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.

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!

This was a super fun experience. I have eaten a lot of sushi and seen a lot of it being made but…read morethis was my first time making it myself. Simon was funny, entertaining, and flexible. Note that the food that is prepared is more of a snack and not a meal, so plan accordingly.

Very fun time had and informative. Quality of sushi was high. Fully recommend and Simon was very…read morepersonable.

Great intro class to chocolate-making. Virginia was very knowledgeable and friendly. Who knew there…read morewere so many steps involved to making the chocolate we know and love! We had fun making chocolate covered pumkin truffle balls.

Had a great workshop for a bachelor party! It was absolutely a blast to learn about the history of…read morechocolate and make some truffles. Virginie is very passionate about chocolate and it shows, she was very professional and knowledgeable. Our group had an amazing time and something very different to do in New York City!

Nadege and her team at Fleurimond Catering catered a private event of approximately 40 people…read moreserving heavy traditional Haitian hors d'oeuvres. The menu included both meat and vegetarian options. The griot (pork), which I didn't have, was a huge hit. I personally enjoyed the lambi (conch) and rice with stewed veggies. There were also stuffed plantain cups and various fritters, which were passed around. The evening ended with a bread pudding infused with liquor (cremas). It was an excellent spread and Nadege was able to provide a sampling for us to try a few weeks prior to the event on short notice. She also printed these helpful signs for the guests to know what they were trying. This was particularly important since we wanted to highlight Haitian culture at the event. Overall, her staff was great and the food was excellent. I would definitely like to try her restaurant, Bonnan, in Brooklyn when I have a chance.

I recently attended a cooking class with my boyfriend. I had received a Groupon, which offered $40…read morefor an $80 class- so $80 total. We had ultimately signed up for it based on the reviews that we were seeing on Yelp, which is why I felt that I should post my own. Perhaps I set too high expectations for the class, and am partially to blame, but I was quite disappointed. Don't get me wrong- I had fun, but I probably would not have done it if I had known more about what I was getting myself into. Here are the things that I wish someone would have told me: 1) It takes an hour and a half from the UES to get here- the class is pretty far into Brooklyn The class is 4 hours. That is a total of 7 hours of your day. That is a bigger part of my weekend than I realized I was committing to when I first signed up. 2) The class is literally in a house. At first, my boyfriend and I thought we had the wrong place. 3) You do not have your own cooking station. You are chopping things up at a large table with about 20 other people. Then the instructor puts everything on the stove and cooks it. For me, getting the food cooked is the hardest part. I know how to cut fruits and vegetables. 4) The recipes are not that sophisticated. We cooked Uncle Ben's rice. Yes, we opened a box of rice and put it into a pot. To make it "homemade" we added cranberries. I should say though that I loved the instructor. She was very funny and knew what she was doing. Again, I did have a good time....but because I would never do it again, I am only giving it a 2 star rating.

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!

Chef Amenta was fabulous! I hired him to make light bites for a surprise engagement party. He…read moreaccommodated my every wish. He was very easy to work with. We had limited time constraints and he performed flawlessly. His food was delicious!!! I highly recommend him.

Chef Amenta cooked us a fantastic Italian dinner at our apartment for my fiancé's 30th birthday -…read morewe worked together to curate the menu and every dish was incredible. Highly recommend using Chef Amenta!

I had a fantastic experience with the Relevant team! They are professional, quick to respond, and…read moremade the entire catering experience easy. Their hors d'oevures were fresh and delicious. Will definitely be working with them again.

We had a great experience with Relevant -- everything from the planning and discussion process…read moreprior to the event, the logistics and prep the day of, and of course the food, drink and service. The team is friendly, efficient, easy to work with, and pleasant to have around. I will definitely use Relevant for future Brooklyn events.