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    4.2 (127 reviews)
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    Jess L.

    I popped in here with some foodie-minded friends and really dug the loot. They definitely have many upscale items, but most of them are very practical for someone who's serious in the kitchen. They have mason jars galore and lots of fancy chocolate. Their syrup and honey were fancy but surprisingly competitively priced. Be sure to jet upstairs and see one of their kitchen classroom areas, where you can take various classes such as knife skills, where you'll leave home with lots of cut veggies and mad skills.

    One of two fryers for the whole group. Already set up once we got to the kitchen
    Madeline D.

    This review is specifically for the donuts class with Reva Castillenti. Here's my TLDR review, for the efficient, busy, and fast-acting amateur bakers out there: If you are a beginner baker looking for a fun afternoon with your boo or a cute family/friends outing, this class is excellent! If you are a bit more experienced and looking to really hone your dough making and donut frying skills, I don't think you will get what you are looking for out of this class. The facility provided all necessary materials and the instructor (Reva Castillenti) was experienced and informative, however, there was a decent bit of sharing the equipment with other class-mates, so hands-on time was minimal. I do wish the website was a bit more descriptive on exactly what to expect. That said, if you are looking for a class that is more fun than pen-and-paper required, this was a really fun class. The donuts and toppings were plentiful and tasty, and light refreshments were provided (beer, cheese, crackers, and jam). There is no bathroom in the kitchen itself, so you will have to run around the corner to the nearest facility in Industry City if you need. Here are some more deets, if you have a little more time and attention span: The Shtick: No shtick here, just a giant kitchen which offers cooking and baking classes. The Product: My boyfriend and I took the donut making class, which was well-thought-out, informative, and entertaining. Beer and light refreshments (cheese, crackers, jam) were provided, which was a really nice touch (and necessary obvi, since eating my weight in fried dough wouldn't hold me until dinner). Donut toppings (sprinkles, coarse sugar, chocolate sauce, lemon glaze) were also provided, and we were given free reign in decorating our creations. Though the event description mentioned that we would learn to make cake and yeast donuts, the yeast dough was already made and proofed and all we had to do was cut the donuts and fry them. There was also just one mixer at the front where the cake dough was mixed during the class, so the roughly 17 or so of us were crowded around watching and listening, rather than performing the steps ourselves. Once the dough was mixed, the class was then grouped into two tables, and we had to take turns at the fryer. I would have liked to have had more of a hands-on experience and 1:1 attention from our instructor to answer my questions. The Space: The facility is very cool, located inside the huge market at Industry City. I do wish the kitchen had more mixers and fryers so we could have been split into smaller groups for a more hands-on experience. There is no bathroom in the kitchen itself, so if you need to use the facilities you have to de-robe (apron) and run around the corner to the nearest bathroom in the market. The Staff: Our instructor, Reva Castillenti, was friendly, cordial, and informative. She was passionate about baking (particularly bread), but there wasn't a ton of interaction and engagement between Reva and the group. Price/Value: I haven't taken a ton of cooking or baking classes, so I am admittedly not the most well-informed at what they should cost. This seemed to be a little pricey for the level of hands-on activity we got to perform.

    Upstairs kitchen set up for our class
    Amanda B.

    My husband and I were given a cooking class at Brooklyn Kitchen as a wedding gift and it was fantastic! The classes do fill up quickly, so I would recommend looking pretty far in advance to grab a spot to the class that peaks your interest. We opted for a Thursday night class called Frosty Winter Night (ironically on the eve of this so-called huge blizzard we are getting!). Class was $75/each and included unlimited red and white wine and sparkling water. Our instructor was Syd and she was great---provided really good and helpful instruction on techniques and steps but also had a great sense of humor and kept things fun. She seemed to really care about people learning things and having new skills to take home with them. The group ranged from people with tons of experience (one could have taught the class probably) to people that I don't think have ever picked up a spatula before---and all left with something new. Everyone at our cooking station was great---lots of fun and laughter as you sort of end up working as a team. There were two tables and we each worked simultaneously on the same cooking tasks. We prepared a risotto Milanese, ossobuco, and a winter salad. All were exceptional and delicious! They also give you a recipe sheet with instructions to recreate on our own. Really this is a great gift for any occasion---there was a group there for a birthday party, as well as a couple celebrating an anniversary. Also great for a date night or just because! Couldn't recommend more highly! Our instructor mentioned they are planning to add some new classes to their calendar, as well as trying to offer more classes on weekends so keep an eye out for this! Lastly, you get a 10% off anything in the brooklyn kitchen store if you find a kitchen gizmo or gadget you'd like to take home (they also have produce, meats, beer making supplies and more!)

    salmon burger made in the class
    Riccarda S.

    I joined the fish 101 cooking class and it was totally fun. I had a good time, good food and professional instruction feat. gorgeous recipes :) beer and wine is anytime available, too if you need to fuel yourself :) I went there without any cooking skills that was totally ok because no one of the class had so many cooking skills. so I felt very comfortable. And there weren't only couples:)

    Best damn ham ever!!!!
    Jocelyn L.

    Wow!! No joke, this is the best damn ham I have ever had! (My boyfriend seconds that!) It is so flavorful and moist and buttery... It literally melts in you mouth! I just bought 1/3lb an hour ago and half of it is gone already! I also bought the roast beef which was awesome and some other meats which I have yet to try. I also taste tested a bunch of charcuterie and everything is absolutely delicious! They have a great fresh selection of both meat and seafood! I'm excited to try the lamb, salmon, little neck clams next time! I love that the butchers here are so knowledgable and so passionate about what they are selling and giving great cooking tips! These guys really nailed it!!! Since this is my first time at Brooklyn Kitchen, I also love all their kitchen supplied and the classes they offer. This will defiantly become my new meat place!!!! (Oh, and my dogs are just begging for dehydrated liver treats!!)

    our veggies to be pickled
    Lindsey S.

    I am writing this review for a class I took at the Brooklyn Kitchen - specifically the pickling class by McClure's. The class itself was a reasonable size, I believe 16 attendees in total, and taught by Kendall Holmes (formerly of McClure's Pickles). We ended up learning how to pickle two items over the two hours of the course - cocktail onions and cauliflower. Kendall suggested pickling things that you can get in season, so these were more in the winter veggie family than say, actual cucumbers would be. Overall I felt like the class was well organized, well orchestrated, and definitely made so that everyone could understand and leave feeling motivated to pickle. I know I certainly did. I actually came home and promptly ordered pickling jars on Amazon and I am awaiting their delivery as I type this review. So...I guess that means success, right? Kendall was knowledgeable with his wide breadth of pickling history (and home fermenting of other sorts) and answered all of the attendees questions with ease and enthusiasm. Everyone was able to make a jar of both the onions and the cauliflower (with slightly different brining processes) to take home along with recipes for both. In looking at the calendar of classes that Brooklyn Kitchen offers, which is posted in their big kitchen space (nicely appointed with historic kitchen items and is extremely spacious) there were so many I wanted to try I didn't even bother writing them down! What a great idea - to learn how to do the things you love - or to hone the skills you need in the kitchen. All in all, a great place, a great space, and a great class.

    Everything all set up as you enter
    Amelia R.

    Did a couples date night cooking class. Our teacher was Lizzy. We really enjoyed learning some new techniques and meeting new people. The food came out amazing. I intend to make it at home! We did beef tenderloin w chimichurri, roasted veggies and potatoes in a yogurt sauce, farro (made like a rissotto) and a pound cake with a peach compote. Was just amazing!

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    Marisa L.

    My friend had a cooking party here and I think everyone enjoyed it. The space has a warm feeling to it and is modern, spacious and clean. The cooking party was BYO and they had staff ready to uncork the bottles. They also had 2 homemade sodas (cream and hibiscus) which was a nice idea but I thought the flavors were too subtle. The staff was helpful and friendly and the idea is that cook as much or as little as you like so that you can still socialize with your friends. If anything, the staff picks up the slack and helps out, so it doesn't feel like a job. We had homemade pasta, of which the dough was already made so all we had to do was roll it out. There were additional stations, one for the salad and one for dessert and you could pick up and help wherever and however you liked. It was fun to do this with friends and have some laughs. The salad was made with roasted shallots and escarole. My favorite part was the apple crumble with oats and a delicious (premade) ginger ice cream. I really enjoyed the flexibility of this type of event since you can contribute in some way, but still enjoy your company.

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