Culinary (Meals) Classes in NYC, New York

Listen. Smell. Touch. Taste. Engage the Senses on an unforgettable journey. Dinners in the Dark are multi-course meals eaten while blindfolded. Without sight, diners’ other senses are heightened. Smells, textures and tastes all become more intense. Arrive at our door, don a blindfold and let us take you on an unforgettable ride. Things to Know:...

Fish can be intimidating, even for an accomplished home chef. Learn to prepare several kinds of fish with recipes that you will be comfortable recreating in your own kitchen. Coleslaw and Couscous will round out this tasty pescatarian menu.   Salted Codfish Gratin (Baccala) Tilapia Filet, Vera Cruz Style (a tomato, lemon, cilantro salsa) Creamy...

Nothing brings the family together at the table quite like a beautiful paella! In this class, you will learn how to create one of spain’s most famous dishes. The smoky flavors of chorizo, and saffron perfectly infuse with the shrimp, rice & aromatic vegetables, to produce one of the most stunning dinners you will ever have. Wow your friends...

Say oui' to this classic French dinner. You will learn how to prepare: Cheese and Chive Gougères French Onion Soup Beef Bourguignon Hazelnut and honey financier BYOB!

Learn to make some of your favorite Korean restaurant dishes while exploring the ingredients and cooking techniques that make Korean food so envigorating and delicious. Kimchee Jjigae (Pork Belly, Tofu, and Kimchee Hot Pot) Goon Mandoo (Pan-Fried Handmade Pork Dumplings) Beef Bulgogi with Sticky Rice and Accompaniments Kimchee Fried Rice (served...

A classic Mexican menu that will be useful over and over again. The guacamole alone is a great entertaining staple, it stands out from anything store-bought and says "Welcome!" to your friends and guests. Chef Paul's Killer Guacamole Green Chicken Enchiladas Drunken Beans, Yellow Rice with Tomatoes and Onions Spicy Mexican Chocolate Cake and Homemade...

Learn the secrets to using Indian spices and cooking techniques, so you can make all of your Indian restaurant favorites at home. Menu: Matar Paneer (curried peas and tomatoes with fresh homemade cheese) Chicken Korma with Golden Onions Cabbage Poriyal with Coconut, Turmeric, and Peas Fresh Cilantro-Mint Sauce Fragrant Basmati Rice Pilaf with...

There are few places in the world where you can eat so well. The class menu will include: Summer Pasta Puttanesca with Fresh Zucchini Noodles Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi with Fresh Basil Pesto Tuscan Kale Salad with Garlicky Breadcrumbs and Lemon Roasted Peaches with Fresh Ricotta, Toasted Almonds, and Honey Make sure to ring the outside buzzer, even...

Chinese Takeout? Yes, please! Leave the take-out menu at home and join us for Chinese favorites with a TBK twist! We’ll master delicious General Tso’s Chicken and learn to make scrumptious Chicken Scallion Dumplings with a dipping sauce that is so amazingly good, it’ll leave you wanting more.  No takeout meal is complete without a custom...

Only chef-instructor John Scoff can let you in on the secrets of the best brunch dishes in town, courtesy of his South Carolina roots. Classic Shrimp and Grits Eggs Benedict with Fried Green Tomatoes with Spiced Hollandaise Sweet Cream Biscuits with Macerated Berries Micheladas (spicy beer cocktails) Note: Please make sure to ring the outside...

This class will offer you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Potatoes + Seasonal Vegetables) Blanching Green Vegetables (String Beans with Lemon Gremolata)...

All the Spanish highlights! Menu: Mussel and Chorizo Paella Crostini with Manchego, Jamon, Roasted Peppers, and Green Olives Roasted Potatoes with Romesco Sauce Gambas Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) Catalan Tomato-Garlic Toasts Note: Please make sure to ring the outside buzzer, even if the front door is open, so we know you are arriving! Important:...

Explore the unique ingredients, simple techniques and sometimes fiery recipes of Thai cooking, one of the most distinctive of Southeast Asia.  You’ll learn to cook authentic versions of some of the country’s most popular recipes, then sit down to enjoy them with beer (the drink of choice) and wines.  You’ll make:  Summer Rolls...

You love to eat it, now make it yourself! Learn the necessary ingredients and equipment, where to buy them and then roll, roll, roll!  We focus on norimaki:  uramaki temaki gunkan maki using vegetables tuna salmon fish roe All classes are complimented with local beer and wine. For our Sushi Basics class we even throw in some local...

Join us as we taste and explore the most popular Indian spices and create our favorite recipes from scratch. Want to learn the difference between whole spices and ground, and coriander versus cumin? The variety of Indian spices and combinations are never-ending, and we love them all.  From toasting and blending our own flavorful spices for Garam...