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My boyfriend and I were really looking forward to the bread making class at the Chef & I as a date night for our anniversary. This class was NOTHING like it was advertised on the website.
We were NOT:
1. Taught how to “make sourdough working with yeast;”
2. Provided with “portable cooking stations;”
3. Taught “tips, tricks, and skills” at any point; or
4. Guaranteed “a reservation to dine [with them].”
Blake, the instructor, not only looked detached, but seemed irritated and bored. Honestly, calling him an instructor is a stretch. There was little to no instruction whatsoever, as if we were inconveniencing him by being there. Somehow I gave more instruction to the people around me than Blake did the entire class. I wish I could give 0 stars. Such a waste of time and especially money.
When I saw there was an element of sourdough listed when reserving the class, I was so excited, but unfortunately sourdough wasn’t even mentioned during the class, as if they thought we’d forgotten what we signed up and paid for. We made focaccia bread and a compound butter. Anyone can mix softened butter with aromatics and herbs. I didn’t spend $150 for flavorless bread and butter.
We weren’t given enough time for the bread to rise so it was dense and undercooked in the middle and overcooked on the top/outside. There weren’t enough bowls, whisks, oil, flour, scales, and supplies for each person. This was not a cheap class, yet they couldn’t afford to provide enough utensils and supplies!
As upsetting as it is that a local business is closing, I can understand why. We left with the flavorless focaccia, that wasn’t even given time to cool, and knew we’d never go back. This was such a disappointing and inexcusably expensive experience. Wish I could get my money back.