CAMAJE Cooking Classes

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85 Macdougal St (at Bleecker Street)
New York, NY 10012

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Best

very nice, cozy, little place ! Try their crapes, they are the best! Highly recommended !

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When we got our check, it seemed high. I audited it and discovered that service charges had been included. The waiter then explained that a service charge of 17% had been added to...

Dissapointed 2/8/2004

I chose CamaJe to go to for Valentine's Day after reading mixed reviews and I called 3 weeks before Valentine's Day to make reservations. I receive a call less than a week before Valentine's Day saying they have to change my seating time and that there is now a $60 pre-fix dinner which they told me they weren't going to do 3 weeks ago. VERY LOUSY management and would never consider going there again. more
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Food was not worth the awful service! 12/10/2003

My friends and I were very disappointed by our dining experience at this restaurant. The food was fine (nothing special), but our waitress was terriblequite possibly the worst Ive ever had. She seemed distracted and bothered to serve us the entire time. We were excited to try this restaurant, but we left wishing we hadnt. If this restaurant hopes for any return business, I would suggest finding a new waitress. Were sure not going back. more
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Hidden Favorite 11/13/2003

My fear is that more people will discover this delicious, tiny restaurant. I promise that if you've had or read a negative FOOD experience at CamaJe, it was a once-in-a-million chance! We randomly tried this West Village spot because were impressed with the varied menu and great prices... We've returned 4 times -- different seasons, #s in our party, mealtimes, etc., with wonderful results. The food is what brings us back -- seasonal salads to sausages to pastas, sandwiches, and lots of a la carte goodies. Desserts are fabulous! And VERY affordable. Yes, service can definitely be slow... But speeding through a meal is not the reason to go to CamaJe. Go to enjoy a relaxed, warm, pseudo-funky atmosphere (you can even eat at the couch -- so comfy), creative and delilcious comfort-y food, and super desserts. Good for larger parties or intimate nights... It's our favorite West Village restaurant. Pros: Delicious Food, Warm Atmosphere, Good Prices Cons: SLOW Service, Can be Noisy more
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slow service 5/2/2003

Service is slow here, only one girl to serve the little restaurant. The food was good, I had the duck special with mashed potatoes and it was tasty and not over cooked. Duck pate, seered tuna and rabbit were good as well, somethings I would order again. Crab cakes weren't as good tho I wouldnt recommend it. more
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Very comfy place to eat... 4/29/2003

This place is perfect for an afternoon glass of wine and a light meal. The food is dainty but has a lot of taste. more
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Unheralded GV Gem 4/10/2003

This restaurant has become my favorite neighborhood spot. The food is tremendous, the prices are VERY reasonable and the space has tons of character. more
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Fabulous!! 3/23/2003

I haven't found anything on the menu I don't like. I have been to Camaje several times and it is my favorite place to have a meal. The atmosphere is low key and comfortable with great mood lighting. The food is fabulous. You should definitely have the crepes which make me smile just thinking of them. The service is friendly and helpful. As someone who's had brunch, lunch and dinner there, I would suggest Camaje for a good, unassuming meal. Pros: Inexpensive, Casual atmosphere more
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Excellent! 3/19/2003

ZWhat a pleasant surprise. I gave it a shot after not being able to get valentine reservations, only to find out why its given a 23 food rating in zagats...awesome and creative spin on french. I'll definitely be back to try the 25 prix fixe dinner. Pros: Food, Atmosphere Cons: Service more
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The Perfect Class 1/14/2003

I have just taken the Perfect Pantry with my sister and we both agreed that we would definately enroll to take another class here. The instructors were animated, warm, and most importantly informative. This was great class for anyone who appreciates good food and great company. Pros: inexpensive, authentic, interesting more
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The Perfect Class 1/13/2003

I have just taken the Perfect Pantry with my sister and we both agreed that we would definately enroll to take another class here. The instructors were animated, warm, and most importantly informative. This was great class for anyone who appreciates good food and great company. Pros: inexpensive, authentic, interesting more
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Spotty 12/31/2002

The food ranges from very good to ok. There is a general lack of attention to detail. (Hanger steak comes without shallots, duck is very greasy) Stay away from sides and appetizers. The entrees are generally pretty good, and are a value. As warned by others on citysearch, there were some shady antics when the bill arrived. We were charged for an extra dinner, and there seemed to be about 40 dollars we could not account for. Overall, eh. more
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oblivious waitresses 12/16/2002

There was a large birthday party going on so that's why the service might have been ""distracted"", but the table next to us went on fire and my friend put it out - waitresses didn't even know (figure we would get at least a thanks). They dropped a fork on her shoulder - wouldn't admit it. Took 1/2 an hour to get the check - they were fighting over the tip from the bday party. We had to go over and ask. Wine was nice - but the hanger steak was chewy. Wouldn't go back - wasn't worth the money. Pros: nice decor, good wine list Cons: oblivious waitresses, overcooked food, slow service more
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could make a habit of this 11/20/2002

we ordered the filet mignon and a bottle of cab. We received a delicious, extremely tender steak, with tastey squash and 'pommes anna', and an excellent wine to wash it all down. This place is a great little(literally) package - food, service, & setting. They made the most of a tiny space. I'm definitely looking forward to returning, exploring more of their menu. Merci CamaJe! Pros: quality ingredients, small space well-used, well-priced more
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Great find 11/19/2002

Even though we live in Greenwich with all the hundreds of restaurants to try, we keep coming back to Camaje, and bring out-of-towners there. The place is just perfect for any occasion, and never too crowded. The food is great. I particularly like the side dishes -- the eggplant dip, for example -- and the appetizers. The soups are just delicious, and the menu is always evolving to reflect each season. The staff is also very friendly and laid back. Pros: Great atmosphere, yummy food Cons: Hefty service charge more
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Halloween Horror 11/1/2002

When we got our check, it seemed high. I audited it and discovered that service charges had been included. The waiter then explained that a service charge of 17% had been added to the AFTERTAX amount (or 20% of the pretax amount). She then said this was ""standard"". We were not amused, especially since we were only a party of four and hadnt been warned in advance. She then explained that it was Halloween night, that there were a lot of freaks around, that she was the only waiter and that this was a way of protecting herself. Huh? First of all, we didnt look crazy. We were dressed professionally in fact. Second, the fact that she was the only waiter was not our fault. We endured slow service due to the short staffing and then were asked to pay for it through a hefty service charge. Nice Halloween trick! Pros: Great food, Good location, Nice ambiance Cons: Slow service, Forced tips more
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Good food, but won't be back! 10/31/2002

Mixed emotions about this place. Good food, but bad service. Avoid appetizers/sides/souffle as they are way overpriced. $6.50 for a 3 oz. serving of ""grocery store"" Kielbasa? PLEASE! Entres delicious and well priced. $8 for a 3 oz. chocolate souffle! Every other souffle I've had was larger and cost less, even at ""expensive"" restaurants. $7.50 for a 4 oz. glass of Chilean wine? A bit much. At the end of the night, my mother-in-law asked for a copy of the receipt for business expensing. The waitress copped an attitude and said ""Well, we don't give itemized reciepts. All businesses will accpet that (the stub of a diner-type order ticket with nothing more than the total price for all three of us)"" Excuse me, but I think I know what my business will accept. How hard is it to give us a proper receipt? What happened to servicing the customer???? Pros: ambiance, location Cons: overpriced souffle, snotty attitude more
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french infused? mmmm....! 10/28/2002

Make reservations - the place is small, and cozy, but that also means there aren't enough tables to make it a good bet thatyou can walk in and be seated! Still, it's worth it, as the meals and the waitstaff are simply wonderful. The food is precisely what it promises to be, while the price is right. Definite recomendation for a cozy, non-glitzy night in the Village. more
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love this place 7/31/2002

great place to have very good food and wine with a zero stress athmosphere.. you can hang out ojn the couches...should be more camaje's Pros: Food, Ambience, vibe Cons: getting too popular, there is only one more
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Charming 7/23/2002

I could not have been happier with the decision to host a birthday dinner at Camaje. The staff is wonderful, accomodating and laid back. The ambiance is so charming, the food was excellent and we had the best chocolate birthday cake which was prepared for us. They really make you feel like each plate was made specifically for you. more
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Lots of attention to students 7/13/2002

Abby and Chris are great teachers! If the student needs to be corrected, they do it very gently, so you understand the concept much better after their correction. Both of them know what they're doing and the finished product is wonderful!!! more
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  • CAMAJE's chef-owner Abigail Hitchcock offers intimate, hands-on cooking classes in her restaurant's kitchen. The New York Times, New York Post, Daily News, TimeOutNY and more media have all enthusiastically covered CAMAJE's cooking classes. Some of the most popular classes are Cooking Confidence, Counter Intelligence, Knife Skills, Weeknight Dinners, Sushi Basics, Serious Chocolate, Wine Tastings and the popular cook-for-your-friends One Night Stand. Class prices range from $65 to $275 and include all materials and ingredients. Ask about team building, competitive cooking events, kids birthday parties and gift certificates. Call us to register.

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  • Camaje chef-owner teaches small, hands-on cooking classes in the restaurant's kitchen, including brunch, sushi, Cuban, Italian, wine tastings, kid-oriented, more.

  • 4/20/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Hours vary
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown
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