Fun cooking experience!!! Judy was so much fun and got us all helping to make a delicious dinner!…read more I'd try it again, great hidden dinner in her home with fun people!

I have learned so much over the years from Judy Harris and her wonderful cooking school. I can't…read moretell you how many of her great recipes I make over and over again, many at the request of friends and family who have sampled them over the years. She is very organized and I still use skills I learned there years ago. She is an excellent cook and knows the history etc about the special dishes she teaches her students to prepare. I has always been a fun evening for us no matter how big a group we go with. I highly recommend this very special cooking school, fun for a date night or getting together with a few friends.

Truly the best experience my friends and I had and could not reccomend it enough. It had been a…read morewhile since I'd had a unique and wholesome experience in DC, and I'm so grateful to Chef Sayeh for bringing that energy.

Amy's baking class was such a wonderful experience. We made quick and easy chocolate merlot…read morecupcakes with raspberry frosting and they were so delicious. She emailed an ingredient list beforehand and was so patient with everyone along the way. This zoom class was something fun to do with friends while drinking wine and getting to know new people at the same time. I highly recommend it!

I'm very impressed with my daughter's classes! Amy brings in fun recipes that are easy to make and…read moreare delicious! The preparation she does for each class is expansive. Amy just wants each person that takes her class to come out of it with confidence that they can make something good, that it's fun cooking. The classes are worth taking!

My husband treated me to two cooking classes with Chris, and I learned immensely at both. First…read moreoff, the space is gorgeous. You feel like you're in such a welcoming and relaxing environment, and Chris is generous with drinks to make people feel at home. Her style is really approachable, and she tries hard to offer tips that will stay with you when you're cooking at home. I've learned so much from her: I use old T-shirts to dry my meat, I never salt my potatoes before roasting them, I crank up the heat real high to roast chicken, and I make my pizza outside on the grill. She has helped me expand my food horizons and feel comfortable experimenting in the kitchen. She's also an all-around amazing individual who has been around DC a long time and has good stories to tell. In short, it's a great activity for a night out with friends or even as a couple, and she offers useful recipes that will make you more comfortable in the kitchen to boot. I wish I still lived in DC so I could take regular classes with her.

If you're planning a small cooking class among your closest friends, look no further than Just…read moreSimply... Cuisine. For my wife's birthday, Chris put together a customized menu with a focus on local, organic, and healthy. Her "slow food" approach has long been a staple in her instruction, long before it became cool to go green. She walked us through a five course meal, teaching new techniques while entertaining topics on food and life. We particularly enjoyed the roasted butterflied chicken with fresh sage. Our afternoon session ended with a simple, yet divine treat of strawberries with balsamic and whipped cream. Just Simply... Cuisine is one of the best kept secrets in DC. Let Chris host you in her lovely home and delight you with recipes that you'll want to try on your own over and over again.

I absolutely love Stacie!! She is a down to earth, lovely person with an amazing disposition of…read moremaking you feel comfortable with whatever level of cooking skill you have. It's a fun time of getting to know people and learning new recipes and skills. Perfect class for those wanting to learn how to step up your cooking game.

Wow!!! I had the honor of spending the morning cooking with Stacie and several other ladies. Stacie…read moreis such a natural in the kitchen, she is very skilled and knowledgable about every cuisine she cooks. It just comes so natural to her, her ability to teach and show those in her kitchen is an art. You not only get to help, you then sit down for a full tasting. Our menu was Vichyssoise, Sole Meunière, and Herb Hollandaise Sauce, Roasted Asparagus and Tarte aux Pommes. I highly recommend anyone wanting to expand their cooking adventures, you will not walk away disappointed.

I'm a 60 year old college professor taking this class and I am already enjoying the resulta…read more before, I could manage to prepare some very basic food. Now I'm a kitchen hero at home.

Absolutely amazing and Mary is a gem!!!…read more I was lucky to attend an Open Kitchen D.C. event at Yayla Bistro in Arlington, VA and needless to say, it was everything!! Mary kicked the event off with letting us know the format of the night and was prepared from start to finish! I loved the centerpieces in the table that allowed you to break the ice by asking open ended conversation provoking questions to get the energy moving at your table. As the event got started Mary gave a snippet of what was to come with each transition in the program. The event was at a family owned Turkish restaurant. The unique format allowed us to learn about the history, first hand at that, from the brothers. As we were given the history, we noshed on some homemade bread followed by a mezze plate. We were also given a tutorial via demonstration on how to make their signature dish, Mousakka (which was devine). We rounded out the night with how to make Turkish tea that was paired with some signature desserts. The food was amazing and I loved how it was more than just a elevated dinner. We were able to learn not only about the restaurant itself but what makes their dishes so special. Mary has a fantastic thing going here and if you ever get the chance to attend of of her events, I highly encourage it!! Plus as an added bonus, all the events take place at establishments she has personally dined at!!! Check our her website www.openkitchendc.com as well as her IG page @openkitchendc to stay up to date on all her events!!! Trust me, it is worth it!! Support local businesses, especially small businesses whenever you can!

Delicious, entertaining, educational and fun!. My husband and I attended Open Kitchen D.C.'s event…read moreat Hawwi Ethiopian in Alexandria, VA and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We like trying food from around the world and welcome any opportunity to learn about cuisine and its cultural connection. Hawwi's owners personally greeted us when we arrived and while they began to cook a signature dish they shared their stories about why they came to the U.S. and started their restaurant. When we were served there was a great variety of delicious food and plenty of it. I look forward to attending future Open Kitchen D.C. events. It would make a great girls night out event, birthday gift to attend with a friend, or a special event to bring a relative or friend visiting from out of town, etc... Open Kitchen D.C. creates unique events that delight the senses.

What a fantastic birthday treat! When my father asked what I wanted for my birthday, I requested…read morehealthy meals--imperative to a newly minted mom of two with very little time to cook for herself and family. What I got was so much more: a large quantity of delicious meals that were not only healthy, but completely different from anything I would ever cook on my own. Although to follow a plant-based diet that satisfies the tastebuds is challenging, Chef Eva made it possible for me to do so for that week. What a luxury! If you are looking for a personal chef to make meals for you that are nutritious, delicious, and low in the carbon footprint category, Chef Eva is where it's at!

I hired Chef Eva and Epicurean Elements to help me try to jump start my health by doing a vegetable…read moreand fruit juice fast. Eva was fantastic as she understood immediately what I was trying to do. On her initial visit she took the time with me to talk about my goals. She is really passionate about food and helping people improve their health through healthy eating. She is super organized and efficient. She did all of the grocery shopping and then the preparation. In dealing with health issues that affects my energy it has been such a huge help to have fresh juices in the fridge that are tasty and ready to go. I plan to continue to work with Eva to continue my health journey toward a vegetarian/vegan meal plan. Eva's willingness to work with you and your goals and likes and dislikes really gets the heart of what it means to work with a personal chef.