I've known Barbara for years. Awesome chef/cook/teacher/host and wonderful person, too!! You're…read moregoing to love meeting and working with her!!!

I purchased a cooking class at Viva Cucina for my family of five, hoping to give all of us an…read morealternative to the usual boring restaurant food, ordering in, etc., and get us cooking for ourselves. We had a wonderful experience with Barbara. She is a dedicated "foodie," clearly loves the process of cooking and is a great host. Her love for cooking is contagious! We were all swept up in her positive vibe and enthusiasm. We chose the Filet Mignon as our main course along with garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, etc. and Bananas Foster for dessert. Really delicious! It was a great lesson in the science and art of cooking that we are putting to good use at home and will come in handy especially when preparing meals for the holidays. Top notch!

Nidal is amazing! Everything from his communication, service and his food! So so so good! I was…read morelucky enough to have his food twice, different varieties and all just so delicious. Every guest said how amazing it was and felt like eating at a high end restaurant! His chimichurri I have to say though is one our top favorite sauce over his steak! You won't be disappointed if you choose Nidal! And you'll hope you will have leftovers for yourself hahaha

I was introduced to Nadal from a family friend. I decided to hire him for a 50th birthday party…read moreabout a year ago with about 75 guests and everyone loved the food. I used him again last week for a graduation party with 65 people and once again we were not disappointed! Very professional, great communication and easy to work with. The food was delicious, and we received many compliments. I will not hesitate to use him for my next party! Thanks Nadal!

Came here for coffee and pastries. They make a great pumpkin spice latte that isn't too sweet or…read morestrong like other places. They have a variety of pastries and a menu for meals.

My kids went to baking camp here and if I could give them 0 stars I would. Every person we dealt…read morewith had massive attitude. I get it. Sometimes people can be a pain... but we're talking about kids at a baking camp you are having people pay for. The tip of the iceberg was when my 6 year old kiddo got a splinter and was told to "deal with it or her parents would be called if she kept crying".... Let me repeat my SIX year old. Avoid at all cost.

Hot cooked meals ready to serve delivered to my home & office has been amazing . Good serving…read moreportions. We have liked everything so far & my husband is a picky eater. Really helps reduce my stress after a long work day. You should definitely take a look at her weekly options and give it a try. Dorothy Broderson

Chef Barbara was fantastic with appetizers for a 50th anniversary party. They were delicious, on…read moretime and such a great hit. Definitely using her services again!

I've been working with Victoria for years since our days in professional kitchens. She has great…read morecatering experience, so she is very diverse in terms of menu development and variety. She's been a personal chef for as long as I can remember, so she has extensive interpersonal skills working one-on-one with her clients. Let's face it...it's the Bay Area. Everyone wants to eat healthier, but who has that kind of free time unless you want to eat at 9 PM at night? Victoria brings a lot to the table because of her professional training paired with her education in healthy eating and diet-friendly foods. Also, she is a diverse culinary experience in terms of cultural cuisines, which translates to fun and creative meals. She has a great skill set in which to provide to clients all around that want to eat healthier, but just don't have the time.

Chef Victoria is such a blessing! We know her through Make-a-wish foundation since my son is wish…read morekid with chronical heart problem. His wish is to eat healthy and nutritious food to gain health by creating a heart healthy menu. He especially loves noodles. The first session with Chef Victoria starts with her interviewing my son Justin, about his like, dislike and food allergy. One week later, she came back with menu which is simple for me to make and my son loved to eat - seared Wild Salmon. Week after week, we learnt Chef Victoria's principle in kitchen which is the freshness is key ingrediencies. We are coming up with great heart healthy men weekly and looking forward to nutrient Justin's health and helping other kids in need.

My 8 year old daughter has been going here for 3 months and she loves it! I like the fact that that…read morethis place has a variety of art that my daughter can experience. She has brought home BEAUTIFUL artwork that we hang and use. Parking is easy to find. Its a one hour and fifteen min class every Tuesday and plans to open more sessions. The teacher, devina, is receptive to each child and allows their creativity to flow. She is kind, talented and is amazing with children!

Devina is one of the most dedicated teachers I have known. Under her instruction, my daughter has…read morelearned how to use various types of paint, mediums, techniques, and has been able to really surface the deep love for art she had inside. She always has that brilliant smile at the end of every class with an end product, which is quite priceless! Devina also does corporate events and special events like birthdays - we invited her to do a lesson for my daughter and her friends for her birthday (Andy Warhol's donuts). What a super cool outcome that was! In addition to art, Devina also teaches public speaking, which has helped my daughter understand how to write outlines, make better arguments, reduce filler words and project better body language. Most importantly it has helped boost her self confidence! Devina is not just a teacher - she is invested in the development of your child all along the way, which is not something you'd get in some of the best teachers. We are truly lucky to have her in our daughter's life!

We love this learning center! My son has a wonderful time there and he always wants to get back to…read morethe center, even during the COVID-19 time. Luckily, the center offers free classes every week to give kids chances to meet and chat with each other, and learn together online during this difficult time. In the past two years, my son gets help on his academic learning as well as explores new interests in many areas, like aerospace knowledge, world war I & II, chess, public speaking, art, and most important one - outdoor fun. He makes friends from different grades, also with teachers: Mr. Chris, Mr. Armando, Mr. Marty, and some others. We are grateful to know about this place! Since another parent of my son's classmate recommended this center to us 2 years ago, we can always maintain smooth and efficient communication with Ms. Susan. With her help, we are confident that our child can have a meaningful and enjoyable time. Ms. Susan is very considerate. She is like a family and is willing to support you in raising children together. I feel like she is not doing this for money but for the future of our kids. We highly recommend this place to everyone. ****** below information is from my son ****** Ms.Susan is very caring. On holidays, she sometimes takes us to the parks or throws a party with yummy treats like ice cream, hot cocoa, donuts, candies, and even root beer floats and pizza.

Mind Craft Academy is a great place for your kid to get after school activity. Both my kids go to…read moreMind Craft Academy Afterschool and summer camp. They offer Chinese class, chess club, math, space knowledge and varies other activities throughout the week. The director Susan is very patient and take good care to every single student.

I found this Pop-up event & thought its a nice idea. I t was a delightful evening, hands-on class &…read morethen we had dinner. The event held in the Chef's beautiful house & everything was well organized, well prepared & extremely flavorful! People at the group were very sweet & enjoyable to cook with. I highly recommend any event with Chef Mashav. She is really professional & knowledgeable!

What a fantastic tour by Mashav (the owner and the chef of Le Couloir)! Richmond neighborhood in SF…read moreis known for its mix of cultures, but Mashav masterfully uncovers all the hidden secrets and gems - Secrets only someone who lives in this community is familiar with. And she does that through food and hand-picked dishes that you will never uncover without a guide. Even though locations may change per tour, our group tasted a mix of cultures and got some stories behind the dishes, the restaurants, and their owners. Few examples - * Russian cuisine - Herring with a pickled onion on fresh bread * Indian street food - I was surprised how much I enjoyed this vegan street snack - I would have never ordered anything without meat, and I dislike spinach, but the fried spinach snack was mind-blowingly good. * Mexican - Quesadilla with plantain. Again, no meat but it was soooooo good. * Chinese - Glazed Pork and pork-filled bun I won't spoil the surprise for some of the other locations. And more, and more - Total of about 7-8 places. You won't stay hungry, guaranteed. The walk itself is not challenging; there are no hills to overcome, even though it's San Francisco. Don't wait - Just go!