Blue Bamboo has been on our radar for years but somehow with all our time in Jacksonville we still…read morehadn't been.. That was till last weekend went we made a reservation a week out and locked in. We came in for dinner and were quickly seated. We started off with checking out the drink menu and I had to try the Asian Whiskey Smash which sounded very refreshing. Once ordered I have never seen a drink come out faster which made me think it might have been premade but it was still good. Of course course also had to get an appetizer and when with a classic for us that being the Crab Rangoon's which are made with actual Lump-Crab and not Krab....I was also a big fan of the sauce it came with since I'm not a huge fan of the radioactive Sweet & Sour Sauce that many come with. I ordered another drink and this time went with Sake. I got the Sakari Demon Slayer which came in a "Juice Box" which was fun. Not the best Sake for sure but fun and cheap. For my entree I went with the Red Curry Shrimp & Grits. Being such a Curry and Shrimp & Grits fan it's just the best of both worlds. Ashley got the General's Chicken and we also ordered the Chow Fun with Beef for a noodle dish to share. The Red Curry Shrimp & Grits was very good and for sure a must try. It was rich and loaded with shrimp, veggies, and those tasty grit cakes. I have only had a Curried Shrimp & Grits once before and this one was for sure better and that one was good too. Now as if I couldn't speak more on thr Red Curry Shrimp & Grits that wasn't even the best dish of the night. That has to go to the Chow Fun with Beef! This was the best Chow Fun I have ever had by far. This is a must get every time you visit Blue Bamboo. The beef was so tender and the Chow Fun was cooked perfectly and so flavorful. We will for sure be coming to Blue Bamboo again!

Trying to be fair here..... we lived in the far east and NYC Montreal San Fran China towns…read more Ambience? Very nice. A five Star. Service? Same. We had curry noodles off the regular menu a four star. However when it came to the dim sum? Does not compare to other Jacksonville dim sum restaurants.....Not many choices. Ribs were terrible we ordered four different dim sums. The sauces with them were blah as were the dim sums A lot more work needed here

This is an amazing experience and if you get the opportunity I highly recommend. We did the pasta…read moremaking class and could not have loved it more. My husband and I love to cook so this was perfect to help build our skills and learn something new. The set was perfect and the food turned out fantastic. Thank you chef for answering all our questions and being patient with us.

From the owner: Cozymeal is an award-winning provider of cooking classes, private chef services, food tours and…read moreteam building activities with local chefs and food tour guides in Jacksonville. Consumers as well as small and large companies use us regularly for all their culinary needs, from couples cooking classes to team building activities to bachelorette parties to private dinners.

Chef Vernetta is absolutely amazing!!! She catered my graduation party. She was able to create a…read moremenu that met the needs of my guest while providing delicious food that my guest continue talking about. Communication and billing was a smooth process and she and her team were very professional. If you haven't had the pleasure of trying Chef Vernetta's food you can order from her restaurant or sign up for a cooking class. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Just delicious! Happened to be in the area, and we decided to grab lunch/ early dinner here at the…read morePalete, I have met Chef Vernetta a few times and she is the sweetest, I was very happy to see her and a few ladies inside ready to cook you up a meal. The menu is smaller which I like, my thinking, make a few things great instead of a bunch average....we ordered: *Chicken Alfredo- this was my favorite! the chicken is marinated on skewers and was so good! It was moist and flavorful, the pasta has a great sauce on it, served with sautéed rainbow carrots and green beans, loved this dish! *Crabcakes- 2 large crab cakes with the same veggies and roasted corn salad, yum, I always feel like crab cakes are a special meal! *Chicken over rice- this was that same marinated chicken skewers, served over yellow rice, with veggies, very good! I enjoyed each dish, and liked the concept of you pop in a pick up a gourmet meal to take home, I like to meal prep my lunches for the week and this place would be wonderful for that also!

Enjoyable, interactive event. Jax cooking was clean and…read moreorganized. This was a corporate event. You prep the food, cook and then eat. The staff was friendly. We made peach cobbler, Mac & cheese(creamy!!) Chicken in a balsamic wine reduction and string bean salad. Highly recommend this as a group or a date night. Maybe a birthday or anniversary celebration. Menus change about every month.

My kids had a great time at Jax Cooking Studio. The class was informative, fun, and kid-friendly…read more The facility was clean and it's always nice to support a local small business. It's a bit pricey, but the experience was enjoyable and memorable for the kids. Great place for any and everyone! Date night, solo time, family outings, girls day, whatever... it's a solid experience.

Came for a cooking class as a little team outing for work and it was so much fun!!! We did the…read moreTuscan chicken class. I had a great time. It was fun and I learned some new cooking tricks. The recipe was very flavorful and pretty easy! The only bummer was our custard dessert didn't really have time to fully set. It was yummy anyway tho. Chef Mel was a lovely teacher and host. They have a discount on store purchases when you take a cooking class so that's also a nice little bonus. I'd definitely come back and take another class. There is a good amount time To learn and to yap with your group. You're grouped in 4s so it is also potentially a chance to make some new friends which I imagine is fun too!

I am extremely disappointed with the way my 16-year-old daughter was treated at the Sur La Table…read morecooking camp. My daughter has Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a disabling condition that prevents her from standing for long periods. During the first two days of camp, my husband explained her condition to the staff, and they provided a chair so she could fully participate without unnecessary pain. On June 24, however, Chef Josh Sziranko handled the situation very differently. When my daughter politely asked for a chair, he questioned why she needed one. After she explained that she had a medical condition, he dismissed her request, threw up his hands in frustration, and refused to provide the accommodation that had already been given the previous two days. As a result, my daughter was forced to stand far longer than she could physically tolerate, causing a severe CRPS flare-up. Weeks later, she was still experiencing increased pain because of what happened. She was even unable to finish the remainder of the camp because of the pain. What disappointed me just as much was the lack of response from management. I contacted the store immediately after the incident and spoke with Casey, who said General Manager Kathleen would call me. Kathleen called the following day and said she would handle the complaint. Still, after that, despite another follow-up call from me, we never received an update, an apology, or any indication that the matter was taken seriously. A business that welcomes children should also know how to treat children with disabilities. A simple chair had already been approved and provided by staff on previous days, yet my daughter's request was dismissed, causing her unnecessary pain. I hope Sur La Table takes this experience seriously, provides disability awareness and ADA accommodation training to its staff, and ensures that no other child or customer with a disability is treated this way. I cannot recommend this location based on our experience.

For Valentine's Day this year, I decided to mix things up a bit and hire a private chef to cook…read moredinner for me and my wife. After some back-and-forth with several prospects, I decided to go with Chef Walter Busconi Lage or "Chef of the World" as he bills himself. He created a few different menus based on our preferred cuisines and we worked together to mix and match some of the elements of each to come to a three-course meal I knew we'd both enjoy. Arriving promptly at 4pm for a 6pm service, he was very friendly and accommodating. Chef Walter brought all of the necessary equipment to perform his craft, and right around 6pm we sat down to our first course of a goat cheese souffle. Impossibly light and rich at the same time, it was a fantastic starter. It came with some mixed greens on the side that were dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette. Our entree was surf and turf: bison ribeye with lobster, served with potatoes dauphinoise and asparagus in an orange zest hollandaise. The bison was cooked to perfection, with a delicious compound butter that helped with the natural leanness of bison. The potatoes were rich and yielding, and the asparagus was tender but still with a nice snap and the creamy hollandaise made it a joy to eat. The one miss on this course was the lobster, which was overly soft and didn't add much to the plate. For dessert we were served a cognac creme brulee with whipped topping. This was the best creme brulee I've ever eaten; the hint of cognac really set off the other flavors and it was not overly sweet. While not inexpensive, Chef Walter is a man who knows his craft. He was friendly, hospitable, punctual, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to work with him again in the future.

My husband and I recently hired Chef Walter Busconi as our personal part-time Chef. He has been…read moreoutstanding in every regard. He is an excellent chef, with all the credentials, including expertise in nutrition. Chef Walter has an extensive collection of tried and true recipes and has self-published several cookbooks. He is creative and knowledgeable when it comes to food prep, pleasant to be around, eager to please and focused on the job at hand. We like him a lot. His meals have great eye appeal, contain healthy ingredients and have been delicious. Best of all, Chef Walter suggests a meal plan, does the shopping, prepares three meals that are easy for me to reheat and get on the table with minimal fuss, and leaves my kitchen spotless. I highly recommend Chef Walter Busconi. Kathleen Cort

This cooking class has 70 five-star reviews on airbnb. It's a unique and personalized experience in…read moreSt. Augustine.

Chef Alex is a master of his craft. His cooking class is a one of a kind experience. The savory…read moreand sweet crepes were both amazing. Do not hesitate to book one of his classes. You won't regret it!

This place would be my dream business. This is like a candy store for anyone who is into…read morealternative health, herbs, teas, spices and natural products. It's also a place to find some really unique gifts for loved ones. Donna, the owner and herbalist, is very approachable and runs a school where people in the community can come and learn various skills from soap making to attaining an herbalist's certificate right at this location. I'm so impressed with the array of ingredients that she carries [some that are very difficult to find] and the quality of the finished products that are available to purchase. The prices are very reasonable for everything. I love the fact that you can go and smell, touch, see and feel the plethora of wonderful products and bulk herbs available here! Much better, in my opinion, than blindly buying it online somewhere else. It smells amazing in here and now I know where to get my ingredients for my tea addiction at extremely reasonable prices. I just can't say enough about how amazing this resource is for locals and the entire community! Everyone is very welcoming, knowledgeable and generous with their time. If you are in the area, this is a hidden gem that you cannot miss!

I have placed several orders from Donna and it was always a hassle getting the products I paid for…read more She would outright lie about having mailed the order and then weeks later would say "Oh I'm sending it today." There was always an excuse! My last (and I mean last ever) order was not filled and she refuses to refund the money. She is a scammer and a thief in my opinion so beware of doing business with this place

I've been to this cafe a couple times over the years since I started working at FSCJ. The workers…read moreare actually the culinary students practicing their craft. I've never been disappointed coming here. Every Fall/Spring semester, they have a different theme. These photos are from the Fall Semester where the menus were curated based on different countries. I went to the Japan one. They served a sushi appetizer, my entree was the chicken katsu with noodles, and the dessert was a matcha cheesecake with ice cream on top. It's only $7 for lunch, but it's advised to pay in cash.

Fl.State College of Jax (FSCJ) has a culinary program for restaurant as well as hospitality…read moremanagement. With very limited, available reservations one can have lunch or dinner in their simulated restaurant lab for very reasonable cost! Today our book club lunched with a Chinese theme and it was wonderful! We had a "pork belly bao" pre-appetizer, then either shrimp siu Mai or scallion pancakes then a pick from four entree with fried rice and sichuan dry fried green bean and lastly a delicious dessert with French-press coffee-sweet! It is hard to get reservations and they are open only Tuesday/Thursday, the menu changes but the experience will be the same! Wonderful!