Shopping Market and Cooking Class

Dive into the bustling energy of NYC food markets and turn shopping for ingredients into an unforgettable culinary adventure! In these hands-on fresh market cooking classes, you’ll explore some of the best markets in NYC while learning how to transform fresh, local ingredients into dishes that wow. Meet at iconic NYC fish markets in Chinatown to pick out the perfect catch, then head back to Abigail’s Kitchen to fillet, sauté, poach, bake, and grill your finds. Or wander through a vibrant Indian market, discovering spices that bring curries, lentil dals, and fragrant basmati pilafs to life. If Southeast Asian flavors excite you, Chinatown’s Thai market offers lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and curry pastes that turn simple ingredients into Chicken Satay, Pad Thai, and Coconut Tapioca Pudding. For a seasonal twist, Union Square’s Greenmarket lets you handpick the freshest fruits and vegetables, which you’ll then transform into a mostly vegetarian menu with a main course of fish. Along the way, you’ll gain confidence navigating NYC food markets, unlock new cooking skills, and enjoy a class perfect for date ideas, team building activities, or just a day of delicious fun. These are more than cooking classes -- they are immersive NYC food market experiences that feed your creativity and your appetite!Chinatown for fish:Too shy to buy at those amazing markets in Chinatown? No more! We meet in Chinatown to buy fish and groceries, then take our purchases back to the kitchen, where you learn to fillet, then sauté, poach, bake, and grill in this comprehensive class.This class meets at Aqua Best – 276 Grand Street, between Forsyth and Eldridge.Indian market for spices:Having fresh spices and understanding how to use them will transform the way you cook. We’ll meet at one of our favorite Indian markets to peruse the spices and ingredients to make an Indian menu. Back at the restaurant, we’ll make Cauliflower Pakora, Chicken Curry, Basmati Pilaf, Lentil Dal, Mango Chutney and Raita.This class meets at Dual Specialty Store – 91 First Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets.Chinatown for thai ingredients:Southeast Asian spices and ingredients can be daunting -- lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves, galangal, palm sugar, fish sauce, and curry paste – but no more! We’ll meet in Chinatown and shop at our favorite stores to get all the ingredients to cook Chicken Satay, Chicken Green Curry, Coconut Rice, Pad Thai, Tomato Cucumber Salad, and Coconut Tapioca Pudding.This class meets at Bangkok Center Grocery – 104 Mosco Street between Mott and Mulberry.Union Square farmer's market:We wend our way through NYC’s most famous Greenmarket, identifying the various local vegetables and fruits, learn how to pick them, then return to Abigail’s Kitchen and learn how to cook them all! The seasonal menu -- to be determined on the day -- is largely vegetarian; we serve fish along with our vegetable picks.Please Note:For these classes, we will meet at the relevant markets at the start time. We’ll take a tour of the store, shop for ingredients, and then head back to Abigail’s Kitchen.

• Fresh ingredients from NYC markets!
• Hands-on cooking skills like filleting, sautéing, poaching, baking, and grilling
• Knowledge of spices and how to use them in various cuisines
• Confidence navigating NYC food markets
• Ticket price includes unlimited beer and wine!

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