5/5 experience. I attended a 4 course (5 if you include the wedge salad) Italian style menu/demo…read more This reminded me of a supper club I attended years ago in south Florida. This concept was slightly different as the pasta portion was hands on. I really enjoyed that because I learned a good bit about pasta & Ive made it in the past but it was so dense. Food was delicious throughout. They also have a bar & have some seasonable cocktails so that was a nice touch. I enjoyed that it was interactive & open. The space itself is designed well & the kitchen is what I dream of having in my own home one day! Haha. They offer so many different events all with different price points.

Beautiful venue. The staff are super friendly. Greeted the minute we entered the door. We…read moreattended a cooking demo and the place is set up perfectly for this. My only disappointment was I didn't read the offering properly and when I got there I was disappointed to find it was a demo not hands on. I really wanted to see if I could make them. French Macarons really intimidate me. So I thought there might have been a disconnect with the price and it not being hands on and only receiving 2 macarons. I know they are refining the experience so please give them a try. They offer many kinds of classes from savory to sweet! Give this super cool and hip joint a try!

The Octagon Center of the Arts has since moved down the block a few spots. I recently wandered into…read morethe shop and the adjacent gallery that was featuring a sign history of Ames. Great Stuff.

I really love this place! Cool art store/gallery/space to rent!…read more I have enjoyed concerts, classes, and art shows here! The rooms are beautiful and big enough for a nice crew to be in, but not huge enough to make things not feel intimate! The store is full of hand made, art stuff! Like Prints, one of a kind things, local art, jewelry, kitchen items, books, dvd's, cd's you name it! If it's art they probably have it! Perfect store for gift shopping for the unique someone who has everything...

Beautiful spot for a little wine tasting! We sat outside and enjoyed a wine flight. As first time…read morecustomers, a little more guidance would have been helpful. We didn't really know where to go or how everything worked. We didn't know or see a sign saying they sold charcuterie/snacks, until we found out after the fact. We did enjoy some of our wines & definately will come back & try more!

This is really a 3.5 star review. came here yesterday afternoon with some of my sorority sisters…read moreafter our spring alum chapter meeting. It seemed like the thing do after our meeting and lunch. It took a bit to get out there because it is on the north side of campus and Ames. I had actually never been here because it didn't exist when I was in college. Though there has really been a winery boom in the last couple of years. The winery baristas were able to explain the 10 different wines to us. It would have been amazing if they had all of the white wines because one was sold out. The deal of trying 8 1 oz glasses for 8 dollars is great. We ordered two of their cheese and charcuterie plates (later we found out this was all that they had made). The seating was not ideal and we stayed at the wine bar instead of trying other locations. There was not a tasting card given to you when you got your flight of wines so you had to really pay attention so you knew which ones you wanted to buy. The Iowa grape wines were for the most part great. However, the chardonnay grape that was purchased from California was not good. It either wasn't store correctly in the barrels or not a high quality. Chardonnay is one of the wines I have grown up drinking because my Grandma loves a good chardonnay and I believe I have 4 different bottles of chardonnay at home. Overall not bad place, just I've been to better wineries.

I love this place!…read more I booked two single nights as I am traveling through Ames on my way to/from Nebraska. Granted, it's not a game week and it's probably a slow time of year, but everything about this place has been outstanding . The service was friendly and efficient. The hotel and rooms were clean and contemporary. My room was plenty roomy with a couch and a small mini kitchen. You're not going to make dinner here, but there's a microwave, an apartment sized fridge (not the tiny mini fridge typical of most hotels), quartz countertops , a sink and real dishes. Even a dishwasher. A toaster would be nice. It's perfect for storing your food and frozen items and being able to make a simple meal. My bed was firm and the sheets were soft. Super comfy. I woke up without a stiff back for the first time in days. Breakfast was fresh, hot and very well stocked. I appreciated the dried fruits and fresh berries in addition to the usual eggs, waffles, oatmeal and pastries. They even had almond milk for the 20% of us who can't stomach traditional milk. The only thing lacking was a pitcher of ice water. The hotel also has an area where you can do your own laundry, a small detail that makes a huge difference on a longer trip. They are obviously trying to compete not only with other similar hotels in the area but the numerous Airbnb options that exist in town. I would say they compete very well. I am not sure of the pet policy. I didn't see any furry guests during my stay. That's about the only detail they'd need to make this place perfect. Well, that and fresh, cold water in the lounge area. I would absolutely stay here again. Maybe next time I'll bring my dog.

Decent place to stay right off the highway. Checking in was under whelming as the young man behind…read morethe counter seemed more interested in his phone than service. Besides that, it was clean, comfortable and convenient. Breakfast was decent but get there on time because they start taking it down right on the clock regardless of new people coming in. Spend the night but I recommend treating yourself to breakfast near by at Flippin Jacks. Overall the cleanliness would bring me back again but don't expect great service.

Best corse in Ames love the driving range lots of balls for a great price. I tip my hat to the…read moregrounds crew this place has only gotten better throughout the years. I love being my friends and family here to golf and spend the afternoon. Corse plays true, fun par 3s and long par 5's, I would say this is one of the best public courses in the area. If you love golf, golf here!!!

Golf course in terrible condition. No staff to take care of the course. Pretty sure the…read moresuperintendent is just a con artist with no actual knowledge on how to care for the course. Sad that the course is in this bad of condition. It used to be a fun course to play.

This was my second stay. First was about four years ago and it was lovely! Large, full rooms with…read morefull kitchens, friendly and helpful staff. Things have changed, my friends. First, I want to be clear that the person at the front desk was very friendly. He had our cards ready to go at check in. I'm wondering however, if our first stay four years ago was the last time the place was cleaned. Cockroaches in the bathroom, blood stain on the bed (yuck!!) guess your stains and gunk everywhere else. People fighting loudly next door, maybe long term tenants. Possibly under new management? Regardless. Stay ANYWHERE else at this point. Even if its sleeping in your car. Sad to say this place is filthy.

Booked this hotel room while in town for graduation. Big mistake. Checked in, saw the state of our…read more2 queen bed room, reported our concerns to the gentleman working the front desk who was only able to offer us a 1 bedroom with a pull-out sofa, and immediately asked to be checked out and refunded for the room. The walls were scuffed, dishes left in dishwasher, stains on couch and chair, poor job vacuuming, and there was mold in the bathroom in addition to water on the floor from some leak. Additionally, the supposedly secure entrance on the side of the building was unlocked. See for yourself.

Great Wine! Good Food! Amazing friendly service! I try to stop passing thru Iowa every chance I get.read more

A beautiful setting with nice trees for lovely days outside. Plenty of friendly faces to help while…read moreyou're there. It would be good if they had more organization to help speed the process of sampling and ordering. There are many wine choices especially if you prefer sweeter varieties. Hopefully they get more dry and less sweet varieties.

If you brave weather the midwest throws at you, a reward for your efforts should be coming your way…read moreright away. Now in terms of what that is, shoot I have no idea. But a movie at this theater could be one! I had the chance to see the new movie "Just Mercy" here a little bit ago and wow I had a great experience in how it was played. Firstly, the theater gives you the opportunity to reserve seats and lets you earn rewards if you use "cinemode" on your phone while you watch the movie. The seats in the theater are wide. These suckers could almost fit two people per seat. They also recline and heat! So if that weather is a concern for you, your bottoms will recover from the frozen tundra. The movie is one to watch! Definitely recommend to all who love movies. Come watch movies here! You'll enjoy your experience.

Fine spot to see a movie but expect to watch ads 25 minutes past the start time. Take that as you…read morewill.