Staff is uneducated, items are priced high, dirty old sticky books that still have the "thrifted"…read moresticker on them, RUDE man who I assume is the owner blamed me for a "mess" that someone left... even though i didnt make a mess. It is not my responsibility for whoever closed the store to clean it. I bought a wilton "beautiful gum paste flower" instruction book for 9 dollars when online people are selling it cheaper, also the "fine art of cake decorating" they tried to sell me for 20$ when as I said before there are several cheaper(Nicer) options online. I did buy stuff but i wish i could return them

wow just wow. This baking school is an absolute gem! made from heaven. I loved the previous one…read moreso much that I had to attend the new classes!

I took the Wilton classes a couple months ago I must say it exceeded my expectations with the…read moreinstructor that I had (Jessica) she is the best she is very approachable and patient and she is very skilled . I learned a lot from her and am very happy that I took the classes. The only bad thing is that there is only 4 courses I wish there was more I highly recommend the classes especially the instructor .

I would never recommend Young Chefs Academy for children with special needs!!!…read moreBecause I work with special needs kids and I took one of my clients to Young Chefs Academy and she was bullied by another student more then once in class She had been going to this school for two years and when I tried to talk to Jason about having a sit down conversation with the other child and her parents he informed me that I couldn't have a conversation with the parents and that I had to deal with the matter outside on the street and not on his premises Then my special needs client was kicked out of Young Chefs Academy Because I complained about the bullying!

First time. 3 age group: 7 and under: Kinderchef, 8-12: Juniorchef, 13+ : seniorchef. Weekly…read moreclass offers Thur to Sun afternoons, 90 min each. You can join membership, I think around $140 a month to get 30 % off each class and get advance reservations. Non member pays $50 each 90 min class. Register and reserve online or call the place to reserve. I found Groupon $90 for two classes for one child, limitation includes you can't reserve more than 2 weeks in advance. Called to the place and Jason returned my call. Reserved over the phone no problem. Queens Blvd is very difficult to park. Luckily there's a bus stop in front of the store and I did a quick drop off. Jason specified it is a drop off class, so parents can't observe. I was allowed to go down where the class was during the last 10 min. Instructor chef Nicole was very friendly and told me how my kids do. They made dumplings, blanch veggies, noodles and biscuits. Kids were divided into small groups to cook different recipes. At the end there's the tasting where I joined. They will also give you the recipes to take home. Kids have tons of fun and would very much come back again. Overall, definitely recommend. NY only has one young chef so far. They are opening another one at Garden City but don't know when. It said coming soon on website.

I'm really disappointed with this bakery class. I paid $350 and traveled almost 2 hours with…read moretraffic, expecting to actually learn new skills, but it was not worth it at all. The only thing they taught was how to make basic cake bread, which I already knew how to do. When I asked about learning something more advanced, like tres leches cake, I was told that would be covered in the next class--which costs another $350. The space where the class was held was extremely small and uncomfortably hot, and they didn't even offer something as simple as a glass of water. On top of that, they kept trying to sell their own buttercream and other products instead of focusing on teaching. It felt more like a sales pitch than a class. What frustrated me the most was that when it came time to decorate the cake, the instructor just did it for us instead of actually teaching us how to do it ourselves. That completely defeats the purpose of taking a class. This was a waste of time and money. I would not recommend it to anyone looking to genuinely learn baking skills. Estoy muy decepcionada con esta clase de repostería. Pagué $350 y viajé casi 2 horas con el tráfico, esperando aprender cosas nuevas, pero no valió la pena en absoluto. Lo único que enseñaron fue a hacer pan de pastel básico, algo que ya sabía hacer. Cuando pregunté sobre aprender algo más avanzado, como el pastel de tres leches, me dijeron que eso lo verían en la próxima clase, la cual cuesta otros $350. El lugar donde dieron la clase era muy pequeño y hacía muchísimo calor, y ni siquiera ofrecieron algo tan básico como un vaso de agua. Además, constantemente intentaban vender su buttercream y otros productos en lugar de enfocarse en enseñar. Se sentía más como una estrategia de ventas que como una clase. Lo que más me molestó fue que al momento de decorar el pastel, el instructor lo hizo él mismo en lugar de enseñarnos cómo hacerlo. Eso le quita completamente el propósito a tomar una clase. En general, fue una pérdida de tiempo y dinero. No lo recomendaría a nadie que realmente quiera aprender repostería.

This place is tiny but great. They have a small place…read moredownstairs and a bigger room for the master classes. Place is clean and there is a bathroom available. Is in the middle of a very busy ave, near the subway. Teacher are amazing. Super friendly, and they have a lot of patient, they let you be creative but at the same time they guide you, and give you constructive critique. While on class you will have a main instructor and and one walking around and helping. They also sell amazing cakes and cupcakes. Big variety of classes from fondant, buttercream, to Macaron and different bakers and instructors /chefs coming to give classes. They offer private classes and master classes with around of a maximum of 15 students. Classes are in Spanish only. I will definitely recommend. They give a lot of tips for future business owner or for people like me that do it as a hobby. I did the master class that is a package of 4 classes. And also a private class to bake a birthday cake for the hubby.

I think MOPAC is a great concept. You don't have to do the shopping or the cleaning - just come,…read morechit chat, cook and eat. Genius. I attended Thai, Thai, Thai with a friend and we had a great time. The food was delicious, easy-to-make and something I could remember how to make at home. But, I probably won't because I don't cook... ever :) That's why I came to MOPAC - they basically do it for me. I subtracted one star for three reasons: 1. There were some games involved that not everyone enjoyed. I really loved them because I'm an outgoing and particularly loud person. However, it was obvious that a few chefs were uncomfortable. I say just stick to the cooking. 2. I wish we made a dessert. We made an appetizer and an entree, but no dessert. I wouldn't have minded paying a few extra bucks for the event to include a dessert as well. We certainly would have had enough time if we hadn't played the games. 3. Manhattanites - watch out when you get off the subway. I've never been to this neighborhood before and my first thought was just, "where the F am I?!" There's no signage outside, so be sure to look for the big black door at 47 Thames. If MOPAC was in Manhattan, it'd be awesome.

I had a lot of fun at the MOPAC event I went to! I signed up for the Irie Jamaican cooking night…read moreand it was so much fun! We had a chance to chat with other participants throughout the event. Our group was a really fun group I must say! The food was great..and even though I consider myself a great cook (and a food television addict)..I STILL learned a some cooking techniques that I hadn't used before. You have your own cooking station, but you are sitting in a "group" style set up. You are assigned your own set of tools and food portions at your station and the place is very clean. Another review mentioned that there was no wine, but you can bring your own if you choose to. I think someone brought a bottle of rum that they shared with the whole group when I went...I definitely had rum and coke that night. It's definitely a great experience!

I took one class years ago and didn't have the best experience BUT the customer service was so…read moreabove and beyond I was compelled to take a second class. We had an incredible experience with Shandra! My mother is vegetarian and most cooking classes don't cater to that. But this class left us full and happy! My mom really connected with her too. I have been eating the leftovers for days since she sent us home with so much food. I would love to take another league of kitchens class.

This was truly the most unique culinary and cultural experience that I've ever done!…read more I ventured to Borough Park to attend the Uzbek immersion workshop with Damira. She and her husband warmly welcomed us into their home and led us to a beautifully decorated table of what was described as a "welcome snack," but was actually a delicious feast in itself. There was Uzbek dried fruits, nuts, both sweet and savory pastries, and hot green tea. I loved the Uzbek raisins, which are bigger and juicier and just better than any raisins I've ever had! As we ate, Damira shared photos and stories of her family's life in Samarkand, an ancient city in Uzbekistan that lies on the silk road. Once we were all well-acquainted and nourished, we headed to the kitchen to cook the main feast. On the menu were homemade individual breads, spinach stuffed pastries, a spring cabbage salad, a cucumber potato salad, and a lamb stew. Damira was such a great teacher, demonstrating techniques before having us actively participate in the prep, cooking, and serving of each dish. She timed everything perfectly so that we had breaks and ate basically the entire afternoon, while continuing to engage us in stories of her home and culture. When we sat down for the final meal, the delicious food was somehow made even better from the meaningful connection we all shared while cooking it. The four and a half hour class flew by and while I didn't want to leave, I was very happy when we were each sent home with enough leftovers to last another two meals.

Had such a great experience at New York Sewing Center! I found their Sip & Sew for 2 deal on…read moreGroupon for $134, and it was 1000% worth it especially for beginners. Such a fun and worthwhile activity. Booking was super smooth, they were very responsive over email and it was easy to reserve a slot. I also love that they have multiple locations including 34th Street, Broadway (Brooklyn), and Montclair, NJ. Julian (JuJu) was an amazing instructor! Super outgoing, patient, and made the class such a fun experience from start to finish. I really appreciated how thorough he was when explaining each step, along with all the helpful tips and tricks throughout the class. We made tote bags, which are perfect for spring/summer, and I was so impressed with how they came out! I'll absolutely be back to try more courses. Highly recommend if you're looking for a cute solo activity or something fun to do with a friend!

I had the best experience in Sewing 101! My previous sewing experience was limited to sewing on a…read morebutton (or two) rather poorly, so I came in with a lot of learning to do. Viola was a terrific instructor who was patient and kind with everyone at every stage of our projects. She made everything easy to digest, and made sure to make herself available for additional demonstrations if necessary (and it was, because for the life of me, I could never remember how to thread the machine). Viola was always encouraging during the projects even if mistakes were made and was always ready to help when we needed. This is a must-do class for a beginner sewist, and I cannot wait to use the skills I learned in my sewing journey going forward. NYSC and Viola are the best!

Tried out the San Francisco Mission food tour with two of my colleagues on a Saturday morning…read more There were also five other people on the tour along with our guide. We ended up eating at five locations with a break in between. The meeting point - Mission Playground: felt kind of in the middle of nowhere since we weren't actually informed of the places we were eating at beforehand. Still fairly convenient as it was about four blocks from the nearest BART station. Our guide briefed us about a little history of the Mission and encouraged us to take photos of the tour; the best photographer would get a sixth bonus tasting. Stop 1 - Craftsman and Wolves: a very busy place so there was no seating for our group, but we ended up at one of those nearby hipster parklets. We were each given a Rebel Within: a savory muffin with a soft boiled egg inside and Tabasco salt on the side. Very tasty and hearty enough to almost fill up some people. Stop 2 - Ali Baba's Cave: it was a fairly hot and sunny day, but before going inside the restaurant we got a lecture about the history of falafel while standing in the heat; very informative, but it could have waited until the group was seated. I've been to Ali Baba's before and knew the food was good, but had never tried the falafel sandwich. We ended up getting three of them, which we split into thirds. The sandwich as a whole was very fresh and savory, but the sauces and eggplant ended up masking much of the falafel's flavor. What really made this stop nice was lots of seating, allowing the group to introduce each other and get to know each other. Stop 3 - Taqueria Cancun: also a fairly packed place, but we were able to bus two tables as a few other groups left. We had a selection of three tacos: beef tongue, al pastor, or super veggie. It was also the only stop where you could buy beer separately from the tour's initial price. I picked a beef taco and declined drinking. Relatively mild and satisfactory taco, which actually worked well as a palette cleanser after the very robust falafel. Like the previous stop, this place stood out as it allowed the group to relax and chat while enjoying some good food. Break - The Women's Building: we got a bit of history of the building itself and what it was previously used for. The mural on the side of the building was quite exquisite, though trying to view it from top to bottom meant staring directly into the hot sun. There was also an implication that we'd actually see the interior of the building, but we headed off to more stops. Stop 4 - Pizzeria Delfina: another busy place too crowded for our group, so we waited on the sidewalk. We shared a fresh Margherita pizza. The cheese was amazing and we learned that it was made that day over in Berkeley. The staff at Delfina was giving us some strange looks as we hung out on the curb and discussed their cuisine. Stop 5 - Tartine: one of the most infamous bakeries in San Francisco, which meant there was a long line out the door. We once again waited out on the curb. We ended up trying the salted chocolate rye cookie, which was more or less a high quality brownie. A good way to wrap up the meal. We compared photos we had taken and the guide picked a winner who got free Bi-Rite ice cream around the corner. Overall a good tour with great people. I'd prefer in the future they choose more welcoming places like Ali Baba and Cancun over cramped shops with high quality food. Still, I'd highly recommend trying the tour with a few people you already know well.

They say, time flies when you're having fun!…read more I am a born and raised San Francisco Chinese American. I joined the tour on a Saturday afternoon with non native SF friends. This tour exceeded my expectations. It was so fun to see the staples from my childhood - my memories exploded! Elaine was our fun tour guide. She knew her history and brought us to many different alleyways and eateries. SF Chinatown is known for alleys, she'll explain. =D All eateries were different and distinguished from their own regions. My favorite stops - fortune cookie shop and Tin How Temple. What a fun experience and can't wait to recommend this tour to other visitors. Don't forget to bring cash for some fun shopping!