Staten Island’s Cooking Workshop Sizzles in St. George

St. George simmered last night with Staten Island’s Cooking Workshop, spicing NYC’s spring near the ferry. Chef Lena Carter taught curry as 40 stirred, a $20 class for foodie hands. It’s borough bites—pure SI vibe, stoves hot. A kid chopped onions; a pro plated rice. ‘Staten cooks—this is it,’ Carter says, tasting broth. The lot turned kitchen.

The shop’s fresh—March 25’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing counters by 6 p.m. Carter’s a Tottenville cook; last night’s crowd hit max—pans clanked. A latecomer nabbed a spoon; steam rose—NYC grit glowed. Dishes hit the table—flavor ruled. #SICookingShop trended; Bronx wants a bite.

Some griped—’Too spicy,’ sniped a newbie, dodging heat. Space pinched—latecomers stood; grub held. A pot boiled over—wiped quick; cook rolled. Queens wants a turn, but St. George owns it—tastes rule. The lot’s never sizzled so bold.

Carter’s teasing a tasting, maybe a pier if spring bites. ‘NYC’s plate—this fills it,’ she says, packing knives. The shop’s a Staten win—grit meets zest. It’s a food rush; join the next. Bring a fork—spices call.