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!

We had Chef Shah for our calzone cooking class! He was really easy to follow along with, great for…read morebeginners. I would love to return for a different class.

Incredible pizza class with Chef Shah. I've taken my new pizza skills back to Kentucky and I cook…read morefor my family every Friday night.

What a GREAT time my friends and I had during our Dinner Cooking Party…read more This was exactly what we were looking for - friendly and great teachers, easy instructions and yummy food - to top it off great company! Both ladies were so nice and easy to work with from beginning to end. They are very accomodating and always in constant communication to make sure our needs were met. I can't wait to do this again with my girls. Such a great way to spend any occassion whether it's a birthday celebration or just a get together with friends. It was lovely! Thanks ladies xo

Great cooking lessons with two friendly and lively chefs for dishes you can't get at a restaurant…read more Five stars!! Chiara and Christine taught our group of 6 how to cook real, homestyle italian food - ricotta gnocchi (no potatoes!) with an eggplant-basil based tomato sauce, and cream puffs, ALL FROM SCRATCH. I couldn't believe how easy it was to make and time flew while we were having so much fun. This is truly a perfect activity for when you'd like to throw an intimate party with active and enthusiastic friends. I loved Chiara's policy of drinking wine while cooking - I was definitely feeling warm and fuzzy all night. Looking forward to having Chiara and Christine over for more private cooking classes...!

Considering that the quality of most products is crashing like a meteor, Sur La Table is still my…read morego to resource for outstanding kitchenware. Sure, you'll pay handsomely for the privilege but if you don't want the disposable fashion virus invading your cooking space and enjoy the feel of quality items that work, consider it an investment in your sanity. Five easy stars.

Sur La Table update 2026 is Five Stars! My purchases have lasted for years, unless I accidentally…read morebroke something! I love the design and colors. After living with my daughter I was tired of her tiny or too large plates. I brought one of my favorite plates from home to use while I'm living here. I've still got coffee cups and I'm sure other items. I always purchased gifts for my daughter here too. I'm highly recommending and can't wait to return!

Chef Katie is a kind and easy to work with instructor. I have 2 pals already eager to take a bread…read moremaking class with her. They were recipients of a baking class for Xmas and loved every minute of the class. Highly recommend!!!

From the owner: Classpop! is a creative experience marketplace connecting people in NYC with unique cooking…read moreclasses, paint and sip sessions, candle making workshops, craft classes and other fun activities for adults. Since 2021, Classpop! has partnered with local venues and independent hosts, including chefs, artists and talented instructors, to bring exciting, hands-on experiences to life across NYC. From making pasta in a trendy brewery to painting with friends in a cozy art studio, these experiences are designed to be beginner-friendly, social and unforgettable. Whether you're searching for the best fun places for adults, trending sushi making classes or top-rated date night activities, Classpop! makes it easy to discover and book the best experiences in NYC.

We were drawn into Foodance when we searched for Italian food in the area, and were pleasantly…read moresurprised at this spot! It is the cutest! The furniture is an eclectic mix of vintage sofas and chairs, making it the perfect cozy, date night spot. The aesthetic is great. The man who served us was so friendly, showing us around the restaurant and telling us about their speakeasy and their Friday night jazz (starts around 9 or 10)! He walked us through the menu and made recommendations. His adorable puppy was following him around the restaurant and sat next to my friend during dinner, which was a welcome addition (but obviously if we were not okay with that, he would've had his dog leave us alone). Our food was good. The pasta is well-priced compared to other spots in NYC. I was very impressed with the lemon chicken dish I ordered. The burrata and prosciutto was good but felt expensive for what it was. We also enjoyed the chocolate lava cake (they call it another name) but it wasn't necessarily hot. We were served thin, crispy bread with our appetizers and our meal, which I enjoyed because I got to eat bread, but didn't get too full before my entree. This is a solid option for Italian food and/or good vibes in the area. I can't wait to come back and visit the speakeasy or the Friday jazz night!

Your response unfortunately misrepresents what happened. It is simply not true that my husband left…read moreonly four pieces of pasta, and we never asked or expected not to pay. Suggesting that my husband's complaint was an attempt to avoid paying is offensive. Our complaint was about the food and the way the situation was handled--not the money. A lasagna is a layered baked pasta dish with sheets of pasta, filling, sauce, and typically cheese. We never thought that we would have to explain that to an Italian restaurant owner in NYC. What I was served was not recognizable as lasagna and, in our opinion, the pasta was undercooked. We paid the bill. I simply shared my experience as a customer. Your response only reinforces our disappointment.

I've been living in Kensington, Brooklyn for 17 years, home to NYC's Little Bangladesh. And it took…read moreme going to the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bay Ridge before I would finally immerse myself in Bangladeshi culture, thanks to The League of Kitchens and a creative birthday gift from my good friends. I was part of a small group welcomed into Afsari's kitchen for an hours-long cooking class, learning to make some delicious Bangladeshi cuisine, including Palak Paneer, an eggplant dish, flat bread, and probably the best rice pudding I've ever tasted. If you're in the NYC/NJ area, definitely give League of Kitchens a try! We need greater cultural understanding, now more than ever.

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.

De gus I finally…read moremade my way to De Gustubus and really happy that I did! My friend was doing the cooking demonstration and although I got there a few minutes late the staff and crowd was very welcoming. Chef Ayesha is amazing! She is from Shukette which recently opened in Chelsea, a part of the restaurant group of a few other restaurants including Shuka, Vics and Rosies. Also, to have your food prepared by an incredibly high level talented Chef with quality wine pairings is very lovely experience! Sal Rizzo, the owner is very accommodating and very entertaining as a host. he was the perfect energy for the group with very positive and entertaining comments. The space only fits about 30 people and the alcohol was refilled. While the cost might seem high ($145 with fees) for 90 minutes it went a bit over and they did not rush you out. I had five drinks (One proseseco, two white, and two red) so it was well worth it. Service was top not h. The staff were en pointe and attentive. They were always cleaning up after you're making sure that you got your food at the right time. I was also lucky enough that our chef made us laugh the entire time because she has a fantastic personality. Furthermore, every dish was created to perfection and visually appealing with very different interesting flavor profiles. I've been to several of her restaurants and not let down. I will enjoy returning!

Shame on me for not reviewing DeGustibus sooner. I attended several cooking demos pre-COVID and…read morejust attended one last night (the first in years). The format is wonderful. Excellent award winning working chefs make meals or specialties and talk about the food and ingredients. You watch, you eat. The video screens enable you to see techniques. The chefs answer all your questions and you get the recipes. But wait! There's more!!! There are wines paired with each course and a rep (or if you are lucky, the winemaker) tells you about the wine, the flavors, why it goes with the food etc. what a perfect night. You are always among a friendly, diverse, foodie crowd and it's a blast. I went alone last night and enjoyed crispy caper and eggplant campionata with potato chips, baby lamb chop with a delis glaze and pomegranate, crispy duck with plum compote and goat cheese cheesecake with macerated berries. Chef was Adrienne Cavalo from Miami and the wine was Trivento from Argentina (i am now a Malbec fan). Another time I went and it was Passamore caviars with great dishes and champagnes. The staff is amazing--go on the website and look at the upcoming demos and classes. You will not regret it. It's a foodies dream! And one more thing. It's on the 8th floor of Macy's Herald Sq. Yup--who knew?! It's tucked near the elevators by the exit to Santa's workshop.

I use this service quite a bit for catering when I hold meetings. Quick and responsive service…read more Great food. Highly recommend their services.

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This was an amazing experience! Me and a friend learned to cook several Thai main dishes and…read moreappetizers (including Pad-Thai, Pad-See-Ew, soups and spring rolls) from scratch. The lessons took place in Chef Phensri's own kitchen in Oldbridge, and right away we were made to feel at home. The Pad-Thai was the best I've ever tasted, and I'd actually made it myself! By the end of the class we were bursting with great food and cooking knowledge. I would highly recommend trying the classes. They also do them in Manhattan, and I was told they do events and private cooking parties, as well. P.S. - this review may sound solicited, but it's completely on the level. We had a fantastic time - Sam.

I lived in Thailand for a number of years but unfortunately never had the chance to take classes…read morewhile I was there. I've always wanted to learn how to make authentic thai food, given that I know how it should taste. Online recipes were always unclear and my frustration led me to finding out about Fantastic Thai. I chose to take the all day cooking class (9 hours) at Chef Phensri's house in Old Bridge, NJ. Great cooking class! It was a small class, only 3 of us in all so we learned loads of dishes and everyone had a chance to make most of them. We learned about 10 - 14 different dishes and even took home some laminated copies of other popular recipes. Not to mention, we ate all our food and took home all the leftovers :) Definitely recommend this class if you're dying to learn how to make authentic thai food. Chef Phensri does a great job simplifying it and making it fun. Thanks again and can't wait to come back!