Just Simply… Cuisine

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(2 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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202-487-3316
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About The Business

Just Simply… Cuisine is a cooking school located in the Cathedral Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The establishment offers a variety of cooking experiences designed for participants of all ages and skill levels.

The school provides scheduled public classes focusing on diverse cuisines and techniques, including Italian, French, Thai, and Mediterranean dishes, as well as specialized topics like sushi, pasta, baking, and knife skills. Classes are offered in both hands-on and demonstration formats. Beyond public offerings, Just Simply… Cuisine also caters to private events such as date nights, couples’ classes, corporate team-building activities, and parties for children.

Instruction is led by a professional chef. The school’s classes typically run for about two to three hours. Wine is served during classes, and guests are welcome to bring their own wine if they prefer.

Location & Hours

Just Simply… Cuisine

3224 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, 20008

202-487-3316

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Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

Unspecified

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Mediterranean, Sushi Making, Pasta Making, Sauces & Stocks, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Baking, Holiday Cooking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on, Demonstration

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

Just Simply… Cuisine Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli