I took a combination cooking class with Fantastic Thai and came away incredibly impressed…read more The food was some of the best Thai I've ever tasted. We covered a variety of dishes, including appetizers, soups, and multiple entrees. Chef Phensri did a wonderful job explaining how to cook each dish, including different techniques and substitutions, as well as sourcing ingredients. Most importantly, it was a great deal of fun! For anyone interested in learning how to cook Thai food, I highly recommend a session with Chef Phensri.

Fantastic experience great fresh food Phensri is a wonderful chef with a steady smile please try…read moreher out if you want a great experience

My wife took me here on my birthday and what a find this was! They typically do cooking classes,…read morebut if you come for a meal, you're in for a treat. We sat at the chef's table and had a limited 4 course selection to choose from. It began with a wonderful tuna crudo that was light and almost summery with the strawberries and cucumbers that surprisingly complimented the incredibly flavorful tuna. The spinach gnudi was a small salad that also had a number of components I would have never dreamed to combine, but they all paired nicely with each other. The main course was a lamb that was perfectly cooked, and though I didn't care for the accompaniment of figs, the rest of the dish more than made up for it. To finish off, we ended with asian pear crisp. You don't often see Asian pears incorporated into cooking. However, Asian pears actually being one of my favorite fruits this was welcome surprise and fantastic way to end the evening. Or so it would be, had they not brought out an additional crem bruele for my birthday, which was also excellent. I very very much enjoyed my meal here and wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone. Sitting at the chef's table is also a special treat as I thoroughly enjoyed watching that process that is traditionally kept behind closed doors. I will definitely be making a return trip whether it's for new menu offerings or to try one of their cooking classes.

I had been to Heirloom Kitchen years ago, but apparently had not written a review. Regardless, I…read moreremembered absolutely adoring that meal, which had driven me to their sister restaurant, Judy's, earlier this year for another phenomenal experience. So, when I was looking for a place to take my brother for his birthday, a second visit to Heirloom seemed like a fantastic option. I examined the current menus to discover that their Sunday evening menu-of-the-month was "Friendsgiving" themed, meaning it was full of holiday cheer and the Fall flavors both my brother and I adored. I was completely sold on the idea and went to secure a reservation. Unfortunately, seats at the Chef's counter had been booked, but they did offer a second row "back counter", which was a bit higher to enable guests to see over the front row and into the kitchen action. I figured those seats would be more exciting than the regular dining room, so I set us up in that area. I also noted in the reservation that we would be celebrating a birthday during our visit. When we arrived, we were taken to our seats where a "Happy Birthday" postcard and message were waiting for us, which was such a gracious sentiment! We were also quickly greeted by Mike, who watched over our meal in conjunction with Kristin, and they were both beyond lovely and engaging. In addition to our delightful interactions with them, we adored that members of the kitchen staff took turns introducing each course to us; this allowed us to feel like we were truly welcome, breaking the invisible barrier between the back and front of the house. From a beverage perspective, the restaurant offered several bottles of local Alba Vineyards wine and four crafted mocktails. Since I had a decent drive home, I decided to stick with the non-alcoholic selections, trying both of the Palapas, which were their interpretations of sangria. The white version used chamomile tea, peach, spice, and citrus. It was light and fruity with surprising notes of pineapple. The red version utilized mint tea, apple, spice, and citrus. The peppermint went surprisingly well with the apple and spice. Both drinks were delicious and just sweet enough, though I found the white variety more refreshing. I also took a sip of my brother's La Morenita, which contained tamarind, winter spices, and pineapple. I did not love the particular spices used in that mocktail, but found the base otherwise enjoyable. Neither of us tried the remaining spiced cranberry beverage, since it seemed to be the least complex. The Friendsgiving six-course tasting menu blew us away with its creativity and bold flavors. We left full, satisfied, and simply in awe. Our meal included the following items (had to shorten my comments to fit): AMUSE: Apple fritter topped with Comte cheese and shaved truffles --Resembled a cider donut. Super soft and fluffy on the inside with perfect slight crunch on the outside. Aromatic toppings added a complexity that paired well with the sweet bite. FIRST: Roasted Carrot Tartare served on toasted sourdough and topped with pickled grapes, herb aioli, and shaved cured egg yolk--Delicious, but the aioli overpowered the thin layer of carrots. SECOND: Pave (like a less heavy potato gratin that was flash-fried) over butternut squash puree, paired with a smoked turkey rillette and covered with a horseradish foam.--Rich and delicious. Turkey rillette was like a mind game, because it tasted like you were eating real sliced turkey, rather than a thick pate of the meat. THIRD: Cannelloni wrapped around sweet fennel sausage with a creamy pot pie sauce, topped with crispy sage, and drizzled with brown butter.--The dish I thought that I would like the least, as I was not a sausage fan, but it was actually one of my favorites. FOURTH: Cornbread stuffing with cranberry butter--Another unique and heavenly creation. Slices of the bread contained bits of cornbread, carrot cake, and stuffing in the perfect ratios. The smooth, creamy cranberry butter was topped with dried cranberry crumbles for texture and was delicious enough to enjoy on its own. FIFTH: Short Rib with chanterelle duxelle over a parsnip and sunchoke puree, jus, and crispy sunchoke chips--Meat was tender and had notes of cumin. The seasonal Fall vegetables added layers of flavor and texture. It was hearty and comforting. SIXTH: Nutella Mousse pie--WOW! Base of the "pie" was more like a soft chocolate cake topped with a thick layer of decadent Nutella mousse and pieces of coffee-dusted meringue. Served with a creme fraiche ice cream and hazelnut brittle. BONUSES: Pear jelly candies and an insanely good Caramel Apple dessert from the kitchen that included a small cake, burnt cinnamon ice cream, caramelized puff pastry crumble, and miso butterscotch caramel. On top of these tidbits, the staff took a Polaroid of us, which they gave us on the way out, along with a signed copy of the special menu. It was one of the best experiences we had had in a while!

I was there for an industry event for the food industry. It's located just outside the Dayton…read moreindustrial area inside a business strip mall area close to the Wawa. Not the easiest to find or to park. The team at Grape Escape prepared some very nice appetizers and buffet dinner complimented by their various wines. I enjoyed their Cabernet Savnignon which took a bit to get used to. Ed Ventura is the owner and wine master. He knows what he's doing and was able to answer questions from a very inquisitive group. Basically they don't sell bottles of wine. What they do is provide training and classes for wine making as well as the opportunity to make your OWN wine using their facility and grapes. The grapes are mostly imported from different regions including South America. The grapes are crushed there and fermented into different types of barrels including American Oak. You can purchase an entire barrel or as little as an 1/8 of a barrel. I don't know the cost, but apparently they have a loyal repeat customer base. You can then bottle off your own brand of wine for social events or private use. I found the entire event to be educational and inspiring.

Highly recommended! Want a fabulous fun hands on winemaking experience where the end result is…read moregreat wine. Come by the Grape Escape. As Ed, the owner, shares his passion and knowledge you enjoy the winemaking experience. I've been making wine for the past 10 years. I've made over 10 varieties and enjoy every single one. Come join the fun, buy a gift certificate, bring friends or come on your own. If you choose the Grape Escape, I assure you you will not be disappointed.

Gabby, owner/chef at Autumn Olive Food Works is the most warm and wonderful human we have met in a…read morelong, long time. She is inspirational, creative, flexible, accommodating, and very, very cool under pressure. Gabby hosted a private affair at our home recently. She curated the most incredible menu that took into consideration all kinds of dietary components (vegetarian, hard core carnivores, those with celiac, and picky little eaters). It was seamless, delicious, and enjoyed by all. AND, she managed to pull off this exquisite multi part meal with no power - yes no power. We had a large storm come through the evening of our event and Gabby was limited to the grill and candle light. She was so relaxed and easy going and managed to produce a magnificent, sumptuous meal with everything, bar one of the desserts that needed the oven to bake off. I would highly recommend Gabby for your next event, whether it be a formal occasion, garden party, or intimate family gathering. I certainly can not wait to use her again.

I wish I could give 10 stars to Autumn Olive Food Works. My band conducted a a very long music…read morevideo and Gabby prepared literally BEAUTIFUL and healthy good for us all day. Apart from the fact that it was absolutely delicious and grown from the land, we truly needed healthy and filling food to have energy for the shoot. Pizza and other junk food wouldn't have given us the energy to perform at the highest level. And if that wasn't enough Gabby is truly one of the Kindest and most accommodating people I've ever met. She's a true artist, and it was beautiful to have her a part of our creative process. The video came out great and kickstarted a lot of our career, and We have her to thank! truly the food and service from Gabby is one of the most special memories I have of that time. The artists and crew were treated like royalty. If you ever have an event, book her!!!

What has happened to this restaurant? On February 19, we were really looking forward to a…read moregirlfriends' luncheon and were so happy to see one another. Unfortunately, from the moment we walked in, the experience felt off. The hostess was noticeably rude and dismissive, coming across as aloof and unnecessarily sharp, which made us feel unwelcome from the start, as though she were doing us a favor by seating us. After being seated, our coffee arrived lukewarm, and the carafe did not keep it warm. When I asked the waitress if she could refresh it, she told me she would need to charge for another coffee, though she offered to heat it in the microwave. That was disappointing. Granted, we were there about two hours, but the wait staff was a bit rude, too. The food was okay, nothing special. We truly miss the previous atmosphere and business model. I'm not sure what direction the restaurant is trying to take now, but it no longer feels warm, friendly, or hospitable.

Weekend brunch for the win! This is an adorable BYO spot that you'll drive right past if you don't…read moreknow it's there. Absolutely beautiful inside with a dining room on one side and ample space for a larger private gathering on the other. Food is delicious and Dan was a wonderful server - making good recommendations and helping us figure out what to order. We ordered a few different dishes and shared. The gnocchi with vodka sauce was my favorite. Order the carrot cake scone for dessert - you won't be disappointed!

Our team of 8 had a great team building experience with Kichen Table. Dawn was great to work with…read moreas our request was on short notice. Chef Andrew was knowledgeable, funny and personable. The meal in the end was great! We will be back!

From the owner: Kitchen Table gathers the ingredients of community, with a mission to teach people how to share and…read morecare for one another while creating something everyone enjoys: good food. The term “culinary arts” sounds intimidating, but it really isn’t—it’s like any other art or craft and is something we can all do together with the right encouragement. Because hey, you gotta eat. Let’s make it fun!

My husband and I recently met my grandmother here for a casual lunch. Inside was warm, inviting and…read morewith the perfect amount of seating. The sandwiches here were light and delicious. The ingredients are such high quality that it felt like eating in Italy. You also can't skip out on getting some sweets. The biscotti were also perfect.

Farinolio is my go to, pick me up, treat yo'self cafe. I'm partial to the pastry with walnuts,…read moregrapes and rosemary but everything they make takes me back to Italy. The panini are balanced, all the bread is fresh and delicious, and all the desserts make me want to move to Italy. This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion

I recently purchased some amazing cupcakes, cookies and a tray of spinach/cheese wrapped in phylo…read moredough from Aunt Viv's. The gourmet cupcakes were delicious and ran out faster than you could count them. Had many praises from the party goers on all the items. The quality was great, fresh, and with a homemade taste that was just perfect. We'll definitively contact Aunt Viv for our next event. Thank you!

Do you remember when you were a child and went to visit Grandma or Aunt Mary in New Jersey and the…read moresmell of fresh baked cookies and sweets had you mouth watering and you couldn't wait for dinner to be over so you could dive into that tray of sweet desserts? Well for me that wonderful memory came alive when I attend a dinner at a friend's house in Brooklyn. They served a nice meal but the desserts! The cookies, the biscuits, the apple pie cookies! I was afraid to test my blood glucose level the next morning. When I asked my friend where the desserts came from they showed me the business card of Aunt Viv's Kitchen. All of the items served were delicious and simply sinful. I highly recommend this wonderful homemade cooking business. Your taste buds will thank you. Chris F Bayside, NY

I love this spot! I stumbled upon this place, and it's such a hidden gem. It's small, but you can…read moretell it's full of love; cozy, welcoming, and full of good vibes. The staff was lovely and made us feel right at home. My boyfriend ordered coffee, his sister had jasmine tea (so good!), and I had the mango tea, absolutely delicious. We shared the pancake balls, which were fluffy and perfectly sweet. I highly recommend this place! The food is delicious, the prices are affordable, and the atmosphere is just so nice and chill.

You can always custom order tarts, cakes and deserts for any occasion. They are really delicious.read more

Heavenly Eats catered our church/pastoral anniversary during the recent HEAT WAVE. However, not…read moreeven the heat was able to stop them from doing what they do or prevent me from giving them a 5 star rating. If I could, I'd give them a million plus stars !!! First of all, their professionalism and mannerism is a Class A Act, and Chef Brian and his staff were extremely attentive to the guest and detail. The food was so artfully presented, simply mouthwatering, and some of the best that I've ever tasted in all of my 70 years!!! All of the guest in attendance left asking the same question ... "WHO IS THAT CHEF !!!" If you are planning an event, it is my suggestion that you adjust your calendar to fit Chef Brian's schedule. Heavenly Eats, without a doubt, has set the bar high!!!

Heavenly eats catered a breakfast for our marching band's Bandsgiving celebration. What an…read moreincredible job! Brian is so easy to deal with, very fair prices, & excellent fresh cooked food. The kids loved it & raved about the food. Loved it so much we booked him for our next event and the kids were so happy to hear that. Highly recommend, I would give 6 stars if I could . ;)