Too bad they have terrible customer service and sell expired food. It feels as though the woman…read moreworking there doesn't like her job. This same woman has been rude/ unfriendly to me on multiple occasions. I usually never leave the store without spending at least $100. When I told her the crackers I bought yesterday for a dinner party were expired she just looked at me with a fake smile and said she had them recently and that is how they are supposed to taste. I spent three months in Italy and never have I tasted something so stale. I was explaining to her how awful they were and no I would not like another bag. She just kept saying I'm sorry and smiling. No refund, and unwilling to say the customer is right. Will not be returning there.

Another cool experience in Philadelphia. I am loving this city!…read more My husband and I received a gift certificate to Cook as a wedding gift and we didn't realize how quickly the events book up. Holy snikees! You have to literally log on to their website the minute the classes are posted and reserve a spot immediately. We got married in May and have been trying to use our gift certificate ever since. It was worth the wait! Our event was hosted by The Royal Chef (Darren McGrady). He cooked for 5 US Presidents in addition to the Queen of England and her family. Needless to say, he didn't disappoint. Not only was the food he created fantastic, but he was personable and super funny. There were 16 people total (which is the max for the space) and we enjoyed observing Darren and learning new techniques. The wrap-around counter ensures that eveyone has a bird's eye view. We loved every minute of it. Our menu included: - Blueberry, Feta and Kale Salad - Chili and Garlic Crusted Shrimp with Double Cheese Grits - Minute Steaks with Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Cannellini Bruschetta - Sticky Toffee Pudding with Clotted Cream The staff at Cook is top-notch. Never an empty wine nor water glass, and plates were delivered and cleared with the quickness. It was a casual, social, and fun setting. This is not a hands-on culinary event, rather, this is an event where you sit back, relax, and watch your chef work their magic. You don't have to lift a finger and that's the way I like it! You can purchase kitchen gadgets and goodies at this location at a 15% discount on the day of your event. Cook offers something for everyone. Some of the events are pricey, but there are some that are more budget-friendly. Check it out and be sure to work those quick-typing fingers to reserve a fun class fast!

Love love love! Such a cute spot! Amazing service! Truly what a wonderful addition to this area. It…read moremakes you realize how much Philly has to offer in different areas! You need to make time to go and visit!

The brioche with anchovies, the spicy margarita and nice service - sat at the bar late on a…read moreWednesday night - good crowd and atmosphere

I attended a dumpling making workshop with my wife and seven-year-old son. Apple is a charming and…read moreknowledgeable host. The class is really well-organized and broken into parts. First you shop for ingredients at a market in Chinatown. During this part she shared interesting facts about the neighborhood and the Dumpling making process. Back at her space she kept everyone busy with different dumpling making tasks. After a while we broke broke into groups and each group worked on making dumplings of various shapes with homemade dough and with pre-made wrappers. This gives everyone a chance to experience the dough making process but also to be able to make a really nice amount during the allotted time. The Space is really beautiful and had plenty of room for a large group. My son was super excited the whole time and Apple did a great job of paying attention to him without letting him dominate the class that was otherwise populated by adults. I cannot stress enough what a great job she did of making everyone feel at home! Really really fun from start to finish and the final product was delicious! We had enough where everyone there was super full and still had a nice helping of dumplings to take home. I would highly, highly recommend this class for all ages!

Today a friend of mine arrived at the Dumpling Academy's AirBnB location. The location should have…read morebeen red flag number one. Looking past the nature of the outside of the house we entered but were not greeted inside by any better visual's. We arrived to a home that was not set up to accommodate 11 attendees to cook. The kitchen was not clean, wafting cob webs, dried up plants, and an overflowing trash can were front and center. Mochi balls were being rolled by hand (no gloves) and then served family style, with a complete disregard for food safety. It was by no means a cooking class as the recipes were made from memory and no actual measurements were given. The entire experience was made even more bizarre by the half clothed tenant who skirted through the class. 8 people tried to stand around a bowl of meat to make dumplings being fried in one 10 inch teflon pan. I hope anyone who ate today makes it out without a stomach issue.

This is a venue for private dining that is a really incredible experience. I imagine corporate,…read morerehearsal dinners, and special events. Their own description The Back Room is the private dining venue for High Street Hospitality Group, conveniently located in Center City, Philadelphia. Food is amazing as are servers who really know and understand the menu.

We had an excellent experience at the Back Room for a holiday family dinner for 16 people. We all…read moresat at a long table. The venue communicated well with us before the event so we knew what to expect and they were ready for us with our preferences. The staff was fantastic. We had a great time with Julian and other team members. The food was delicious and interesting. Highly recommend!

Most times when I attend a catered luncheon at the office the food is just ok. I stood In line ,…read moreput a little pasta on the plate so as not to appear rude , sprinkled it with a little cheese and pepper flakes then sat down for the obligatory chit chat with my colleagues .... until I took my first bite .... whoa . The pasta was freaking amazing. I had to try some of the other dishes ... string beans perfection, roasted parsley potatoes ... glorious , chicken parmigiana ... amazing , more penne rosa ... because it was that good ... I was too full to try anything else but i hope this is the go to caterer from this day forward for all of our office luncheons.

We attended a 16th birthday party here last night and we were so impressed! The food was…read morePhenomenal and the staff were Exceptional! The roast beef and roast pork was so savory without being salty. The pasta dishes (penne vodka and alfredo bow ties with peas) were perfect. I didn't have any of the roasted chicken but everyone said it was moist and delicious and seasoned perfectly. The staff from the servers to the bartender couldn't do enough for you. Even the bathrooms were well appointed and immaculate. And just to have convenient parking in South Philly is a small miracle. Our next event will definitely be here!!!!

What an amazing and fun date night. Oli was such an engaging and skilled instructor. I'm excited to…read moresee my final piece!

So amazing to make stuff with your own hands (with help from someone who really knows what they're…read moredoing). Although you wouldn't know from the outside, the space is amazing-colorful, bright, inviting and lends itself to the creative mind. There are multiple large rooms that can each accommodate maybe 15? people (due to the equipment) with sinks for cleaning everything off at the end. The instructor started off a little dry but ended up really engaging everyone and the entire group seemed to have a great time. We had a one hour session and, after getting setup with an apron and a clay working station, we got to choose what basic item we wanted to make, got guidance throughout the process, decorated our creations and decided on the color for the pros to add on after the fact. Items are fired/cured and picked up in several weeks. It was a great, chill way to spend a weekend morning and I'm looking forward to bringing my treasure home in a few weeks.

What a great place to dine and catch a Monday night football game. First time at Ballers, located…read moreat the River-suites Hotel in Philly. The hotel is a favorite of mine and now Ballers is too! Great atmosphere and ambience. Great staff, attentive and professional and easy on the eyes. I ordered the mango wings, which were very good with the waffle fries, which I did not like they were overcooked and pretty crispy which I didn't eat. I was charged for them even though I sent them back, but I didn't argued about it because I know it wasn't my waitress fault. I didn't have a cocktail even though they serve plenty. I just had a glass of water with lemon on the side my partner ordered a club sandwich and had a Jamison with Coke. He's a little bit on his tired side so he ended up also having an espresso martini. I drink a little bit of that with him and it was delicious. I only recommend this location is low-key nice and hip. They also have a lot of other stuff that you can do there as well but we were just there for the Eagles versus Bears game, which the Bears won. Being from Chicago I was excited about that, but it wasn't the right place or the right time for me to get too excited so I exited to the left quietly.

This place is huge and even has a built in restaurant. The courts look really nice. Pricing varies…read moreby date and time. I'd definitely go again, but it can get a bit pricey in the evening. We went there for pickleball, but they also have multiple activities you can do.

Unassuming on the outside but with a very cozy well decorated interior and some fantastic Chinese…read morefood if you know what to order. My family's been her a few times and liked the food so much we explored the upper floor event space to potentially host a family member's wedding dinner, and while we ended up going with another restaurant due to having a space more appropriate for our number of guest, we still love the food here. The menu has a whole range of things from common American Chinese dishes like general Tsos chicken, etc. but if you want the real experience, get some more authentic things from their chefs special or classic menus. Our favorites are the salted fish fried rice, full of smoky wok flavor and bits of salted dried fish that give a delicious salty umami flavor that brings this dish way above your generic chicken or shrimp fried rice. On our last visit we tried the whole fried fish with sweet and sour sauce on top of the fried bone carcass - really an outstanding dish, well priced, large and most importantly delicious; the fish filet chunks are generous and well fried with a savory sauce that's not too sweet or sour, and the lightly coated deep fried carcass is cooked just right so that the softer edge bones and skin and cartilage turn into a tasty crispy sort of fish chip that it sort of a fun fun two in one dish. We also got the salt and pepper fried pork chop, which had a generous portion of crispy but juice inside fried pork with just the right amount of salt, pepper, garlic, and chilis. Overall, while the place looks like your generic Asian restaurant, the dishes here are consistently tasty, fairly priced, and a cut above lots of other places in the area!

I am a student up the street and i genuinely needed to use the bathroom . I walked in and it was…read morevery empty with not even a worker in sight. I walked to where the bathroom was located and that was when one of the workers was coming out of the stall , when she sees me she tells me that the bathrooms were for customers only . As a fast food worker who had worked in multiple restaurants, i understand that there are policies or regulations that must be followed . However, I was one second from peeing down my legs while carrying school items in my hands . As I beg to use the bathroom she says that the next time I come I would have to purchase something . Completely understandable, I went in and did what I needed to do and took no longer than 3 minutes . As I'm walking out, she confronts while I'm walking and she's following me 3x saying "you don't say nothing , you don't say nothing " , "you have to say thank you .". As an employee you do NOT wait or chase people down for mannerism after you've already had an attitude to allow me to use the bathroom in the first place . I would have said thank you had she not given me a difficult time to genuinely pee . With all said, 0 stars if I could just on customer service.