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    Nothing To It Culinary Center

    4.5 (142 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Sheet pan chicken tacos
    Amy M.

    Had a fun girls night with my mom, sister, niece and daughter. It was my daughter and nieces first time at the school. We chose one pan weeknight dinners and I'm so glad we did. The menu was perfect. Everything tasted amazing. The girls were taught new ways to chop vegetables. But just having fun together was great outside of a holiday. I'll post the menu we had tonight, surprisingly for me, the orzo pasta primavera was amazing and the sheet pan with gnocchi and Italian sausage was probably a new favorite. I've never had sheet pan cake, I will definitely be making that again soon. Thanks to the staff for always being so friendly and helpful.

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    Jennifer K.

    Great afternoon! Attended the Aces baseball opening day game and subsequently participated in an engaging culinary class at Nothing To It, where we learned to prepare several traditional Sicilian dishes.

    Nena A.

    Anyone in Reno looking for a cooking class -- Nothing to It! Cooking School is the place! It is so interactive, a great learning experience, and fun! My mom, sister & I signed up for a Friday night Gumbo, Jambalaya And Beignets class and we loved it! Lara is a great host & her assistants/teams were so fun! The team pairs you up with your group & others, which we loved since we met a pair of lovely ladies and as a team we cooked the meal for the table. We loved having food/cooking assignments for each person. As a pescatarian attendee, I wasn't able to try the food, however I did participate & the staff were so accommodating by providing an alternative to enjoy a meal with the table. Super fun night & will be coming back!

    Rustic dining area
    Steve C.

    Went with a group for lunch. Limited menu but everyone was happy with what they got. I had the Monterey which was a tuna salad. Very filling with a tasty tomato soup. They do not serve alcohol at lunch, apparently. If you want cooking utensils of spices they have a nice range, plus cookbooks.

    Eddy M.

    Honest event review: if the classes are a reflection of the meals they make, 5/5 for the whole experience! Just wow!! Company event? Date? Or just going to lunch? This place can deliver! We went to a company dinner session with the staff and boy oh boy, did we have fun! Learned to make some delicious meals while being taught together and shown demonstrations on how to make our individual meals, all while being able to bond over food and sharing our creations with our peers! From simple recipes to some more intricate ones, we started off our night by making apps and dessert. This followed by some amazing laughs and mingling all while having our dinners made for us. This is going to be an event review as the food was delicious, but they've earned a follow up review on the dine in experience. As a date idea, or company event. I recommend this place even to just come and dine one afternoon. They were so nice and welcoming as well as offer so many different types of class options!

    Melissa E.

    Another great evening with friends. Learning healthy eating habits. Preparing the meal with friends and enjoying our efforts. The staff at this place are so much fun. They have a wealth of knowledge. Every experience I've had so far is excellent. If you want to just pop in for a class or you need a something special for your kitchen. This is a great place for all those needs. They also have a deli attached.

    Zabaglione w/ fresh berries and biscotti
    Loren K.

    *This review is for a cooking class at the center. I brought a friend here for the Taste of Tuscany class. I had never been to a cooking class and this experience didn't let me down. Lara and the crew were so fun and inspiring to work with. She has such a passion for sharing the history behind foods, cooking techniques, and using high quality ingredients. Lara spoke for about 30 minutes and demonstrated how to make the dough for the noodles. The students at the tables are put into groups and each group works on certain items for the meal. We took turns dicing, slicing, mixing, and sampling our work. There was also a vinegar and oil tasting table. Wine was served with our dinner. The class starts at 6 and we sat down to eat a a little after 8. So I would suggest snacking a bit before you get to the center. Some people brought containers to take leftovers with them. The crew served our tables, checked in on us periodically, and bused the tables when the dinner was over. 100$ per class is a bit pricey, but I think it is worth the experience that you get while there.There calendar is full of classes for every kind of chef. Classes book up quickly, so keep an eye out for one that interests you. I am already eyeing future classes.

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    Rebecca B.

    Great experience! Amazing to have a place to learn how to cook and try new recipes, all while making healthier foods choices.

    Jeanne N.

    An nonprofit I belong to had a field trip to the Verdi TMWA Hydroelectric Plant today and we ordered 25 lunches to go from Nothing To It. Lunches included a whole sandwich, their pasta salad, a chocolate chip cookie, napkin and plastic fork. We planned to have a picnic, but the weather did not cooperate and we ended up in my home having our picnic. Most of us chose the turkey brie sandwich, (my favorite) and we had a couple vegans and a no gluten order as well. Everything was perfect. Our food was fresh, tasty, and our lunch kit included everything we needed to enjoy lunch with the assembled company. All that for a mirror mere $20 a person. What a great deal! I recommend, with the nicer weather coming, if you're planning picnics or outings to order ahead and get sandwiches from Nothing To It and make it an easy, breezy, fun day.

    Kristina T.

    Such an amazing place!! Went for a hands on Girls Night Out cooking class and it did not disappoint! From learning new recipes and learning techniques these classes are well worth it! And you get a tasty meal that you helped prepare!! This particular class was a Crepes class! I have always been intimidated to make crepes but I can say now I WILL be making them at home!!! They also have a deli that is open for lunch and a store with SO many kitchen gadgets, foods, spices, cookbooks. It's hard to walk in and not want to buy everything!! I highly recommend checking this place out!! Got kids that want to learn??? They have kids/teens classes as well!!

    Bread Pudding, softly whipped cream and a pool of sauce! #NothingToItCulinaryCenter
    Clare S.

    10 of us celebrated my birthday Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 with a wonderfully tasty lunch. The reservation was easy to make! We had a lovely long table in the larger "classroom." Our waiter, Oscar, was excellent!! He always seemed to appear at the perfect time! I had the Chicken Curry, (normally a salad,) but I asked for a sourdough sandwich! As always, the Bread Pudding was "to die for! " A generous slice, dolloped with softly whipped cream, in a pool of sauce! I brought Mumm Napa sparkling wine to celebrate! Everyone loved the food, festivities, and sunny day! Nothing To It Culinary Center is a perfect location for a party!

    Regina D.

    I just completed the Techniques Series cooking classes at Nothing To It and I'm sad it's over! I learned so much and have fixed a bunch of the recipes at home. Lara and her team are amazing and make cooking accessible to all. My family has taken many classes at Nothing To It over the years and we all agree that they are a great way to learn how to make delicious food! The classes are fun to attend with friends, or solo, like I did. You meet such wonderful people who also love good food and are eager to learn. The classes are hands on and you are rewarded by a beautiful dinner and wine at the end. This spot is such a gem in Reno. Can't wait to take more classes.

    Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich and half order of Chicken Caesar Salad
    Alli W.

    First time trying Nothing To It for lunch today. I thought it was only a cooking class facility, but they have a gourmet deli with delicious soup, salad, and sandwiches as well! I ordered the Santa Fe Chicken sandwich, and my mom got the Cabernet Splunker sandwich, and we split the NTI Chicken Caesar salad. There's a shop at the front and an open area for cooking classes. I hope to come back for a class soon, there's a cheese making workshop in March that I will definitely have to sign up for!

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    The food was great. This is my new go to in Reno. I'm excited about taking one the classes in the future. No

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    Great lunch today, love the shop especially. All kinda of special equipment and seasonings! We will be back asap

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    28.4 mi

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