✨ And because apparently we don’t know how to sit still…
Chef James closed out the night with another incredible Thai experience packed with amazing guests, beautiful food, and exactly the kind of energy we love ending the day with.
What. A. Saturday. 💛✨
✨ By mid-afternoon, the sushi mats were out and the table was full.
Chef James transitioned straight from one incredible experience into our Six-Course Sophisticated Sushi class, where a full house gathered around the table for an afternoon of precision, laughter, learning, and seriously beautiful food.
There’s something about sushi that changes the energy in the room. The focus. The attention to detail. The quiet little moments of concentration, followed by the proud smiles when each roll comes together just right.
Six courses later, what started as a group of guests became a table full of conversation, connection, and very full, very happy people.
This is what a Saturday at Life Plus looks like. 💛✨
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✨ And then things got gloriously busy.
At 3 PM, Chef James transitioned straight into a full-house Six-Course Sophisticated Sushi experience while our General Director, Marc, stepped into the kitchen to lead our Handmade Pasta Workshop.
On Marc’s side of the kitchen: fresh tagliatelle alla bolognese, ricotta gnocchi with brown butter sage sauce, and a fresh salad.
Two classes. Two chefs. One buzzing campus.
The energy of multiple experiences unfolding at the same time is something special. Movement, focus, incredible aromas, guests fully immersed in their own culinary worlds… this is the kind of beautiful chaos we live for.
This is Life Plus in motion. 💛✨
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✨ We kicked off the day at 11 AM with Chef James leading a beautiful Distinctive Tastes of Thailand experience for a group of best friends celebrating a birthday.
And honestly? What a way to celebrate.
Four gorgeous courses. Incredible laughter. Great energy. So many fun little moments around the table.
There’s something extra special about friends gathering to celebrate over authentic Thai food, creating something beautiful together instead of just going out to eat.
And this was only the beginning of a very busy Saturday at Life Plus. 💛✨
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✨ Today kicked off the very first class in our Elevated American Classics series, and let’s just say… they understood the assignment. 🔥
On the menu:
🍔 Smash burgers on brioche
🍟 Crispy French fries with truffle aioli and garlic aioli
🥤 Classic milkshakes
🍉 Fresh watermelon juice
Such a fantastic group of kids. Focused, fun, engaged, and fully ready to get their hands dirty in the kitchen.
We love watching young cooks build confidence through real techniques, fresh ingredients, and dishes they’re genuinely excited to make (and eat 😄).
If today was any indication, this month is going to be a whole lot of fun. 💛✨
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✨ We were joined by a gorgeous couple last night for our Thai menu.
Great energy from start to finish, and a whole lot of incredible food coming together in the kitchen.
There’s nothing better than hearing that it was a truly great experience. Exactly what we aim for every time.
A beautiful night all around. 💛✨
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✨ Our Distinctive Tastes of China class came together beautifully.
We had the pleasure of celebrating a birthday, and honestly, there’s no better way to do it than with a family-style meal of five delicious dishes, all cooked together.
On the table: crispy Asian chicken, sizzling vegetables, deep-fried wontons, steamed rice, and mai lai gao, a traditional Chinese sponge cake.
Great food, great company, and a celebration built by their own hands.
Exactly how birthdays should be done. 💛✨
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✨ Nothing beats the energy in the kitchen when one class is in full swing and another is coming to life at the same time.
Today we ran our Handmade Pasta class alongside our Distinctive Tastes of China experience, and the room was absolutely buzzing.
Take a look at this mise en place for the Chinese class, with Chef James in the background leading the pasta session like a pro.
Two experiences. One space. A whole lot of movement, focus, and incredible food coming together all at once.
This is what Life Plus looks like in motion. 💛✨
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✨ Yesterday, we wrapped up the final week of our Japan series.
On the menu: crispy salmon, chewy imomochi, and goma-ae (spinach with sesame sauce) — spinach so good even kids were fighting over it.
It’s always a joy watching kids’ eyes light up as they experience new flavors, fresh ingredients, healthy choices, and the occasional indulgence.
And in true Life Plus fashion, we added a little spontaneity. On the fly, we created artisanal sodas — orange, ginger, strawberry, and hibiscus — along with an unexpected dessert twist: Japanese sticky rice fused with Thai flavors, finished with coconut milk and fresh mango.
A beautiful way to close out the series, and we can’t wait to kick off our next chapter… Elevated American Classics. 💛✨
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✨ Fun Saturday afternoon pasta-making session.
Two best friends joined us for a hands-on class featuring ricotta gnocchi with brown butter sage sauce and fresh tagliatelle alla bolognese.
It was technique-focused with a big dose of practical, real-life cooking — the kind you can take straight home and recreate.
We can’t wait to have these two back for more good times in the kitchen.
And a special shoutout to James, who absolutely rocked his first class like a pro. 💛✨
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✨ Such a fun night with four incredible souls.
A beautiful mix of a mother and daughter, along with a couple celebrating a birthday who came all the way from Orange County to join us.
We spent the evening cooking and connecting over authentic Thai food, and the energy in the room made it all the more special.
And to top it off, I even got a gift. Moments like that never go unnoticed.
Grateful for nights like these. 💛✨
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✨ Today’s Youth Culinary Passport was fire.
This session took us to the heart of Japan, and the group absolutely brought it in the kitchen. Focused, engaged, and having a great time from start to finish.
On the menu:
Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Vegetable Yakisoba Noodles
Sunomono Salad (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
Daigaku Imo (Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes)
Four dishes. A ton of learning. And an incredible meal, Japanese style.
We’ve loved this journey through Japan, and we have one more week to go. Then we shift into our next series… Elevated American Classics.
Let’s go. 💛✨
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