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!

This was such an amazing experience to with two incredible chefs dual it out on three courses, over…read morethree hours. Sitting up close to the kitchen, we got to see them cook and plate their appetizers, entree and desserts dishes from scratch, incorporating the ingredients that were given to them. Throughout the cooking, we also interacted with the chefs, asking them about the dishes, and also getting some samples of the dishes before they were served. We arrived for Sunday dinner reservation right on time. It was small space with about 20 spots. BYOB place, no cork fee. Half of the seat were around the kitchen. There was a scoring sheet for each guest with names of both chefs, the ingredients of the day and the rules. The chefs got 45 minutes for preparing their appetizers, 35 minutes for entree and 20 minutes for desserts. It was impressive to see both chefs were precise with their timing. The dishes prepared by both chefs were so masterful, had intricacy of combining the ingredients and coming up with some sumptuous flavors. Salmon and steaks were cooked perfectly. It was extremely difficult to score the chefs on barest of margins and pick a winner. But per the rules I did pick Chef Ryan Beegel over Chef Alexis Sicklick. The host was also super nice and funny. She did a super job of explaining all aspects of the dinner, cleaning out plates after each round and serving all the drinks. Truly it was one of a kind TV Show like experience for us.

Great food. Went for a rooftop event. Had a movie playing…read morewith food served. Nice place to enjoy on the rooftop of hoboken. I would go back.

I've ordered from Plated by D a couple of times now. The first time was when they were located in…read moreLodi, and I still remember my initial walk into their store -- seeing the jalapeño jams, the different sizes of guava jams and all of the intricate accessories they carry immediately stood out. Everything felt thoughtfully curated, and you could tell a lot of care goes into their selections. Most recently, after their move to Hackensack, we ordered a charcuterie wreath, and it was absolutely stunning. The presentation was beautiful, but the quality and flavor truly made it memorable. And unfortunately, because of the chaos of event planning at home no picture was taken to capture it. The way it was devoured... we honestly have no words. Everything was gone within minutes, which says it all. From the visual detail to the taste, every element felt intentionally and beautifully put together. Highly recommend for gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want to impress guests with something that looks incredible and tastes just as good. Shortly after that, I think I went to an event and they actually use plated ideal also and I was so happy that they were well-versed with a local business they had an array of options tea sandwiches and bites that gave me ideas for my future next orders.

I can't say enough good things about PlatedbyD! I ordered a charcuterie board for a little girls…read morenight at my house and boy was it a crowd pleaser! First of all, it was beautiful. Almost too beautiful to eat....emphasis on almost because my friends and I literally devoured this board. Does the D stand for devoured? I was able to pick 4 meats and 4 cheeses. There was also a plethora of fruits, nuts, crackers, olives, etc. Literally something for everyone. The ordering and pickup process was extreme efficient and they were very friendly and responsive. The quality of the items was top notch and they were not stingy with the portions! I will definitely be ordering again for any future parties or events.

Michaela is an incredible teacher! She is patient and encouraging. She will really cater the class…read moreto the needs of the students. She really helps you to build the understanding of how the language works. Would highly recommend this school!

I have taken classes at La Piazza Italian School and experienced much more than I expected…read more Michaela is not just a language teacher who grew up in Rome, but an Italian historian as well. If you are interested in the culture, food and a bit of Italian history, give La Piazza a try. If you come form an Italian background or just want to know a beautiful new language, she offers many different ways to learn. I met some wonderful new people who are happy to share their experiences and are open to socializing. So ,I am happy to give my highest recommendation to La Piazza Italian School. Ann Colucci

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.

This is a review for a birthday party!…read more We had a fantastic experience planning a birthday party for my son at JumpinJax. Shannon was fantastic to work with to iron out all the details and answered every question we had. Marleen was our day of person and she was great. All decor and set up was ready when we arrived and they set out all the birthday treats for us. This facility is a perfect birthday spot if your group ranges from babies to about 8 years old. We had a handful of tiny tots and mostly kids between 5-6 and it was perfect. Everyone had a great time and I saw staff actively walking around cleaning up the place and making sure to contain the chaos and look out for kids safety. It's definitely not a cheap place to have a kids party, but it was definitely worth it. My only negative feedback would be that the parking lot is tight and got crowded fast. A lot of our guest had to circle for a spot. The second feedback would be that they could definitely benefit from getting a better caterer. The pizza was pretty disappointing even by a kids standard and they all went for the fruit and veggie plates originally got for the adults. Otherwise it was great! I would definitely reconsider having another party here or bringing the kids on a rainy weekend. Thanks JumpinJax!

Not so clean but very cool spot for the kids. Great parking and loads of fun the indoor playground…read moreis fun

Warning! Yondu is addictive!!!! Once you take a class here you will want to use it in everything!…read more The educators here are amazing and friendly and have I have learned to make some amazing things as well as pick up valuable kitchen tips that have enhanced all of my cooking.

A hidden date night in one of my favorite hidden neighborhoods. Bring a date or a friend to have a…read morefun night out before hitting some bars on stone street. You're welcomed into a fun waiting room space equipped with board games and a 3D-printed spinning chair amongst an Instagram-worthy background. Then view a quick, entertaining, and fun demo of the 3-course meal you're about to cook. Taste test and ask questions to get the most out of your demo experience. After your demo, move into three distinct prep areas to cook your meal. Choose from high-end platters and plates to make your dishes uniquely you! Then sit down (and cheers!) before diving into a delicious culinary 3-course meal hand crafted by yourself. One of my favorite experiences in manhattan, plus the meal includes beer or wine! This spot is a quick walk from nearly every subway line in manhattan. What a fun experience that will carry into your every day life, and make meal prep accessible to all. The caveat to this experience is that they are really selling Yondu, which is a vegan-based cooking essence made from various spices, salt, and soybeans. If you're okay using (and becoming a huge fan of) a nutritious cooking agent in your meals, this cooking experience is for you. Also, it's a great value, so why not?

Best Mathnasium Center. Very professional, knowledgeable and accommodating staff. Mrs. Ruby is the…read morebest!!!! I have my son enrolled here on a year contract and Mrs. Ruby always shows support. She cares about her students. My son has improved a lot in math and now he skipped a grade in math in his school. I'm a working mom and thanks to Mrs Ruby and her flexibility to make it work. Highly recommende!!