A Pinch of Salt

5
(19 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
347-746-7258
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About The Business

A Pinch of Salt is a cooking school located in New York City. It specializes in providing hands-on culinary instruction for individuals and groups. The school offers a variety of classes designed for different interests and occasions.

Their class schedule includes options like date nights, corporate team building events, and private parties. They also host classes specifically for children. The focus is on interactive learning where participants prepare dishes under the guidance of professional chefs.

The school covers a wide range of global cuisines and cooking techniques. Class themes often feature Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, Spanish, Indian, and Thai dishes, as well as specific skills like pasta making, bread making, and pastry. Classes are typically single sessions lasting a few hours and are suitable for cooks of all experience levels.

Location & Hours

A Pinch of Salt

132 Mulberry St, New York, 10013

347-746-7258

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Hours
Mon
9AM-10PM
Tue
9AM-10PM
Wed
9AM-10PM
Thu
9AM-10PM
Fri
9AM-10PM
Sat
9AM-10PM
Sun
9AM-10PM

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, Spanish, Indian, Thai, Pasta Making, Bread Making, Pastry, Seafood, Dumpling Making, Healthy Cooking, Street Food

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

A Pinch of Salt Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli