Came here to celebrate 1 year with my boyfriend and we had an amazing time! The food was delicious and experience was outstanding. Good music and some to go with a great food. We had a smaller group than usual I think but it was great for leftovers! Can't complain about that. Can't wait to come back again and try another class. read more

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What a great experience we had at Miette Culinary Studio. We took the soufflé class that was offered and we had so much fun and learned how to make 3 different soufflés. Chef Paul was very patient with us and took the time to explain every step and answer all our questions. We enjoyed our class with Chef Paul and will definitely be attending another class very soon. We highly recommend Miette! read more

Went with a group for a bachelorette party. The staff was very friendly and accomodating when booking on the phone. The studio itself was intimate and homey. We were there for to chef Sui Lon Chan's dim sum class. Sensibly, the prep work was done ahead of time, so we all had time to do some hands-on work for pretty much every dish we made. The chef was so sweet and personable, and really explained all the obscure ingredients and where to go to buy them. We left with very detailed recipes to re-create at home. Whether or not you already have a built-in dim sum teacher (aka, a Chinese grandmother) you will benefit from this class. read more

They really expect you to cook! No slacking off, that's for sure, ha. But our labor paid off in the end because the food was scrumptious. Since we were in a large group, we were split up into different stations (about 2-3 people each) - salad prep, dessert, side dish, and main course. I suggest going with a boisterous crowd to make it fun. The kitchen is cute and cozy. The assistants are nice (but again, don't expect them to take over - it's your job to cook, lazy!) read more

I really enjoyed the Surf and Turf class with Chef Lany and Chef Paul. Chef Lany's menu items were amazing! And I loved the dynamic between the two lovely people. The class was intimate with 8 people, and I liked that we were actually able to get to know each other throughout the class so that by the time we sat down for lunch, it felt like a familiar gathering. What I appreciated was that Chef Lany and Chef Paul were always available and happy to answer questions for those of us who don't know things such as even basic knife skills. Although you focus on one station, you are free to roam around and help out with other stations. We all got to watch and participate in preparing a steak entree and dessert. We got to help out with the prep work, and I learned a lot of tricks and tips that I got to try out then and there. Practical lessons in cooking! The chefs were super personable, and the atmosphere was fun. Since we were grilling things, we had some time to chat and drink while the grill was getting hot. And the gorgeous venue includes an awesome terrace so we were all hanging out there as if it was someone's house. The cost is reasonable, and I feel like I learned a lot. I would definitely recommend this studio! read more

I wanted to do something special for my wife for her birthday. Instead of getting something she didn't need I decided to do an experience based gift. After the private class with Chef Paul she said this was the best birthday gift she had. I highly recommend doing a private class with Chef Paul. Just to start Lisa and Sui were super accommodating and helped me form a menu my wife and I wanted to learn how to make. We made the potato gnocchi in a tomato vodka sauce along with clams casino and skirt steak. I also recommend doing the wine pairing as it elevated our experience and Chef Paul introduced us to 3 beautiful wines. Highly recommend for a private class but we were saying during the class what a great team building event or even family event this would be. We really enjoyed this experience and we can't wait to do our next one! Please support this small business as this experience will exceed your expectations!! Great time, great food, my hats off to the chef! read more

This review is for Miette on Mulberry in Little Italy Highly recommend this venue for intimate gatherings! A belated, but none the less sincere, review of the Miette on Mulberry in Little Italy. My parents hosted an engagement party for my sister and her fiancée there the Saturday between Christmas and New Year's Eve 2014. It was an unusually mild day, so the back patio was open to us as well. There simply aren't enough superlatives to describe Chef Sui Lon Chan's delectable offerings. The red snapper fish tacos, the short rib sliders, the fried mac-n-cheese balls, and the risotto with truffle oil - each a little slice of foodie heaven! Everything is fresh and made to order; the presentation was every bit as excellent as the food itself. She went out of her way to be accommodating and made special plates for a gluten-free guest as well as a vegetarian. The staff was friendly, the venue was NYC fun not snooty and everyone raved about the party! Many thanks to Chef Sui and the outstanding staff for making that special day exceptional! read more

I came here for an anniversary after reading the reviews that were glowing. I can't remember the exact menu but we made a poultry dish and a chocolate soufflé type dessert. Maybe this was an off night for the chef but we did bare minimum. I swear everything was prepared for the bird so all that group did was put it in the oven. Then for the dessert group I remember breaking up pieces of chocolate to put in it and then all that was left for us to do was put it in the oven as well. How was this a cooking class?? All we did was put things in the oven. No prep at all. I'm not saying I wanted to mince all the herbs and take it from absolute scratch but I've been to a couple other classes at other establishments which involved more cooking and it was way more fun! The chef was also panting quite heavily from moving around the room and seemed very annoyed with the group... I will never be back and this was a couple months ago but I had to post seeing only glowing reviews. We left very confused. To be fair the meal we had was nice and it was BYOB - guess it would have been odd if it didn't taste good considering a professional made 99% of it! read more

What a fun time! Mexican cooking was always a favorite and we wanted to learn some traditional recipes, signed up ( effortlessly) and made our way. Small, cozy, sometimes cramped but never uncomfortable, the studio has been accurately described here. But Chef Paul makes it work! The time spent there always flowed freely under his personable guidance. We never got the impression that the lessons ( or his jokes) were tiresome or mundane to him. The coordination of the large group wasn't apparent to me until I realized that our misfit group was enjoying the fruits of our labors as we shared a meal that we made together. We were never talked down to and questions were encouraged. Definitely a most enjoyable experience! Go!!! read more

I have been to two cooking classes at Miette, and will definitely go again. Chef Paul is great, and makes the class very enjoyable. Also, I've found that the people that attend are generally very nice and friendly too. The class is hands on, and everyone is assigned different tasks. But Chef Paul does make sure to have everyone together when the recipes are being put together (as opposed to preparation..chopping, etc). So it's a good mix of participation, but also observing and learning several different recipes. Chef Paul also had a lot of great tips that generally will make cooking easier and more enjoyable. I highly recommend taking a class at Miette! read more

My friend, Marta and I are both cooks and bakers. We love to take cooking classes but prefer to take a class that really teaches a new skill rather than just learning new recipes. Last night, we attended the souffle class at Miette Culinary Studios and we were definitely not disappointed! Chef Paul made the class fun and low stress while teaching the fine details of this very specific art form. The evening was perfectly timed. We first made a fresh raspberry souffle that can be refrigerated up to 8 hours before baking (who knew?) We then moved on to an amazing cheddar soufflé. While it was baking, we made the final, most difficult ---chocolate soufflé. Paired with a great salad and wine, we enjoyed each delicious souffle as it came out of the oven. I would highly recommend not only this class but would imagine that any class with Chef Paul would be a pleasure. I know I look forward to my next time at Miette. read more

Tucked away among the bars and cheap eats of MacDougal Street is a cozy kitchen and dining room, also known as the Miette Culinary Studio. If you've frequented Greenwich Village favorite 'Off the Wagon' (as I have) it will be impossible to miss Miette, because it's conveniently located just upstairs. For our "Saveur Italian: Classic Supper" cooking class, we were scheduled to whip up a robust and ambitious menu of Italian fare, inspired by several recipes from Saveur magazine. Read on, at http://www.117mulberryblog.com/cookingwithmietteculinarystudio/ read more

I went in expecting separate work stations and hoping to leave with an allergic reaction to shellfish ala Hitch. Instead, I end up leaving with tips on when/why to salt food, what type of skirt steak to look out for and a full stomach. No Benedryl for me. Chef Paul - he's brilliant, witty and has an awesome sense of humor. He gives you tips on everything, from his own personal arsenal. A great touch. But if you go into this class expecting a full-hands on workshop, slap yourself in the face and scream Alejandro (c'mon, Gaga did it, right?). Basically, the class is held in a 1 BR type apt. in the Village, right above Off the Wagon (go figure). There's one kitchen, a room separating the kitchen from the dining room, and of course the dining room. Each couple/team is assigned ONE(maybe 2) dishes and is asked to PREP the items. I'm using the term prep very loosely because you're simply required to pour and measure. All the ingredients that require any cutting were already prepared by Chef Paul. Maybe they did it to avoid any lawsuits (sure didn't see any waivers). Then, after you have all your items, everyone gathers in the kitchen and watches you prepare your item, while Chef Paul directs you. Has a bit of a Cooking at Home with the Neely's type vibe minus the Neely's (makes no sense at all). So would I ever take this class again? No. Do I regret going? No. I guess I just went in with all these expectations and set the bar pretty high. Do yourself a favor and walk in with the same mindset and you'll have yourself a ball. I had a fantastic time, don't get me wrong, I just left with my head rested on my belly, a bit disappointed that I didn't get to learn a little more. adieu. read more

My boyfriend took me to a Mexican cooking class at Miette for my birthday. The studio is very charming - it almost felt like being in a modern version of Julia Child's kitchen. Paul and his assistant Sui were incredibly warm and welcoming. If you're a beginner at cooking or are simply looking for new and exciting recipes to try out at home, you will really like this class. Cooking is a big part of my life - I have a food blog and cook dinner every night - so I found the class to be a little too basic for me. I don't mean that to be a complaint at all against Miette, but just keep that in mind if your skills are more advanced. Paul organized us into teams of two, and each team was in charge of one dish. All of the chopping and measuring was done beforehand, so there were not any overly complicated steps to carry out. Our one disappointment was with the food itself. My boyfriend is half Brazilian, half Puerto Rican, so we make and eat homemade Latin American food on a regular basis. Since Miette partnered up with Saveur Magazine for the class, almost all of the recipes came from the magazine with a few modifications. We loved the fish and the chocolate dessert but thought the rice, beans and enchiladas were so-so. Overall, we really enjoyed the class and it was a fun activity to do as a couple. read more

Miette + Chef Paul was one of the better evenings I've had. i recently came here with my girlfriend for a cooking class in "American-style dishes." The studio is terrific -- upper NY apartment vibe, small and intimate; quaint . It's GREAT for couples looking to enjoy a nice cooking class experience together (as most of the people who sign up are couples). There were 12 people when we went, split up among 6 dishes. The dishes included: -Clams Casino -Caesar Salad -Skirt steak w/ peppercorn sauce -Creamed Spinach -Twice-baked potatoes -Molten Lava Chocolate Cake He instructs each pair to pick a dish. You get about 15 minutes to prepare your dish (obviously with some of the harder things done by Chef Paul (i.e. - clams being pre-shucked, peppers being prepared, etc...) Then, you cook your portion with Paul's help (not too hands-on at ALL) in front of everyone as you eat it right after. Chef Paul was a piss -- funny guy, extremely nice, and extremely knowledgeable. He gives you really great tips about dining out, what to look for in your food, how you know if a restaraunt's chef is REALLY there or not, and home cooking tips. With dinner comes delicious red wine at your disposal, a free 1-year subscription to "Saveur" cooking magazine (which Chef Paul helps write for), and a nice little tote bag. Price is good and it's located in a nice little area (Cross streets are Bleeker and W. 3rd, if anyone needs to know!) My girlfriend and I will definitely be coming back here in the summer to make some more courses -- I recommend Miette over ANY industrial cooking class by far. read more

I got there super early and talked with the owner/chef- he was very very nice and talkative. He truly has a passion for what he does. Our class was very small, 5 people. We had some bad weather so there were some cancellations. We had he paella with seafood class since my boyfriend and I struggle to find a place with paella that we like. We all made different parts of the appetizer, entree and dessert. It was fun, informative, and delicious!! I knew most of the basic cooking he showed us but it was really fun to make a special sauce he added to the paella. Everything was perfectly seasoned and something you can actually make at home. Ingredients were extremely fresh and the portion sizes were large. This was my first cooking class experience and I will definitely return. read more

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I recently attended the "steak" class with Chef Paul; in a word, phenomenal. We must have prepared seven or eight dishes, all outstanding. Clams casino, creamed spinach, skirt steak w/green peppercorns, molten chocolate cake, everything outstanding. Chef Paul oversees everything but is not too hands-on, which I like. Very comfortable setting, no crazy industrial-style equipment to worry about. After a delicious meal, I left with a handful of recipes that I've already put to practice. Highly recommended for beginners and pros alike. read more

I've done a few different cooking classes here in NYC, and this was the best so far. My husband and I went for a special valentine's day dinner class. the group was small - 8 people (4 couples). The class is broken out into stations - while everyone gets an overview of each station, you really only cook one item/dish. I wasn't sure it would work well, but in the end it really did - it allowed us to drink wine and talk to the other people in the class, have fun, and also ask Chef Paul a lot of questions. A big part of the fun was watching him cook, hearing some of his stories, and just learning little things about being comfortable in a kitchen (great for a not-very-good cook like me). Because it was a small class we all loosened up and talked with each other, and in the end we sat down and basically had a nice 8-person meal together. And it was delicious. I would definitely consider coming back here for more classes, because of 2 things: 1) it was very fun! and 2) i actually feel like i learned something. a few small tips i've put into play already, and will continue to do so. but generally Chef Paul was laid-back, encouraging, fun, and obviously loves what he does. That infused the whole place and evening with a great vibe. My husband and I had a total blast, and it was worth the price for sure. read more

I've organized a lot of corporate team outings before and I've also been to many of them - this one by far has been my favorite. Our team came here to do a cooking class and it was such a delightful evening. We cooked Gougeres (amazing and very addictive), Roast Cornish hens with truffle oil mashed potatoes (to die for) and warm molten chocolate cake. It was the perfect blend of learning some new cooking skills and relaxing/enjoying each other's company. It was good wine, good food, and just a generally great time. Sui Lon was wonderful and I highly recommend this place! read more

Excellent food. Great chef. Learned a lot. Really fun!

First cooking class and I don't think I'd go anywhere else. Instructor / owner was awesome. Funny guy, really patient and really knew what he was doing. I don't recommend many places, but this is something I highly recommended. Never thought I'd enjoy a cooking class... I was wrong. We did a surf and turf and are going back in a few weeks to try something else! read more

I've taken two classes here. I don't recommend the Saveur class as highly as the others, but it was still super fun! Chef Paul is wonderful. The recipes were easy to make and the studio is adorable. The last class was for my anniversary. I took my boyfriend as a surprise. He LOVED it. The food was great and the class turned out to be 3 hours instead of 2. We weren't rushed out and Chef Paul enjoyed answering our questions. It was really delightful! read more

Amazing! Went alone being prepared to be left out since mostly couples go together. I turned out to be the only one going alone but didn't feel lonely at all. Environment was very welcoming. We mixed up in charge of different stations. Hands on. Wonderful techniques/tips. Chef Paul was very knowledgeable and funny. You can ask as many qustions as you want. Nobody would be judging you. Cooking ended with a great sit down brunch with the group and some amazing alchohol. I liked the conversation. Food was def solid. Money well spent. Worth it! I'm going back soon for a Mexican food class. read more

My sisters and I took a cooking class here last week. We absolutely loved it! The food was great and so was Chef Paul. He was very informative, answered our questions and gave us tips. Even if you cook regularly like myself, don't think you wouldn't benefit from a class. I highly recommend Miette and will definitely attend another class. read more

Amazing place with an inspiring chef leading the class! Couldn't recommended this place more - 5 stars! Can't wait to go back.

Got invited to participate in a private cooking class on a recent Friday night. Had a great time. There were maybe 8 of us, and we each participated in making part of our meal. I helped make the souffles. The staff were super-gracious, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was tasty, and they sent us home with a packet of recipes. read more

My family and I hosted my mothers 60th birthday evening here. WHAT A FABULOUS TIME! We did a private party, 13 people total, most visiting from out of town for the weekend. Instead of doing the typical private room in a restaurant, we wanted something more entertaining, a bit hands on and out of the box. Miette hit all our expectations and desires for this special evening to a "T!" The night was the perfect combination of getting our hands dirty, learning and being able to party and enjoy each other. There was nothing stressful about this cooking, it was purely entertaining and fun. We were all separated off into teams, each taking on a portion of our 3 course meal. That being said, we were not separated from each other, and all mingled the entire time. We brought in our own wines and were able to decorate the charming, cozy space prior to the event start. After we finished cooking, about an hour and half in, we all sat and enjoyed the appetizers we had just made, while the staff plated our main course and served us. Once the main course was cleared by the staff, the dessert was timed to come out at a perfect time! The staff consisting of Chef Paul, and Jenny were a delight! They kept the evening running smoothly, and efficiently, all while letting us enjoy and not have to worry about a thing. We each were able to learn techniques and tips about the course we were preparing, and Chef Paul is a seasoned chef who will impress even the best. We had a cleaning staff as well, and never saw a dirty dish, spoon, or appliance the entire evening, it was all being whisked away and cleaned as soon as we were through using each tool. We will never forget this special evening, and my mother was absolutely thrilled to have such a special birthday. Thank you Chef Paul, Jenny, and the rest of the Miette team! We will return again!! read more

My husband and I signed up for the italian class where we made bruschetta, tomatoes stuffed with rice, spinach and ricotta gnocchi, roasted pork loin, polenta, green peas, and raspberry sorbert. The class was very interactive and enjoyable. We get to prepare and cook a few items on the menu. It was easy to follow and we will definitely be able to cook the same dishes at home. Class size was just right (8 ppl, a couple ppl cancelled last min) and the instructor (Paul) was quite funny. Everyone had a great time and every dish turned out to be very yummy. My favorite was the gnocchi, brushetta, and the sorbert. read more

Chef Paul is quite a character. He builds a vibe in the class of ease and fun. Somehow at the end of our souflee class we learned a few new recipes, some sacred tips and how to make spiced rum. The class is hands on, in small group settings. Everyone gets to do everything, or you can be an observer. It's a very chilled out environment. It's great for groups as well as just you and a friend. At the end of the class we were all talking about other types of soufflés one could make, it was a great conversation. I could really see his joy for and love of food and flavors. He's cool, I look forward to my next class with a true culinary explorer. read more

I had a fantastic experience at the French Classics class with Chef Paul. The space is nice and just right for a group of 12. We worked on teams and together to create a delicious meal that we enjoyed at the end of class. Chef Paul makes it fun and interesting to learn. He teaches in a way that truly makes you feel like you are part of a restaurant kitchen staff in a fine restaurant. I learned many things I never knew about European cooking and have walked away with great ideas for how to make some of these recipes. I would highly recommend as a fun night out, a group event such as a birthday or retirement party, or a corporate team building event. There is a second, larger and new space that has the capacity for larger groups. I definitely plan to try another class! read more

Took the brunch class with a group. It was great. This place was hard to find, but was a great deal relative to some of the other options, and everything was hands-on! Paul was awesome. He was a chef at Tartine a while back, but loves to teach. He gets everyone involved in the cooking and enjoys sharing some tips and tricks for the next time you eat out. The studio is homey. The group's age ranged from 23 to 40 and everyone was very friendly. I would definitely come back to learn something new. read more

Great experience here! The food is A++. It's so delicious, the meal itself is worth it! The menu is very carefully chosen so that the timing of the food preparation is flawless. The recipes, while unique, are also easy to replicate at home. There weren't too many random ingredients or rare cooking tools. I especially appreciated this aspect so that the skills we learned were actually applicable in the kitchen! The kitchen is causal, but quiant & cozy. Everything you need is provided and the kitchen is very well stocked with tools and ingredients. The cooking is made effortless by the staff who is there to assist as well as clean up as you are cooking. It's definitely interactive. However, you only make one portion of the meal. I heard from others at the class that this was unique since many other cooking classes just let you watch in person. Paul is good about making sure everyone sees the process, not just the portion of the meal that is your group's responsibility. There are also tastings throughout which makes it fun! My only feedback for improvement to Paul and his staff would be to incorporate different people throughout the class. I found that at our particular class, we were divided and one couple was responsible for the main dish, but that couple continued to demonstrate to the class other aspects of the meal such as the side dishes and appetizers. I felt like other couples should've been incorporated, especially those who made the potatoes since they really didn't even exhibit any cooking for the rest of the class. I also would've liked to have seen how the cornish hen was cleaned and prepared. The hens were already prepped before our arrival since the recipe was for the hens to have been dry rubbed and left to sit over night. But I think the class would be even better if Paul had cleaned one hen in front of us and dry rubbed it just to show us the technique, even if no student actually prepares that portion of the meal. Definitely recommend!! read more

This cooking class is a great time. Chef Paul is very friendly and funny. The class is very relaxed and fun, but you really can learn quite a lot if you want to. Good mix of couples on dates, friends going together, and some solos just looking learn. Highly recommended! read more

I had a great time at Miette Culinary Studio. I took a group of clients to the Mexican Cooking Class and we learned so much while having an awesome time too. Chef Paul was extremely helpful, entertaining, and a pleasure to work with. One of the most unique things about his studio is that he makes a lot of his own ingredients in-house so the flavors we had were so powerful and delicious! I also loved the structure of the class. Rather than just being assigned different dishes and coming together at the end to eat, we were each assigned a dish but also got to watch our "classmates" make theirs. This way I got to learn about a variety of skills from Enchiladas to Guacamole. The class made sure everyone was involved and had to put in work. Thank you to Paul and Sui for a fantastic night, I'm definitely coming back. read more

We had my husband's 60th birthday party at the new location for Miette Culinary Studios in Little Italy. It was such a great, great time for my 12 guests and for my husband! The space is fantastic. It's a very hip, chic loft space with all the latest kitchen gear. Chef Paul was so very accommodating as we went slightly off menu to create an Italian dinner to please my Italian husband. He was very patient and fun as he taught us to make homemade pasta, spinach pesto, tuscan white bean soup, chicken breasts, warm chocolate cake and homemade vanilla ice cream. He is a lot of fun to learn from! His instruction is absolutely easy to follow, and he demonstrates so well. He will answer any and all questions you ask. We loved Chef Paul! I chose them because their private parties are more affordable than the other places. I feared it wouldn't be as good, but I was wrong. It was just right for everyone. I will definitely sign up for classes there in the future!! If you are considering them, my only advice is to make sure you know the instructions for buzzing and entering the new space. It took us a while to figure out how to get in! And, if you have guests with salt intake issues, make sure to tell them. If you want to do coffee/tea for private party, you have to tell them in advance and book extra time for that. Oh, and I loved that I could bring my own wine pairings for the meal. They provided a beautiful set table with wine glasses for the wines we brought. read more

My fabulous daughter thought of this as a Mother's Day gift and it couldn't have been better! We had so much fun with Chef Paul who, with both his expertise and sense of humor, made this such a fun evening for us. Even as someone who fancies herself a pretty good cook I left with, not only yummy leftovers, some great cooking tips and amazing shortcuts for preparing and serving up some delicious cuisine. I'm sure we'll be back! Thanks Chef Paul!!!! read more

I took my girlfriend here for a birthday gift to the classic french cooking class and I (nor she) was disappointed, in fact it was quite the contrary. Chef Paul is amazing! He is awesome with everyone and is extremely enthusiastic even after doing this for 17 years. He has a certain brand of humor that I would say be ready for, basically just don't take some of the things he says to heart because he is just kidding. However I thought he was amazing all around, lots of fun and a very very good teacher. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone of any skill level of cooking. read more

We just had our wedding reception at Miette on Mulberry. To look for an affordable and nice party space in NY City is not easy. Friends told us about Miette on Mulberry, in the very touristic Little Italy and we immediately love the space that is in fact three different areas: a kitchen where they have also cooking classes, a generous space where receptions take place and a terrace. It's really authentic and simple. Chefs Sui Lon and Paul were preparing the (excellent) food while we were enjoying our guests. This open cuisine makes everything friendlier, comfortable. You feel like you are at home and because we are not living in NY, it's exactly what we wanted our guests and family to feel. Thank you Miette, it was perfect! read more

Terrific experience! Learned a ton and had a beautiful meal. I loved the mix of demonstration and hands on work. Great and special way to spend a date night- you'll want to go home and make the recipes again. We will be coming back to try a new cuisine for sure! read more

very neat spot, its a single door, have to ring the bell to get inside. located on second-ish floor. i was there with a group of 15, and everyone cooked all the food themselves with help of the chef assistants... check the other reviews, i guess for a date it is a good idea, couples always like doing something constructive together ; ) read more