I was there for an industry event for the food industry. It's located just outside the Dayton…read moreindustrial area inside a business strip mall area close to the Wawa. Not the easiest to find or to park. The team at Grape Escape prepared some very nice appetizers and buffet dinner complimented by their various wines. I enjoyed their Cabernet Savnignon which took a bit to get used to. Ed Ventura is the owner and wine master. He knows what he's doing and was able to answer questions from a very inquisitive group. Basically they don't sell bottles of wine. What they do is provide training and classes for wine making as well as the opportunity to make your OWN wine using their facility and grapes. The grapes are mostly imported from different regions including South America. The grapes are crushed there and fermented into different types of barrels including American Oak. You can purchase an entire barrel or as little as an 1/8 of a barrel. I don't know the cost, but apparently they have a loyal repeat customer base. You can then bottle off your own brand of wine for social events or private use. I found the entire event to be educational and inspiring.

Highly recommended! Want a fabulous fun hands on winemaking experience where the end result is…read moregreat wine. Come by the Grape Escape. As Ed, the owner, shares his passion and knowledge you enjoy the winemaking experience. I've been making wine for the past 10 years. I've made over 10 varieties and enjoy every single one. Come join the fun, buy a gift certificate, bring friends or come on your own. If you choose the Grape Escape, I assure you you will not be disappointed.

My friend and I attended Ladies Night: Pinot Noir at What Am I Drinking earlier this week--WOW! Not…read moreonly did we learn a ton about wine (one of our favorite things,) but we also had a great time. Our class was on the smaller side, but the studio has capacity for up to twenty participants. After reviewing the class ground rules (judgment-free zone and how to properly taste the wines) you dive into the meat of the class. This class was set up as a semi-blind tasting where you taste a wine and then learn more about it. Serena did a great job of breaking down the different wines and giving us a great overview of Pinot Noir. She was very knowledgeable and entertained all of our questions. Serena made what can be seen as a stuffy topic super-approachable. I can't wait to return for another class!

The Irish Whiskey class was a great experience. Serena gave an excellent presentation on the past…read morehistory and current trends of Irish whiskey. We had an opportunity to sample a number of different bottles and Serena did a great job explaining the uniqueness of each brand.

Nice wine tasting flights. Not really much of a view. Small vineyards maybe good for a daytime dateread more

A cute, calm venue for drinks. They have cheese boards and pretzels for purchase but also allow you…read moreto bring your own food--no other alcoholic drinks though. Wine is by the glass and the first one comes with a glass, so it's a couple of dollars more, while subsequent ones are cheaper. So I wonder if you bring the glass back on your next visit, they'll charge you the glass-less price. We got a white, I forget which one, but it wasn't too sweet, which I liked. Our second round we got slushees, which are sweet so they mask how potent the wine can be. The band was also an appropriate volume, which I appreciated, because sometimes you can be yelling in order to hear each other.

I spent Sunday afternoon attending a cooking class with a few of my friends and had an amazing…read moretime. The food was delicious, the owner super charming and the experience overall was fantastic! Highly recommend going with some friends or even a mother/daughter outing.

Our group selected a cooking class here which included dinner with pasta-making as the only…read morehands-on portion of the evening. We only mixed flour and water together to roll out pasta. For $125/person, I had expected better tasting food though. The small appetizers (spinach salad, prosciutto, Parmesan, olives) may have been put together from a grocery store. For the pasta that we rolled out, the staff only added a plain tomato sauce. The side of vegetables was overcooked and mushy. Tiramisu was all right. We can blame the taste and texture of the pasta on ourselves, because we made it, but I had expected the rest of the food prepared by professionals to be better. No drinks were included -- Healthy Italia is BYOB. There was a nice intro video from the owner telling us about her history and philosophy. She said that she doesn't measure ingredients, and only mixes by feel. How does one teach a cooking class like this? If someone is taking a cooking class, they are less experienced and need precise measurements and instructions. Our flour and water were measured for us, so I guess they do measure something. We were never told the measurements, so didn't have any recipe or any specific learnings to take home. I enjoyed the social time with my group, and especially the long table set out for our group in true Italian fashion. It made us feel like a big cohesive family. However, for $125/person, I felt like we could have had a true learning experience elsewhere or had a much better Italian dinner at a restaurant with drinks. In fact, on the subsequent evening, a few individuals from our group went to a restaurant and ordered similar items served at this cooking class, and the food was remarkably better. And yes, it was less than $125/person with drinks.

This was worth every bit of the 5 star rating I gave!…read more I've been wanting to try this place for a couple years and finally had the opportunity to do so. The organization and seating was clear and optically pleasing, the fruits were fresh and tasty, and the support staff was awesome! While I'm traditionally not a cocktail person, my new go to is a mezcal margarita for a cocktail option. While this time I experienced the fruit cocktail class, I would certainly want to try their other classes.

Came here with my office and had a great class experience! Our instructor was very friendly and did…read morea great job managing our group's different tastes. We did the herb-themed class and got to incorporate lots of fresh ingredients into our drinks. We made three throughout the class, but we didn't feel rushed. We just wish there was something to snack on while drinking (chips, popcorn, crackers,etc). We all had come straight from work, so it did feel like a lot of alcohol without anything to snack on. The classes are held in Infusion Lounge, an upstairs bar/night club.

I attended the Farm Cooking School for a pasta making night! Overall, it was a great experience! We…read morehad the chance to make 3-4 different pastas and worked as a group through each item. However, the class was unorganized. Despite arriving on time, the class had already started. People were tasked with items to start on and no one greeted us or told us where we could help. It made the beginning of the class feel weird and made us feel not welcomed. The pasta was delicious and the overall value was great! Arrive extra early or have the potential to walk in confused!

I first met chefs Ian Knauer and Shelley Wiseman when they were the guest pizzaiolos at Liberty…read moreHall Pizza, serving up some unique and amazingly delicious pizzas. Shortly thereafter, my wife and I signed up for the Fundamentals cooking course at The Farm Cooking School - a six class series covering everything from knife skills to roasting, poaching and braising. What we experienced was far better than we expected. These are hands on classes, where we learned about the ingredients, how to utilize them and why they worked in each dish we prepared. At the end of each class, we all sit down and enjoy a delicious meal that by itself would likely cost as much as the class if we bought it at a local restaurant. What a bargain! Since that first series, I've taken over 30 other classes, and continue to take classes every week. I've made French sauces, Mexican moles, Italian pastas, Indian curries, pies, breads, and just about everything else you've seen on a plate. The variety and quality of classes and the food we've eaten has been amazing. Through these classes and the down-to-earth teaching styles of Ian and Shelley, I've learned that it's possible for amateurs like me to prepare meals that taste as good or better than those I get in restaurants. I walk away from classes thinking "Wow, that was so delicious. I can't wait to try this at home!"

This is an amazing place! The jewelry, clothing, art and wine are wonderful, but come for the…read moreenergy! We created prosperity grids with Juanita, who is a Reiki practitioner. It was good stuff. Also, Jae help d me find not one, but two perfect handmade rings I will cherish for years.

From the owner: The Artisan Collective (TAC) is comprised of 3 artisans and a wine connoisseur under one roof! We…read morespecialize in handcrafted jewelry, crochet and knitwear, accessories, visual and wearable art and fun wine tasting social events. TAC is an eclectic art space that also hosts Open Mic nights, book signings, networking events, Reiki workshops, wine tasting classes and Sip and Arts parties. The partners are: Kullah Rulz (Jae Quinlan): Jewelry/T-Shirts/Cuff Lynx Nitjuan Designs (Juanita Martin): Accessories for the body, hair and home infused with loving Reiki energy Divino Enterprises, LLC/Sipper's Delight Wine Tasting Social Club (Burley Tuggle): Wine Tasting Events & Wine Accessories With Love (Leslie Peterson): Crochet & Knitwear Apparel and Jewelry

We did the Jersey City Taste Of The Heights tour with Matt and couldn't have been more pleased…read more None of us had any familiarity with New Jersey and really had minimal expectations. It ended up ranking with the best food tours we've done because of the diversity of this multicultural community and the quality of food offerings.

Just did the jersey city heights tour with Matt on valentine's day! what an excellent experience…read moreour host was easy to talk to and we felt very welcomed at each stop on the tour! we also did the red bank tour last year both amazing experiences definitely recommend it. if your on the fence about this type of tour like it might be weird or something don't even worry about it your host and each place you go will make you feel very welcomed its really nice.

Warning! Yondu is addictive!!!! Once you take a class here you will want to use it in everything!…read more The educators here are amazing and friendly and have I have learned to make some amazing things as well as pick up valuable kitchen tips that have enhanced all of my cooking.

A hidden date night in one of my favorite hidden neighborhoods. Bring a date or a friend to have a…read morefun night out before hitting some bars on stone street. You're welcomed into a fun waiting room space equipped with board games and a 3D-printed spinning chair amongst an Instagram-worthy background. Then view a quick, entertaining, and fun demo of the 3-course meal you're about to cook. Taste test and ask questions to get the most out of your demo experience. After your demo, move into three distinct prep areas to cook your meal. Choose from high-end platters and plates to make your dishes uniquely you! Then sit down (and cheers!) before diving into a delicious culinary 3-course meal hand crafted by yourself. One of my favorite experiences in manhattan, plus the meal includes beer or wine! This spot is a quick walk from nearly every subway line in manhattan. What a fun experience that will carry into your every day life, and make meal prep accessible to all. The caveat to this experience is that they are really selling Yondu, which is a vegan-based cooking essence made from various spices, salt, and soybeans. If you're okay using (and becoming a huge fan of) a nutritious cooking agent in your meals, this cooking experience is for you. Also, it's a great value, so why not?