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French Countryside Dinner in NYC

Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors and slow pace of French country living with a hands-on cooking experience. Welcome to our Normandy kitchen!

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Learn how to make the French Macaron, the real one

Step into the art of French macarons Craft delicate meringue shells, master piping and filling techniques, and create colorful, elegant pastries to enjoy and take home with pride.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Make bean-to-bar chocolate at a Brooklyn factory

Craft your own single origin chocolate from scratch, guided by a chocolate educator. Select cacao beans, winnow, grind, temper, and mold chocolate!

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Sushi Workshop for Home Chefs in NYC

You'll learn to blend the traditional techniques of Japanese sushi with a touch of modern flair, creating dishes that are not only delectable but also visually stunning.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Homemade Dumplings 101 in NYC

You’ll use traditional Chinese ingredients, techniques, and cooking utensils to make authentic Asian dumplings & dim sum.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Make fresh pasta with pros

Make a five-course Italian meal from scratch: mozzarella Caprese, agnolotti, cavatelli, fettuccine with wild mushrooms, and gelato affogato.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Farm market tour & lunch with NYC chef-instructor

Browse Union Square Greenmarket for fresh produce, then learn to transform your finds into a delicious meal in a SoHo cooking school.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews

Date Night: Make Aphrodisiacs in Secret Candyland

Create candy for love and a unique, memorable date while tasting playful drinks and bites

4.75 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Cook a fresh seafood stew with a New England chef

Learn to craft a famed New England delicacy using local vegetables and fresh seafood.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviews

Learn Afro-fusion cooking with a Nigerian chef

Take a culinary journey with an African twist, featuring a five-course meal and demos.

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Make Chocolate Ganache and Hand-Roll Truffles

Learn how to cook and temper chocolate ganache, temper chocolate, and make truffles at a bean-to-bar chocolate factory.

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Decorate Korean lunchbox cakes in NYC

Design your own mini masterpiece and take it home in a bento box from a baking studio in NYC.

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Learn to make mozzarella at Murray’s Cheese

Pair fresh, pasta filata-style cheeses like bufala and burrata with house wine, then salt and stretch your own curd into a mozzarella ball with the help of world-class cheese experts.

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Shape and bake New York bagels from scratch

Shape, boil, and bake authentic bagels from scratch in a hands-on New York kitchen workshop.

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Bottomless Boozy Pizza Making Experience

Join us for the viral Boozy Pizza Making Experience where you'll get trained table side making world class pizza, with bottomless booze (or Non-Alc) at the best Pizza Party in NYC.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Prepare ceviche at a West Village table

Grind lemons and chiles by hand, cure fish, then whisk up a frothy pisco sour with the chef behind a noted Peruvian kitchen.

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Baking Class with Justin Ellen

Join Justin Ellen of @everythingjustbaked for a hands-on class inspired by his cookbook, Better than Grandma’s. Make one of his recipes from scratch and leave with your dessert and a signed cookbook.

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Savor a Georgian supra-style feast at Laliko

Experience Georgian supra — a generous feast meant for sharing, with khinkali, khachapuri, seasonal dishes, house-made adjikas, and other Georgian specialties from chef Manuchar Tsikolia at Laliko.

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Nerikiri Wagashi: Japanese Confectionery

Make nerikiri, traditional Japanese sweets, by hand with certified wagashi instructors. Shape seasonal designs, then enjoy your creations with matcha. All materials and guidance provided.

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Chanoyu: Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Table

Learn the mindful art of chanoyu with a certified tea master. Whisk your own matcha and discover the Zen principles behind every gesture.

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