ICE on Liberty Street in the Financial District runs recreational cooking classes in New York City, including pasta making and croissant baking sessions.
Tip: Three-hour evening classes start at 18:00 weekdays. Wear closed-toe shoes; the kitchens are working professional spaces.
Abigail's Kitchen on Henry Street runs hands-on cooking classes in a working restaurant kitchen on the Lower East Side. The menu spans tapas, Thai, Moroccan, Indian and Italian; ticket includes unlimited beer and wine.
Tip: Cancellations within 48 hours forfeit the fee. Reschedules within a week of class cost $25. The Asian Dumplings class is a perennial sellout.