Upon entry we received such a warm welcome from Chef Armando. The all-inclusive beverages and…read morecomplimentary charcuterie were a really nice touch to start the evening, especially if you arrive hungry like I did. We started by learning how to make Chicken Marsala, then moved into pasta making (my favorite part). After that, we learned how to make fresh mozzarella, and finally ended the night with dessert: tiramisu. The entire experience was so fun and interactive. I especially appreciated how knowledgeable Chef Alex was about everything we were making. When I asked about the type of pan she was using and why, she gave such a detailed and thoughtful explanation, which I really appreciated. By then, we had definitely worked up an appetite! We started dinner with a delicious salad and focaccia bread, followed by pesto fettuccine made from the pasta we created ourselves. Then came Chicken Marsala with mushrooms, and ricotta-stuffed ravioli in red sauce, also handmade by us. One of the best parts of the night was the atmosphere. Cooking, eating, and learning alongside people you've never met before somehow felt so natural and welcoming. You genuinely leave feeling like you made new friends. If I had one honest critique, I do wish there had been more opportunity to personally season some of the dishes to taste, as I felt parts of the meal were a little bland for my preference. I also personally prefer softer pasta over a firmer al dente texture. That said, I completely understood why the pasta had that texture since we didn't have much time for the dough to fully rest and develop. I also think some light Italian jazz music playing in the background would have elevated the atmosphere even more and really taken the experience to another level. Overall, I had a wonderful time and would absolutely take another class. It's definitely worth it for the experience, the knowledge you gain, and of course... dinner! Also, we got home (with our left overs) and finally had the tiramisu... and WOW. It was soooo delicious. The ravioli and tiramisu were definitely the stars of the show for me!

Amazing glass! Chef Oliver and his crew were all so phenomenal. The class was informational and so…read moreworth the price. I'll be back for another class soon.

I recently hosted a corporate team building event of over 35 people with Chef Raquel. The feedback…read morefrom the team has been overwhelming. We host several events thru out the year, and none have received this amount of positive feedback. The service was excellent, Raquel and her team were friendly, FUN, knowledgeable and incredibly engaging! The cooking process was a lot of fun, and the sit down dinner was absolutely incredible, everything was delicious. From planning and receiving guidance from chef Raquel on menu options, to her accommodating changes for my group, everything was seamless! My team have said that the bar has been set very high and now any event will be compared to this one! Thank you "Pinch of Salt", Chef Raquel, we will absolutely be back!

Chef Raquel, Provided my company with an ideal evening. Cooks of every skill level learned…read moresomething new. A great dinner was prepared and enjoyed. AND a cooking competition was held. It was a perfect, fun way to spend time with people I care about.

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.

This school is a hidden gem in NYC! DLS specializes in 2, 3 and 4 year olds with small classes and…read moreteachers who stay for years with very little turnover. Their average teacher tenure is about 10 years. We have been so impressed by DLS and how they provide so much support to parents with lots of advice and experience. Kate and Meredith have each been at DLS for over 20 years and are just fantastic resources. I don't know what we could have done without them! Our son just started their 4s program and he was part of their 3s program. In his 3s program, he was in a class of 10 children with 2 teachers and currently has 3 teachers with 14 kids in his 4s program. I can honestly say that their program is heads above any program we considered during our search with individualized attention given to his progress. He has cooking class, music class and library every week. They have a rooftop playground with a garden and special wood boards, boxes and sawhorses for kids to independently build things from their imagination. Kate and Meredith are also well known in the NYC school community as they have been around forever and are very helpful during exmissions.

My two children and nieces have all attended this school. We've been lucky to have something so…read morespecial downtown. Downtown Little School is the heart of Lower Manhattan. It's a diamond in the rough. If you've lived in lower manhattan for years you will know your neighbors choose this preschool over the sheen and gloss of the others. This is a school based on years of experience with children learning through play and exploration. The teacher retention is unparalleled. The decades of experience shows in their daily interactions with your children. This school is an extended family. This school is love and pure joy. We love Downtown Little School and will be sad to leave next September.

We loved working with Fork In The Woods! Greg was able to source a brilliant chef for a Private…read moreDinner that I planned in the Poconos. Everything from communication, planning, pricing, our wonderful private chef and the unbelievable food was perfect from beginning to end! Chef Clara was so fun to work with and her food was out of this world - this was a surprise for my family who has never experienced this before and it is a memory that my parents and family will have forever. Thanks to Greg and Chef Clara!

Greg was such a great asset to having our events run smoothly. He was incredibly prompt in helping…read moreto menu plan and able to talk us through multiple options and variables that best suited our diverse group of diners. When a few of our logistics and number of guests changed, Greg was able to re-calibrate and provide a beautifully served meal that was on time and elegantly plated. In addition to his wonderful culinary skills, we found Greg to be incredibly personable, professional and incredibly knowledge on his craft. I would highly recommend Greg's services. We already have it planned to book him again for a friends Bridal Shower in the Fall. Thanks Greg!

Salom! If you are…read morethinking of taking Persian classes in NYC, this is the place to check out. Persian as a language is very rarely taught here and and besides going to NYU for language classes (Columbia is not teaching Persian anymore) you literally have no other options, so I was really glad that I found this online! Rates are affordable (most classes are private and flexible with timing) and the teachers are good and patient at breaking down the grammar, the alphabet as well as introduce cultural aspects of learning the language. All of that translates well into their other programs such as Persian movie night and Persian cooking classes, which are a ton of fun even if you know nothing about the language and/or culture itself. I truly hope this grows into something larger over the years, because given how diverse and multicultural NYC is, I am shocked that this is the only place that strives to provide an authentic Iranian experience to people from other cultural backgrounds such as myself. Even if you don't want to learn a new language because you find it tedious, it's NYC so get out here, make some new Iranian friends and learn something new about another side of the world. Expand your horizons!

Just finished my first course of lessons and have signed up for the second set. Solmaz is a…read morefantastic and patient teacher. The one-on-one aspect is great and I appreciate how she is able to keep on track with the course objectives while also helping me out with my personal "projects" as we have time. She even weaves those into the focus for the day's lesson. Sessions are 90 minutes, which is a perfect amount of time. I feel like I can relax into the new material, but it's not so much that I'm overwhelmed. My Persian in-laws are very impressed with my progress. They think I'm a fast learner. Thanks, Solmaz!

The NYC Sewing Center lived up to my expectations! I took Sewing 102 at the Garment District and…read morethe Williamsburg sewing club. Both had different vibes and were great experiences. The instructors were helpful and so knowledgeable. I'll definitely take more workshops next time I'm in town because it's a great source of inspiration and motivation to be around people who are passionate about sewing and design.

I took the Sewing bootcamp 101 class with Emily as the lead instructor. It ran from 10AM-6PM with a…read more1 hour lunch break at 12:30, I spent $310. We received a run down on how the machine works, learned how to thread the machine and how to fill the bobbins. Then we made a denim tote bag. This was super easy and really fast. After lunch break is the 2nd project. If you don't have your fabric, the school can sell you fabric directly inside for $16 a yard. I bought my fabric elsewhere and brought it in. I honestly recommend doing this instead of buying it from them. Because you have to wash your fabric like how you wash your laundry regularly since it shrinks naturally. We picked our patterns and I made a skirt since a skirt is faster than pants. They recommended not to make pockets or else I'll run out of time. But I HAD to add pockets. Women's clothing have little or no pockets regularly. The instructors are extremely helpful and friendly. and they immediately notice if someone is struggling or stuck. This really impressed me. For example, when I was threading the bobbin, the spool of thread was running out. The teacher was immediately behind me with a brand new spool of the same color so I can swap it out when it was finished. That was a great eye for detail! Overall, highly recommend. Just bring in your own 3 yards of cotton fabric, already washed and dried, for the 2nd project!

Chef Britta of Private Palate creates exceptional meals at your home and leaves them frozen for you…read moreto enjoy later. The meals are all well-balanced nutritionally and taste excellent! Her menu has tremendous variety and is updated every month. Private Palate is highly recommended!

From the owner: Private Palate, Fitness Chef specializes in preparing fresh, nutritious meals to assist you in…read moremaintaining a healthy lifestyle. Chef Britta will meet with you to discuss your dietary needs, custom design menus, grocery shop and prepare delicious palate-specific meals for you to eat at your convenience;saving you time and inches to your waistline. Private Palate is also available for: Group or Private cooking classes In Home Cooking parties Corporate Team building Course dinners Romantic Dinner for 2 with in home massage CALL TODAY to set up your free assessment 414.243.7462

Took a day trip to NYC to see what all the hype was about and it did not disappoint!…read more When we arrived the woman asked if we had a reservation and looked pretty annoyed there was four of us (three adults one child) without one. Which few moments later I learned you can book reservations via phone call only which makes no sense given they're so busy! If you want the full experience definitely follow the steps outlined by staff and the instruction card! If you're looking to create custom pearl pieces I highly recommend checking out the back right wall first!!! ( I wish I was told about that area first) Overall my sisters and I had fun dabbling in jewelry design! The total cost per person after their current promo was about $123 ( 3people) I would definitely visit again just to create some custom pieces!

Rally up some of your gals for a cute girls' date with DIY pearl jewelry!…read more Pick a mussel, crack it open, and hope you've gambled right for the prettiest, shiniest, or biggest pearl inside. Two hours later, we left with custom bracelets, necklaces, and surprisingly lots of leftover pearls. (Maybe buy 1 mussel at a time so you don't end up with excess.) I love how the process let's us relax and embrace our creativity. Do keep in mind that the experience is a bit pricey. The jewelry is crafted with budget-friendly metals that won't last forever. On the plus side, before we left, a worker let us know that repairs for any broken jewelry are on the house!