Little Pastry Chefs050

Little ones get to try their hands at measuring, mixing, cooking, baking, and decorating at Little Pastry Chefs, a cooking studio that is run by "Chef Alecia" and her husband.

Alecia and her staff teach the kids how to make everything from tuna soufflé to tiramisu and stress that their recipes are much more about the end result: Learning reading, math, and life skills, as well as bolstering self-esteem, are all part of the process, too. Participants of Little Pastry Chef's workshops also learn about eating healthy, the importance of using fresh ingredients, and the value of good nutrition.

Kids are invited to host their birthday parties at the store and decorate cookies, cakes, or cupcakes with their friends and family. The venue has two unique party rooms and many cake designs from which to choose; pizza, a party hostess, balloons, a sweet treat to decorate, and a t-shirt for the birthday kid are all included. Breakfast pajama parties are also a huge hit with kids.