Karens class was a pleasure. She was very informative, provided fantastic tips for the meals we…read morecooked along with excellent holistic cooking tips. If you wanted to be more hands on, she allowed you to be more interactive but if you wanted to watch and learn you could as well. We would highly recommend this for any level cooks, beginners to more advanced cooks. Will definitely be going back in the future and probably bringing more people with us. Thank you Karen!

Karen Lee is a treasure! She welcomes you into her home, her kitchen, and her love of food!…read more You will learn more than how to assemble a recipe and follow instructions, you'll understand the choices Karen makes when selecting ingredients, you'll gain an appreciation for how she plans and prepares, and you'll get to EAT!!!! Her knowledge, her kindness, and her hospitality made for a wonderfully fun night with friends - those I attended with and those I made while learning, cooking, and eating!

Wow, what a fantastic experience! I was so surprised at how much fun we had making pasta and…read moremeeting everyone. The events kick off in the dining room, which can comfortably seat about 15 people. You get to introduce yourself to everyone, and it's amazing to see how diverse the group is--locals and visitors alike. The chef Ivan and his team are fantastic, super friendly, and makes you feel right at home in the kitchen. They walk you through making the pasta step by step, and we whip up three different kinds. Once we're done, you're back in the dining room to taste your creations, and if you're up for it, there's wine to go along with it. There's plenty of food, so don't forget to grab a box to take home for a snack later. I really think you should give this experience a shot!

So, despite their official policy being "Please note, within 24 hours of the class, we won't be…read moreable to offer rescheduling or refunds." Red Inside Culinary CANCELED our class the night before we were scheduled to be there. As two busy moms, were really looking forward to doing this on our day off from work. If I can't cancel within 24 hours, they shouldn't be able to either. So buyer beware - this company might cancel on you last minute leaving you to scramble.

My favorite gallery - great selection of artists and they host amazing private events. I was there…read morefor an engagement ceremony once and for the investor event. They were very different but equally memorable.

Attended a Wiccan ceremony here . Feel in love with the vibe of it…read more Really beautiful art on the walls, the kind that actually made you think. Was very impressed with the selections . The event was hosted by Gourmet Witch (check her out on instagram and tell her I sent you) she made all of the delicious food and it all tied together so beautifully. I would really consider having a small affair here

A group of 10 women engineers, both collegiate and professional, met for a night of painting…read morepottery and enjoying each other's company - all held at the Crop Shop! Erica guided us through the whole evening where we all got to hang out in a very inviting setting and painted our various pottery items including mugs, plates, and more. It's a great place to have these group hangouts while all focusing on making something creative and fun. There is free parking in the lot behind the building where the Crop Shop is open which is very welcome in a place like Hoboken! Not to mention, Erica makes this such a great experience! I will say it was a bit hard to find at first because it is not currently located at the street level but I'm excited for the renovation and future events here!

This places is absolutely amazing and the girls there are always awesome. I take Zo once a month…read morefor mommy daughter day and yesterday we took grandma for girls day and had a so much fun! If you're the creative type or just want to try something new for date night, girls night, or a group event, definitely give them a shot, you won't regret it!!!!

I surprised a friend with an Appi Village cooking class and we all had an amazing time. The…read moreresulting meal was delicious. We learned new recipes and the health benefits of each dish. Sonya was great at balancing out making it all informative, interactive and fun. I would never have been able to put together such a feast. I highly recommend the experience over a dinner out - any day of the week!

My cooking class with Sonya was everything I wanted it to be. Sonya not only brought recipes, but…read morealso emphasized the importance of watching how she did things. I learned, for instance, how to gauge when lentils are cooked the right amount (more subtle than you might think); how to make that wonderful garnish that tops dhal and other dishes, adding that "secret ingredient" to rice while it's cooking. We accomplished 5 different dishes, each with its own combination of spices. I had been hoping to find a way to cook a yellow dhal of the quality I have had in top restaurants - a very elusive dish using an Indian cookbook - and we did it! That alone was worth the class, but I learned much, much more. Sonya is very personable, professional, and clearly knowlegeable about South Indian cuisine. A bonus to me was that she did the grocery shopping and brought all the necessary ingredients - it would have been a daunting task due to the number of different items, and the need to go to an Indian market. Sonya comes to your home, and gives a private lesson, so that you can participate in the cooking.

Had so much fun in my Sushi Making Class, highly recommend! Mamie is sweet and funny and makes it…read moreso easy and comfortable to learn.

Ramen class, woohoo! I have been looking for classes in NY for so long, but haven't had any luck…read more The more professional, formal classes aren't as frequent and they can be a bit intimidating. It never occurred to me to search Yelp but when I found Mamie's class, I was super excited. She offers a lot of services: private chef services, catering, and private cooking lessons for groups or individuals/pairs. Private cooking can be done at her studio or at your house. $400 for a private class, up to two people. Website was easily navigated. For contacting her about our private lesson, her responses were fast. Usually within the same day, or before 24 hours has fully passed. It's a quick process of coordinating schedules, and then you have to put down a 50% deposit via Paypal or Chase quick pay. After that, you're all set! A couple days beforehand, she reaches out again, which is really thoughtful -- sometimes people forget and need a little reminder, but I think it's just nice that she goes that extra step. Love where her studio/home is! Quiet, peaceful area, with a lot of eateries/food places nearby. About a 10-15 minute walk from the train, depending how fast you're hauling. Large building, with doorman/concierge services, and a huge (and I mean HUGE) lobby/waiting area with three cozy leather couches. We arrived early, but I didn't know if she was teaching people before us, so me and my friend just chilled there, talking quietly. It was very relaxing! When we went to her place, we were greeted by Mamie, took off our shoes, and put our stuff down on her couch. The view is amazing, you see the water/bridge, and on a rainy/cloudy day, it looked really peaceful. A nice way to start the class. She gave us her version of an apron, which looked like a cute top you can wear out, haha. What I liked about this class was that it felt informal, like we were learning from a friend or relative (it helped that it was a home kitchen rather than a commercial kitchen). She was patient and we even made conversation as we worked. The entire process of making the dough and then kneading it, to using the Kitchen Aid to make noodles was super fun! But we made a lot of noodles, so we spent a lot of time running them through the machine. I zoned out a bit and got a little tired/antsy. Then she showed us how to boil the eggs. A lot of things were pre-made already, like the pork belly, the broth, and marinated eggs from the day before. It makes sense, because it would be impossible to fit everything within a 3 hour class and get the same quality taste and flavors. And what would everyone do during the downtime?! She did walk us through how to cut the bone out of the pork belly, wrap it up, and how to cook it. Same with the broth, she explained how to do it properly, in terms of pre-cooking the bones and then giving them a good clean, etc. Between her quick instructions and the take home recipe packet, and asking questions, I think we had a good understanding of what to do. In my head, I thought it would be more hands-on or spending more time in the kitchen doing the actual work, but I now understand that wasn't too realistic. The final step was assembling our bowl! That, after actually eating it, was the best part of the class -- my friend had a blast torching the pork belly slices so they were charred and crispy along the edges, but it still melted like butter in your mouth. I thoroughly enjoyed the ramen, because it wasn't as salty as how the restaurants usually make it. I was able to truly taste the unique flavors coming together. She also gave us some noodles and marinated eggs to take home with us. How sweet! She mentioned adding a dumpling class, so who knows, I may take that one as well. So happy I found this class! Thank you, Mamie! Super fun experience!

I had the honor of hiring Chef Pimpin for a private catering. My family and I had the pleasure of…read morebooking her for a Hibachi Themed dinner night and it was nothing short of AMAZING. Everything was seasoned and cooked to BEYOND PERFECTION ! Presentation and service was great. I'd recommend Chef Pimpin to EVERYONE ! She's beautiful inside and out , professional and overall an amazing person. The food is just a great plus . Mac & Cheese ... AMAZING ! There are 7 cheeses & the lobster was cooked perfectly, combined CHEF'S KISS . Everything was great and again I'd highly recommend. BOOK HER

I had the best time at biteunite making dim sum. The instructor was very knowledgeable, kind, and…read moredefinitely showed off her culinary talent. I'm a novice to cooking and I'm so glad to have started in a supportive environment like this. According to the instructor, there are multiple classes throughout the day and includes cuisines ranging from European to Asian. I'd highly recommend to go with a group of people as instructions are given in a group manner.

Coming here was a surprise for my birthday, and it was probably the best birthday gift I've ever…read morereceived, EVER. To start, the location is a short walk away from 34th St Penn Station. We arrived a bit early and they allowed us to sit at their bar while we waited for the rest of the guests (which by the way, they have a fantastic wine selection). We had a full class of 20, and it was wonderful because everyone was there for a good time. We were led by Jen who was a fantastic host and got all of us rolling (bad dad joke) in no time. Considering the size of our class, and the fact that none of us had experience, I thought the flow of the class was welcoming and very easy to follow. There are two other chefs there that help to guide you along the way, with their own witty personalities that brought smiles to all of our faces. With this class, you're really making pasta from scratch. We started with just flower and eggs, and they walked us through turning it into the proper dough. While we let the pasta rest, we split up to do other prep work. Some of us made a pesto sauce, while others made the ragu. We ended up making bruschetta which was DELICIOUS. Once we all finished that, we got back to the pasta and began making the actual noodles. This all is part of why I loved the experience. Initially, we thought we were only making our own servings, but we found out that everyone was cooking for each other. It was a wonderful feeling seeing that we all literally made our dinner from scratch. I liked the fact that we had made two types of sauces for the pasta, so that there was variety for everyone. The pasta itself was PHENOMENAL. This was the first time I ever tried home made pasta and it changed my perspective on good Italian food. It was so light and flavorful. The pesto and ragu sauces were also spectacular. I didn't have a favorite as they were equally good. The amount we made was also VERY generous, and we had a lot of leftover pasta, which they encouraged us to take home. After dinner we ended up sharing some brownies and ice cream to celebrate three birthdays that evening. We sang happily and indulged in the desert which was wonderful. One thing to mention is that they do photos and videos of the entire event, and I love that because it allows you to focus and really savor the moment, as opposed to trying to get the perfect shot for your social media. They send an email afterwards with quality footage which should grant you plenty of options for your social media needs. The photos and videos in this review were taken by them, and there was even more to choose from. Overall, Bite Unite NYC was one of the best experiences I've ever had anywhere. I couldn't shut up about it afterwards, and I even ended up buying my own pasta maker. Not to sound weird or anything, but it literally changed my life. And honestly that's thanks to the incredible staff, location, quality of the ingredients, and the set up overall. I have zero complaints about Bite Unite NYC, and if you have any interest in attending a class, it comes highly recommended by yours truly. I'll definitely be returning for their other class offerings.