One of the reasons I drive to Reno. Despite the loss of Laurel the quality remains high. Picked up some great wines on this visit too.
K A
Absolutely amazing. They excel at what they do. They always have unique and special foods, wines, whiskeys, and other novelty spirits to purchase. Wine tasting Fridays with snack pairing. Out of this world wine dinner pairings. I took my wife to their rose dinner pairing. They had unique choices and one that isn't even made anymore and high compliments to the chef. She Absolutely obliterated out taste buds with amazing dishes. Another things to say about the dinner wine pairings is that it isn't little plates of elf food. The servings sizes are very well and you won't have to go out get another meal afterwards... and that's saying something considering I am a guy that can eat 20+ sushi rolls in one sitting.They also do catering and special charcuterie plates. I had them create one for our 11 year anniversary and again: amazing cheeses, meats, etc and was definitely worth what you paid for. Not skimpy.I will be looking forward to future wine pairing dinners with them along with using them for future events I may need them for. I also will be highly recommending them to my wedding couples to use for catering needs.If you have not checked them out... simply put: you need to!
Marilyn D.
We went for Raclette Friday - or was it Fromage Friday? We were there for a few hours enjoying CHEESE and more CHEESE and great wines in a pleasant atmosphere. I cannot wait to go back. Enjoy oozy, melty French Raclette cheese with baguette, cornichons, roasted potatoes, apple, and charcuterie. Such a great meal!
Margo K.
I have had the great pleasure of attending many parties and events hosted by Laurel. The food and presentation have always been exquisite. Laurel is a master chef and is very well informed. I've enjoyed watching the expansion of her business to include her many diverse and yummy cheese offerings.
Anthony Calenti
Great place!
Jordan
Great place, you'll find wine and beers you will not find anywhere else in Reno or the state. That is not an exaggeration.
Layla R.
Five big, bright stars for The Flavor Studio. I attended their raclette dinner last year and was blown away by the creative food pairings and family style atmosphere. It was an excellent experience and I can't wait to attend more of their events. Most recently, I did an order pickup of their rib dinner and WOW! The food is incredible and they make the ordering process so easy. You get a high caliber meal for a very reasonable cost. I highly recommend!
Carol F.
I called the Flavor Studio about providing an elegant, cold dinner for an 8-person celebration outdoors. Laurel Pine was delightful to work with, and the food was absolutely superb. From a sophisticated endive and smoked salmon hors d'oeuvre to a gorgeous Chocolate Dome Cake, each dish was was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The ingredients were all first rate and the seasoning was exactly right. In addition, Laurel suggested wines that were wonderfully matched to each course. My guests and I could not have been happier!
Kelsi D.
I recently ordered one of their Vietnamese grilled chicken to-go meals for dinner. The ordering process was so simple, if you subscribe to their email list. They send me the monthly menus, I respond to order, and Laurel usually responds within a few hours or less. When I arrived to pick the food up, they had a table setup and my wine ready for me, I just paid (added on a few cookies for dessert) and the food was brought to my car hot and ready a few minutes later. When I got the food home and dished it out, the portions were extremely generous and everything looked and smelled beautiful. The Asian salad was simple yet delicious with fresh crunchy lettuce, almonds, and noodles and a light Asian dressing. The chicken was grilled to perfection and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would have liked the veggies cooked a little longer with a pinch more salt. But overall the meal was delicious. Laurel and Mark made a wine pairing selection for me and it paired PERFECTLY.& never would have thought toPair red wine with Vietnamese food but it was absolutely divine. And the COOKIES. The cookies that I added on at checkout were moist and delicious, I wanted to eat 3 more! Overall, the ordering, pickup, and dining process were all pretty seem less and I've been excited to order another dinner ever since!
Lindsay Matuszak
Ordered their Wagyu steak dinner and it was delicious. Steak was tender enough to cut with a fork.
Great place, you'll find wine and beers you will not find anywhere else in Reno or the state. That is not an exaggeration.
Trista S.
So I really thought this caterer/wine tasting establishment was a wonderful place after experiencing their Italian wine and pasta night. My friend and I had the Italian wines, met great people at our table and ate their freshly made pasta! I was in heaven! Laurel, the owner, along with her wine expert counterpart, Mark, gave us a wonderful presentation of food and wine and even let us taste wines that were not on the menu! Fastforward to this month- my son's 8th birthday party. A pasta making and tasting party! I thought the concept would be great! So did the owner Laurel. The party started out wonderfully. Their chef Araselli showed my 16 kid party goers and 18 parents how to make pasta in their kitchen (which is located two doors down in the same building). From dough to machine it was fun to watch. The kids even were able to kneed the dough. But when the kids went to sit down at the dining table this is where the chaos started. Araselli tried to cook little batches of the pasta and plate and send out to each child and parent. This whole process took over an hour to cook and individually plate up just pasta, meat sauce (meat sauce was pre made). And some kids wanted just butter and pasta. As I wondered what was taking so long I decided to go check the kitchen out. Kids and parents were starring me down wondering where the food was. While the kitchen is located down the street in the same complex, Laurel started to bring pasta dishes to the very hungry kids. I jumped in to help plate and serve! I found garlic bread and at least brought that out. And then we were able to bring each plate from the kitchen outside down the walkway into the dining area. So after more than an hour we got the kids and some of the parents served. After reflecting back, i would have thought they would have cooked a huge pot of pasta and put it on the table. Since it was a cooking party, then they could have shown the kids how to plate food and be done with it. But we had to wait, or try to wait, over an hour for pasta. After the pasta was had by most, we cut the cake and were done. I was initially charged $600 for up to 20 kids and some parents trying a bit. I spoke to Laurel the day before and told her I would like to have the parents have a bite of pasta. She said this was extra. I agreed. So the extra (which was only about 10 adults) I was charged another $150! And then tax. I was not aware I was getting taxed on this flat fee party? So in the end, it was over $900 for a party that I was not satisfied with. I felt bad for the chef that was cooking the whole time so I did give her a $90 tip (why the total was $900.)So, in the end, my son did have a good time (he decided to help out in the kitchen too.) But mommy was overcharged and had to pitch in for a party that should have been planned better. Laurel even told us this was her first kid party. And I was told she was under staffed. But it was known I was bringing 16 kids and at least 16 adults before this whole thing started. Will I go back? No.
Jana Tucker
Great holiday appetizers and wine. We always enjoy the events here.
Mary L.
Wow! Just wow! This place is a hidden gem! The owners are friendly and very knowledgeable! The food exquisite! And alcohol is magical! The setting is perfection!! I'd recommend this place to anyone!!! Date night YES! Friends night out YES! Taking out of towners to a fun night in Reno YES!! Want to check it out by yourself YES!!! We signed up for tacos and tequila. Not really sure what to expect. We arrive, and are greeted by the owners. They were very friendly and explained how the event was going to go. Once everyone arrived, we all too out places at the table, and started our journey! Every course was paired with a different tequila, they explained why they chose the pairing, and what each pairing does. The night was filled with laughs, info and amazing food! By the end, things got a bit hazy, but a wonderful blissful hazy. Please check this place out!!! It's beyond amazing! Every week they offer a different pairing, so no matter how many times you go, it won't get stagnant!!
Samantha Lowry
It's always such fun to spend time with Laurel and Mark. They're charming...really lovely people. I've learned a lot as well!
One of the reasons I drive to Reno. Despite the loss of Laurel the quality remains high. Picked up some great wines on this visit too.
Absolutely amazing. They excel at what they do. They always have unique and special foods, wines, whiskeys, and other novelty spirits to purchase. Wine tasting Fridays with snack pairing. Out of this world wine dinner pairings. I took my wife to their rose dinner pairing. They had unique choices and one that isn't even made anymore and high compliments to the chef. She Absolutely obliterated out taste buds with amazing dishes. Another things to say about the dinner wine pairings is that it isn't little plates of elf food. The servings sizes are very well and you won't have to go out get another meal afterwards... and that's saying something considering I am a guy that can eat 20+ sushi rolls in one sitting.They also do catering and special charcuterie plates. I had them create one for our 11 year anniversary and again: amazing cheeses, meats, etc and was definitely worth what you paid for. Not skimpy.I will be looking forward to future wine pairing dinners with them along with using them for future events I may need them for. I also will be highly recommending them to my wedding couples to use for catering needs.If you have not checked them out... simply put: you need to!
We went for Raclette Friday - or was it Fromage Friday? We were there for a few hours enjoying CHEESE and more CHEESE and great wines in a pleasant atmosphere. I cannot wait to go back. Enjoy oozy, melty French Raclette cheese with baguette, cornichons, roasted potatoes, apple, and charcuterie. Such a great meal!
I have had the great pleasure of attending many parties and events hosted by Laurel. The food and presentation have always been exquisite. Laurel is a master chef and is very well informed. I've enjoyed watching the expansion of her business to include her many diverse and yummy cheese offerings.
Great place!
Great place, you'll find wine and beers you will not find anywhere else in Reno or the state. That is not an exaggeration.
Five big, bright stars for The Flavor Studio. I attended their raclette dinner last year and was blown away by the creative food pairings and family style atmosphere. It was an excellent experience and I can't wait to attend more of their events. Most recently, I did an order pickup of their rib dinner and WOW! The food is incredible and they make the ordering process so easy. You get a high caliber meal for a very reasonable cost. I highly recommend!
I called the Flavor Studio about providing an elegant, cold dinner for an 8-person celebration outdoors. Laurel Pine was delightful to work with, and the food was absolutely superb. From a sophisticated endive and smoked salmon hors d'oeuvre to a gorgeous Chocolate Dome Cake, each dish was was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The ingredients were all first rate and the seasoning was exactly right. In addition, Laurel suggested wines that were wonderfully matched to each course. My guests and I could not have been happier!
I recently ordered one of their Vietnamese grilled chicken to-go meals for dinner. The ordering process was so simple, if you subscribe to their email list. They send me the monthly menus, I respond to order, and Laurel usually responds within a few hours or less. When I arrived to pick the food up, they had a table setup and my wine ready for me, I just paid (added on a few cookies for dessert) and the food was brought to my car hot and ready a few minutes later. When I got the food home and dished it out, the portions were extremely generous and everything looked and smelled beautiful. The Asian salad was simple yet delicious with fresh crunchy lettuce, almonds, and noodles and a light Asian dressing. The chicken was grilled to perfection and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would have liked the veggies cooked a little longer with a pinch more salt. But overall the meal was delicious. Laurel and Mark made a wine pairing selection for me and it paired PERFECTLY.& never would have thought toPair red wine with Vietnamese food but it was absolutely divine. And the COOKIES. The cookies that I added on at checkout were moist and delicious, I wanted to eat 3 more! Overall, the ordering, pickup, and dining process were all pretty seem less and I've been excited to order another dinner ever since!
Ordered their Wagyu steak dinner and it was delicious. Steak was tender enough to cut with a fork.
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Great place, you'll find wine and beers you will not find anywhere else in Reno or the state. That is not an exaggeration.
So I really thought this caterer/wine tasting establishment was a wonderful place after experiencing their Italian wine and pasta night. My friend and I had the Italian wines, met great people at our table and ate their freshly made pasta! I was in heaven! Laurel, the owner, along with her wine expert counterpart, Mark, gave us a wonderful presentation of food and wine and even let us taste wines that were not on the menu! Fastforward to this month- my son's 8th birthday party. A pasta making and tasting party! I thought the concept would be great! So did the owner Laurel. The party started out wonderfully. Their chef Araselli showed my 16 kid party goers and 18 parents how to make pasta in their kitchen (which is located two doors down in the same building). From dough to machine it was fun to watch. The kids even were able to kneed the dough. But when the kids went to sit down at the dining table this is where the chaos started. Araselli tried to cook little batches of the pasta and plate and send out to each child and parent. This whole process took over an hour to cook and individually plate up just pasta, meat sauce (meat sauce was pre made). And some kids wanted just butter and pasta. As I wondered what was taking so long I decided to go check the kitchen out. Kids and parents were starring me down wondering where the food was. While the kitchen is located down the street in the same complex, Laurel started to bring pasta dishes to the very hungry kids. I jumped in to help plate and serve! I found garlic bread and at least brought that out. And then we were able to bring each plate from the kitchen outside down the walkway into the dining area. So after more than an hour we got the kids and some of the parents served. After reflecting back, i would have thought they would have cooked a huge pot of pasta and put it on the table. Since it was a cooking party, then they could have shown the kids how to plate food and be done with it. But we had to wait, or try to wait, over an hour for pasta. After the pasta was had by most, we cut the cake and were done. I was initially charged $600 for up to 20 kids and some parents trying a bit. I spoke to Laurel the day before and told her I would like to have the parents have a bite of pasta. She said this was extra. I agreed. So the extra (which was only about 10 adults) I was charged another $150! And then tax. I was not aware I was getting taxed on this flat fee party? So in the end, it was over $900 for a party that I was not satisfied with. I felt bad for the chef that was cooking the whole time so I did give her a $90 tip (why the total was $900.)So, in the end, my son did have a good time (he decided to help out in the kitchen too.) But mommy was overcharged and had to pitch in for a party that should have been planned better. Laurel even told us this was her first kid party. And I was told she was under staffed. But it was known I was bringing 16 kids and at least 16 adults before this whole thing started. Will I go back? No.
Great holiday appetizers and wine. We always enjoy the events here.
Wow! Just wow! This place is a hidden gem! The owners are friendly and very knowledgeable! The food exquisite! And alcohol is magical! The setting is perfection!! I'd recommend this place to anyone!!! Date night YES! Friends night out YES! Taking out of towners to a fun night in Reno YES!! Want to check it out by yourself YES!!! We signed up for tacos and tequila. Not really sure what to expect. We arrive, and are greeted by the owners. They were very friendly and explained how the event was going to go. Once everyone arrived, we all too out places at the table, and started our journey! Every course was paired with a different tequila, they explained why they chose the pairing, and what each pairing does. The night was filled with laughs, info and amazing food! By the end, things got a bit hazy, but a wonderful blissful hazy. Please check this place out!!! It's beyond amazing! Every week they offer a different pairing, so no matter how many times you go, it won't get stagnant!!
It's always such fun to spend time with Laurel and Mark. They're charming...really lovely people. I've learned a lot as well!