In-Person Class: Knife Skills and a Filipino Feast with Josh Mamaclay

What’s on the Menu:

• Filipino Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Vegetables
• Smashed Cucumber Salad with Garlic and Ginger
• Lemon-Lime Lacquered Chicken
• Plus, lots of time to try out our favorite knives and knife care tools

Description:
Cleavers and nakiris, petties and parings, santokus and chefs: it can feel like understanding knives requires an entirely new vocabulary. And that’s before you even get into slicing, dicing and mincing or advanced mirepoix, julienne and roll cuts. Join us in-person at Milk Street to cut through the confusion and start your year of cooking with confidence when it comes to your most important kitchen tool. Milk Street TV cast member and dedicated knife nerd Josh Mamaclay will cover the construction and functions of our favorite knives, then let you try them out as you do the knife work for a big batch of Filipino Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Vegetables. You’ll get an introduction to our must-have knife care tools, from hones and sharpeners to boards and storage—because good knife skills aren’t just about lightning-fast chopping, they’re also about smart kitchen systems. You’ll practice unconventional knife skills—and learn when the right tool for the job isn’t a knife at all—as you make a traybake of slashed chicken and a big bowl of smashed cucumber salad. You will also walk away from this class knowing how to choose, use, store and maintain the right knives for your style of cooking.
NOTE: You’re welcome to come to class with your own favorite knife if you want to improve the way you use it. If your knife could use some sharpening, choose the “Sharpen My Knife” option when you’re completing your registration and we’ll sharpen it for you—or help you sharpen it yourself—during or after class. The cost to sharpen each knife is $20.
About Josh: Josh Mamaclay has been fascinated by flavor since he first dove into the back of the pantry at 10 years old. His passion for food brought him to Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he earned his bachelor's degree in culinary arts and food service management. Since then, Josh has worked in pizza joints, fine dining restaurants and a chocolate factory. He has developed recipes for meal kit delivery brands like Purple Carrot and TB12 and served as the Marketing and Engagement Manager at Curio Spice Co. When he’s not busy cooking, you can find him painstakingly styling and photographing food, singing with his husband while strumming his ukulele, or leading intrepid adventurers through a fantasy-filled game of Dungeons & Dragons.

Is this an in-person event?

Yes. This event will take place in person at our location at 177 Milk Street in Boston. Expect plenty of hands-on cooking - not just a demonstration! If you are looking for a livestream cooking class, you can find our upcoming virtual class calendar here.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking garages:

• Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
• 75 State Street

Trains:

• Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
• State Street on Blue and Orange Line
• Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
• Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines

Bus Lines:

• 4, 92, 93, 352, 354

The entrance to our school is directly across from 49 India Street. Our entrance doors have two bowties on them.

Is my registration ticket refundable?

No. We do not offer refunds for in-person registrations. However, your ticket is fully transferable to another person for this event on these dates. You are responsible for finding someone to use your ticket, arranging reimbursement, and for sending us the new attendee's full name, contact information, and any special dietary requests.

Is a meal included?

Yes. In addition to a snack midway through class, you will sit down to a full dinner, served family-style, at about 7:00 pm.

I have an allergy or dietary restriction. Can I still come?

We work hard to accommodate as many allergies and dietary needs as possible. You are welcome to write us at [email protected] to get more detailed information on whether this event is a good fit for you.

Are children allowed?

Children 11-17 are allowed to participate if they attend and cook with an adult parent or guardian. The minor and the adult must each have a ticket to the class.

How many people does one ticket cover?

One ticket covers one attendee.

How early do I need to arrive?

You are welcome and encouraged to arrive up to 15 minutes before the event begins.

I'm an Insider. Do I get a discount to the in-person classes?

Yes! Insiders get 15% off their ticket. To access your discount, please send a message to [email protected].

This date doesn't work for me. Will this class be offered again soon?

We offer in-person events on a very limited basis. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that this class will be offered again soon.

Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?

Write to us with any other questions at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Milk Street Cooking School