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!

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...!

This is the best plan if you want to have a chill evening with your friends…read more Chiara will take over your kitchen and bring everything you need (food, supplies, utensils). She will teach you and your crew how to make delicious home made Italian cousin, making it seem so simple, that it will motivate you into cooking for sure!! If the class it self was net enough, she also serves as a host, making sure that everyone has a full glass of and is enjoying their time. And to top it all, she will clean up everything!! Can you ask for anything else? I will definitely book more classes, specially when the cold comes!!

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!

Took the knife skills class. For $80 it is incredibly overpriced and much shorter than I thought it…read morewould be. they limit the amount of veggies they give you to chop so I spent half the class kind of looking around doing nothing

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.

Married partners Cesare and Kevin claim in large letters on their website: "Food is our passion."…read more I think it is safe to add hospitality to their list of passions as well. Their food was excellent and a large part of my 5 stars, of course, but never have I felt so welcomed and at home in a restaurant thanks to its two owners. Their warmth and friendliness truly elevated our night out to the next level. My girlfriend and I stopped in at about 7 on a Wednesday night. We didn't have a reservation but were able to be seated right away. The restaurant was mostly filled, dimly lit, with an eclectic mix of Italian bric a brac scattered about the room. The ambiance was intimate and just perfect. Both Kevin and Cesare were working the room, interacting with guests while taking orders and running food. I ordered a champagne cocktail and pistachio encrusted chicken off the list of specials, while my girlfriend had a smoked Negroni and pasta with mushrooms. We shared tiramisu for dessert. Everything we had was decadent and delicious. The tiny room features a bar just big enough for three bar stools, and a small stage that could fit a handful of musicians. While the food was great, I would be equally as happy to just sit at the bar enjoying live music and watching the happy dance of the diners at their tables. We're not from New York, so sadly we can't be regulars here, but we'll absolutely come back someday, and in the meantime we'll spread the word for people to put this one on their list.

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!

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!

I am SHOCKED that no one has rated this business. When you first walk in you see one or two guys,…read moreand I thought uh oh this ain't gonna be good. Then they greet you and ask if you need something. It's very small the place, but everything is neatly organized. Then... I asked for help finding something. Not only did the guys show me what I asked for, but told me of ways of using it and what else would be good. They were honest on the quality of some items (for example, wire cutters - you can go with a cheap one, but the quality of this other one is good because of xyz.) They sell beading needles, findings, beads as well. I gotta be honest, I don't go there for the beads, so I cannot rate the beads in anyway. I go there for the wires, tools, and some findings (clasps, etc.) The help they provide and knowledge is just wonderful. The prices are also not bad. Note that parking during the week is almost impossible, and if you park in the wrong place the cops are really quick to give you a ticket. Mass transit is the way to go on going to this store.

Elvee Rosenberg misrepresents some of their vintage beads. Many of their beads ARE NOT vintage…read moreJapanese from the 1960's but much more recent beads made in India. I'm not sure how dumb they think people are but they can't fool everyone!