I took an Indian cooking class this past weekend with my girlfriend. This was my third class and I…read morewill continue to come back. Classes are typically 2-3 hours long and including cooking a handful of recipes and eating them. In each class I received a packet with all the recipes we made that day and continue to use most of them. Classes are also BYOB which always makes a night out better. This is a great place to learn how to cook healthy foods. All the food I've seen so far is natural / organic. Diane is the operator and main instructor and cares very much about the quality of the food we eat. Classes are posted on the company's website and include the menu so you can see in advance what recipes are included in the class. I love Indian food but have never made it before so this past class was extremely helpful. I also took a knife skills class where I learned techniques I continue to use and another class where I learned how to make chickpea burgers, home made ketchup and other foods. I highly recommend taking a class, or a few, here.

I enjoyed this class very much and like the clean and bright setting. Along w the recipes we got a…read morelot of tips on healthy eating. I've started to change my eating habits after just one class

I have to firmly disagree with the previous review. Who the hell goes cooking for a bachelorette…read moreparty anyway? You set yourself up for failure and poorly planned the night. Get over it. We are wellness center comprised of chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and nutrition. I decided to host our company holiday party at the Ridgewood Culinary Studio. Their prices were fair compared to a lot of NYC studios. This is a small, privately owned studio and it comes with its share of limitations (space, decor, etc.). Once you get passed that and intend on having a good time with your group, you will have a good time!! The ladies were very interactive and knowledgeable about our Italian menu. They messed around with each other as well to keep us entertained. We took pictures, took shots, played our own music and had a great time cooking the meal. It actually was less work than I imagined, because our staff was not thrilled about cooking. But everyone had a blast. We also did a gift exchange game after dinner and were served dessert thereafter. I would recommend this studio and this experience to any group of 10-15. Great for holiday parties, kids, dinner parties.

My employer decided this would bE a cool place for a team building activity…read more We were a group of 10. We enjoyed ourselves and learned cooking techniques. I am only giving this place 3 stars because it was dirty. I saw one of the employees cleaning the toilet with NO gloves. That same employee did NOT wash hands and started touching regular kitchen items. I really think this place is and to be great perhaps years and years ago. The staff looks pretty skilled however ai would never recommend others to come here. It neeDs to be cleaner, revamped AND most importantly, hire. A professional cleaning company to clean the space.

I spent Sunday afternoon attending a cooking class with a few of my friends and had an amazing…read moretime. The food was delicious, the owner super charming and the experience overall was fantastic! Highly recommend going with some friends or even a mother/daughter outing.

Our group selected a cooking class here which included dinner with pasta-making as the only…read morehands-on portion of the evening. We only mixed flour and water together to roll out pasta. For $125/person, I had expected better tasting food though. The small appetizers (spinach salad, prosciutto, Parmesan, olives) may have been put together from a grocery store. For the pasta that we rolled out, the staff only added a plain tomato sauce. The side of vegetables was overcooked and mushy. Tiramisu was all right. We can blame the taste and texture of the pasta on ourselves, because we made it, but I had expected the rest of the food prepared by professionals to be better. No drinks were included -- Healthy Italia is BYOB. There was a nice intro video from the owner telling us about her history and philosophy. She said that she doesn't measure ingredients, and only mixes by feel. How does one teach a cooking class like this? If someone is taking a cooking class, they are less experienced and need precise measurements and instructions. Our flour and water were measured for us, so I guess they do measure something. We were never told the measurements, so didn't have any recipe or any specific learnings to take home. I enjoyed the social time with my group, and especially the long table set out for our group in true Italian fashion. It made us feel like a big cohesive family. However, for $125/person, I felt like we could have had a true learning experience elsewhere or had a much better Italian dinner at a restaurant with drinks. In fact, on the subsequent evening, a few individuals from our group went to a restaurant and ordered similar items served at this cooking class, and the food was remarkably better. And yes, it was less than $125/person with drinks.

Jenna is awesome…read more After completing our online prep survey, we visited Jenna's kitchen as a couple. Jenna is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and has great tips and tricks for the experienced cook and patience for those of us who struggle to use a stove knob. Her recipes are prepared beforehand based on your tastes and are really healthy, delicious, and easy to prepare. I felt like I was on a cooking show. Her kitchen is professional and well-stocked with tools. She is a great conversationalist and keeps the session moving at the right pace, based on the meals you are preparing. This was worth every penny and I highly recommend Cook Learn Live, and Jenna, specifically.

Jenna is wonderful! Working with her was such a treat!…read more My school sponsored a group of us to attend one of her cooking classes, and it was a fantastic experience. The class was not only educational, it was a lot of fun, and definitely a great reprieve from my typical Sunday afternoons spent studying in front of a computer. Jenna did a great job of overseeing the prepping and cooking of the four dishes we had on the menu for the night. I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to manage a kitchen full of amateur chefs (half of whom rarely cook at home)...but somehow she managed to do it with grace! Jenna was extremely patient with and open to all of our questions as well. In particular, I thought she did a great job of incorporating the 'why' behind her answers to questions like: What ingredients do you always have on hand? How do you know which spices go well together? What goes into a vegetable stock? I really appreciated how Jenna tailored the class specifically for a group of grad students, focusing on: increasing the nutritional value of our meals, saving time in the kitchen, and all the while cutting down on costs. Three things that I know I DEFINITELY need to do more of! I walked away from the class with an arsenal of new cooking tips, a full belly (plus a few containers of leftovers), and a packet of recipes from the class. Three hours very, very well spent! Thanks for all of your cooking tips, Jenna! For anyone interested in learning how to eat healthier or to be more effective in the kitchen, I would highly, highly recommend her classes!

My instructor, Chef Victor - is an excellent teacher & instructor. The school itself is great,…read morequite big (and expanding), very spacious, and all the chef's are always willing to help. As a culinary student with dietary restrictions, there was absolutely no hesitation in accommodating my requests, and THAT speaks for itself. With many years of experience, if anyone decides to get him as an instructor - you'll love the school even more.

Suzi, Amber, and Corrine really got our party of 23 moving! We came in as a company event for an…read moreend-of-summer outing. Suzi greeted us by tightly securing our aprons around our necks, and Frank was kind enough to keep the beer and wine flowing for the first hour. We broke into teams and were ushered into the back room, where a gorgeous stainless steel kitchen was. We were talked through knife skills, cleanliness, and prep work. Knives and wine were discouraged, so a few of us took to chopping and a few others stuck to sipping. The teams were very organized - the leaders took their jobs seriously and did a great job of coaching not only first-time and novice "chefs" but also providing more advanced tips for those that had obviously held a knife in the kitchen before! Suzi was really adaptable to a small request for something competitive (our company gets a little... ferocious when pitted against one another).. we played a quick round of cooking jepoardy (not to brag, but my team won). Suzi kept things on track, Frank kept score, and we all yelled our brains out for no particular reason (because yelling means its the right answer, right??) We then began our three-course meal: prepped by us and plated gorgeously by the kind staff. We had voted on our menu and went with something asian-inspired - starting with shrimp spring rolls, five-spice duck breast, and banana-mango rolls in a coconut sauce to finish. The entire event lasted about 3 hours, and even though we ran over by about 10 minutes, Suzi was generous enough to let people filter out as they finished their wine, which we all appreciated greatly. I work in HR (and was given the responsibility to coordinate the event), and highly enjoyed working with the entire team so closely before the event, and was pleasantly surprised by a prompt email from the team the next morning with a receipt from the event, and a promise that recipes and photos were on their way via email in the next few days. I would highly recommend using Cooking by the Book for company activities, bachelorette parties, an outing in NYC with friends - whatever the occasion or however diverse your group, Cooking by the Book is a winner on every account.

I don't like cooking and I have no desire to learn to cook. Sooo you know if I'm giving this…read morecooking class 5 stars it must be something special. Those who like cooking will be thrilled with a night at Susi's home, but others who are happier socializing and eating (like myself) will be just as satisfied. As soon as we arrived Susi handed each of us a personalized apron (probably the only thing that I'll ever see Chef Andrea on), told us to tie our hair back (I appreciate a hairless kitchen) and directed us towards delish apps and wine. But the night got even better... We were split into groups and I was placed into the capable hands of Chef Charmaine. My group was in charge of the upside down strawberry cake. Yum- I hope there'd be batter testing involved!! Charmaine gave each of us a job (mine was to crack eggs). We chatted and drank wine while we baked so it was actually fun. I may have given her a slight heart attack when I dumped the vinegar into the batter way earlier than necessary, but for the most part Charmaine made sure the others would be able to enjoy our cake. By the time I was over cracking eggs, stirring batter (and yes, even taste testing) it was time to sit down for a 5 star meal of gazpacho, flatbread, salmon, quinoa and the cake. I wasn't a huge fan of the salmon, but it was probably just me because it quickly disappeared from everyone else's plates. Everything else was absolutely incredible. I love that Susi hosts these dinner parties right out of her cozy home and if I had a kitchen that gorgeous I may even consider cooking. Maybe.

Had the pleasure of doing a coooking class at Little Fox Kitchen with my hubby and it was such a…read morefun experience. It's BYOB (huge win), the group was small so it felt super personal, and we actually got to know everyone. I learned some new cooking techniques and the food turned out amazing. Honestly a perfect date night dinner and a show lol! 10/10 recommend!

What a fun time!! Not only do you learn a lot and have a lot of fun, but you get to enjoy delicious…read morefood and time with loved ones while you cook! The chef was so helpful and knowledgeable and was able to make the most complex steps simple and approachable. Definitely want to come back for a lovely date night!

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.

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!

Not much has changed here over the years. It's still a great place to shop for produce, flowers,…read moreseasonal items and even custom floral arrangements (corsages, boutonnieres or for funerals, weddings). It's Autumn now and you'll see plenty of harvest decor to survive up your yard. Prices and service still keep me coming back. You'll often find items/plants from the people season at great prices on clearance. One other huge benefit of shopping for weekly produce here is avoiding the chaos and stress of major supermarkets!

The place is definitely worth shopping at. Fresh produce, excellent flowers and nice people. Highly…read morerecommended. Easy in and out and helpful staff.