41 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-vax Textbook Required NEW! IN-PERSON Village Social Kitchen & Bar 251 East Main Street, Mt. Kisco 914-241-6260, www.villagesocialkb.com Sunday Lunch! One of the hottest bars in the area, known for its amazing food from award winning Chef Owner Mogan Anthony, this is the place to be every night of the week. Proprietor Joe Bueti offers the perfect formula of design, community, and lifestyle with great food, service, music, and exciting conversation, creating an all-around fabulous experience each time you visit. Culinary Director Mogan Anthony and his assistant, Chef Alexander Gomez will share a lesson on a delicious menu starting with a fall beet Mache salad—whipped goat cheese, poppy seeds with a sherry vinaigrette and a lesson on crafting candied walnuts to add a crunchy textured topping. We will study the technique chef uses to create a crisp skin on Hudson Valley trout filets—placed atop spinach puree, turmeric cous cous, yuzu butter sauce, and frizzled shallots. Our chef treats us to the secret of his coconut, rum raisin rice pudding. This class is a winner so grab a friend for a fun lunch! 1 Sun., Oct. 23, 12:00-2:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #90246 NEW! IN-PERSON Mima Vinoteca Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar 63 Main Street, Irvington 914-591-1300, www.mimarestarurant.com Vegetarian Italian Style! Pasta just like Nonna used to make! Join Owner Nando Paterra for a “how to” on forming Arancini— breaded risotto balls, made with a four cheese blend, and peas accompanied by Mima’s spicy vodka sauce. Watch how easy it is to hand form ricotta gnocchi and enjoy it embellished with wild mushrooms, arugula pesto, and a fresh ricotta dollop. For dessert the preparation of an Italian classic—Bombolini fritters. Optional $15 wine pairing with each course. The restaurant is a tribute to our Mimas—grandmothers! 1 Tues., Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $15). #90247 IN-PERSON The Horse & Hound Inn 94 Spring Street, South Salem 914-763-3108, www.thehorseandhoundinn.com Spooky Historic Inn! With centuries of history, there have been several sightings of spirits at the Inn. Our hosts, Silvano and Sue Vales and friends will keep us in the “spirit” of the season and may share some past mysterious occurrences for a scary Halloween tale! Our evening begins with a braised pork belly with chipotle aioli amuse bouche (French for my mouth is always amused), and a “how to” on Sue’s fall inspired roasted pumpkin, apple and butternut squash soup, a perfect “treat” for your holiday meals. Chef will teach the “trick” to breaking down a duck to prepare two ways, both classic confit and pan seared, in a traditional l’orange sauce laced with Grand Marnier. The Vales will “treat” us to one glass of wine, chosen to pair with our duck. Our sweet lesson will be warm apple and sage compote over vanilla ice cream to conclude our demo. This is always a favorite class with a hospitable staff, so don’t be afraid to come help keep the spirits at bay -TRICK OR TREAT! 1 Wed., Oct. 26, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #90248 IN-PERSON The 808 Bistro 808 Scarsdale Avenue, Scarsdale 914-722-0808, www.the808bistro.com Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater! Chef Owner Salvatore Cucullo has trained at the CIA coupled with his family background in Italian cuisine made for a perfect recipe. The new pre-fixe menus for lunch or dinner are constantly changing with offerings paying loving homage to Nonna’s recipes. Help our chef to roll and cut pumpkin gnocchi to present as a creative Thanksgiving dish served in a baked mini pumpkin. Our generous chef will have us sample his delicious braised boneless short rib with creamy polenta. Then a lesson on white chocolate bread pudding, caramelized banana sauce, raspberry coulis for a sweet ending. As “The Frugal Foodie” they offer moderate priced family meals! Always a favorite instructor, come explore what this generous and talented chef has to offer! 1 Sat., Oct. 29, 11:00-1:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #90249 IN-PERSON AJ’s 542 North Avenue, New Rochelle 914-235-3009, www.AJsBurgers.com You Say Tomato Tamato and Cheese! Chef Alan Cohen will fill your plate and mind with his knowledge of simple food made from great ingredients. Voted Best NY Burger, this local hot spot continues to serve up some super food. Tangy tomatoes are not only good for you but bring a special something to many dishes. Classified as a vegetable they are actually a fruit and are the star of the show as AJ teaches us how to incorporate them into several dishes. Make your own mozzarella from fresh curd to incorporate while still warm into a beautiful Caprese salad. Learn to slow roast tomatoes in EVOO to top a classic garlic rubbed bruschetta. Watch our chef as he easily makes tomato bacon jam to adorn their famous mozzarella burger. Enjoy a grilled tomato, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, and chicken sandwich on warm house made crusty bread. Finish with Gifford’s vanilla ice cream with caramelized sweet tomato topping. Always full of surprises, he shares tastes of whatever special he is making that day. This is always a terrific class, up close and personal, with a top-notch instructor and a repeated Best of Westchester winner! 1 Tues., Nov. 1, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #90250 Register Early! Classes are canceled for under-enrollment several days in advance. We recommend that you register ONE week in advance of the course start date.
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