If you're thinking about scheduling a consultation with Jen... just do it!…read more After meeting with several different dietitians over the years, I was truly at my wit's end. I kept logging every meal and reporting back, only to be told to eat fewer carbs and move more. I'd feel guilty when I didn't have the "perfect" week. This approach never lasted beyond my appointments, and I'd eventually stop seeing them altogether. I even met with an endocrinologist and did several lab tests. I was convinced that something was wrong with me -- that I was broken. I considered myself someone who knew exactly what to do. By this point, I had a decent understanding of what to eat (and not to eat), how much, and so on. Between years of meeting with doctors and the endless information online about weight loss -- calorie counting, macros, weight-lifting, and trends like intermittent fasting or low-carb diets -- I thought I had it all figured out. But in June, I was the heaviest I'd ever been, with no signs of change, despite my vigilance at home. And truthfully, living that way wasn't realistic... at all. I was convinced that I had all the information in front of me, but maybe it just wasn't meant to happen for me. And then, somehow, with Jen, it all finally clicked. It turns out this was exactly what I needed. I admit I wasn't entirely sold on the holistic approach at first, but it was clearly time to try something different. After my initial consultation with Jen, I was ready to start right away. At first, I didn't understand why Jen would ask about what's going on in my life -- my routine, mood, career, and relationships. But these are the things that can influence our decisions around food. So often, we're the ones standing in our own way. At least, that was the case for me. Jen's expertise is invaluable -- her knowledge about the science behind food, the practicality of preparing meals, how to indulge without guilt, and the psychology behind our habits. Above all, she teaches you how to still enjoy your life. That's what makes this sustainable. She helps you implement changes that last, not just for the duration of the program. I also never felt pressured to eat perfectly or follow all of her recommendations between sessions. Everything she suggests is genuinely for your own benefit! At the start of our program in June, I set a goal to lose 20 pounds in six months, stop tracking my meals, and heal my relationship with food -- fully recognizing that it might not happen, because it never had before. And that is exactly what I did. Finally. Thank you, Jen, for everything!

Working with Jen was a great experience. I decided to work with her after years of under-eating…read morewhich had led to serious digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and mysterious skin rashes. Jen was a great addition to my holistic healing (which also included a doctor and acupuncturist) and helped me return to a healthy mindset around food. Since I came to her already knowing quite a bit about nutrition and science, I did feel sometimes like she was giving me the same program as everyone else vs customizing to my knowledge level and specific needs. Either way, the 3-month program was a great decision. I learned a lot about my body and what it needs to thrive. She helped me step away from the idea of trying to be "perfect" at every meal and took emotional and psychological health into consideration as well. Highlights: the post-meeting email followups, great book recommendations, she is a good listener and very attentive to details. Could be improved: a bit more individualization, digital copies of the worksheets/information sheets vs printing them out (more eco-friendly!).

New York City Nutrition (formerly Lorraine Kearney nutrition) is incredible. Seeing Lorraine has…read moreCHANGED MY LIFE. I started seeing Lorraine last year because I wanted to learn how to eat a properly portioned/nutritious meal. I am an extremely picky eater and don't really care for meat so for me, most meals usually meant 85% carbs. Through my time with Lorraine over the past few months, I have learned a great deal about what makes up a well-balanced meal and in return, I have lost close to 15 pounds....and I'm just getting started! Lorraine is INCREDIBLY smart, non-judgemental, empathetic, realistic, relatable and I truly feel like she has become a friend over the past few months. She is so easy to talk to and encouraging. She understands people live life and sometimes that means eating pizza or drinking...her approach is a realistic one in that she is helping me learn what makes my body feel good, and is that pizza really worth it? If it is, have one slice instead of two. Lorraine minored in psychology so she really understands how what's going on in our head can impact our eating decisions (here's where the non-judgemental piece comes in). The knowledge she has shared with me has had a profound impact on my life and I truly believe seeing Lorraine has changed the trajectory of my life for the better. I am so grateful for everything Lorraine has done for me and continues to do for me on a weekly basis. I highly recommend her if you're struggling with any health conditions, are looking to lose weight or just want to learn more about food and how you should be eating to make your body feel its best. Thank you, Lorraine!!!!!

I have been on a health journey for the past few years, but decided to see Lorraine as my…read morenutritionist because I was getting tired of the same routine and falling into extreme eating habits. I have been with Lorraine for almost a month now and can safely say that she has completely changed my life and point of view on food. She provides such a comfortable and safe environment to talk about not just food, but my cognitive and mental outlook on my life. Upon my consultation, she made sure to note all aspects of my health and past eating habits, and created a delicious customized meal plan based on my preferences, as I am primarily plant based. These plans also integrate meal prep into them, which has reduced my snacking tendencies, as I can just grab my prepped meals from the fridge. I have fallen in love with cooking at home again and get excited about each meal as they are all so diverse and completely satiate me. It's crazy how quickly my taste preferences have changed and crave her recipes. The 3-month plan I opted for includes weekly check-ins, where Lorraine doesn't mention calories or weight every time, but more of how I am feeling mentally based on the foods I am eating. She is also sure to educate me on certain foods to avoid or gravitate towards which can positively affect my lifestyle. I look forward to seeing her each week because she celebrates every small victory with me. I could not recommend anyone else- thank you Lorraine!!!

My fiancee got us a private lesson with Valentina for my birthday and I can honestly say it was the…read morebest birthday gift I can remember receiving. It was really a unique and delightful experience. Valentina is warm and patient, makes it fun and easy, was on time and efficient with the lesson, brought treats and of course best of all.. taught us how to make incredibly-tasting baguettes! I very highly recommend her.

I'm so happy that Valentina is now on yelp because I think she's gonna blow up. My fiance and I…read moretook Valentina's baguette making course on the day that I proposed. We were so happy that Valentina was able to accommodate just the two of us in such short notice. It was just us, so anyone looking for an activity for their engagement day or a romantic date...this is the place to be. Also, if you gather a group, it's the same price for each class! Valentina is wonderful. Amazing teacher, hilarious and a true gourmet. (She forages her own salt!). Endless tips and tricks about baking empowers you to do it at home. Also helps you understand how brilliant those contestants are on the Great British Baking Show. After the class was over, we didn't wanna leave...just wanted to talk food and wait for her to cook us dinner and possibly adopt us. I hope that you (whoever's reading this review) gets a chance to take this course before it gets crazy. A hidden gem I'd say. Courses around town in culinary institutions are mega expensive and a bit too formal. Taking this class is like a little Italian getaway. Have fun!

I gave my nephew the Knife Skills class for his birthday and we went together. We had a great time!…read moreThe studio is very nice, open and well-equipped. The class size is small so it's intimate and friendly and cooperative. We all sat / stood around a central island. The instructor was very friendly and helpful, and each person got hands-on guidance. We learned a lot, at the end of the class we shared a casual communal meal and couldn't wait to get home to practice what we learned. The other people in the class were all lovely, friendly and fun. I highly recommend and we will be back to take more classes.

Learned a lot, had fun, and enjoyed delicious food!…read more My wife and I attended Thai Food cooking class at HCNY on Jan 25, 2024. The group was small, just 6 people, so we got almost a private class. Entire class was well planned and organized. Each of us got some hands-on stuff to do, we asked questions, took notes, enjoyed our meal, yet we ran exactly on time. John provided a lot of information not just on specific dishes we cooked, but also on Thai cuisine fundamentals, ingredients, and main tastes. He also shared some cool cooking tips we found useful though we are not cooking beginners. We ended up with a plentiful freshly made Thai dinner consisting of Tom Yum soup with Shrimp, Fried Fish in Tamarind sauce, Thai Red Curry Chicken, and sticky rice. All the dishes came out delicious and tasted like in a Thai restaurant! And most important we've successfully reproduced these dishes at home one week later! Thank you John, and The HCNY Crew for the great experience! We highly recommend Home Cooking NY to all who likes and learns to cook!

Highly recommended class for foodies and nonfoodies alike!!! Laura is a natural teacher with…read moreextensive knowledge and experience with family-oriented food preparation and special dietary issues. During her "Cook With What You Have" class she provided us with great ingredients, insight and instruction. Together we created a beautiful flavorful meal and gained skills, tips and an awareness about food preparation we will use going forward. I also attended her knife skills class and learned how to handle different types of knives, which improved my comfort level with cutting skills.

Chef Laura is amazing! She clearly has a passion for healthy cooking options and knows how to share…read morethat passion with young people. My twin middle schoolers love her summer and holiday classes!

We did a cooking class with chef Julien for a bachelorette party with 9 people and everyone had so…read moremuch fun! The booking process was so easy - I appreciated their transparent pricing on their website, responsiveness and vast menu options. I paid a deposit and was able to confirm the final headcount a week before. We also loved that the class was BYOB! We also appreciated that the class was very hands on. You choose a 3 course menu and everyone breaks into groups to each work on a course. The instructions are given verbally which can be hard to follow if you don't have basic kitchen skills or are making a more intricate dish (e.g. macaroons). This class won't give you the most authentic dishes but the food is still delicious and is a great environment for everyone to mix and mingle.

Such a fun afternoon! We booked the private experience and had Chef Franco was very knowledgeable…read moreand fun'! We planned a birthday outing for a friend, and she loved every second of it, Chef Franco was interacting and engaging and really gave us the personal chef experience. We had the Argentinian menu where we cooked a seafood paella, tapas, and a delicious dessert that showed you how easy it is to cook and why you should not be afraid to get in the kitchen. Our Besty, who loves cooking raved about how personal and intimate the experience was, and she can't can't wait to go back to battle of the tables.

I took a Pad Thai cooking class with Chef Saruj and he was absolutely amazing! He was very…read moreinformative of the dish and provided us an excellent background of each ingredient. He was very down to earth and made the class very fun. Highly recommend taking one of his classes.

Took a class to make Tagliatelle Al pesto from scratch by a chef who has experience from master…read morechef! I'm a big fan of the show was very excited to learn from her. Class is very beginner friendly. Chef was attentive, friendly and patient with everyone.There's a bar you can grab drinks/water from to make the class extra fun! I really enjoyed everything about the class and the only thing I'd strongly suggest is giving each party their own equipment. The machine to roll out the dough and the tool that cuts the pasta is shared and the other party using it was behind and slow which snowballed to my party falling behind and we got lost towards the end a bit and although the chef came over to check in, we felt a huge rush. At the end everyone's pesto and pasta are combined and cooked together - which i also hope we can do this step ourselves. Imagine working hard on your pesto for it to later get mixed in with everyone else's

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.