Saumya M.
Yelp
I've eaten at Verde multiple times for a variety of occasions ( restaurant week, date night, family style birthday dinner in the private room, etc) and yesterday got to try their hands-on pizza making class for the first time! This is a monthly offering with a small group (we had 10 people in our session). At first the price tag seemed a bit pricey at $95, but you get a lot for your money! In addition to the tutorial you get 2 glasses of beer or wine, a salad as an appetizer, a pizza of your choice, and a dessert -- they also gave us a welcome cocktail as a treat when we arrived!
The class itself was demonstrational, meaning we learned technique and recipes but were not responsible for actually making our own pizzas. It was led by Evan, who owns the restaurant along with his father. He was masterful in his instruction and we all got to try our hand at making, rolling, and even throwing the pizza dough in the air! We were given clear instructions to follow along with and take home, which is more than I've gotten without asking at other cooking classes I've attended in the Baltimore area.
All in all, I'm a big fan of Verde and I'm glad I was and to experience their food and hospitality in yet another type of occasion. I'll be back!