I would hire a chef Steph again. It was my first time to hire a personal chef for a dinner party. I…read morelearned a lot and next time I'll have a few different requests. But overall food was delicious. She was very gracious and professional. She did not clear dinner dishes until everyone was finished. I felt like we had all the Time in the world and we're not rushed . Her chocolate lava cakes were amazing !When dinner was finished, all the dishes were in the dishwasher and the countertops were all wiped down. Everything was taken care .

Steph's the best!! Plain and simple. Her experience as a professional chef and her attentive,…read morehelpful approach are amazing! Great chef!!

Chef Kevin was such an amazing addition to our bachelorette weekend! He did a plated menu for 10…read moregirls at our AirBNB in Malibu. He was extremely personable and we had lot of fun with him. The dishes were amazing, he was flexible with our one vegetarian friend and with the dishes especially not knowing what kind of kitchen the AirBNB would have! Each course was absolutely fantastic with several components and a lot of thought and complexity. The ingredients were quality and we let him have fun with our menu which included jack fruit carnitas (amazing!), stone fruit salad, halibut and amazing chocolate cake for dessert. We loved all of it! We highly recommend Chef Kevin!!

Chef Kevin is an amazing chef. He skillfully and expertly prepared Dinner for 12 people at my home…read more His culinary skills are exceptional. It was a pleasure working with him to decide the menu. He has a so much knowledge in all areas of cooking, with an emphasis on fresh and organic produce and meats and tremendous skill in pairing a custom meal. My guests all enjoyed speaking with him during the dinner. Chef Kevin is jovial, friendly and engaging. I also truly appreciate that after the dinner, the kitchen was cleaned and left in the same condition it was before he arrived. I highly recommended Chef Kevin. I plan to have many dinners and future celebrations prepared by Chef in the future.

We took a cooking class here and it was a blast! Chef Will was so funny and engaging and a great…read moreteacher. We made: Shrimp Tempura Roll Yuzu Dipping Sauce Crab Inari Sushi (Fried Tofu Pockets) Avocado and Vegetable Hand Roll Sushi Rice Yuzu Sorbet Everything was delicious and the two hours flew by. We cannot wait to take another class with this awesome teacher! Thanks, Chef Will!

i recently signed up for the harvest pasta night a few weeks ago to celebrate my boyfriend's…read morebirthday. we'd both been talking about wanting to learn a little bit more about cooking for a while now, so i thought it would be such a fun experience to actually get to handmake pasta together. and honestly, it was SUCH a fun experience! from the moment we got started, everything felt really organized and welcoming. we were given aprons with little name tags, which i thought was such a nice touch since you're working with other people and it makes it a lot easier to remember everyone's names. in a class of about 8 or so, we were split up into two groups to prep our courses. we also went through a thorough handwashing before getting started, and throughout the class they reminded us to continue washing our hands since we were working hands-on with the food. we were allowed to take pictures too, which i really appreciated because of course i wanted to document the pasta we made by hand! we didn't really know what to expect going in, but the class ended up being such a great time. chef will and chef zach were both such great teachers, and the energy throughout the class was really fun and welcoming. they had a lot of the ingredients already portioned out and prepped for us, which i think helped keep everything moving since the class was only around two hours. but we still got to learn some of the actual techniques, like properly chopping and preparing different ingredients, so it didn't feel like everything was just done for us. as i mentioned, because of the size of the class, we were paired up with two other people to help make our dishes, which i actually really enjoyed. it made the whole thing feel a little more social and was a fun way to meet other people while we cooked. there's also a break during the class where you can take some time to peruse the store, and they offer little complimentary coffees made by one of the machines they sell. i also really appreciated that even though some of the dishes called for meat, they were able to help us make a meat-free version so that i could still fully participate and enjoy what we were making. and the food was soooo good! everything we made was delicious, and honestly, some of the dishes were things i probably wouldn't have typically ordered for myself at a restaurant. getting to actually make them ourselves made me appreciate them so much more. i was also surprised by how much food we ended up making because the portions were way bigger than i expected. by the end of the class, i was actually pretty full! overall, this was such a fun experience and definitely a different way to spend a birthday celebration. i went in not really knowing what to expect and left already thinking about what class i'd want to sign up for next. i would absolutely do another class like this!

It was the weekend and walking 'round my hood I didn't want to wait a long time for food. CTC had a…read morefew people seated but wasn't so crowded that I would faint from hunger before being served. The concept is quick Italian. With pasta dishes and different main dishes along with sides. They run a deal if you build a full meal and it runs about $15. The staff were nice and I could tell they really wanted to do a good job. The problem really was the food. It lacks fresh flavors and reminded me of an airport restaurant. Everything is clearly pre made, which in itself isn't awful. It just really tasted reheated. Risotto: what was touted as "yellowtail" was canned tuna. Very fishy smelling and even worse tasting. I thought it was a bold special and imagined a seared sliced fish over the risotto. What I got was akin to cat food. I couldn't even choke down a small fork full so I did something I freaking hate doing, I complained to the manager. He did end up taking the dish off of my bill which I appreciate, especially since I honestly found it so awful I couldn't finish a bite. When I gave my reason he did say something troubling. He said the chef uses fish stock in a lot of his dishes which A) should be noted for those who are allergic and B) still doesn't account for the canned fish overwhelming the dish. Hopefully he saw I wasn't being difficult and giving honest feedback. Anyway, I'm happy he did the right thing. Mozzarella sticks were free with yelp check in and average. Roasted potatoes were good but are more like potato wedges and not fingerling are small whole roasted potatoes. Which is fine but unexpected. The tiramisu comes in a cup and tastes mostly of whipped cream. The set up and outside are cute. The staff work hard and really tried to give a great experience. The problem really is the food. It's bland at its best and inedible at its worst. With more restaurants opening in the area soon I would not bet on CTC for the long haul unless they start to put better food on their plates.

New casual Italian street food joint in Little Italy next to the bustling Waterfront bar…read more Food was pretty good but not mind blowingly delicious. This place earns its fourth star as service was outstanding, prices are on par, there was no wait, and we got a small order of two fried mozzarella sticks for free with our Yelp check-in. It seems much of the food is pre-made and then heated up to be piping hot (like the lasagna). Some clearly seemed made to order, like the fried chicken and fried artichokes. There are tons of desserts in their display case, including tortes and traditional or strawberry tiramisu. I only really liked the sausage calzone ($5), which was pretty small but delicious especially the crust. The lasagna was huge for only $9, and tasted homemade (light not heavy or salty) but I wasn't wow'd. The fried artichokes (tiny pieces instead of big leaves) were on the soft side not too crunchy. The fried chicken ($9) which is a specialty here was just OK-- small panko-battered thigh cutlets with a decent flavor. The place was almost entirely empty on a weekend evening, and my dining companions and I were seated right away on the outside patio. There are not a lot of seats but this doesn't seem to be a problem. The bathroom is located down the block, and you have to get a key from the staff. My companions chose to wait until they got home because they didn't want to bother but I didn't find it too annoying. BOTTOM LINE: A nice place for a quick meal with excellent service, but food was not especially memorable. I might go back to try a tiramisu since in Italy tiramisu is better at takeaway places versus sit down restaurants.

I attended the Sushi Workshop at Turn up the Heat Culinary and had such a great time. Chef Michael…read moreis very friendly and knowledgeable. I could have stayed all night just talking and learning! Check out the list of classes offered, you will be surprised and pleased to see how much you can learn. The classes are fun and easy to follow.

What an incredible expeience! Chef Michael is a class act and my family had such a great time…read more Wheter it's a date night, a birthday celebration for 8 people, this is the place to be. There is a wide variety of classes so something for everyone. We will be back soon! Thank you...

I started taking classes with Joanna after never really getting into cooking and was kind of…read moreworried that I would never do it well. Joanna walked me through the process top to bottom, teaching me to source ingredients, what to have in your kitchen, etiquette and the recipes and food themselves. She has a been a huge help in my personal development and glad to have experienced her classes, all the recipes area amazing and the food was so good! I still make the pizzas she taught me almost 6 months later. I'm walking away from experience wiser and excited to cook. You will not regret taking a chance and learning from her!

Chef Joanna is wonderful! She is always providing people with the content they are looking/asking…read morefor. She is always open to suggestions and loves to work with different people to learn new things. I cook with Chef Joanna on her Instagram show and she has this passion and energy for food and the history of foods that is unlike anyone else I have ever met. Joanna keeps things simple, but elevated. Because of Chef Joanna I have learned how to use spices and have found new ways to eat my veggies! I can't recommend Joanna enough! No matter what occasion you might be wanting to celebrate, Chef Joanna can help make the time cooking with her unique and personalized to you.

When considering hiring a personal chef, The Salted Fig and Chef Megan should be your first choice…read moreon the West Side. Not only was our 4 course Indian meal delectable, the presentation was, as my girlfriend would say, "Instagram Worthy!" Megan was on time, professional, and handled small talk with my guests like a pro. My favorite dish was the chicken curry, which rivals any Indian restaurant I've had in the US. I can't wait for our next party when we'll get to use The Salted Fig. Thanks again for a wonderful experience and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Chef Meg is such a gem, she came to my house and cooked an amazing meal for me and my family. My…read moreson was over the moon for the curry that she made, he's 5 1/2 as he will say and is a very picky eater. Cheg Meg was able to roll in cook us an amazing home cooked meal that we both enjoyed and loved. Not only is her food amazing but her personality just shines through into the food, her attention to detail is unmatched as I know how much time she spends choosing the right ingredients to make every dish delicious. Thank you Chef Meg for cooking for my family. We will be booking again soon!

I have utilized The Nourish Company in both party and private chef settings. The food is…read morespectacular. I highly, highly recommend this company and I promise you beautiful food and excellent service. Thank you for all of the wonderful meals, Jennifer; many more to come... Kinder Hunt Macmillan Ranch

Even with the right team and the right ingredients, it's not easy to pull off such an excellent…read moredining experience. Jennifer's talent takes her catering services to another level. Highly recommend hiring The Nourish team for any dinner parties, corporate events, or anytime that you need a thoughtful and creative chef to delight your guests, especially with custom diet restrictions or playful themes to create an unforgettable experience. Loved everything you did for us! Thank you.

The owner is so kind and inviting. I attended a workshop and loved it. The environment is warm and…read moreinviting. They are kind and patient. Truly an asset to the community. Highly recommend supporting this business.

So sad to not support The Makery any longer. I was a very early adopter of the original shop, going…read morewith friends as well as regularly getting Take and Make kits. When the subscription club started, I was in the initial round, paying over $100 every couple of months for a long time for blind projects. Veteran family, woman, POC owned company - and cute fun. I taught friends to love them and brought several new subscribers to the business over the years. But the customer service has left me in complete (negative!!) disbelief! Unfortunately, Jolie and The Makery have lost my support. There were some super bowl Facebook "games" in February of 2022. I engaged with the posts for fun, expecting nothing. Then was notified I had won a free sign and to contact them for shipping. I did. As you can read for yourself, for over 6 months I've been told different stories while nothing has ever shipped. It's shocking because the website is full of items for sale that match the give away. Jolie and team simply needed to send something surplus they never sold and be done with it (it was a random design after all). It's become principle. Companies ask you to engage to grow their social media presence. The giveaways need to be followed through with. Especially for a long standing customer. Honestly, even letting me know the timeline or that they couldn't afford to send something would have been enough. Acting annoyed I asked didn't sit well with me - With a little communication, I would have said no worries, I didn't need anything! I have entire boxes in my garage of her projects not started as I supported for so long but never had time to do most of them. About 5-6 months after the back and forth there were items posted for sale. I simply asked if any of those were available for the giveaway never sent. My comments were deleted, I was blocked, and my messages and since been rejected. I was treated as an aggressive troll, not a customer that had been respectful and spent quite a bit of money. Simply put, The Makery uses customers to increase their social media engagement and sales, yet doesn't follow through. Support has been lost - from me. Don't fall for the "we love our customers so much". They don't. You could be taken advantage of too! Lots of similar kits from small businesses out there from great, small businesses - some even cheaper! Shop elsewhere!