I first met chefs Ian Knauer and Shelley Wiseman when they were the guest pizzaiolos at Liberty…read moreHall Pizza, serving up some unique and amazingly delicious pizzas. Shortly thereafter, my wife and I signed up for the Fundamentals cooking course at The Farm Cooking School - a six class series covering everything from knife skills to roasting, poaching and braising. What we experienced was far better than we expected. These are hands on classes, where we learned about the ingredients, how to utilize them and why they worked in each dish we prepared. At the end of each class, we all sit down and enjoy a delicious meal that by itself would likely cost as much as the class if we bought it at a local restaurant. What a bargain! Since that first series, I've taken over 30 other classes, and continue to take classes every week. I've made French sauces, Mexican moles, Italian pastas, Indian curries, pies, breads, and just about everything else you've seen on a plate. The variety and quality of classes and the food we've eaten has been amazing. Through these classes and the down-to-earth teaching styles of Ian and Shelley, I've learned that it's possible for amateurs like me to prepare meals that taste as good or better than those I get in restaurants. I walk away from classes thinking "Wow, that was so delicious. I can't wait to try this at home!"

I attended the Farm Cooking School for a pasta making night! Overall, it was a great experience! We…read morehad the chance to make 3-4 different pastas and worked as a group through each item. However, the class was unorganized. Despite arriving on time, the class had already started. People were tasked with items to start on and no one greeted us or told us where we could help. It made the beginning of the class feel weird and made us feel not welcomed. The pasta was delicious and the overall value was great! Arrive extra early or have the potential to walk in confused!

Celebrated a bachelorette this past weekend with a private class! Heather and the team were amazing…read moreand the food was DELICIOUS. 10/10 recommend!

If you're expecting an actual cooking class, lower your expectations, it's more of a "show and…read moretell" as you go type of setting. Only 1-2 "volunteer" to help and then the rest sit and eat. Food was okay (undercooked & rushed in my option) but the other people attending made the ambiance worth it. Wouldn't go back but alright one time experience w/ them.

I took a combination cooking class with Fantastic Thai and came away incredibly impressed…read more The food was some of the best Thai I've ever tasted. We covered a variety of dishes, including appetizers, soups, and multiple entrees. Chef Phensri did a wonderful job explaining how to cook each dish, including different techniques and substitutions, as well as sourcing ingredients. Most importantly, it was a great deal of fun! For anyone interested in learning how to cook Thai food, I highly recommend a session with Chef Phensri.

Fantastic experience great fresh food Phensri is a wonderful chef with a steady smile please try…read moreher out if you want a great experience

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.

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!

The school's restaurant is aptly called Windows, since the teaching kitchen is on full display for…read moreall tables. All meals are fixed price: I visited during buffet brunch, but à la carte lunch and dinner offerings are also available based on the semester schedule. The brunch fare was solid if traditional; OTOH menu choices look more ambitious with wide range. Table service, provided by students in training, was halting yet effective. Good value and great vibe, surely one of AP's best kept secrets. Support this local gem!!

In order to dine here at the Culinary Education Center, one must have a reservation. Their dinner…read morehours are 5:15-6:15 Mon -Thurs. I heard one doesn't need a reservation for lunch. I was greeted by the host, Lucas, who promptly seated me and introduced me to my server, Ken. Keep in mind that the staff is learning their trade, so be patient. A complementary duck wing w/confit was presented. Very good & nicely spiced. The mango butter complemented the fresh rolls. What a surprise, an excellent taste. Then the escargot......primo, in a garlicky butter. The Lyonnaise salad was similar like I had in France. Superb!!! The main entree was Entrecôte Grenadin w/haricots verts and pommes frites. Look it up if desired. It was excellent. As if I really needed dessert... Vanilla ice cream ( chilled dish ) fresh fruit a la flambé As mentioned, the waitstaff made some basic errors, but my experience here was fantastic. Kudos to the Institute. There is no sales tax added to the bill. No tipping is expected but you can leave a minimal cash donation if desired.

Pasta 101 (and other) classes from In My Grandmother's Kitchen are a great gift--the intimate…read moreatmosphere allows you to enjoy the company while receiving quality instruction, plus you eat a good meal afterward. When JJ and I (plus my parents and aunt) arrived, we first got settled in a spacious sunroom with personal workstations. Jolynn started with a demonstration of how to make pasta dough, before giving each of us a chunk to practice the kneading, rolling, cutting, and drying process. We started on individual batches from scratch, with Jolynn providing assistance as needed. Once finished, we tossed the first batch onto the stove and added some bolognese from a simmering pot. We sat down together with a glass of wine before putting the pasta in paper boxes for the drive home (during which we also received recipes via email). TL;DR: Jolynn is a passionate teacher who truly wants you to succeed at making pasta. She also makes a mean pasta sauce.

It was the best day ever I learned a lot met new people and the lady running the class is just the…read morebest

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!

Cooking classes with Anne in her beautiful home are nothing short of incredible! Living in…read moreManhattan, I've taken cooking classes at larger places like William Sonoma and culinary institutes, and this is such a nice change of pace. Classes are personal, educational and not intimidating. I took a class on summer menu and we used seasonal ingredients (many of which came from her garden!) and everything was DELICIOUS. Because Anne runs the business herself, she was able to talk to us about the menu and what we wanted to learn, etc. I can't recommend it enough! I can't wait to come back with friends for a couples night (which she said she would arrange).

Anne's love of cooking and appreciation of good, fresh food is obvious and infectious. Her class…read morewas fun, informative and relaxed, and her recipes are interesting but not intimidating. The entire experience was terrific - from the teaching, to the lovely, peaceful, clean setting, to the delicious meal we prepared and enjoyed. Can't wait to go back!

Thanks to Marlboro Driving School, I finally got my license with ease, which is quite a big deal…read morefor somebody as anxious as myself. Jamal was always on time, patient, friendly, and exceptionally articulate, who taught me useful lifelong tips as well as all the procedures exactly as simulated on test day. They also keep all their vehicles up-to-date and stylish. Absolutely recommend if you want to be a confident driver for life. Thank you Jamal!