We've been fortunate enough to have Marissa help with our meals for nearly two years now. Her meal…read moreprep service is truly life-changing! Though affordable, (and saves us so much time,) the meals are also always delicious as well as healthy. It's the best of both worlds: I never feel like I have to choose between eating well and enjoying my food. I highly recommend her meal prep service! P.S. Her carrot cakes and pizzas are also phenomenal :)

I reached out to Marissa to see if she would be willing to offer a kids class on a random day off…read morefrom school and she was absolutely wonderful at every step of the way. She worked with me on timing and menu, including last minute changes, and the kids all had a blast! The kids ranged in age from 6-10 and every single one was so proud of their dishes and can't wait to go back. Thank you Marissa for a wonderful first cooking experience for our kids and we look forward to many more with you!

We were looking for a unique experience for our 11 year old son's birthday. He and his friends are…read moresuper into sports and steaks, so I started searching Yelp and came across Chef Philly Phil, who shares the same passion for food - especially steak! I couldn't recommend him more for your special dinner and evening. Among other reasons why: Communication: He was incredibly responsive and thorough from day one. He answered my questions and helped me prep everything from the food to the kitchen set up to make the night a success. Very professional and helpful. Kid-friendly vibe: Chef walked into a wild house with 6 fifth grade boys watching the Ram's championship game. He was so positive and there for it all! He adjusted his tip sessions during commercials and kept the boys super engaged even with so much going on. FOOD: He and Tiffany prepared creamy mashed potatoes, homemade herbed butter, multiple cuts of steak and fresh broccoli - all of it was INCREDIBLE. The flavors were some of the best we've enjoyed. Thank you, Chef Philly Phil and Tiffany!

I met Phil at a Christmas party where he was cooking for a friend of mine, and I was completely…read moreblown away by how delicious everything was. Every dish was incredible! Later I found out that Phil prepares and delivers personal meals for people who live alone or just want amazing home-cooked food without the hassle. Now he brings me a week's worth of meals every Thursday, and I honestly look forward to it every single week to see what he's made next. His pot roast was unbelievable--honestly even better than the one I make, and I consider myself a pretty good cook! Everything he prepares is thoughtful, flavorful, and clearly made with real skill and care. Phil also offers personal cooking classes. I'm planning a pasta night with a few friends where we'll make our own ravioli and sauce together, enjoy a bottle of Chianti, and learn from a truly talented chef. I can't wait! If you're looking for a fantastic personal chef, weekly meal service, or even a fun cooking experience with friends, Phil is absolutely the person to call. Highly recommend!

I really enjoy coming to these informative cooking demonstration classes quite often. You get to…read moretaste the finished product and some of the recipes are based on using William Sonoma products you can purchase right in the store. There are some very nice people who teach the classes and you even get a copy of the recipe to take home. You also learn a few tips and tricks that you can use to improve your home cooking experience. I look forward to coming back really soon.

Not sure who this class is for. They gather a few dozen people around the cashwrap so no one can…read moreshop while the employee explains all the recipe steps they can't do because of lack of counter space. Also there is some free anecdotal information about how they saw on TikTok a lady who made pie crust with vegetable oil. Thanks Williams Sonoma. Useless.

Pasta Mark made the pasta-making lesson such a wonderful experience! He's incredibly talented at…read morewhat he does and made it fun, engaging, and easy to follow. He was especially patient with the kids, taking the time to explain each step and making sure everyone felt included and confident. Not only was the experience fantastic, but the pasta was absolutely delicious. We couldn't have asked for a better personal chef or a more enjoyable lesson. Highly recommend!

We cannot say enough incredible things about Pasta Mark. During one of the hardest times for our…read morefamily -- planning a celebration of life -- he stepped in and truly went above and beyond. Mark didn't just cater a meal... he created a completely custom pasta experience that felt personal, thoughtful, and made with genuine care. From the initial conversation, he listened closely to what we envisioned and added special touches that honored our loved one in such a meaningful way. The menu felt intentional, the flavors were absolutely delicious, and everything was prepared beautifully. More than the food (which our guests are still talking about!), it was Mark's heart and professionalism that stood out. He made the entire process seamless and stress-free, allowing our family to focus on being together and remembering someone very special. If you are looking for someone who brings not only culinary talent but compassion and personalization to your event, Pasta Mark is truly exceptional. We are so grateful for the care he poured into making the day as special as it could possibly be.

I took a one on one cake decorating class with Diana and she was amazing! Very patient and does…read moregreat at explaining it all. She did not gate keep her tips and tricks. She truly wants to help you learn and become successful. I loved that she offered her help even after the class. She also sells pretty much everything you need!

The lady was super helpful and I was able to find things very easily…read more I bought about more than a dozen boxes and toppers they came out amazing Thank you girls

I always thought that the healthfulness of food was inversely proportional to how good it tasted…read more That was before I tried Chef Amy Johnson's food. If I tried to describe her creations in one word, then that word would be "amazing". I had a chicken salad sandwich for lunch today. Not only did Chef Amy deliver it to my office, it was very reasonably priced, came with an apple and a granola bar and a bottle of water. The best part was the sandwich was DELICIOUS!!!! It was also the perfectly sized portion. You can't go wrong with this kind of service and quality. I have tried many of Chef Amy's dishes and each one has been outstanding. If you live or work in the South Bay and have not tried Chef Amy's food, please do yourself a favor and call her. You will not regret it.

From the owner: What A Dish Catering specializes in exquisite corporate and personal chef and catering services for…read moreall cuisines. We specialize in corporate breakfasts, lunches, and special events. We also provide personal chef services for intimate events for breakfast, lunch, or dinners.

My experience with Chef Jen was amazing, professional and classy. I can't recommend Chef Jen highly…read moreenough. As we began planning meals for a week for a party of nine, I probably tweaked the menu three different times and at least once while we were there on vacation- she was unbelievably accommodating with everything thing I changed and every request I made. She accommodated every single change with pure flexibility-to include a Father's Day brunch with omelettes and homemade Bloody Mary's and mimosas! Food - the food was great. Seasoned, beautifully presented and packed with flavor! Every meal -breakfast, lunch and dinner was excellent. Each night was a different homemade dessert-My son said the cheesecake was the best cheesecake he had ever had! Service- Chef Jen was extremely professional. She treated her Sous Chef, Chef Zelda with nothing but respect. They prepped, cooked, packaged leftovers and cleaned EVERYTHING. Me and my family were able to just enjoy the food. Extra- when a member of my party became ill, Chef Jen made a bowl of homemade chicken soup. It was such the perfect touch for my guest and extremely thoughtful. I would hire Chef Jen again in an instant and would highly recommend her for any event you want catered.

Loved Chef Jen, we were really excited to work with her for our wedding. Wrote her a check that she…read morewas unable to cash because our bank put a hold on our account when we went out of town for our honeymoon. We realize this was a huge inconvenience for Chef Jen, but the way she handled it made us feel pretty bad. See picture of text message for an excerpt of our exchange with Chef Jen. She thanked us for our "measly cheap ass" tip. Not only did we use her for our wedding, but we have referred her for multiple events that she has since booked with our friends & family. Pretty disappointing that this is the way she has chosen to conduct herself.

Our team was so last minute with scheduling, I was trying to find a place that would accommodate 10…read moreof us for an after work activity. There are only a handful of places to take private cooking classes and there were only a couple available to teach us. I found another place through this cozymeal, and they were able to find me a chef but I had no clue where we'd be (location wise - kitchen, house..). I just couldn't trust that we'd be in a location as cute as La Cuisine. So I decided to book with them since Yelp has such cute pictures of the inside.. my only worry was the very few reviews. But I took that chance and when we arrived everything looked exactly what people posted on here..but even cuter! Chef Paru & Sophia were so welcoming and per the group - they were both attentive but also giving us enough space to try on our own. Also, didn't realize my cutting technique was wrong until taking this class haha! I rarely cook, but now I know going forward! I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for great instruction and something a somewhat intimate vibes and not within a standard industrial kitchen. GF & Instagram friendly lol Thanks Chef Paru & Sophia!

Wonderful cute spot right next to the heart of Venice shopping. Friend and I made a reservation for…read morethe French bistro night. Along with a few other parties learned to make a Caesar salad, steak, and chocolate soufflé. We were greeted with essentially bottomless pours of wine and a charcuterie board. It was a fun few hours of bantering with strangers and in the setting of cooking. Very low stress with simple instructions (even though I butchered the egg count, but the hosts were nice enough to give me a new bath of eggs). Meal was served thanksgiving style with plenty to go around. We were all left very full and tipsy afterwards. Would def recommend again with a group a friends. And the aesthetic is very cute!

Chef Charlie is a knowledgeable and entertaining chef. She not only taught us how to make dumplings…read moreand sauces, but she showed us how to be creative with this dish and make it our own. We all went away very full, very happy and ready to try making them on our own.

Just attended a fabulous dumpling cooking class! Chef Charlie is extremely knowledgeable, a great…read moreteacher, funny and organized! The food was delicious and customizable to each palate! Highly recommend!!!

This location had very organized aisles making shopping a breeze. Alex was extremely kind and…read morehelpful. I needed to pick up a frame for a poster and autograph. Alex guided me to the perfect fit and with a great price. Thank you for the great service Alex!

My mother and I've been loyal Michaels customers for years as full-time artists and hobbyists,…read moreunfortunately the customer experience at this store, specifically at the Vista Store in Torrance, has declined significantly. I hope my feedback warns other customers and helps management understand what's happening at the store level. A few days ago, I went in to quickly pick up an online order after receiving both email and text confirmation that it was ready. My name wasn't on any of the pickup bags, so I asked for assistance. A manager briefly looked around, said he would check by the registers, and then proceeded to count cash in the register instead of helping me. After I approached him again, he passed me off to another employee who also couldn't find the order. I eventually noticed a bag with my name on the floor behind the register. They scanned it, and I left. When I opened the package later that night, I realized not only was the bag dirty--with a footprint on it--but the product inside was the wrong brand. I had ordered a specific brand on sale, and they substituted an Artist Loft item without informing me. The receipt label didn't match the product at all. I returned to the store the next morning, where the female manager told me they had substituted their own brand because the original item wasn't in stock. That explanation made no sense--if a customer orders Prismacolor, you don't replace it with Artist Loft. When I questioned it, she impatiently said, "Well, I'm returning it for you," with no apology, empathy, or effort to acknowledge the mistake. Not only did I waste over 30 minutes during the initial pickup, but I also had to make a second trip to return their error. A simple, sincere "I'm sorry" would have gone a long way. While I was there, I asked about another pending order. They told me if the item was on the shelf, I can get it. Even though the item showed available at this store, we couldn't find any. I ended up canceling it. More waste of time! Later that afternoon (4:11 p.m., Dec. 3), I called the store because the website was now showing the item in stock. The person who answered the phone cut me off with, "No, I'm too busy," without any courtesy or suggestion to call back. The level of rudeness at this store has become consistent and noticeable, even my young child has commented on it. This pattern of dismissiveness, errors, and lack of customer care is extremely disappointing. I hope regional or district management takes these issues seriously and restores the professionalism and positive atmosphere Michaels was once known for. (I've never shopped at Hobby Lobby until recently, and the vibe there is completely the opposite. It's warm, friendly, and the price of same brand products WAY cheaper than Michaels!!!) A few additional concerns for fellow customers: Many art supplies are significantly cheaper at Hobby Lobby, Amazon, or Dick Blick online. I genuinely prefer supporting local stores, but not at the expense of higher prices and poor treatment. When returning online orders paid through PayPal, you can request a cash refund. Store employees stubbornly claim they can only issue store credit, but when I called to ask, customer service confirmed that is NOT true. I now have over $100 in store credits! And I'll tell you next why I wouldn't opt for Michaels store credits. At the Redondo Beach location, an employee scanned two store credit receipts--each worth over $80--and told me they had no balance. He even asked if I wanted to throw them away. I later confirmed this was his error, but when I brought it up during a future visit, the same staff member simply shrugged while leaning on the register with his leg up. He no longer works there, but the value of those credits was never recovered, and I never received so much as an apology. Another ongoing concern is price inconsistencies. As someone who shops at Michaels often, I know the prices and watch for coupons like most loyal customers. However, the prices on the shelves frequently do not match the prices at the self-serve kiosks. I've asked for assistance on this four or five separate occasions, and it's surprising that the issue remains unresolved. Even worse, staff often appear visibly irritated when the discrepancy is pointed out. Right before a recent 40% promotion, prices on many items were increased in the kiosks but not updated on the shelf displays. I picked up a few items, excited to finally use the long-awaited 40% discount. At the register, everything rang up at the higher price. When I asked about it, I was told that "the overnight crew forgot to change the tags," even though every version of the item was still marked at the regular price on the shelves. In the end, it would have been cheaper to buy the items at their regular price with the standard 25% coupon than during this so-called 40% sale. I wondered why I still shop there. I guess because we are creatures of habits!