Love a good culinary experience. the Artisan Culinary loft, located in Artisan Kitchen and Bath…read moreprovided just that. Attended a Korean BBQ cooking class. Chef Debbie and crew were amazing. The class was very interactive with tons of on hands cooking. Learned some great techniques. The chefs were amazing. They answered questions, provided tips and tricks. The vibe was so much fun from the entire staff to the participants in the class. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would definitely recommend checking out their web site and calendar of events. Reasonable priced. Class was from 6 to 9. You can also bring your own beer and wine to partake while cooking! Make sure you check out the bathroom even if you don't need to go! Our Menu Grilled Chicken Kimchi Scallion pancakes Glass noodles with sauteed vegetables

We came here for a cooking class as a work team building event. It was a blast! The chefs were…read morehelpful and the gnocchi dish we made was delicious. Great atmosphere! Highly recommend if you're looking for something fun and different to do!

Had a GREAT experience!..honestly, one of the best of my life. Talk about a learning experience in…read morea laid back type of atmosphere, low stress and the chefs are highly patient and professional. The administration personnel are top notch and make sure that you're happy and that you "matter". Culinary school is something ive wanted to do all my life and i couldn't be happier that i attended D'avolio

From the owner: D'Avolio Culinary Institute is a post-secondary culinary training program licensed by the New York…read moreState Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS), a division of the New York State Education Department. Our staff has actively worked in the culinary field and are sensitive to students with life challenges and disabilities. We offer at least a 10 to 1, student to teacher ratio. This is ideal for an adult learner who finds traditional education difficult; our approach is a hands-on, visual experience. There are no requirements for general studies classes, all math and language skills are directly related to the skills necessary to be successful in the culinary arts world. We are located on the beautiful campus of St. Mary School for the Deaf located at 2253 Main Street in Buffalo, NY; conveniently a short distance from the 33, two NFTA metro stops and the Humboldt-Hospital train station

We had our luncheon there after a funeral mass. John and Andrea are so easy to work with - not…read morereally knowing how many people to expect, we guessed but they were ready to prepare extra food if needed. All the food is delicious and made with fresh ingredients - and healthy for you! The rooms are beautifully decorated and clean; but even if you have more people and need to use their catering service, we highly recommend working with them!

Cozy spot in the village of Akron. Excellent personal service and relaxing ambiance. Tried their…read moretake on a Cubano sandwich and it was delicious. Savory and fresh ingredients! Great spot, can't wait to come back!

My husband and I have taken a few the classes and enjoyed them until recently. I just feel there…read morecould be more direction. The last class was over crowded by to many people. We were the last group to receive our food and there wasn't enough left, we went home and ate. There is no secure place for belonging. Unfortunately at a class prior I learned not to bring my purse. I just feel for the price tag, things should be a little different.

Absolute amazing time! Booked a private class as my daughter's baby shower. Or chef was fun,…read moreinformative and talented. Highly recommend One of their cooking classes

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

Jessica has a business that does many things. And I think a "real job" too, but am not sure. She…read moremust have a fabulous garden, as many of the things we had in cooking class were from her garden she said. Pretty cool. I aspire to that type of garden. This year the tomatoes were a mess, but the kale and broccoli worked fairly well. Next year will be better I'm sure. Meanwhile, on to the review. I attended one of her cooking classes out at the Newman Center at UB. Skinnerville road or something like that. Thank goodness for GPS. The class featured a quinoa salad (similar to one I make at home already, but with some great additions, liked spiced cashews (YUM YUM YUM!) and pomegranate seeds, in season right now). Then there was a date concoction that seemed like dessert to me, but pretty much anything with a balsamic reduction can be a dessert. Some version of potato latkes, made with sweet potatoes rounded out the offerings. I wasn't part of making those and while I enjoyed eating them (you get to eat after the cooking!), cant comment much further. Its all vegetarian, and I'm pretty sure this meal was vegan as well, but not positive. Her website has a ton of great recipes, all plant based, and she presents them in a chatty and engaging way. I am looking forward to more of her classes. Very hands on, we all helped on various dishes. Shes pretty informal, so asks the class to divide themselves up. She does stop class throughout to share "helpful info, tricks, methods etc" that all will benefit from. And she almost sold me on a vitamix, but for now my Ninja is holding strong. If you already cook well and want to move to more vegetarian fare, her classes and website are a great place to look. If you don't cook well but want to learn more, these classes are great for that too. I'm working on a more plant based diet for the house, and this was perfect. 4-2017

I love this fabulous plant based eating instructor! She is so inspirational and energetic! Her…read morerecipes and eating tips cannot be beat! Her classes are really fun and educational! You get to try some absolutely delicious and healthy dishes too! Jessica Altman has a great vibe about her! I know when I see her in action I just want to come back for more! Since we have added plant based items into our diet we have felt better and lighter! I hope you will take the time to go to a class and meet the garden fresh foodie and get inspired!

Stopped in this past Saturday, for their Gingerbread contest that is being held, the next few…read moreweekends. My main two reasons to stop in: Fun holiday, creative event, great way too see the school and celebrate holiday season. Next, i was curious too see what was left from Rainbow Mall...a few things were, glass elevator, and original stars. Beautiful, modernized location, with the bookstore, areas for public, private events, Barnes and Nobles store for students, and an area to buy student purchases bake goods. Purchased parmassen chive scone, and the hot chocolate cookie. Both were devine, flavorful, high quality. Sorry forgot pictures.

I was previously here outside normal business hours for a local film shoot, but this weekend was…read morethe first time I had a chance to visit while the space was in operation. There's a restaurant we need to check out, a small Barnes and Noble, and a patisserie operated by students at the culinary institute. Beautiful space. Definite potential to help revitalize the Falls.

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!!!

A great option for sourcing things like wheat berries and other bulk items locally, which is hard…read moreto find. They have a great selection of local goods to choose from and I really like whenever I get to shop here. Service is usually very friendly as well, and it's just enjoyable to go in and look at all the local options.

Loving this store and recently joined as a member. Some of the prices are on the higher end, but…read moresome are actually lower than Wegmans or Tops depending on what you're looking for - sign up for their email newsletter to get the sale prices! Strong focus on local and/or organic, and great signage to bring attention to the local products and brands. The produce section is consistently high quality and fresh. You can bring your own containers to fill in the bulk section, and they have a scale right there to weigh your container before filling it - super easy and saves on packaging. I have not tried any of the prepared foods but I'm very happy with the groceries. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The only real downside is that the parking lot at this location is very tiny and a challenge to get in and out of.