The Cooking Lab PW

09/08/2026

Join Rejali Nasrin on October 1st at The Cooking Lab for an evening of authentic Persian flavors!

On the menu: Kashk-e-Bademjan (roasted eggplant with caramelized onions, garlic, mint & fermented whey & Albaloo Polo (saffron rice with sour cherries, meatballs & crispy tahdig)

Chef Nasrin Rejali is the founder and chef behind Nasrin’s Kitchen, known for sharing authentic, home-style Persian cuisine and the traditions she grew up with in Iran. Her cooking and story have received national recognition, with features in The New York Times, Forbes, Eater New York, and other major media outlets. Through catering, pop-ups, and cooking demonstrations, Chef Nasrin continues to share the flavors, stories, and culture of Persian food with communities across New York.

🔗https://www.thecookinglabpw.com/events/dinner-for-two-persian-cooking-with-chef-nasrin-rejali

08/20/2026

With summer camp nearly winding down, we’re getting ready for the start of our 2026/2027 After-School program! 🍎👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳🍎

Tuesdays - Grades 3-5
Wednesdays - Grades 3-5
Thursdays - Grades 5 & up
Fridays - Grades 5 & up

⏰4-5:30 pm
🗓️ 7 classes
📍160 Main Street, Port Washington
🔗 Register at www.thecookinglabpw.com

08/09/2026

The Cooking Lab IS HIRING!

Seeking responsible, hardworking and highly energetic individuals to assist with all aspects of cooking classes including clean-up. Must enjoy working with kids and spending time in a kitchen environment. Please see criteria below and if interested, email [email protected]

High-School Students must be able to start in the fall and commit to working at least one day per week after-school plus weekends and school holiday shifts as needed. (While we love our student athletes and actors, we require a minimum commitment of two “seasons” per academic year and need you to be able to start in the fall).

We are also seeking one or two people to work daytime classes during the week (part-time, rotating schedule) as well as Thurs/Fri/Sat evening classes (typically done by 9:30 pm)

Interested candidates should contact us DIRECTLY at [email protected]

Thanks!

07/05/2026

Last week, The Cooking Lab PW was featured on a Road Trip segment on News 12 Long Island!

You can watch it here -

News 12's Antoinette Biordi visits The Cooking Lab in Port Washington, where anyone can become a chef for the day.

06/15/2026

Celebrate Port Promenade with us! Join us for a specially-priced, one-hour class at which you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labor before heading out to enjoy the Main Street festivities!

On the menu: Spring Vegetable Risotto and mixed greens with homemade vinaigrette

05/26/2026

College students and beginner cooks are invited to join us Wed, June 3 at 7 pm for a hands-on beginner cooking class! 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳🥘

Using our signature chicken fajitas recipe, you will learn essential knife skills and basic techniques for cooking proteins and vegetables

Sign up online!

03/23/2026

Spring Break Staycation? Kids ages 8 & up are invited to join us for a cooking class during the upcoming break! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

🐣Thurs 4/2 ~ Italian Iced Cookies
🍫 Fri 4/3 ~ Flourless Chocolate Cake
🍋 Tues 4/7 ~ Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
🍝 Wed 4/8 ~ Handmade Pasta
🍕 Thurs 4/9 ~ Homemade Pizza
🍩 Fri 4/10 ~ Doughnuts

🔗 Register at https://www.thecookinglabpw.com/kidssinglesession

03/17/2026

When neighbors become friends 🫶

This evening was treated to the ultimate Thai 🇹🇭 feast prepared for us by our good friend and neighbor Steve from (who happens to be a passionate Thai cook!)

There’s a special kind of magic when local business ties grow into genuine friendships. It makes our days so much more rewarding and reminds us how fortunate we are to be part of a community as wonderful as our own Port Washington 🤝💙

03/01/2026

One of the things we are proudest of at is our After-School Cooking Series for young chefs in 3 grade and up
👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 The next 7-week session starts soon!

Mondays - Grades 3-5 (begins 3/23)
Tuesdays - Grades 3-5 (begins 3/10)
Wednesdays - Grades 3-5 (begins 3/4 - 1 SPOT LEFT)
Thursdays - Grades 5 & up (begins 3/5)
Fridays - Grades 5 & up (begins 3/6)

🔗 https://www.thecookinglabpw.com/afterschoolclasses

02/10/2026

Staycation next week? Kids ages 8 & up are invited to join us for a cooking class during the upcoming break! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

🍝 Mon 2/16 ~ Handmade Pasta
🍕 Tues 2/17 ~ Homemade Pizza
🍫 Wed 2/18 ~ French Chocolate Cake
🤎 Thurs 2/19 ~ Cinnamon Rolls
🥟 Fri 2/20 ~ Dumplings

🔗 Register at https://www.thecookinglabpw.com/kidssinglesession