Cozymeal is a pretty great way to describe the night. 100% cozy with 12 of us gathered in Chef…read moreGustavo's home for an evening of incredible paella, lots of wine and fantastic company. He had spinach and cheese empanadas nearly ready for us when we arrived and after not too long, we all were ready to get the cooking started. We were either gathered around the kitchen island helping Chef Gustavo chop, peel or mix, seated at the long dinner table or hanging out on the patio outside. It was such a great mix of relaxing, sipping wine and getting our hands dirty and cooking a bit. He shared lots of cooking tips and tricks and made the entire night feel so casual, fun and intimate. We've all taken at least cooking class but this was more like being invited over for a friends dinner party. The paella came out SO incredibly. Packed with seafood (which we learned is actually not the traditional way to serve paella. Usually it is just a piece or two of protein and the rice is the star of the meal). So much flavor I could have had a million servings. It was delicious. For desert, Chef made dulce de leche crepes and I didn't think I had room before but I absolutely enjoyed at least two of these. I loved being a part of this awesome night and would definitely recommend a Cozymeal with Chef Gustavo!

What an excellent experience it was the perfect date night experience cooking together in a chefs…read morehome. We went with chef ali who taught us Sichuan cooking. Food was excellent and she had a great teaching style making it easy to follow allowing for a great experience would go again.

This was my first time trying something like Time Mission out. I wasn't sure what to expect, but…read moreI'm really happy I gave it a go. Note that the last check in is at 11:00pm on the weekend (at least that's what they said via phone call). They almost didn't let us in but we mentioned that we were the ones on the phone. After we all checked in, we explored each of the room. Some were super difficult, some were "easy". Each room lets you know if it's more physical, mental, or team work/ communication. Because each room is timed, I felt like I was in squid game without the gore and anxiety from pending doom. It's a great concept, especially if you go with an entertaining group looking for a fun time.

This is honestly one of the best places to spend time with kids. Everything was clean, well…read moreorganized, and the whole experience felt very fun and engaging for the family. The staff were incredibly nice and welcoming. We were actually about 5 minutes late and rushed there, but instead of making us feel stressed, they kindly told us to take our time and not worry about rushing. That small moment really showed how thoughtful they are. My family had such a great time, the kids were fully entertained and didn't want to leave. You can tell they really care about the experience they provide. No wonder they have a full 5-star rating on Google, which is rare to see. They truly deserve it. We will definitely be back!

'Twas in the fall. I, Brian of the Hill of Oxon, faced the burning furnace steady and fearless,…read moresomehow paused with sweet relief as its warmth, bled thru me, seeping quiet into dark places of my being which never I've revealed. My gaze did pivot from the fiery chasm from whence the glowing steel was purged; then there upon the cold rooted anvil I did place her. Hammer in hand, her call in my ear, and in my heart, I raised and raised it high and struck and struck again! Sharp as in my mind and formed in focus dragon's heart as dark and bright and burning wretched pierced the plane and birthed from that world into mine! Woe and patience now, we will cut and curse and bleed them to the center of this earth, my knife and eye. *Horseshoe knife workshop*

If you are looking for a night out that is way different than a typical Friday evening you must…read moretake a class here. My sister and I came for a knife class and it was awesome. It's could be a little overwhelming at first but everything was explained so well and the entire project was broken down into easily achievable steps. And if you get stuck the instructor is right there to help you. Our instructor was Kyle. He was not overbearing or boring at all! His enthusiasm and encouragement went a long way towards making us feel comfortable. Plus he offered some expert help to make our knives go from butter basic to pointy kitchen. Some need to know info - everything is provided (protective eye wear, aprons, gloves and I did see ear plugs). They have cups and a water fountain but I would probably bring my own water bottle. There are breaks. There are bathrooms that are clean. It is very loud. It is hot. It is hard work and you will most likely be sore the next day. It could be addictive.

We really enjoyed our rage room time! I made the reservation online. Based on our package, we were…read moreable to pick several different sized objects and we also added on an item or two that caught our eye for an additional cost (not too expensive). We bought two hazmat suits for $5 each to keep our clothes safe- they went up to size 3XL. With our package, we also got a t-shirt (went up to size 2XL, although he could order 3XL upon request). There were several cute t-shirt options! Inside the room, there was an Alexa that we could use to play any music we wanted during our session, and plenty of different tools for us to smash things with. The staff were friendly and helpful, and happily took some pictures of us after our session. We also quickly received our smash session video by email after the session ended. Definitely a fun and different way to relieve some stress and have some fun!!

Fun place, takes safety seriously but still lets you have an awesome time. Family loved it.read more

This was my sister's FIRST time doing an escape room, and I am so glad we chose Escape This…read moreFrederick! It was pouring down rain the day we went, so having a fun indoor activity was perfect. We did the Mob Boss room, and it did NOT disappoint. It was just the two of us because the rooms are private, and I actually loved that. We were able to work together, figure out our individual strengths, and tackle the clues as a team. And guess what? WE ESCAPED! We had a few clues along the way, but we ended up solving the room with just under TWO MINUTES left on the clock! Talk about cutting it close! We were so proud of ourselves when we got out. Molly was the staff member who helped us get checked in, sign the waivers, and get everything set up. She was friendly and helpful and made the whole process easy. And they don't just send you on your way after you escape. They have props available for pictures, and Molly took some photos of us afterward. It was such a cute way to remember the experience. My sister had so much fun that she immediately wanted to do ANOTHER escape room. Unfortunately, they didn't have another opening that day, but they did give us information about rebooking and a discount for coming back. I also really appreciated that they offer discounts for first responders. My sister is an officer, so that's an especially nice perk. There are several escape-room options in the Frederick area, but I'm really glad this is the one we chose. It was fun, challenging without being frustrating, and a great experience for both a first-timer and someone who's done escape rooms before. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something different and fun to do--especially on a rainy day!

First time visiting an escape room so I have nothing to base this off of but this place was very…read morewell run. We did a NY Subway theme room. Everything worked, lots of challenges. It was a nice challenge. I we escaped with just over a minute remaining. I think everyone in our group would return and try another room

My family of 6, with 13 and 6 year old kids came for fun session of splatter painting. Tina and…read moreher lovely family set us up with plastic coveralls, protective glasses, sets of paint colors of choice and canvases, explaining everything clearly but encouraging the freedom of our creativity to bloom. We were able to play music in our paint room and had a wonderful time making art (and memories) together!

My daughter and went here today and we had a blast! The staff is amazing and friendly! We will…read moredefinitely be back! This place would be great for a birthday party or even just a fun time with the kids!

Great people. Friendly. Variety of competition, casual play, and times…read more Well-run. Other things to do like ping pong, bumper pool and hitting against a wall.

Incredible pickleball playing courts. My coach, Arthur Shenk, patronizes this place and I am…read morelearning by leaps and bounds along with others. I see many other players playing there.

My office has used Paint the Town twice and were very happy with the experience both times. The…read moreinstructor was accommodating; she communicated well and offered helpful tips. Also, the pricing was reasonable, and the reservation process was seamless. It was an excellent team-building event! Everyone had lots of fun.

We celebrated our daughter's 15th birthday with Paint the Town. Janique was the coach and she was…read moresimply amazing. She did a great job engaging the teens and guiding them through the painting process- together each one of them created something very memorable. Highly recommend!

What a great venue for my grandson's 12th birthday party. The staff was terrific and seemed to…read morereally enjoy what they do - they even got into the Nerf battles! There is a party room at the back of the building, which takes up a whole street corner. The room is large; it contained four long tables and plenty of folding chairs. There's a large screen tv mounted in a little corner, with two armchairs and two little tables. The bathroom was small but sparkling clean, although we did have to ask for paper towel. It was lovely and cool on that hot day, but we did have to constantly remind everyone to close the door! Everyone was given a quick tour of the main space, and rules were gone over while parents signed waivers. They were given 5-10 minutes of free play, then gathered into teams for the Nerf battles. I have to say I enjoyed the music they played (Thriller and Livin' on a Prayer, to name just two songs) and the balcony from which I could watch and video the action on the floor. Those Nerf battles were WILD!! They had a dodgeball game after collecting up the guns, then it was time to head back to the party room for food. They keep a very tight schedule and walked into the party room 5 minutes before our time ended, to make sure we cleaned up our mess. I believe they allow 30 minutes between parties so they can disinfect, etc. Parking was ample although a little tough to spot as it's uphill, past the building. It's just an empty lot that's not paved, but hey! it's free! Oh, and I would be really remiss to leave out the thoughtful inclusion of a toddler play area. It has a pod swing (careful, it swallows kids), a tiny climbing rope, some toys & books, and a ball pit (would not let me kid in during covid, but that's me). It was perfect for one family's rambunctious 3 year old & their weary mom! They also enjoyed bouncing on the trampoline (one kid at a time) and playing with the huge connect four game. From the look of it, all the kids and at least two of the grownups had a fantastic time. It's a bit pricey but my DD and SIL said well worth it for having all that stuff taken care of without any work on our parts.

We had my son's 9-year-old birthday party here and it was such a blast - probably one of his most…read morememorable parties. 18 9-year-old boys doing Nerf battles and other games - the staff was so professional, organized, fantastic with kids, and really dedicated to fun without any feelings of chaos that other birthday party venues sometimes emanate. I can't recommend this venue enough. Six stars!

I walk around Lake Mercer starting at South Run Park all the time, so I've known there were…read moreziplines here for years, but didn't realize the full extent of the obstacle courses. I took advantage of Black Friday offers and went on one of the last days they were open for the year. Freezing temperatures, but with good layering, hat, and gloves that wasn't an issue (I had pre-purchased their gloves, but wasn't thinking about temperature and got fingerless ... luckily I had brought a thick pair of my own gloves as a backup). I was by myself for the adventure (my wife stayed on the ground and took pictures - it's okay to bring spectators), but there were some other groups on different courses. The staff was friendly and helpful and made sure to tighten up the harness between each course. I did about half of the total courses - two full courses and one halfway, which had an option to return to the start before some obstacles I wasn't quite ready for mentally. The first two courses I did included a handful of obstacles and ended in a zipline. The obstacles get progressively more challenging as you go along, partially in terms of balance, but mostly in terms of fear factor. For me the toughest to psych up for was a set of free hanging ropes that you walk on. The Tarzan swing also took a minute to mentally prepare. The remaining courses I decided to save for another day after looking at them from the ground - I'd been challenged enough for the day, but definitely plan to go back and build up to those, hopefully with some friends along for support.

This was our second time experiencing zip lining with Go Ape at their Springfield, VA location. My…read morenephews LOVE zip lining and they have been begging me to take them. It was finally warm enough to do an outdoors activity so I booked us tickets to go over the Easter weekend. I reccomend booking in advance as they do get booked up quickly. Also make sure to sign the waivers beforehand; so you don't have to do it at check in. I must say the staff this time around was truly commendable. They were great at instructing us the how tos and safety measures. They were considerate and patient dealing with my young nephews which I noticed and appreciated a lot. We did the tree top journey course as my nephews are still young and aren't quite tall enough for the other/ more advanced loop. This one was perfect for them. Some parts were challenging and scary but we managed to brave through it and were having the time of our lives! Tips: wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring a attachable cord for your phone so you don't run the risk of dropping it LOL. An hour gives you around 2-3 rounds on the loop depending on how fast you go through the courses. So much fun! I am considering purchasing buying the packages to take my nephews throughout the Summer.