Reviews
from YELP.COM
2/24/07:
I love this cooking school! They have really interesting classes
covering a range from cooking basics to less common ethnic foods.
They also have a pretty good variety of vegetarian classes. The
instructors have been great--most of them have finished culinary
programs at places like the CIA or CSCA and can explain technique.
7/17/07
I've taken several classes over the years. Been to other culinary
schools to take classes as well and they are by far the most hands
on & educational. I took the Wok class with Jet and he really
is passionate about the type of food he cooks. He'll even set up
an appt to meet you at a Asian Market in Hollywood (think his family
owns it) to set you up with all the things you need to cook proper
Asian (Thai/Chinese) food. Mei is also a great teacher. She is a
food purist and I really respect her philosophies on food. Their
cutting class is awesome. I can chiffonade like nobody's business
now & thanks to Jet my wok is seasoned to perfection. Awesome
school I can't wait to go back for more classes. I wish the classes
were cheaper so I could go more often but they are well worth the
$$. All different walks of life type of people. I'm still buds with
a few cooking class partners.
12/16/2006
Oh how I love taking cooking classes here. I'm just wrapping
up the Professional 1 series, and it's been a really great experience.
04/27/2007
This school is just what I was looking for -- a hands-on class
with fun but professional instructors teaching a diverse selection
of courses. Usually in the non-professional classes, you get paired
up with someone so you can always grab a friend and take a class
together. I usually go by myself but if you're shy about working
with a stranger, it's not a big deal because you're so busy chopping,
sprinkling and moving pots and pans around that it's not really
necessary for you to make awkward small talk while trying to learn
how to make that spice rub for your chicken or julienne a carrot.
All in all, a great place to learn and ask all the questions you
always wanted about cooking techniques. And, best of all...you get
to eat everything that everyone makes at the end of the class.
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These are responses to this original chowhound posting
/http://www.chowhound.com/topics/81820
I kind of think that with cooking classes you tend to get what you pay for -- that is, it's unlikely to find a really good one under $75. I thought the one I took at New School of Cooking was very well organized and the facility is well-equipped.
I also took a class at Chef's Inc. which I didn't like quite as much -- it was the first time the chef (a restaurant chef) had taught a class so he wasn't completely prepared.
Link: http://www.newschoolofcooking.com/
Chowpatty: May 10, 2006 11:35PM
Thanks for your suggestions. Chowpatty, I looked at the New Schools site. I'd love to try the Springtime in Tuscany class - artichoke souffle, lobster fra diavola, chicken under the brick! wow. Thanks to everyone!
chica May 11, 2006 01:00PM
re: chica
New Schools has a wonderful reputation. Thier customer service is leaps and bounds better than Hipcooks and the classes are actually hands on which Hipcooks SAYS they are but really it's not. As someone said earlier, you get what you pay for.
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