Another great perk of living in NYC is the chance to learn from the best. Here's a round-up of some restaurants that offer cooking (and related) classes taught by their chefs and owners:
EDU dining at Del Posto, 85 10th Ave.; 212-497-8090 (unbeatable overall deal)
Rana Pastificio & Cucina, 75 9th Ave., 212-370-0975 (kids classes too)
Bouley Test Kitchen, 88 West Broadway; 212-964-2525 (many options)
Read the story on NYPost.com:
Class Acts
And here are a couple other options...
**Morning Market Meetings @ Union Square Café, 21 E 16th St.; 212-243-4020
For 20 years (that’s way, way before “farm to table”) restaurateur
Danny Meyer and Union Square Café’s Chef have hosted quarterly Morning
Market Meetings. Start with coffee, baked goods, and a talk by Danny.
Then a guest farmer explains a seasonal ingredient, and Executive Chef
Carmen Quagliata demonstrates a preparation. Try the dish before
following Carmen on a tour of the Union Square Greenmarket. $60. Next
up: Patrick Martins, founder of Heritage Foods USA, April 17th.
To sign up: email mplotkin@unionsquarecafe.com with a phone number,
requested number of seats and "Morning Market Meeting" in the subject
line.
**Intro to Thai Food @ Ngam, 99 3rd Ave; 212-777-8424
As if Saturdays aren’t busy enough for chefs, one Saturday a month for
two hours Chef Chef Hong Thaimee teaches groups of 10 how to navigate
Thai ingredients, appreciation of food in Thai culture, and how to
make Pad Thai and Green Curry. You don’t need a lesson in how to
enjoy, but you do get to sit and eat after classes. $70. Next up:
April 13th. And look for more advanced subjects this summer. Sign up
by calling the restaurant.