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    4.7 (47 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 6:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    The Lasagna

    Wow! If you've not been, you are missing out. The food was amazing, the Chef is great! All of dishes were amazing Brandon , we finally have a restaurant to rave about. Compliments to the chef and the staff.

    This is my new Fiancé!
    Jeff R.

    What a perfect place for a proposal. I called ahead and informed the staff of my plans, and they seated us at a very romantic table. They cheered when she said yes, and brought champagne. Food was fantastic too!! I was so nervous I didn't eat much though!

    Delicious dessert special
    Laurie G.

    This little shop is a true hidden gem. My husband and I recently discovered it and it was so awesome that we went back to eat there again two weekends in a row. If you're looking for a truly authentic Italian meal, go no further than Tasty Venues. Chef Cinzia is an artist in the kitchen and makes everything taste so fresh; you can literally taste the different layers of flavors in every dish. Her husband Mark was our server on our second visit and he is just so warm and inviting. The Barratta special was awesome as was the Seaside Classic appetizer, which is more than enough to share. Chef chose our wine for us at our request and it was perfect. I chose the Maremonti as my entree, which was so delicious and my husband ordered the Short Rib Ragu, which was another special, and said it was "perfect food". I can't say enough good things about this place; run, don't walk to Tasty Venues.

    Throw away menu laid out on your place seating of your groups reserved tea table @ Tasty Venues.
    Rachel L.

    I've tried a few of Chef Cinzia's offerings at Tasty Venues. I have ordered her chicken parmesan family meal, I've purchased semolina flour in her gourmet shop, I've ordered her cooking class to-go and I've dined in the restaurant most recently for her afternoon tea with a few friends a few Saturdays ago. Chef and her staff are doing a great job abiding by the new Covid19 safety precautions. They wear masks, have hand sanitizer available for customers to use, seating at 50% restaurant capacity, throw away menus and individual servings of condiments. But lets talk about the Afternoon Tea! I am a tea "party" fan. Chef posts her dining specials and events on the Tasty Venues FB page, so it was easy to pay ahead and reserve my friends and I's seats for tea. Which is a great idea with limited seating in restaurants now- we were guaranteed dining seats! The price per person was $30 and included all of the following: a pot of tea for the table, classic cucumber tea sandwiches, tomato & roast beef sandwiches (MY FAVORITE savory of the tea!) chicken salad canapé, mushrooms vol au vent, mini shrimp cocktail, cream scones, blueberry lemon mini cupcakes, mini victorian sponge cake (MY FAVORITE dessert of the afternoon!) and mini tiramisu. The tea of the day was Versailles Lavender Garden. The chef visited our table as well as the wait staff checking on us often. We never waited for anything we needed. It was a great experience and I cant wait to schedule another tea with my girlfriends!

    Italian beers
    Angela N.

    I've been wanting to come here for a while so I was excited when I got my boyfriend and another couple convinced to check it out. The vibe was pretty cool with jazz music playing the entire time. The restaurant is very cute and intimate and the store has some cool things. There were do not touch signs on some of the shelves so it was kind of weird trying to look at the items. Also, you have to walk around tables of people that are dining to look at the items displayed and that was quite an awkward experience. When we first walked in we were greeted at the door by our server and she knew who we were right away based on our reservation time. We were told we had to sanitize our hands before we sat at our table. We were only going to touch the foods we were served to us to eat, but we complied and then sat down. We asked our server about the beers and she really didn't know much about them, so we asked for a light Italian and strong Italian beer and they turned out to be delicious. She ended up bringing our food and our drinks to us one and two at a time with several minutes in between. She did not ask about ordering appetizers, but after she had been to our table for the third or fourth time, we asked to order the mussels. They came out and were delicious although they weren't served with a bowl for the shells and she also had to go get a spoon for us to serve them. She came back with a teaspoon. That was strange, but we went with it. My friend asked about the linguine and clams and said decided that she wanted that and our server wrote it down then just walked away. She came back about 10 minutes later and asked if we all ordered. She didn't remember the linguini order at all, so my friend ordered again and then the rest of us did. Our food took about 20 minutes to get to our table and it was brought out one item at a time. I should note that the other two tables in the restaurant had eaten their meals by then. My boyfriend sat for several minutes without his meal. We waited for him while our food was getting cold. Our server did not know which entrees she had in her hands, so we had to guess as to what went where based on what we ordered. Again, so strange. I don't want to be mean in case our server has a medical issue, but being outsiders and not knowing the people at this place personally, it was a very very strange experience. The pastas were very Al dente, but the flavors were all fabulous! It was very messy for my friend to eat her linguine and clams without a bowl to put her clam shells in, but she was very happy with her meal. To sum it up, the place was cute and our server didn't have much of a personality and wasn't really sure of what was going on, but we did eat really good food. While it was a very strange evening, I'm glad we finally tried this local restaurant. I'm not sure that we will be back as it just wasn't a nice experience overall.

    Whitney B.

    My husband and I LOVE food. Like not a normal level of love but a deep appreciation of culture and cuisine! We finally were able to make it to this little slice of Heaven and OMG it was every culinary woman's dream! From the second you walk in you feel like family! The service by far way THE BEST I have seen in a long time since Covid. The chef even comes out to check on you! I don't give reviews lightly and when I say "I will be back" ohhhh honey....this is my new secret place to go! Come as strangers and leave as family. This was by far the best meal I have had in a long time!

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    Aixa P.

    Great authentic Italian food with a beautiful and relaxing ambiance! The chef changes the menu seasonally to always use fresh in season ingredients!!

    Lasagna only served in Sundays. $25 and includes a tea and side salad
    Kristina M.

    Must visit! Adorable shop with tables throughout. Small and quaint. Limited hours so make sure they are open. Party of more than 4 I would make a reservation. We did girls day today and loved it!! One of the girls in our group is from Italy, her and the chef were able to speak Italian to each other. This is authentic Italian not American Italian! Don't expect to go and have spaghetti with garlic bread. Very pleasant experience. They make you feel welcomed! So many neat things to look at or purchase while you wait for your meal.

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    Delicious! Everything we had was perfect. The charcuterie, pasta, wines, all fresh. We will return.

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    Super rude owners and not kid friendly. Avoid this place!! Many better restaurants in the area with friendly staff.

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    Chef Cinzia creates the flavors and aromas worth flying to Europe for, only right here in our neighborhood.

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    5.0(5 reviews)
    12.4 miHyde Park

    How many good things can I condense into one review about Chef Alisa and her husband, Alex? I…read morereached out to Alisa by simply searching for a 'private/personal chef' on Google. She was one of the first few chefs in the Houston area that popped up on my screen and I decided to do some more "research;" and by "research," I mean I searched for her on social media platforms to see pictures of her dishes before contacting her...Come on, we're all guilty of it. lol To my pleasant surprise, Chef Alisa was one of the winners on The Food Network's "Supermarket Stakeout" which I thought was a pretty cool thing to have on her resume. :) So of course, naturally, I contacted her to check out her prices and menu. Now, by no means am I accustomed to having a personal chef in our home, but to celebrate a special occasion, I thought it would be a fun experience and a great "date night" for my husband and I. My review is strictly based off of my first experience having a chef come to my home to cook for me and the communication between Chef Alisa and I throughout the whole process. From the very beginning of getting into contact with Chef Alisa, she was extremely prompt in her e-mail responses and very transparent about her rate and any additional costs. After reviewing other chefs in Houston, I decided that I wanted Chef Alisa as our private chef to celebrate a special occasion with my husband, and after that, she sent me a menu with several delicious selections for each course (i.e., appetizer, salad, main dishes, desserts). I think choosing just one option from each course was the hardest part about this whole process, I wanted to try them all. During the selection process, I e-mailed Alisa back and forth a few times asking if I could make small changes here and there (e.g., sub an appetizer, or add a protein), and each time I heard back from her, she was timely in her responses and tactfully offered her professional recommendations. What I liked about Chef Alisa was that she was helpful and respected any accommodations or changes I wanted to make to the final menu. To give you an idea of some of the changes, I asked for, Chef Alisa recommended an appetizer, a salad, main dish and dessert; whereas, my husband doesn't like salad, so I asked if we could have two hot appetizers instead. Chef Alisa was accommodating and made two hot appetizers for us to replace the salad and added a protein to one of the dishes she normally serves as a main entree. While at the store, she even accommodated when I wanted her to change one of the proteins (last minute). Her ability to be flexible and accommodate her clients made her really pleasant to work with. After making my selections, I had to pay 50% of the total cost to Alisa to secure the date and then on the day of, I would pay the rest as well as any additional costs (e.g., groceries). Additionally, Alisa asked for a picture of my kitchen so that she could work her way around the kitchen with ease on the day of her arrival. On the day of, Alisa and her husband Alex (her "sous chef") came over about 3 hours before I wanted our meal served (appetizers by 6:15pm), and she started to cook up a storm as if my kitchen was her kitchen all along. I got to know them as a couple while she was cooking and Alex was prepping and it really felt like I was just chatting with friends. They're a really sociable couple and Alisa's food turned out amazing. The entire meal was served perfectly well-timed, and they were attentive to our needs. The icing on the cake was that there were no dishes for me to do at the end of the night! They left our kitchen cleaner than it was before they came over. :) If you're looking for a fun date night or even a get-together with friends, hiring Chef Alisa for a special occasion will be a treat.

    Alisa G. and her team helped me host a wonderful 12-person birthday dinner celebration for my wife…read more She made my first private chef experience fantastic and, because of that, it will not be my last. She presented, at our request, a Mediterranean-themed dinner with appetizer, entree with side, and desert. Every dish she served was delicious and her team took exceptional care of us and our guests. It was all very much appreciated. I highly recommend Alisa G and look forward to using her services the next time an opportunity arises.

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    Cheeseology

    4.7(33 reviews)
    10.6 miYbor City

    I recently hosted a networking event at Cheeseology, and I cannot recommend it enough! From start…read moreto finish, the experience was absolutely seamless, thanks to Kelly, who was amazing throughout the entire process. From booking to the end of the event, her attention to detail and professionalism made everything so easy and enjoyable. The atmosphere at Cheeseology was perfect--warm, inviting, and ideal for fostering connections. Everyone who attended had such a fantastic time! The instructors were phenomenal, bringing energy, expertise, and fun to the event. It was clear they were passionate about what they do, which made the experience even more memorable. One of the standout aspects of Cheeseology is their commitment to sourcing ingredients from local suppliers. It's such a thoughtful touch that adds to the quality and authenticity of the experience. If you're looking for a unique venue with a great vibe, exceptional service, and a focus on supporting the local community, Cheeseology is the place to go. I can't wait to host another event here!

    Cannoli making class was fun…read more So the 3 stars is based on their customer service & how we were treated. 7 of us signed up for a week night class. We arrived late because we thought the class was 30 mins later than it was but we text them we were on our way. They were visible annoyed when we walked in & we did not get a warm welcome. I have to say there was only 2 people, a couple, in the class so it wasn't like we interrupted a big class. We were bringing the big class. And they had only poured milk into a pot & letting it warm up when we arrived so we had not missed anything. The whole class the women that worked there were not giving warm fuzzy vibes. It lacked fun & enjoyment honestly. We felt like we were treated like a nuisance & like we couldn't even laugh. The cannolis were good & we learned a lot.

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    The Kitchen House

    4.9(13 reviews)
    70.0 miCollege Park, Horizons West / West Orlando

    The Kitchen House is a not-for-profit garden and cooking school that focuses on teaching healthy…read moreplant-forward recipes to adults and children. Ever since Publix Aprons Cooking School closed, I've been looking for a cooking school that has fun adult classes. The Kitchen House has just started a monthly "book club" called Plot to Plate where they feature a book that relates to or includes recipes. This month was Lessons in Chemistry so my friends and I decided to attend. We bought our tickets in advance as classes can sell out. The classes are different prices depending on what the class is. The house is in a residential neighborhood in College Park and does not have a dedicated parking lot so I would suggest getting there early as you have to find a spot along the street. When we arrived, we were greeted and given a welcome drink, in this case Cardamom Decaf Coffee because it was cold out. One of the instructors said that normally we would walk the garden at the beginning of class and also eat outdoors but since it was cold, we were going to skip the garden and eat inside. Once everyone arrived (cooking classes can have up to 20 people), we met in the lobby to start talking about different themes of the book. Then it was time to wash up and go to the kitchen. All the ingredients were set out for us and we picked the Veggie Pot Pie table with other attendees. The instructor gave us some knife skills lessons and then we all started cooking, using the recipes at our station. Each station makes one recipe so you don't get to make everything. And, the instructors and volunteers don't show you how to make everything first (like Publix Aprons used to do). But, if you just dig in and start going, it is a lot of fun. We had some questions along the way, like is there a spatula we can use? Or, is this the flour or the cornstarch? The volunteers were great and answered everything in a friendly way. As it said you could do in the welcome email we received before the class, some folks brought their own wine and the Kitchen House provided glasses and would pour for you. I think if we go back, we would definitely bring our own wine. My friends and I made the drop biscuits for the Veggie Pot Pie, which were surprisingly easy to make. We were finished early so we also make the Brownies for dessert that used olive oil and maple syrup instead of butter and sugar. When everyone was done cooking, we gathered in the lobby again while the volunteers cleaned and set up the table for dinner. Then, it was time to eat! Dinner was served buffet style and the Kitchen House split our food for people who had different dietary restrictions. For example, some of the recipes used non-dairy alternatives as some people in the class were lactose intolerant and one person had a mushroom allergy so they got a small spinach gallette instead of the mushroom Gallette for everyone else. As we sat down to eat, we discussed the book more in depth. Everything tasted great and we had a wonderful time. We received all the recipes in an email after the class so we could make the foods at home. I will definitely be looking at other adult classes here.

    This is a fun garden space and non-profit that promotes healthy eating habits and hosts cooking…read moreevents. I went with my classmates for medical school and we made 2 different types of spaghetti- one had meat (very good, picture 1) and the other was vegetarian (wasn't terrible, picture 2). The garden is beautiful and the employees are friendly and gave us a tour of the spot.

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    Epicurean Theatre

    Epicurean Theatre

    4.6(7 reviews)
    13.1 miSoHo
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    My husband and I had the most incredible date night at the Epicurean Theatre! We attended the…read more"Dinner with a Master Chef" class on Friday, July 18th 2014. Our instructor was celebrity chef, Whitney Miller, winner of Master Chef (season 1). The Epicurean Theatre is a gorgeous and very modern culinary classroom in the Epicurean Hotel in South Tampa. The culinary classroom has a kitchen in the front of the theatre for the instructor/ chef and stadium-style seating for the students. (If you want a seat near the front of the class arrive early!) Flat screen televisions are located in the front corners of the classroom to display close-ups of the food as it is being prepared. The layout of the classroom allows participants to eat and drink while watching a cooking presentation. After the chef completes each course of the meal the Epicurean's wait staff serves the dish. Whitney Miller was so charming and entertaining throughout our class. I loved her stories about growing up in Mississippi and being a contestant on the Master Chef. Her menu in our class included some of her favorite Southern dishes: First Course: Arugula Salad with Grilled Figs, Homemade Buttermilk Ricotta Cheese, Crispy Prosciutto and a Citrus Vinaigrette (Wine Pairing: Schiopetto Pinot Grigio) Second Course: BBQ Shrimp and Cheese Grits (Wine Pairing: Black Bird Rose) Third Course: White Chocolate Bread Pudding (Wine Pairing: Rosa Regale) Everything was so delicious and I cannot wait to make these dishes at my home! Confession: I probably won't make my own ricotta cheese for the arugula salad because who has time for that?! We received so many great cooking tips from the class and I plan on purchasing Whitney's cookbook so I can introduce my husband to more Southern cooking. If you are interested in taking a class at the Epicurean Theatre I highly recommend it! They offer a variety of classes from cupcakes to cooking to wine or even speaking a foreign language. They even offer brew bus tours! The classes range from $45-$125. Our Master Chef class cost $65 per person which wasn't a bad deal in my opinion considering we received a two hour demonstration from a celebrity chef, a three course meal, and three wine tastings. Can't wait to take my next class at the Epicurean Theatre!

    I went to a great event here called Cupcakes and Cocktails held by Chef Beth Lukens, who owns and…read moreoperates the local company Cloud 9 Confections. Everything about this event was fun. Just like you see on cooking shows, Beth stood in front of the 3-tiered seating area, with a camera on her, and a camera overhead showing inside the pot she was cooking in. Beth is an experienced baker, and I loved that in addition to demonstrating how to make the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan cupcake, she also gave us helpful tips for substitutions and shortcuts. In addition to cupcakes, the event included 3 cocktails, specially designed to compliment the cupcakes we would be taking home. Pumpkin Prosecco - made of champagne and pureed pumpkin, Hard Apple Cider - made with gin, cider, and fresh crushed grapes, and a Bourbon Cocktail - but after the first two drinks, I have no recollection of what went into this last one. It was great, though! :-) Roger, the bartender from the hotel restaurant Élevage, came in each time to explain his concoction, which was really a nice personal touch. After Beth demonstrated how to make the first cupcake, all the participants went down to group stations where we got to frost our own cupcakes. She had all the different cupcakes lined up for us, as well as the different bags of frosting. First we did our own Bourbon Chocolate Pecan cupcake - by scooping out the inside to fill it with pecan filling, then frosting it with a thick bourbon chocolate buttercream, and sprinkling roasted pecans on top. Next was the Hard Apple Cider cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream. And finally we did the Pumpkin Spice cupcake, with a sweet cream cheese frosting. I have to admit, there was a LOT of taste-testing the frosting, even after the cupcakes were all frosted. Beth even provided plastic cupcake containers, so our 6 masterpieces (2 of each flavor) could travel in safety and comfort. I would definitely do another event here - it was very well organized, and in addition to the promised take home cupcakes, we were also provided with recipes on how to make the different cupcakes and frosting. The only thing that wasn't cool, and wasn't mentioned ahead of time, is that you had to pay $5 for valet, which also meant tipping too. I think the Epicurean Hotel needs to include this in the cost of the class, or let people self-park in the spots they have available for the wine store or bakery. Other than the parking, an A+ event from start to finish. Support local small businesses and go check out Beth's webpage, too - yum!

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