Taste of Westchester: Zuppa Restaurant and Lounge
59-61 Main Street, Yonkers, 914-376-6500, www.zupparestaurant.com
Creative Italian Fare on the River! Downtown Yonkers is constantly evolving and this restaurant helped to spark the development of the waterfront district including a filming studio. Historically, it is housed in the Gazette Newspaper’s Printing Press warehouse. The decor is inspired by warm southern Italian influences including its walls made from 100-year-old bricks. Look closely as you may recognize its interior from many popular movies and television shows as they have filmed many within this beautiful space. Chefs Paskual and Edi Dedi will demonstrate how to make and appetizer of shrimp sauteed with garlic, tiny tomatoes and vino Bianco. A step-by-step lesson on hand formed gnocchi will have you captivated. The dough made with 00 flour and ricotta are light pillows of pasta in Pomodoro basil sauce, topped with fresh burrata cheese. Chef shows us the proper way to sear a perfect Tagliata Black Angus NY strip steak, served sliced over roasted potatoes with French beans in a red wine ridotto. Optional additional $25 pairs a wine selection with each course. Enjoy a classic dolce with a discussion on panna cotta a chilled vanilla bean custard topped with Amarena cherries accompanied by an Italian coffee. Ask to explore their special wine cellar for a treat. Head to the river for a most delicious class with an amazing chef – Buon Appetitto!
1 Tuesday, November 18, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $25). #71967