I've taken several classes here after being introduced through a Yelp Elite event. They had me at…read morestreet tacos! Chef Valentine is so nice and patient, the classes are fun, and at the end, you realize it's surprisingly easy to make good, healthy, affordable food that is delicious! I've taken the pork ramen class, which was my favorite. The broth, cooks in 30 minutes in an Instapot, and it was so rich and flavorful. I went out an Instapot the next day! We also made the noodles from scratch. It took a lot of kneeding to get the texture where it needed to be, but it was worth it! I haven't made the noodles at home yet because it took two of us to manage the pasta sheets and pasta machine, which I don't have. But someday! Also enjoyed the class where we learned how to make Saag Paneer, one of my favorite Indian dishes. Once you learn the technique, you can substitute chicken or lamb for the paneer. Quick, delicious, and far less money than if buying out. What makes these cooking classes so enjoyable is the ease and comfort of the atmosphere, created by Chef Valentine, and the ability to get to know the other people in the class. You all prep and cook together and then share the meal as a community. You can bring beer, wine or hard cider - and if you forget, go downstairs and buy some! People tend to share what they bring which adds to the sense of community. Chef Valentine has taught me knife skills, which I thought I had! Wrong. I was doing all the work and not letting the knife do it's job. It's all about the tools and using them properly. These classes have also taught me patience. Cutting all the veggies for the ramen takes time, skill and patience to get uniformed cuts. Prepping and measuring first makes the actual cooking process go smoother. I've always been a cook, but never much of a baker because baking is about being precise with measurements, which requires patience. After taking several cooking classes at Feed the Mass, I've learned how patience pays off. This Christmas, I baked about a dozen varieties of cookies, including baklava. They all turned out wonderful, according to my friends who gobbled them up and I owe it to Chef Valentine! Classes are located on the second floor of Whole Foods in the Pearl. You can park on the street or in Whole Foods garage. If you spent $10 on groceries, parking is free. Love taking classes here! I bought a book of 5 passes so classes end up being $25 per class, a bargain since you also eat a meal! What I really like is the mission of a Feed the Mass, which is to educate and provide classes to those who can't afford to pay for classes, to teach them how to make a healthy and affordable meals for their family. A meal that costs less than fast food and is far more delicious. And healthier. Taking classes supports this Non-Profit's mission. There are classes for kids, date nights, family classes and even classes where you learn how to prep a few meals that stretch out for a week. So take some classes and learn new skills, have fun and pay it forward! It's a great experience and a fun way to spend an evening with friends, family or as a single...once you walk in the door, you are part of the community.

I took the ramen class taught by Chef Jacobsen Valentine at a private event. As a casual home cook,…read moreI thought it was awesome. No matter your skill level (unless, maybe, if you're already a professional chef), you'll learn something new. We made ramen noodles from scratch (!), which were an amazing consistency and soaked up the flavor of the broth well. We also learned proper knife techniques. Chef Valentine has a real passion for cooking and teaching others this important life skill as a means to a healthier lifestyle. A portion of class fees goes towards scholarships for classes for those in need. On the down side, this may have ruined me for instant and non-housemade restaurant ramen, as ours was so good! Now I'll really be saying, I could/should have made this at home!

Just finished a team building event here and it was delightful! Our instructor was Toshi/Tashi (sry…read moreif i am misspelling) - he was clear and patient and I can confidently say everyone learned something new today. Either about food or technique in the kitchen! This place was a blast I would def recommend for team building or date nights or even as a family activity. Claire was our host and she was AMAZING, we got to do all the fun stuff and she was there to clear and clean our dishes, provide us with tools and ingredients PLUS while we were eating she boxed up our leftovers (yes, you will definitely have leftovers)!!! Great experience, if you are interested in taking a cooking class this is definitely the place to do it! They can and will curate the menu to meet the needs of food allergies, diets and preferences. Appetizer - crab rangoons/ cream cheese wontons Meal - Pad Thai Dessert - Coconut sticky rice w/ mangoes on top Thanks for having us, hoping we get to come back again someday soon!

Tashi and Claire were amazing hosts and gave my Fiancee and I such a wonderful experience for a…read moredate night. The food we made during their chicken piccata class came out deliciously and Tashi was very patient and thorough in checking in and making sure that our food was coming out well throughout the process. Inside has a nice dining table/lounge area upon first entering with a full bar, coffee station, and photo booth. Behind the curtain lays out the actual cooking stations with just about every gadget you could need to cook an amazing dish. The setting and size felt perfect to allow my partner and I feel comfortable in our own space while also allowing intimacy with the space between the other learners and the chef. I would 100% recommend this spot if you are interested at all in taking a cooking class or are just looking for a fun way to spend a date night.

Love "The Boutique Chef". From start to finish a fantastic and yummy experience. Chef Michelle is…read moresuch an amazing chef and will custom create your meals to your palate and needs. Don't wait another day if you're considering hiring the Boutique Chef. You will not be disappointed!

Michelle is AMAZING! My family and I hired Michelle to do an at home cooking class and it was…read moreperfect. We gave a basic idea (hand made lobster ravioli) and she came up with the rest of the 5 course meal. We all learned, cooked and had a great time together. She gave tips I will remember forever. She even helped clean, made great suggestions and was a joy to be around. We will call her again! Thank you Michelle! Love the boutique chef!

Went to a dinner event here over the summer and it was a delicious meal and beautiful space- we…read morevisited the animals, and enjoyed a sunset, before indulging in the dinner and drinks. Service was friendly and the whole evening was enjoyable. Keep meaning to return for classes and other events and need to!

Took my second class at KMF this evening and was again impressed with the warmth, beautiful…read moresetting, skilled instruction, humor, and energy of this experience. And of course the amazing farm fresh food and wine selections. These are the best classes I've taken. I learn a great deal, get hands on practice in a non-threatening environment, and have a full happy belly.

I have a wonderful dinner catered for my birthday. The food was fantastic Renalto did all the work…read moreand friends and family enjoyed all the food

Renato is a great chef, teacher and a very fun guy! He taught us to make gnocchi with bolognese…read moresauce and meatballs with pomodoro sauce last night. He is very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine and cooking. All 6 of us were very involved and learned to make everything. He gave us a lesson about the different regions of Italy and the differences in the foods. He provides only the best level of ingredients- so his dinners are very tasty!

We attended a Valentine's Day seasonal galletes class, and I'm a believer. My cheap (YouTube…read moretutorial advocate) had a hard time stomaching the fee but I left so impressed, I even signed up for a different class. Not only was this a fantastic date activity, I loved learning the science behind the process. Emily was the best teacher, made the process feel like a creative outlet. We were able to eat our creations AND go home with more to make. ADDITIONALLY, they have a kitchen consignment shop that has the BEST finds. I found a perfect le creuset dish for $11!!! Will be back!!

This place is so fun! If you're looking for great prices on kitchen staples, they got you. You…read morelooking for weird little gadgets, fun drink ware and dishes, they got you. A fun place to check out and see what all they've got in. I've not taken a class, but they've got a ton on offer, which is awesome.

My son & I took the 'Dumplings of the World' class with Zach last weekend and had a great time. The…read moreclass was well planned, there was not a moment wasted, while also never feeling rushed. The space itself is spacious & tidy, broken up into a workspace, eating space and even a room where I imagine a smaller class or party space may be able to be set up. We had a full class, and stations were prepared (ingredients measured, tools set, etc) upon entering. We were guided through preparing the jiaozi (Chinese dumpling) wrapper dough, filling (while dough rested), then filling & wrapping. After being showing the filling & wrapping, we were returned back to our stations, where Zach rounded with the pairs for 1:2 time with the trickiest parts of the process: the folding! Quantity wise, we made more than enough, and the class was WELL worth the price in value, in my opinion: we had enough for the group to be well fed at the end of the class, and we also brought home another 8 to steam at home, which made for a good sized side for another meal. We honestly could have even made another several too, but it does get tiring on newbie hands after a while at it, not to mention wanting to chow down once you start smelling them steaming!! All in all, I'm glad I stumbled upon this class, and I'm sure my son & I will be visiting Cookshop again for other sessions. As an added bonus, we received the recipes to make jiaozi at home, so this also isn't a one & done experience like some new class/hobbies sometimes tend to be!

What a fun night learning to make ravioli! This was a private event with 12 of us. Chef Zach was…read moreawesome. He had a great energy and was super helpful and knowledgeable. The setup of making it and then being able to share a lovely meal with our group was super enjoyable. I was able to purchase wine. Kind of spendy per glass for what you get. But I was glad to have it nonetheless. We were able to take to go containers home with the leftovers.

We did a Cozy Meal class as a group of coworkers for a team bonding exercise where Chef Tess taught…read moreus how to make different pastas from scratch. We had the best experience with Chef Tess! Delicious and beautiful food, lots of simple tips and tricks for cooking, great company, and lots of laughs. Would definitely come to another one of Chef Tess' classes.

My husband and I had a fantastic experience with Chef Casey!…read more His home was spotless clean, he was easy to engage with and we learned new culinary skills and ideas! The three course dinner was delicious and we had a lot of fun being hands on in his kitchen.

Went to threshold brewing off SE Stark. Didn't have a beer.didnt have water…read more Had gris gris Gumbo and the bread that was served with it. Nothing else. Used the utensils gris gris provided. Within two hours of getting home. Had stomach upset. Then diarrhea. Then vomited all the gumbo up. They need to know to use fresh ingredients and bring food up to temperature. Would go to threshold brewing again, but would never trust the food from guest cooks. Waste of money and ruined my evening. How Sad.

Gris Gris Kitchen makes the most sublime and delicious food. Authentic Louisianan flavors…read more Reasonable prices, excellent quality.

I love you, SCRAP PDX! It's a wonderful feeling to just walk through the doors, knowing you'll be…read moreamong creatives of all kinds, knowing you'll find some treasure you needed for that project you've been working on, then finding another little thing that sparked an idea of something to make, then making your way to the counter to pay, then leaving by the door you came in, hurrying to get home so you can get back to your project and maybe even start another one. SCRAP is a boost to the imagination in ways one can only imagine (hehe), all the while helping the environment by keeping stuff out of landfills. It's a great place to donate all those things you thought you were gonna use for something or other but never got around to it and now don't want to do it. I found some watercolor tubes I'd been wanting to try out - one almost-full tube had a $20 price tag still on it - I paid $4! I'd go every week if I lived closer... you just never know what someone's gonna be donating.

It's inspirational to wander in this store. It gives you warm fuzzy feelings to donate and even…read moremore heartwarming happens as you wander around inside. It's right brain hemisphere stimulation galore.