bakery quality. I mean they really set you up for success which is good, but you a learn a lot too! Now I have a whole roll cake to eat for breakfast/lunch/dinner. I need to eat and appreciate my masterpiece. I highly recommend checking out their website, they have so many diverse courses to take. They have pastries, cakes, cooking and even a pho class! Located in Markham, it's a trek, but totally worth a fun date or even to go with a friend or two. Honestly, I had the best time and you get a wonderful learning experience. I think I might take a stab at the cooking classes next time!

I met Maria about 23 years ago after I underwent gastric bypass surgery. I had lost 158 pounds and…read moreI distinctly remember Maria talking about mindful eating by having us eat a raisin (I HATE raisins), feel it, taste it, focus on it. While I maintained the weight loss for 10 years, life happened and I was not prepared in any way, shape or form. Slowly, 100 pounds crept back on and with it, the feelings of being so stuck in a body that was a traitor. During COVID I decided to become a life coach. There is no way to work up through master certification without getting coached yourself. And something magical happened. I remembered that stupid raisin and thought about being mindful in all aspects, physical, emotional, and spiritual. I struggled for a year or so trying to do it alone, and finally contacted Maria about three years ago. Thank goodness for her patience. I struggled, really, really painfully struggled. I started really acknowledging food, why I ate, what did it do for me, did it serve my interests short-term or long-term. And, lo and behold, I started getting healthy. I started to really listen to what Maria had been telling me all along, and I got brutally honest with myself. Slowly, with Maria's guidance, I changed what I ate, how I ate, when I ate, and WHY I ate. Maria never judged, never criticized, always encouraged, gave me recipes and suggestions when weird cravings would develop. As a result, my relationship with food changed dramatically. I learned how to be a healthy eater. And, nope, still not keen on raisins. I have always felt people come into our lives for a reason. Who knew 23 years ago that damn raisin would lead to all this. I am so grateful for this magnificent woman, her patience and her insight. Trust her, trust the process and trust yourself.

It's been a wonderful experience so far! Maria is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and resourceful. I recently started developing newer food intolerance and was the reason for my visit. She explained the possible cause and recovery steps in a very detailed manner. The resources provided by Maria have been quite useful! If you have any diet-related concerns and are unsure where to start, you should definitely consider going to Maria. Well worth the time and money! You can keep in touch with her through the Healthie app and she is quite prompt with her replies. I will share a more detailed reviewed in a couple of months.

The studio space is tidy, small but efficient for 8-10 people, with a section for potter's wheels,…read morea slop sink, storage shelving, a separate room for the kilns, and two butcher block work areas for slab creations or glazing. I was given classes at ArtYard as a gift several times, and each time by the end of the session, I vowed not to return. Have you ever experienced waiting in line somewhere while the associate chit chats with others, like you're not even there? You might have a question, but you're stuck, waiting, until they're good and ready to address you? And your inquiry is even brief, but you must wait? This is what it feels like taking a "class" at ArtYard - it's really more like you're renting the studio space for six weeks, which if you had acquired the necessary skills would be fine. I expected an attentive teacher walking around offering encouragement, tips and advice to students, and rooting them on, like the substitute that was there once, he was amazing! However, you must simply wait for a break in the conversation, say please, and not chew gum in class if you'd like help. Or to keep from idling, ask another student for help. One can be talented at what they do, but not have the heart of a teacher. (And yes, I understand that there is a certain amount of trial and error to creating art such as pottery: figuring things out, making your own mistakes, trying, trying again. I get that. I am a designer for a living.) Contacting the instructor - via phone, email or text - was unpredictable, you may or may not get a response. Sadly, I got to the point where I could take "the attitude" no longer: frustrated, upset, and humiliated, I walked out of the second class, and didn't return. And no one with the heart of a teacher would allow that to go unnoticed. But they did.

Wonderful studio experience. Thom is a talented and patient teacher. You will have the…read moreopportunity to experiment with many different aspects of pottery. Overall, a laid back and fun environment.