I have gone to Cumpanis on multiple occasions, and this place is not only an event space/cooking…read moreschool, it is really a safe haven and escape from the hustle and bustle of NYC. 10/10 recommend!!!!!!

You will not find a more inviting, intimate, space in the South Bronx providing a whole dining…read moreexperience; whole-ambiance, whole-food, whole-heart. Every single time I'm in this space I leave feeling full; mind, body, soul and community.

If you're thinking about trying a cooking class here, try it! I was invited by a friend to join her…read morefor a West Indian (Caribbean) cooking class. On the menu was Haitian soup, Trinidadian Doubles, Dominican rice and beans and Jerk Chicken. The chef was warm and kind and very thorough. She gave us the option off adding heat with a scotch bonnet pepper and showed us a couple of knife techniques to make cutting vegetables easier. We were supplied with aprons and name tags and worked in teams and chatted while chopping, seasoning and cooking. I appreciated the ice water and stools available to ensure I was comfortable for those hours of class. The food came out amazing and flavorful and there was plenty leftover to take home. Its great for a date night or friend group activity or even just solo bc everyone became so friendly.

My mother booked the Latkes & Sufganiyot cooking class for our family during Hanukkah. ICE was…read morepretty easy to locate inside of Brookfield Place and the space was very clean. Chef Sue was both personable and informative, and her demos were easy to follow along with the written recipes. During times when food was cooking or cooling, Sue also showed us some knife skills basics/tricks. The class went on for about 3 hours, including the time to eat at the end. I really enjoyed the experience, but in the future would choose a class with a more substantial output. The Latkes and Sufganiyot were both fried carbs, and we ended up grabbing dinner immediately after because we were still hungry for a real meal. Other than that, would recommend!

My daughter loves coming to Chef Toni's. It's at the point…read morewhere if she has off from school, and we suggest a playdate or a day cooking with Chef Toni, she will choose Chef Toni without a second thought. As a parent, the fact that I know my daughter will be fed, we don't have to pack a lunch, she will get time to play outside, meet new friends and come home with the urge to help out in the kitchen and everything that goes along with setting a table and cleaning up after is priceless. Additionally, they get to play there own version of the cooking show "Chopped" which gets the kids excited, while teaching about teamwork and safety. I cannot say enough about how comforting and hands on the staff at Chef Toni's is. This is without a doubt a hidden gem on the UWS. Not sure what to do with your kid when you have to work and they have no school??? Two Words: CHEF TONI"S.

I truly appreciated all that Chef Toni has done for my son. He was in his shell for so long, I…read moredidn't think he was interested in much of anything. It had been months of him doing the most mundane things until he started cooking with Chef Toni. After the first class I saw his face light up and his demeanor improve drastically. Cooking excited him very much. The program changed his life and had a huge impact on the person he is becoming. He wants to own a restaurant someday!

A great cooking instruction studio with organic, locally-sourced ingredients and a very hands-on…read moreapproach to teaching. Chef Rama is full of insights and tips, working well with adults in large and small groups, as well as kids. Her home cooking class are a good way to learn to work more efficiently in your home and maximize cookware, pantry, skills. I am taking several classes this fall at WannaBee Chef and bring my kids to the adult classes so they can expand their flavor vocabulary and skills as well.

The food at this location is awesome, every week. Just when I think I find something I love, she…read moreputs up a new menu and I find new favorites.

All the ladies from "City Cooking West End" were wonderful teachers and hosts to us…read more We learned how to make fettuccine and ravioli pasta from scratch! I never thought I would do something like that but it makes me appreciate it so much more. We were given wine and hors d'oeuvres during our pasta making session here. It was definitely a new experience and everything turned out great (although I was a little worried about our cooking skills to begin with). After everything was done we got to have the food we made along with a delicious salad and ice cream! I highly recommend this place if they have these events often and the location is in a great spot too!

I had so much fun at City Cookin'! There are so many unique things about this class, but let's…read morestart with the fact that it's hosted inside an apartment. Steph, the cooking instructor is a recipe blogger in NYC and developed the idea to provide cooking classes in her own apartment. This way, New Yorkers can learn to cook delicious meals in their tiny, less than welcoming kitchen(ettes.) Steph's apartment is also a very unique space and sits at the very peak (literally) of a tall corner building. The space itself is small, but she has an enormous outdoor patio with beautiful views. The second unique part of this class is that Steph worked to recreate dishes from famous NYC restaurants and gives you the recipes at the end of the class so you'll be able to try them at home. Each class has a different menu, but my class featured: US Open Melon Cocktails Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate Jean-George's Tuna Tartare (my personal fav) Momofuku Brisket Buns Levain Chocolate Walnut Cookies (we didn't actually bake these, but she sent us home with some and the recipe) I recommend this class for any foodies, New Yorkers, couples, roommates, a Mother's Day gift, a bachelorette party, a divorce party, or anyone that wants to see how NYC Cookin' works.

If you've ever taken cooking and baking courses at The New School, and want to take more, you are…read moreprobably confused. When you call them and ask about these classes (which have run forever) you are told that they are not offering any or that they have been cancelled. What they do not or won't tell you is that the company that ran the New School Culinary Arts program, Culinary Center of New York, is now running the same cooking and baking classes under its own name. They were supposed to issue a joint press release about the separation but nothing was done. Was it a deliberate ploy to deny the new venture any publicity? Is The New School trying to drive the Culinary Center of New York out of business by misdirecting people? Are New Yorkers to be denied the cooking and baking classes they love and are used to-- same facility, same teachers, same everything?

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!

I took the Baking Bootcamp classes with Susan and could not recommend enough! The classes are small…read moreand very hands on so I learned a lot. This bootcamp is a great opportunity to learn foundational baking skills (and bring home some delicious treats). We learned about Cakes, Breads, Chocolate & Pastries, and Tarts & Pies. I'm already looking into what other classes they offer and will be back to learn more.

Chef Toni has moved to a new location in Hamilton Heights. She continues to offer an amazing,…read morecreative program. Jeremy has been to other cooking programs, but to compare them would be to compare a fine art class to a paint-by-numbers kit. Jeremy, age 15, is now taking Chef Toni's weekend "master class" and interning as a counselor in training for the camp.

Chef Toni is a wonderful chef and an absolute treasure! My kids went to her camp for several years…read moreand are now 9 and 13. They both developed a love of cooking with Chef Toni as well as necessary skills regarding safety and cleanliness n the kitchen. They have both brought these skills hone and regularly cook dishes they learned with Chef Toni. They also learn about finances and budget when they are given a certain amount of mo way to obtain ingredients for their dishes. Because of their training I feel very comfortable allowing them to try new recipes. Chef Toni is extremely kind and patient with the kids, and they have the best time with her! We cannot wait for Chef Toni's cooking camp to reopen this summer, and both of my kids will be in attendance!