If you want to search for a culinary adventure without a large group and basking the glow of…read moreanother country, Bret is your host with the most! I went with Bret and a small group for my 50th birthday in September 2025 to Nice, France. It is still the most memorable trip of my life and for all the right reasons. We enjoyed laid back French breakfasts with the group. Amazing Nicoise style dinners. A tour of Nice. Picturesque drives to vineyards and nearby towns and of course each other's company. If you are a Francophile or budding Francophile (for the France tours) and have a deep curiosity for travel, culture, food and language then consider taking a culinary trip with Bret. It's more curated, he's thoughtful on who he finds to assist with local activities, the restaurant selection is fabulous, and the cost is less than a lot of companies out there. The bonus is that plenty of free so he does not focus on monopolizing your time for tours and restaurant visits. You get to actually explore the you're in or just relax in your hotel or Airbnb. if you were looking for something new to do for a trip, think about Bret next time.

Bret is a very personable chef and fun to work with. Whether you're a beginner or advanced and…read morejust want to learn how to prepare some delicious meals, Bret's Table can help teach you. If you're rather inexperienced like I am, and have no clue what meals to prepare or what dishes to present, you can ask Bret, and he'll come up with a menu. His private classes can range from teaching one special dish or dessert, to teaching you how to make a multi-course dinner. Let him know what you'd like to learn. If you're a beginner, also plan some time for learning cooking techniques and knife skills. What to expect: I booked Bret's Table for a small dinner party themed event, where the guests were invited to help in the preparation of the dishes that would be presented for dinner. Not knowing what to make for the dinner party, I asked Bret to help me come up with dishes to prepare. We came up with a 6 course dinner plan. If you already know what you'd like to learn, you can make that specific request instead. Through emailing, Bret provided me with recipes and the list of ingredients I needed. Because I was a nervous wreck hosting my first ever Dinner Party at my home, Bret was kind enough to show up early to help me get acquainted with some of my kitchenware before the guests arrived. He showed up nicely dressed with his white Chef shirt, apron, and twirly mustache! We designated areas in my kitchen as stations to prepare each different part of the dinner. Starting with appetizers all the way through dessert. Bret was very attentive and helped give directions to each guest. Everyone had a great time learning and cooking together. It's a great way to build friendships! And during the down time, the people who worked on the less demanding dishes drank wine. The dinner itself was amazing! The food tasted great, the company was great, and by the end of the night, we went through 10 bottles of wine. Not bad for an eight person dinner lol! Ok, ok, maybe a bottle was used in the cooking. I highly recommend hiring Bret from Bret's Table. He's very professional and friendly, and did I mention the cool mustache?!! And it speaks for his reputation for the fact that my dinner guests immediately hired him for their own dinner party after meeting him for the first time. It will be a fun experience for all, especially if you are cooking with friends! Also, how amazing is it that you get to work with the chef in your own home? Great fun! Highly recommended!

We had a class with a family group of eight people and thoroughly enjoyed it. We all learned some…read morenew things and had a lot of fun making our meal together. Instructor was not only very talented and informative but also made it fun for us. Highly recommend it.

I just took a macaroons cooking class here last night and it was a BLAST. The teacher was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and he and the assistants were SO MUCH fun. It made the class so relaxed and hilarious - although I'm sure the glass of wine helped, too :) By the end of the class the participants were joking around with each other like good ol' pals. Oh, yeah, and we learned how to make macaroons! And not the gross coconut things you might be thinking of, but the real French delectable cookie treats. I can't wait to take another class here. The only thing I would request of them is to have cameras and a tv or two set up over the teacher's cooking station like at the Kitchen Window classrooms. Although without those cameras it did make the participants get up front and comfy with each other, which isn't the worst thing in the world.

Erica was knowledgeable, friendly and shared great tips. Everybody got to take a turn at the main…read morestation to try out techniques under guidance. Now fancy French crepes seem within reach of an average home cook.

From the owner: Classpop! is a creative experience marketplace connecting people in Minneapolis with unique cooking…read moreclasses, paint and sip sessions, candle making workshops, craft classes and other fun activities for adults. Since 2021, Classpop! has partnered with local venues and independent hosts, including chefs, artists and talented instructors, to bring exciting, hands-on experiences to life across Minneapolis. From making pasta in a trendy brewery to painting with friends in a cozy art studio, these experiences are designed to be beginner-friendly, social and unforgettable. Whether you're searching for the best fun places for adults, trending sushi making classes or top-rated date night activities, Classpop! makes it easy to discover and book the best experiences in Minneapolis.

It simply doesn't get any better than Farm to Fork. The Chefs work with you to create a healthy…read moremeal plan for the whole family. Amazing.

From the owner: Real Foods personal chef service that uses local, seasonal, and sustainable foods to create…read morehighly-tailored, healthy menus for families and individuals.

My wife and I booked the Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron. Words can not explain how much we enjoyed…read morethe experience. Chef Aaron was incredible. His patience and teaching skills are great. If you ever had thought about taking a cooking class, (but were nervous) we would highly recommend this one or any that Chef Aaron leads. The class lasted 3 hours, It seemed like 1 hour. His explanation and stories of his family and cooking were great, they added to the down to earth approach he has. He made us feel like we were pros, and we are not, at all. Thanks again Chef Aaron we will recommend to anyone and everyone.

Chef Pao and his sushi class are INCREDIBLE!!!…read more His sushi course is thoughtfully designed, he is patient and takes the time to teach everyone, he has everything prepared and ready to go when you arrive, and he has a great personality that makes it an all around social, fun experience. The ingredients are top quality and the results taste AMAZING. Thank you for the 10/10 experience, Chef Pao!

Love this breakfast and coffee shop! The service is great and very friendly. All pastries are made…read moredaily and taste very fresh. The breakfast sandwich is top tier and a must have!! Food Breakfast Sandwich on Croissant Butter Cake Ginger Molasses Cookie

Tried the banana bread oat milk latte at The Fox and Pantry and I loved it!…read more The large is definitely pricey at $9.95 (hence, my 4/5 stars) and especially considering how busy the shop gets, it's not something I'd personally order every day! But as an occasional treat, it was worth trying. The latte comes topped with cold foam, syrup drizzle, and dried banana slices, which made it feel extra fun and unique. It really did taste like banana bread in latte form. The decor inside is super cute and cozy too. Definitely a fun spot to try if you're looking for a specialty coffee drink!

I decided to do a solo date by attending one of their cooking classes making Korean street food. We…read morewere split into groups depending on where we sat. The instructor was friendly and great at giving directions. It was easy to follow along and everyone was friendly. There was a little break halfway through and we were able to explore their shop and we also got some pastry freebies. The food we made was okay comparing to what I've had before at restaurants. I would like to take another class for a different theme. Also, there's a big parking lot in the back and street parking available which made it convenient.

Had a lovely time visiting Cooks of Crocus Hill! My husband and I did a pizza cooking class with…read moreChef Phil. Chef Phil was an excellent teacher and super knowledgeable about the process of making dough and the "science" behind it. They had several tables setup in their upstairs kitchen that we all sat at for the intro and instructions while having a beverage from their small bar area. The kitchen was very spacious and had 6 plus stations to work at. My only complaint was the assistants that cleaned up the space afterwards made you feel kind of rushed as they were putting away toppings that you still needed to put on your finished pizza. Highly recommend signing up for a class for date night, with friends or even with your kiddos-they have kid cooking classes too!

"We have victuals to delight the palate." (Star Trek, The Squire of Gothos)…read more Chef's kiss to The Palate, a French-inspired space so special that it deserves more than lip service. I like to support this shop along with all the other wonderfully unique stores in downtown Stockholm to keep the area thriving...especially since they don't get much traffic in colder months. It's always fun to browse The Palate's curated selection of wines from small, sustainable vineyards; beautiful French porcelain; freshly baked treats; and international pantry of gourmet pastas, oils, and seasonings. Even better, enjoy a charcuterie board with a glass of wine on the back porch, or sign up for a cooking classes with Judy Krohn. Everything in this store is top notch, but one of most unique products is the Laudable Linens from France, custom cut to your table's exact measurements. The cloth has a nano-treatment that prevents stains--it really works! I've been left tongue-tied having seen demonstrations in the shop where wine was intentionally spilled and left sitting on the cloth for a while, then wiped off completely like it was never there. An elastic edge can also be added to keep your tablecloth in place, which is especially handy for outdoor tables. If you're driving through Stockholm, Wisconsin, you simply must visit The Palate for snacks and wine before continuing your adventures along the "Great River Road"--resistance is futile!! Live long and prosper!

First time in here and this store is amazing!! Great selection of high end foods, wines and…read moreutensils. Really friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back!!

I recently did a Greece cooking class at Way Cool Cooking School as a belated Christmas present and…read moreinvited some of my friends to join the fun. The food was amazing and the class was fun, engaging and the recipes were simple and easy to make at home again. Thank you Chef for an awesome time!

Way cool cooking school is absolutely spectacular and my expectations were exceeded! I surprised my…read morehusband with a sushi making class and we were greeted by Chef Peter and Chef Danika (I'm not sure on spelling) and they were so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. They asked each of us why we'd were taking the class and genuinely tried to tailor the experience and instructions to meet as many people's requests and needs as possible which I greatly appreciated. They went above and beyond to make us feel special and took time to answer all of our food and kitchen related questions, even if it didn't relate to sushi. We have tried making sushi at home before but always felt like something was missing or we would struggle with certain aspects of the process. However, many of the people in the course had never made sushi before so this was a great class for beginners of all skill levels! Besides the sushi rice & tempura shrimp tails being pre made and some of the sauce ingredients being pre-portioned out, we made all of the other filling ingredients! We started by learning the best way to julienne a cucumber for sushi rolls & then how to slice up an avocado. Once that was done, we made a marinade for each of our fresh tuna steaks and were able to sear them to our liking! Once all of our ingredients were prepped, we rolled two different sushi rolls, one with shrimp & one with tuna and both were so tasty. What I truly loved was that everyone had their own ingredients to make their own two rolls. This allowed each of us to not only have an abundance of food at the end, but we also got to test our own skills out and learn from hands on experience. I can't wait to bring these new skills to life in my own kitchen. We also got a miso soup at the end which was amazing. This was money well spent and I'm looking forward to more classes in the future!

The Coop catered our son's wedding last weekend and did an amazing job! So friendly and easy to…read morework with and everyone raved about the food being the best they had ever had at a wedding. We had the fried chicken dinner with beans, coleslaw, augratin potatoes, pulled pork sandwiches and a strawberry salad. I had never eaten at The Coop but will definitely do so frequently now! Would highly recommend them to cater any event.

From the owner: The Coop Catering offers delicious food at unbelievable catering prices. Our award winning chicken…read more served with au gratin potatoes, beans and cole slaw is a great option. Give us a call at 651 455-7566 and we will be happy to help you feed your guests!