Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2021

44 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required NEW! Fatt Root Asian Kitchen 11 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville 914-579-2552, www.fattroot.com Asian Inspired Street Food! Bringing the exotic flavors from night markets, shop houses and the street foods of Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, partners Brian, Miguel and Mogan have set out to create a masterful culinary experience at this newest hotspot. Executive chef Mogan Anthony will teach us the intricacies of a few of their favored menu items. We begin with yu shang, a Chinese new year’s salad, referred to as a “prosperity toss” consisting of strips of fish and shredded vegetables. Learn to make super grains into fried rice with quinoa, steel cut oats, and brown rice mixed with veggies and crispy kale. Our sweet treat is a lesson on forbidden black rice pudding with coconut milk and brown sugar. Order a cup of sake and join us for a cultural experience not to be missed! 1 Sat., May 1, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21730 NEW! Meraki Taverna 456 Main Street, Armonk 914-219-8888, www.merakitaverna-armonk.com Opa! Classic Greek! In Greece, “meraki” is described as what happens when you leave a piece of your creativity in your work or when you love doing something so much that your soul is in it, such as proprietor and chef Michalakis Sarris. Our lesson will include pita with lemon marinated olives, and melitzanosalata (roasted eggplant dip) along with a tutorial on the perfect Greek prasini salad with feta cheese. A quick lesson on youvarlakia avgolemono, a classic veal and rice meatballs with an egg lemon sauce. Learn the secret to garides santorini (shrimp, sautéed with tomato and feta cheese). Our tasty dessert will be chocolate baklava with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream along with an icy frappe. Arrive hungry and ready to hear our chef’s stories of his youth! 1 Mon., May 3, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21731 Wood & Fire Neapolitan Style Pizza 59 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville 914-747-2611, www.woodandfirepizza.com La Familigia shows us how! This unique family-owned restaurant offers traditional Neapolitan cuisine with a contemporary twist. Chef Lidia, born in Sicily and raised in Naples, combines her beloved family recipes with the recipes of modern-day Italian chef, Pasquale Abbatiello, to strike the perfect balance. Our chef will teach us how to make an easy food processor pasta. Learn the secrets to their meatballs served over creamy polenta. Find out how they utilize heirloom tomatoes for their marinara and the technique to make an authentic pesto sauce. Our award- winning chef will share how to properly assemble pizza at home. Our dolci demo is made-to-order zeppoles served with Frangelico crema and a Nutella pizza with strawberries so arrive hungry! 1 Tues., May 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21732 Mima Vinoteca Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar 63 Main Street, Irvington 914-591-1300, www.mimarestarurant.com Just Like Grandma! Join Mima’s owner Nando Paterra for a “how to” on apricot, mint crostini with house-made ricotta and honey drizzle (Prosecco). Watch him create shaved zucchini, fennel salad with roasted pine nuts, Grana Padano with a honey-shallot vinaigrette (Sauvignon Bianco). Learn the chef’s rendition of ricotta gnocchi with prosciutto di Parma, asparagus, spring mushrooms tossed with Parmigiano and herbed butter (Montepulciano de Abruzzo). For dessert, an easy preparation of Prosecco soaked strawberries with mint, vanilla-elderflower whipped cream and crushed pistachio nuts (Moscato de Asti). Optional $15 wine pairing with each course. 1 Wed., May 5, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21733 NEW! El Barrio 185 Summerfield Street, Scarsdale 914-723-2600, www.elbarriony.com Make Mexican Tortillas! After a successful run with 808 Social, owners Frank Valenti, Michael Mondrone and chef Salvatore Cucullo have done it again. Opening a new, sleek and casual, trendy Mexican restaurant that will incorporate street food with specialty cocktails. Try your hand at fresh stretched tortillas from our talented chef. We will use them to make tacos and tostadas with a variety of fillings. Chef will teach us to make a surprise Mexican dessert and a themed cocktail especially for our class. 1 Thurs., May 6, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #21734 DonJito 122 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck 914-902-5486, www.donjito.com Hot Spot-Latin Fusion! Owner Jackfry Rosado has hit on a winning combination in his Latin kitchen where they celebrate a neuvo Latino menu with Spanish, Mexican and South American traditions. Our lesson takes place on their beautiful outdoor patio (weather permitting). Join chef Luis Casenes as he shows us some of the specialties of the house. Gain tips to make chorizo flatbread and tableside guacamole. Learn the secret to making chicken enchiladas with mole sauce. Enjoy a show-stopping demo on making fabulous seafood paella. Our dessert tutorial will be tres leches cake. 1 Mon., May 10, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21735 Southern Table Kitchen & Bar 39 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville 914-618-3355, www.southern-table.com Southern hospitality! Selected as one of Westchester’s Michelin Bib Gourmand Inspectors favorites, Michael Ferrara’s family- owned restaurant boasts an open kitchen serving up southern fare and hospitality. Chef Pasquale Abbatiello will show us the makings of their now famous buttermilk fried chicken and what makes it super delicious. Learn why their mac-n-cheese is decadent, made with cheesy béchamel sauce and topped with pickled jalapeno, bacon, toasted crumbs, and scallions. Enjoy a how-to on searing shrimp and preparing grits from start to finish including the tastiest tomato gravy. See why their biscuits are the best in the county with a side of classic fried green tomatoes. Pecan pie a la mode as a sweet ending to this most hospitable evening! 1 Tues., May 11, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21736 Register Early! Classes are cancelled for under-enrollment several days in advance. We recommend that you register ONE week in advance of the course start date.