Previously been to cooking classes in the States, Provence and Florence; none really serious but rather to get a sense of the region's foods and dishes. Here at Gaynor's they hit the spot. Each class will involve 5-7 courses, a great deal for the food and instruction. Most recipes are from scratch, the instructors are wonderful and they can handle all levels of expertise in the same class. I've taken some Fine Cooking series, regional classes, and specific classes and they all were great.
Perhaps what kept them from a 5th Star is the fact that one does not participate in every phase of every dish though that is a logistic impossibility. The 4 hour duration of each class is perfect and you won't find a better value/quality combination anywhere on this planet. At least from the locations I've taken classes!