Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2021

46 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required Maria Restaurant 11 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle 914-636-0006, www.marianewrochelle.com Veggies are the Star at Lunch! New Italian cuisine from the brothers that brought you Pop’s Espresso and Fratelli’s Pizza, Peter and Giovanni Cucullo. Gio incorporates Asian flavors into many of his dishes and will teach us about summertime veggies his recipes inspired by momma Maria. Famous for his bar bites of eggplant fries and cauliflower fritters, learn his tips to making them light and decadent. This restaurant is one of few awarded the Michelin’s 2020 Bib Gourmand. Learn how to make rare sesame tuna with cucumber, scallion, sesame, and tamari and why his honey glazed chicken wings are so good. For dessert, taste the lightest doughnut around made at Pop’s Espresso next door, filled with cannoli cream and enjoyed with a cappuccino. The “dannoli” will change your life! 1 Sat., May 22, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21744 Brothers Fish & Chips 172 North Highland Avenue, Ossining 914-488-5141, www.brothersfishandchips.com Eat Fish. Live Longer! Here is one big family of chefs that have realized their dream by owning a seafood restaurant next door to the takeout spot. Known for his beautiful plates and creativity, chef owner Elmer Oliveros will start our demonstration with shrimp ceviche and show us how to sear seasonal wild fish over smashed potatoes and spring vegetables from the local farm. As a special treat, a tutorial on his mom’s creamy rice pudding. 1 Mon., May 24, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21746 Zuppa Restaurant and Lounge 59-61 Main Street, Yonkers 914-376-6500, www.zupparestaurant.com Italian Flare! Owner Robert Leggio helped spark the development of the Yonkers’ downtown waterfront district. Zuppa is housed in the Gazette Newspaper’s Printing Press warehouse. Chefs Paskual and Edi Dedi will demonstrate how to present herb crusted calamari skewers served with arugula petals. Enjoy a lesson on hand-made ricotta cavatelli with guanciale in an egg Pecorino sauce. Chef teaches us to perfectly sear a petit black angus filet served with oyster mushrooms and polenta cubes. Enjoy the classic with a lesson on tiramisu accompanied by Italian coffee. 1 Tues., May 25, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $15). #21747 NEW! Baked by Susan 379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson 914-862-0874, www.bakedbysusan.com Bread and Butter Hands-on! As the Best of Westchester winner 7 years in a row Susan O’Keefe knows a thing or two about baking. The bakery is now housed in a new facility and this veteran baker will show us the basics of using yeast. Hand make your own loaf of bread and while the loaves bake learn to make easy churn butter. Take your bread home to share with loved ones. Enjoy some of Baked by Susan’s favorite breads with house-made butter and coffee. Lots of baked goods to purchase including their now famous empanadas and pies! 1 Wed., May 26, 6:30-8:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21748 Saltaire Oyster Bar 55 Abendroth Avenue, Port Chester 914-939-2425, www.saltaireoysterbar.com Aww Shucks! Housed in a century old historic grain warehouse nestled along the banks of the Byram River, they offer the widest selection of pristine oysters in the tristate area sourced daily from the Fulton Fish Market. Owners Beth and Les Barnes will treat us to a lesson on shucking oysters and a variety of dressings: red wine mignonette, house cocktail, horseradish aioli, and a creative strawberry cucumber relish. Try some tidbits off their “Wine & Brine” happy hour menu and learn the secrets to their fresh fish tacos. Create a key lime tart and make a mini seasonal cocktail to pair with our oysters. 1 Thurs., May 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21749 NEW! Wood.Fire.Food. Sabia Homestead, 8 Main Street, North Salem 914-255-5206, www.woodfirefoodco.com Conner McGuinn Studios, www.connormcginnstudios.com Open Fire, Outdoor Dinner! Daniel Sabia is a dreamer, an artist, and a realizer of amazing meals cooked entirely outdoors by managing fire. He creates one of a kind outdoor dining experiences in any location. He is part of a cooperative of artists who are together at Makers Central in Tarrytown. Chef utilizes cooking on an open fire to evoke a feeling of warmth and community. Discover the use of the open flame to serve up the freshest ingredients such as beautifully grilled melon and tomato panzanella. Next, a lesson on wood grilled chicken and smoked avocado, adorned with salsa verde. Finish around the fire with grilled peaches, smoked ricotta, sprinkled with burnt almond crumble. All dinnerware is from Conner McGinn Studios. Conner creates custom ceramics from high fire stoneware or porcelain that are food safe glazed and are featured in many restaurants. Dan treats us to his family’s homemade wine. 1 Tues., June 1, 5:30-8:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #21750 RAIN DATE: Wed., June 2, 5:30-8:30 pm 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.