Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 30 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Maria Restaurant 11 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle 914-636-0006, www.marianewrochelle.com Pescatarian Lunch! From the brothers that brought you Pop’s Espresso and Fratelli’s Pizza, Peter and Giovanni Cucullo, Maria Restaurant emerges as only one of a handful of Westchester restaurants awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand award. Many of the recipes are inspired by momma Maria and chef ’s childhood memories and heightened by his creative talents. Today he showcases his delicious menu selections from the sea as he shares his favorite seafood dishes. We begin with a lesson on his famous “real deal” baked clams highlighting more clams, and less bread. Discover chefs take on eggplant fries with lemon zest, black pepper, and Pecorino. Learn to make shrimp Francese over black squid ink linguine for a taste of the sea. Try his baby kale with garlic, lemon, and a touch of olive oil to balance our meal. Optional additional $20 pairs a wine selection with each course. If you still have room taste a mini version of the famous “dannoli” created at Pop’s that continues to be a fan favorite. It is a delicious hybrid of the classic cannoli and doughnut, filled with cream, chocolate chips and crowned by a tiny round of biscotti! A generous educator, always one of the favorites as class sells out quickly! 1 Sat., July 22, 12:00-2:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $20). #9209 Tramonto Restaurant 27 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne 914-347-8220, www.tramontos.com Vegetarian–Now that’s Italian! When you walk through the doors, you are treated as family whether this is your first time, or you are an old friend, it is always a one-of-kind dining experience. Join Owner Chef Nando Paterra as he discusses the art of making fresh ravioli. Enjoy a “how to” on house made stuffed pasta in a flavorful sauce based on his current inspiration, while utilizing the summer ’s best produce. While our pasta cooks, their wood burning pizza oven greets us with a taste of ciabatta toast with creamy burrata, toasted hazelnut, honeycomb, and basil on a crisp perfected dough. Learn to make fried arancini risotto balls. Optional additional $20 pairs a wine selection with each course. Demonstration on a lovely Italian dolce – warm chocolate sfuso liquid center with vanilla gelato. Always a delicious favorite, Mangia! 1 Wed., July 26, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $20). #9210 Meraki Taverna (#1) 456 Main Street, Armonk 914-219-8888, www.merakitaverna-armonk.com Opa! In Greece, “meraki” is described as doing something with passion, with absolute devotion, with undivided attention 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 the secret to his creamy hummus enjoyed with warm pita. Try your hand at an easy to make Tzatziki sauce used for dipping with our next dishes. Open-fire grilling is just one of their specialty preparations and chef shows us how to make gluten free Arni Rolo Gemisto—Feta cheese stuffed lamb and Garides Skaras— succulent grilled shrimp. Chef enlightens us on a traditional dessert with a twist Cocoa Baklava—layers of phyllo dough with nuts, honey syrup and cinnamon in addition to chocolate served warm and accompanied by a mini icy frappe. Kalí órexi! 1 Tues., Aug. 1, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #9211 NEW! Milton Point Provisions 615 Milton Road, Rye 914-925-9800, www.miltonpointprovisions.com American Nostalgia with Wood and Fire! The husband and wife duo Monty & Hadley Gerrish are on a mission to deliver great food made with the best ingredients. No producer is too small for them to partner with, believing that telling their story and highlighting their ingredients makes the food you enjoy so much better. Join Chef Evan Kalogiannis as he takes us on a culinary adventure inspired by wood and fire. We begin with a discussion on oysters and his technique to create wood fired oysters with a chili garlic butter. Next enjoy a lesson on vegan specialty of wood roasted eggplant with tomato pepper jam, tahini and crispy chickpeas. We explore a new vegetable, braised cardoons (artichoke thistle) with parmesan bread crumbs. Learn to make a beautiful flan served with wood roasted cherries. Optional additional $20 pairs a wine selection with each course. Take some time to shop the provisions section for seasonal specialties, local produce and meats. It truly is a family affair – Food, Friends, Family! 1 Wed., Aug. 2, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $20). #9212 Chutney Masala Indian Bistro 76 Main Street, Irvington 914-591-5500, www.chutneymasala.com Street Food Special Lunch! Owner Chef Navjot Arora, affectionately known as Dr. Spice, shares his vast food knowledge from his native home in Jalandhar, Punjab. Enjoy an interactive education on Indian spices used to create the complex flavors that comprise each dish. Explore the intricacies of street food specialties with this tasty menu. Chef starts by teaching us about Pani Poori—an immensely popular Indian street food of crispy, semolina shells with a savory-spicy-sweet tamarind water. Experience the food education to create avocado Papdi Chaat – a combination of semolina crisps, avocado, savory yogurt, diced potato and chickpeas with tangy chutneys. Enjoy a lesson easy to recreate at home for handheld Chicken Kati rolls – spiced chicken tikkas, egg, wrapped in a whole wheat thin kerchief roti. Try a mini-taste of their signature cocktail a Sassy Lassi—coconut rum, blended with mango yogurt. Navjot is both a knowledgeable instructor as well as a celebrated local chef winning the 2022 Michelin Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value restaurant. Come explore the tastes of India! 1 Sat., Aug. 5, 11:30am-1:30pm, $21 (+ $30 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #9213 Apiary (#2) 157 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont 914-834-3572, www.apiarylarchmont.com Quick Dinner Ideas, Hands-On Prep! They always strive to find natural ingredients locally to create wholesome meals for the whole family. Learn with classically trained, Chef Owner Joerg Zehe, as he shares a delicious summer inspired meal. Our food education in this hands on class will have you doing part of the preparation for the following meal. Starting with zucchini fritters then on to the technique for Southwest smothered chicken that you will easily be able to recreate at home. Secret to the creamiest coleslaw will be discovered then Chef helps us create light, sweet tart lemon bars sure to be a favorite. At the café, there is something for everyone! Longer class due to participation. 1 Tues., Aug. 8, 5:30-8:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #9214
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