Came here for a kids class and had an absolute blast. It was $64 for Halloween cookie class with…read moreyou and your child. They have a bar open that you can order drinks. One thing I didn't expect was its long 2.5 hrs. I wish they offered charcuterie or something that you can order to Nosh on. We made chocolate chip cookies first that we made spiders on. Next we made Royal Icing that was a bit tough to make and stiff. After we made cookie cut outs and baked. My only gripe is I wish they maybe did more of a soft icing and some toppings like sprinkles because the royal icing was hard to do any type of nice decoration on. Overall we left with a ton of cookies made and 2 big rolls of sugar cookie dough and chocolate chip cookie dough to Take home. I wish they offered more kids classes. I checked Nov and Dec and nothing showed.

Noting that this review is strictly for the "Bar" aspect of Create (though we have every intention…read moreof partaking in the "Kitchen" piece once we find a reliable babysitter!). My husband and I came here on a Saturday afternoon to grab some old fashioneds at the bar - we were the only patrons there so service was very quick. Chatted a bunch with the bartender who was very personable. Our drinks were perfectly made and overall, we had a really lovely time. The space was well designed, open and had a nice feel. The water was fruit infused which was a nice touch. As mentioned, we'll absolutely be coming back for a cooking class, but probably for another drink, too!

Went here as part of a group event. And I must tell you, this was a Top 5 event I have ever…read moreattended. A total bespoke event from the beginning. I am a strict vegan and allergic to soy -- yes it happens. The event planned forgot to tell the staff about my allergy and being vegan. The person is charge that night (Malachi?) made me feel wonderful. He and I cooked a vegan meal and I helped him prep the other food. Everyone had a b

Where to begin... I…read moreattended 3/29 class for Flavors of Thailand. The menu looked promising but the class was not what I was expecting. First of all, got a weird vibe from the instructor. I had very brief encounters with him but his demeanor towards me seemed very rude. Asked him very simple questions but made me seem like I was asking him dumb questions. Second, the menu was not good. As someone who has been to a lot of Thai restaurants, this might have been for people who are not very familiar with authentic Thai food. I knew the class was over when the instructor told us to soak the rice paper into water for 30-45 seconds (I understand it was not warm water and we used tap water) Still, anyone who has actually has made spring rolls before knows that is way too long. Pad see ew was atrocious. Only used oyster sauce and tamari as sauces... don't really see the point of coming to a cooking class when your cabinet has better selection of spices/sauces. Chicken Khao Soi was decent. Paying 120 dollars for this class was a big mistake. I don't quite understand how they could charge this much knowing that the ingredients they used were fairly affordable. Honestly wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Allison was very sweet. The place was very cute. Only 2 positives.

We received Cozy Meal experience as a gift. We weren't sure what to expect. Inviting a stranger in…read moreour home to teach us cooking techniques while cooking a 5-course meal seemed so unorthodox. However, what a treat it was. Chef Alex was very friendly, and he adapted well to our kitchen area. We started with making a bolognese. Once that was in the oven, we made ricotta! It tasted amazing. I will be making it again. We roasted tomatoes and pancetta and enjoyed a delicious bruschetta with an arugula salad and a homemade vinaigrette. This was followed by making our own pasta, cooking it, and smothering it with the bolognese. For dessert, we enjoyed a caramel custard that tasted like werther's caramels. The whole menu is Chef Alex's own creation. This was a meal we would order at a nice restaurant. Very delicious and now we can make it at home for ourselves. I also want to add that my 9 year old granddaughter joined in on the fun. Chef Alex was very patient with her and took extra time to explain the process with her. I didn't expect her to eat much of the meal, but she ate some of all of it, including the arugula salad. Overall, we were very pleased and would do it again thanks to Chef Alex.

Edited to add: The owner responded to my review the day after I left it, which I appreciate the…read moreattentiveness. I also appreciate that he gave me a full credit for what I had spent on the class to be able to try them again with another class. I am very pleased with this solution, and can only add that I suggest they prioritize training their customer service team to be more solutions oriented in the future, and to avoid simply not responding to their customers. This solution is what I was hoping for the whole time, just had to wait two months to get it. ------------------------- This service is a joke. You are better off booking with the venue hosting the cooking classes directly. I had purchased this class as a Christmas present for my partner and I. I chose an "Exciting Spanish Meal" after reviewing all of the options available. CozyMeal confirmed details numerous times before the class. When we arrived, we weren't cooking the meal that I had booked, it was actually a French meal (all of the components I had already cooked myself numerous times so this wasn't much of a class for me). I let the chef know we had signed up for a different class and he said it must be a glitch with the CozyMeal system, as that venue had the French class booked that night for months prior. I contacted CozyMeal customer service the next day and they said they were escalating my issue, whatever that means. I was shuffled around between three different customer service members, all saying they were waiting for an update. I didn't hear back for two weeks so I inquired again if there were any updates, they said they were still waiting. I contacted twice more for follow up after that, one a week after, one three weeks after, and still to this day have not received another email or any communication or "updates" from CozyMeal. My class was January 12th and it is now March 27th and I have not received any further communication from them. These classes are not cheap, I spent $89 per person for a class I did not sign up for, that was of no value to me at all. That is why I said book with the venue directly instead of CozyMeal, at least you will have peace of mind of where your money is getting spent, and won't get ignored by customer service after spending $180 on a class you have no idea if you will actually get to take.

Chef Valerio's events are a heady combination of fabulous food, wine and social mingling ...what's…read morenot to love? First of all, the menu is exceptional because these are authentic Italian dishes with fresh ingredients. You can cook as much as you like or you can stand back and watch; it's all very hands-on or hands-free depending on your preference. Meantime you mix and mingle and drink wine and sample all the different bottles that everyone has brought, or sip on the wines that Valerio has chosen for the specific event. Meeting everyone and talking about a common shared passion is a beautiful way to spend the evening! On the most recent event that I attended we brought a bottle of wine and our own glasses and sampled from about four different wines. It was a great way to try a lot of different wines that I wouldn't normally buy, to see how all of them taste paired with that evening's menu. Seem to be a very lively crew of regulars at these events who are very happy to bring you into their world of fine food, wine and Bon Italia! ...Highly encourage everyone to try one of these events and I'm sure you'll come back for more!

I am utterly fortunate to know Valerio; he is one of the best chefs I've ever met. He is extremely…read moremeticulous with his work. I am so glad I have gotten to travel to Italy under the care of his team and I am glad to be able to learn from him! I am a forever student/participant and aspiring Italian chef! Grazie, signore!

While I can't speak to the home cook class experience, I can give 5 stars for customer service. We…read morebooked a Friday night class in advance for a weekend trip recently, took a ride share there and found it closed when we showed up. BUT... when I called, was pleased that someone actually answered the phone. After realizing we had not been properly contacted about the cancellation, the woman on the other end could not have been more apologetic. I asked for a restaurant recommendation near our hotel so we headed back in another ride share. Cook Street had called ahead to pay for a bottle of wine for us. Nice job turning a disappointment into a delight.

I'm honored to have come here with one of my friends, who invited me as her +1 for a company…read moreholiday party. Most people had been there before, but it was my first time experiencing a cooking competition. The chefs working made crepe-making fun and approachable. The dinner we had afterwards was decently delicious. It was exciting to guess what ingredients were in each dish. Good wine selection. Love the meats and cheeses served when we arrived. I'd be interested in taking a cooking class here as a date night someday!

Cooking for Luv has held a few small cooking classes at my office, and I've made it a point to…read moreattend every single one that I'm able to. Stephanie is not only a great chef, but also a great instructor; she knows how to explain things in a way that non-chefs will understand, all while making her classes fun, not to mention delicious! Every single thing I've eaten in these classes has been foodgasmically delicious. And I don't use that term lightly. I am not a vegan. Not even close. But there is more than one vegan recipe that has worked its way into my regular rotation, thanks to Cooking for Luv. You'd be surprised how handy it can be to have a few animal-free recipes in your arsenal. Even the DESSERTS are healthy! Not that you can tell by how they taste. Whether you be vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, or whatever, Cooking for Luv is definitely worth it.

I met Stephanie last year at a 4th of July party that my good buddy hosted. She was a guest and…read moreinstantly connected with me and my girlfriend. A huge smile and warm personality. So imagine the pleasant surprise when the same friend had the same 4th of July party exactly one year later, only this time to discover that the person responsible for the most amazing food was her! There was so much thought that went into the food.. what I mean is, not only was it delicious, but there was something for everyone (vegans, paleos, veggies, people that just want to pig out and eat deep fried pickles with the best sweet and sour sauce... I didn't even know that was an option in life until that day). I digress. Ok.. so here you have all these different types of food, all delicious AND all following one unified theme.. 4th of July. In other words, even though there was something for everyone it didn't look like a pot luck dinner where everyone brings something different. My mind is being blow b/c I didn't appreciate this awareness until right now, as I am typing. I think this is one of the things that separates people that like to cook and make contrasts for the sake of just being different (nothing wrong with that for sure!), and a true chef. I would highly recommend her and my girlfriend and I are looking forward to having her do a private cooking class/meal with our friends! Dave ps: here site and facebook page rocks too!

We were lucky enough to have the Five Star to You team provide brunch, cocktails, and dinner for…read moreour micro-wedding in the mountains! The experience from start to finish was excellent, and I cannot recommend them enough. Our group was a bit complicated with dietary restrictions, including shellfish allergy, gluten-free, vegan, no red meat, and no pork. Chef Rich worked with my husband and me on the menu over a few phone calls to make sure we could accommodate all our guests. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt included in the experience with thoughtful substitutions based on each person's dietary need! At his creative suggestion, Chef Rich brought an additional assistant/bartender to create a "cocktail hour" for us. The bartender crafted a signature drink that all could enjoy and made a selection of cocktails based on our group's preference. The team was friendly, professional, and clearly cared about providing an outstanding experience. We are so thankful for them and we were all so impressed. Hire them, you will not regret it. Photos: Rebekah de la Fontaine / From The Fountain

We hired Chef Rich as a private chef while we were staying in a mountain cabin, just outside of…read moreGolden. He worked with us to create a custom menu that catered to our appetites and budgets. He prepared 3-courses that featured a smoked trout appetizer, a perfectly cooked filet, and a memorable chocolate dessert - each course was exceptional. Chef Rich was organized, punctual, and communicated very well. Since we were staying at an AirBnb, we did not know what dinnerware would be available so Chef even brought plates and silverware. After the meal, he left the kitchen cleaner and in better shape than he found it. We will be raving about this experience for years. If you are looking for a private chef or caterer, look no further than Five Star To You.

My daughter and I took a Puerto Rican cooking class with Chef Kelly. She was so knowledgeable and…read morewe had a wonderful time. The food was excellent and the teaching was great! We will definitely be taking another class. P.S. We also purchased through groupon, but we purchased gift cards so that we could use them for any class.

Well, I don't recommend this company at all. I purchased a class for 2 through Groupon and my class…read morewas rescheduled without notice or options for a choice of my own. Really??? Some people have JOBS and a schedule of their own to follow. I've asked for a refund but who knows what will happen since they DO NOT answer their customer service line. Such a coincidence and how convenient, don't you all think? Buyer be aware?

Ashley was great! Cookies were beautiful, absolutely perfect. I reached out to her a little over a…read moreweek before my daughters birthday and she was fast to respond. Besides delivering it to my office in downtown, the cookies were all perfectly wrapped. While it isn't cheap for cookies, I actually feel good about the spend - one of a kind cookies that show lots and lots of talent and were tailored right to what she loves. Sorry I don't have better pictures - it was right before bedtime the night before leaving on vacation.

We ordered cookies for my son's 1st birthday, and they turned out absolutely adorable! We were…read morethrilled with the quality, and additionally, Ashley misquoted me (lower rate) for the cookies, and honored that rate which I think was great customer service.

Y'all!!! This was such a fun event! I had never been to an Upstairs Circus and when I was planning…read morean intern and internal alumni event this location popped up at the top of my search. And I am so glad it did. It was easy to request event info online and the event team was super responsive. Originally my event was for 20 people but we ended up having about 30 show up. But since we had the location to ourselves on a Monday, that number was fine. Kayla and Whitney were so great, they made sure everyone had everything they needed and kept the drinks flowing. I highly recommend partnering with Upstairs Circus for team building events team events friend events or just a fun time doing something creative. The diy projects vary in difficulty and mostly, it's something that you make and take with you. I made a gold tassel necklace and it wasn't easy but it's something that I'll have the rest of my life that I made at this event with this memory. Thank you Upstairs Circus for this experience!! Looking forward to doing it again.

What a fun and unique date night experience!…read more My girlfriend and I received a gift card to Upstairs Circus and chose to celebrate Valentine's Day crafting to our heart content. This place was a dream!! Now, I'm an experienced crafter myself, while my girlfriend is not so much, but I'm happy to say both of us were able to enjoy it. The options are a wide variety including activities for all skill levels, and the instructions are very straightforward. The bar menu was also plentiful, with a variety of signature cocktails, some limited wine selections, and even some holiday-inspired shots! I also felt like the staff all took great care of us, making sure we had a memorable experience. They continued checking on us whether to help with our crafts or to fill up our glasses, were kind and attentive. This was such a special experience!