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!

Great cooking lessons with two friendly and lively chefs for dishes you can't get at a restaurant…read more Five stars!! Chiara and Christine taught our group of 6 how to cook real, homestyle italian food - ricotta gnocchi (no potatoes!) with an eggplant-basil based tomato sauce, and cream puffs, ALL FROM SCRATCH. I couldn't believe how easy it was to make and time flew while we were having so much fun. This is truly a perfect activity for when you'd like to throw an intimate party with active and enthusiastic friends. I loved Chiara's policy of drinking wine while cooking - I was definitely feeling warm and fuzzy all night. Looking forward to having Chiara and Christine over for more private cooking classes...!

This is the best plan if you want to have a chill evening with your friends…read more Chiara will take over your kitchen and bring everything you need (food, supplies, utensils). She will teach you and your crew how to make delicious home made Italian cousin, making it seem so simple, that it will motivate you into cooking for sure!! If the class it self was net enough, she also serves as a host, making sure that everyone has a full glass of and is enjoying their time. And to top it all, she will clean up everything!! Can you ask for anything else? I will definitely book more classes, specially when the cold comes!!

We had Chef Shah for our calzone cooking class! He was really easy to follow along with, great for…read morebeginners. I would love to return for a different class.

Incredible pizza class with Chef Shah. I've taken my new pizza skills back to Kentucky and I cook…read morefor my family every Friday night.

Night Inn Experience has a goal of revolutionizing the hospitality business by bringing unique…read moreexperiences straight to your doorstep. Night Inn Experience hires high-end hospitality professionals ("Experts") to create private experiences for individuals and corporate groups by offering their skillsets, personalities and unique backgrounds to create a memorable event experience for the guests. On January 11, 2024 I had the privilege of attending a special event called Mocktail Workshop. "Who says I need alcohol to make a night cap?" Night Inn Experience brought their expert mixologist to teach my community how to make delicious no-proof drinks that everyone can enjoy. By using fresh herbs, bright fruits and flavored syrups I made a no hangover drink. I had a great time meeting new people and mingling with other people I know in my community. The mixologist was very knowledgeable and provided interesting information about the history of her expertise. She also educated on the history of the tools we used to make our Mocktail as well as techniques. It was fun and very educational. Night Inn provided everything we needed such as the drink ingredients and the mixology tools. They set up and cleaned up afterwards. Whether you are planning a fun activity for a home party or a corporate event I recommend Night Inn. Go to their website for more information about arranging the memorable experience you want to create.

From the owner: Night Inn brings the world's best hospitality talent (Sommeliers, Chefs, Mixologists and more)…read moredirectly to you for fun and interactive wine tasting, cocktail making, cooking, food tastings, art classes, and so much more!

Sur La Table update 2026 is Five Stars! My purchases have lasted for years, unless I accidentally…read morebroke something! I love the design and colors. After living with my daughter I was tired of her tiny or too large plates. I brought one of my favorite plates from home to use while I'm living here. I've still got coffee cups and I'm sure other items. I always purchased gifts for my daughter here too. I'm highly recommending and can't wait to return!

Took the knife skills class. For $80 it is incredibly overpriced and much shorter than I thought it…read morewould be. they limit the amount of veggies they give you to chop so I spent half the class kind of looking around doing nothing

Review for Jeff Seligman…read more I have taken classes with chef  Jeff Seligman for ten years. His communication skills are quite strong, able to quickly answer questions about how ingredients affect flavor, able to explain how cooking methods affect the outcome. He has a terrific memory and long on patience, and a strong sense of humor. Over the ten years I've learned the importance of mis en place. I've learned when making the dish appealing in appearance is critical to the outcome. The ten years of classes contained a wide breath of dishes. We were constantly learning and Jeff would help us learn to fix a recipe to improve the outcome. His vast experience was very evident and unique. It made class interesting and desirable to attend. Lawrence Lee

Chef Jeff makes culinary skills easy to learn and fun at the same time. He came to our apartment,…read moreand cooked with our family and friends, and even involved kids as we cooked a sumptuous meal (seafood stew and tiramisu were the highlights!) together. He is extremely creative in how he uses ingredients, and one of the best things he taught us was how to experiment while sticking to recipes. Finally, he uses a lot of anecdotes while cooking - this also helped internalize a lot of learning and techniques.

Chef Katie is a kind and easy to work with instructor. I have 2 pals already eager to take a bread…read moremaking class with her. They were recipients of a baking class for Xmas and loved every minute of the class. Highly recommend!!!

From the owner: Classpop! is a creative experience marketplace connecting people in NYC with unique cooking…read moreclasses, paint and sip sessions, candle making workshops, craft classes and other fun activities for adults. Since 2021, Classpop! has partnered with local venues and independent hosts, including chefs, artists and talented instructors, to bring exciting, hands-on experiences to life across NYC. From making pasta in a trendy brewery to painting with friends in a cozy art studio, these experiences are designed to be beginner-friendly, social and unforgettable. Whether you're searching for the best fun places for adults, trending sushi making classes or top-rated date night activities, Classpop! makes it easy to discover and book the best experiences in NYC.

Mel is a professional and she's extremely patient with those of us (me) who are not extremely…read morefocused (to say the least) lol She teaches virtual classes to tune in and pay attention!! She's got experience!!

From the owner: This is where the vision of BRANDS Mel knew and loved could be experienced through baking. Chef Mel…read morewas hired by Sephora, Benefit, The Body Shop, and British Airways to cater their events and bring their brand to life with flavors. Her showroom was covered in unique cotton candy popcorn, cherry lip shaped lollipops, caramel filled handbags and more. These sweet treats were meant to help clients experience brands through flavors and nostalgia. Unfortunately Chef Mel's life took a different turn, as she was forced to return to the US and close up the shop. Faced with an illness that marks her life to this day, Melodie had to find a way to deal with the uncontrollable. If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Mel you know the only way to describe her is with rainbows, sprinkles and sunshine! Recipes have always had the appeal to her; guaranteed success if followed to every teaspoon, her illness was the opposite.

Let me put it this way- if you get Frank's veal Marsala and do not absolutely love it- please go to…read morethe doctor because you my friend lost your ability to taste. Simply the best caterer around and very good prices for his meat dishes. I can say this confidently as I've had Frank cater every event I've had for the last 6 years and the food has never disappointed. Sometimes the food could be a bit warmer but outside of that- hold onto his contact information because you'll need it again and again. Veal Marsala 11/10 (best ever) Chicken Parm 9/10 Gnocchi melanzana 9/10 Chicken Francese 8/10 8 other dishes all very good to great as well

What a hidden gem! Moved to Astoria over two years ago within 10 minute walk of L&M Italian Deli…read moreand had no idea this whole time. The deli is tucked away off of Broadway near the BoA ATM and is a small little shop with 3 guys working. While we've seen upward of 7 people waiting in the shop, we never had to wait long. We tried the chicken parm as well as the Italian, both super tasty and you can get it on the seeded bread, so good! The sandwiches are also very affordable of $10 cash and $10.40+tax on credit card. Can't wait to try the rest of their sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches and soups!