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!

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.

AhhhMAZING!! My…read morefamily absolutely loves coming here!! My daughter and I have done classes, my husband and I have done date night classes and most recently we double dated with friends for a date night. They NEVER dissappoint! Tashi is so laid back and chill it feels like you're learning from your bestie, and he is so patient to explain not onky the what but the why. I am the type of person who loves to know the science behind what we are doing and he delivers everytime. If you are looking for something to do as a family, with friends or as a gift to others Cookin Class is it! They can change things up whether its an ingredient or even a specific day you're needing and their communication is awesome. Can't wait for our next class!!

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.

It's really hard to know what to do about dining out in this crazy time that is COVID. This was…read moreparticularly true for us as we looked around for places to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday. We wanted a place where we could have a private or semi private dinner. Bring another couple of friends with us, and dine together without all the stress of trying to figure out how to navigate a restaurant filled with people or a patio with tables on top of one another. The Kitchen at Middleground Farms was the perfect combination of everything we were looking for. Exquisite food, excellent service, and an enchanting environment. Add to the whole mix, the most amazing staff. From the moment I made the reservation, to the multitude of questions I emailed the owner, everyone was just so kind. The staff made it really easy to feel comfortable in our decision to spend my wife's 50th birthday at the farm. The food - oh my goodness, it was fantastic. The farm to table style menu means the chefs make the dinner offerings based on the foodstuffs they glean. We had a special dinner that was curated with wine selections. All the wine paired beautifully with the food. In addition, we arranged a champagne toast to start the evening and the staff even brought the flutes outside for us to enjoy the late evening before starting our meal. Best part of the meal - a decadent flourless chocolate cake that was perfectly paired with a vin santo. It was just a perfect kind of evening, and one that we will definitely be going back. As our friends said - "this is one of the best dinners we've ever had together." And I wholeheartedly agree. During this crazy time that is COVID, it's important that we're supporting local, community-based restaurants and businesses. And The Kitchen at Middleground Farms is one of those places that we will definitely be revisiting. Thank you to the whole team for such a delightful evening.

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!

I lived in Italy for 18 mos and can attest that the private cooking class with Renato this week in…read morePortland was fantastico! The dishes we made were simple but full of flavors, just like how I remember them in Italy. My son and his gf had a wonderful time and I am so thankful to have things worked out and Renato was available. Renato was fun, knowledgeable and passionate about cooking. He shared with us where to get the freshest and highest quality ingredients. He was so attentive to my son and his gf and engaged them in the process the whole time. With his bubbly personality and in-depth knowledge about cooking Italian food, he kept us entertained the whole time. My sisters are so jealous of me when they saw the pictures I post here. Of course the final dishes were really yummy.

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

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!!

I really enjoy coming back here - you never know what you'll find with a constantly changing, well…read morecurated selection of consignment and brand new stuff. On my most recent visit, they had exactly what I was looking for, at a terrific price, and I had a blast just browsing on top of that.

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!

My work had a team event at this location, teaching us how to make sushi. We were greeted with a…read morecheese and fruit board and various sparkling waters. One could add on a glass of wine or beer if so desired. The class was lead by Sushi Expert, Devan, who showed 15 of us newbies how to create 4 different sushi rolls. It was way harder than I thought but very fun to attempt. She showed us how to work with sushi ingredients, proper knife techniques, ensured we maintained a clean cutting board and how to roll properly. By the end of the 2 hour course, we had a huge plateful of 4 sushi rolls including veggies, shrimp, crab dip, salmon and tuna. I could only eat about a third of it, around 24 pieces. It looks like all types of classes are conducted here for kids as well as adults. Fun space for team bonding events. I would enjoy another round of classes, maybe something more in my wheel house.

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.

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.

Lisanette Curbelo taught us how to make sofritas, and arroz con pollo. The food was delicious and…read moreI'm looking forward to cooking this at home now. It's really cheap and a lot of fun to take classes at Fred Meyer's and I can definitely recommend it to others.

This is such a great small venue! Perfect for a corporate meeting r gathering, or a cooking…read moreclass/workshop. They even have a full kitchen and a large back room for prep. I can't wait until the baby shower I get to attend here next month, we are all looking forward to it! And having Fred Meyer right there to get all the goodies from makes it SUPER convenient. The staff is amazing too! I would highly recommend!

I organized a private cooking class with Gris Gris Kitchen for a group of friends. Bonnie was a…read moregracious hostess and a wonderful teacher! She taught us how to make jambalaya, etouffee, and bread pudding. The food was delicious and truly authentic, and we had a lot of fun while learning skills, tips, and tricks from Bonnie. I would do it again and highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about New Orleans and/or Southern cuisine!

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.

Lots of misc. nic knacks. Hear they moved. Wish them well they've been around a long time.read more

Scrap has a lot of fun, hard-to-resist craft items. On one trip in, I had to grab one of the dozens…read moreof soccer trophies to make a special new one for my son (award for tolerating being an "old soul" for 13 years). There are a lot of fun items, and you never know what they will had. That said, it is chaos!! Not just filled with grabby people, but the items themselves are just everywhere. It reminds me of what I'd expect cleaning out a grandparent's garage would look like. The employees seem frustrated when interacting with customers - maybe because it was the end of the day, or maybe it's just a personal decision? My needs were simple, but most remained unmet. I did find a few things I didn't know I was missing!