Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

41 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-covid Textbook Required Meraki Taverna 456 Main Street, Armonk 914-219-8888, www.merakitaverna-armonk.com Opa! In Greece, “meraki” is described as doing something with passion, absolute devotion, and when you love doing something so much that your soul is in it, such as with proprietor and chef Michalakis Sarris. Our lesson includes pita with lemon-marinated olives, along with a tutorial on whole-wheat phyllo rolls stuffed with eggplant and goat cheese with tzatziki sauce for dipping. Learn the art of traditional cypriot sieftales—pork sausage with onions. Chef enlightens us on kalamari revsi—marinated and grilled squid over chickpea salad with feta. For dessert, enjoy baklava accompanied by an icy frappe or hot Greek coffee. Kalí órexi! 1 Mon., Mar. 28, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #18797 Clock Tower Grill 512 Clock Tower Drive, Brewster 845-582-0574, www.clocktowergrill.com Asian Inspired! Proud owner of a farm supporting the restaurant’s growing needs, our talented chef owner Rich Parente will teach us to explore food in a fun and different way. Order a local beer or specialty cocktail while discovering how he integrates Asian flavors in his American restaurant. Learn easy techniques to make Asian appetizers at home: pan fried spicy pork dumplings, boneless wings with sweet chili sauce, crispy “Kung POW” shrimp with pineapple-fried rice, and steamed pork belly buns with green apple kimchi and Hoisin bbq sauce. Learn why everyone is crazy for chef ’s spin on “ram-don noodles”, noodles with Tamari marinated steak in brown sauce. Save room for chocolate pudding pie. Always expect the unexpected at CTG! 1 Wed., Mar. 30, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #18798 GoSu Meats & Noodles 50 South Buckhout Street (Astor Street), Irvington 914-479-5898, www.eatgosu.com Korean Food—Hands On! The name “GoSu” is comprised of two Korean words that mean “meats” (Go-gi) and “noodles” (Gook- Su). Owner and chef Tony Kim will teach to make some tasty Korean dishes and tell a story or two along the way. For our interactive lesson, help him create kimbop -Korean style maki roll with bulgogi. Learn the how to prepare blanched bok choy with spicy miso paste. Discover the secret to a “must try” dessert— Korean sweet potato with sweet black sesame glaze. Roll up your sleeves and order some hot sake! 1 Tues., Apr. 5, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #18800 Baked by Susan 379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson 914-862-0874, www.bakedbysusan.com Pie Oh My—Hands-on! As the Best of Westchester winner for many years, Susan O’Keefe knows a thing or two about baking. Hand make your own perfect piecrusts with interactive instructions. Peel, cut, and dress fruit to make a sweet filling. Learn to roll out and shape the dough to achieve beautiful pies including easy crimping. Take home your pie to bake and eat warm. Enjoy a lesson on whipping cream to top a slice of BBS’s favorite fruit pie and coffee after class. Lots of baked goods to purchase including their now famous empanadas! 1 Wed., Apr. 6, 6:30-8:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #18801 Taco Shack PC 27 North Main Street, Port Chester 914-481-5551, www.tacoshackpc.com Gluten Free—Saturday Fun! Traditional Mexican cooking, with made-to order guacamole, and freshly squeezed juices can be found at this quaint taco joint. Explore a gluten free brunch lesson. Chef owner Luis Aguilera teaches us his secret for the freshest squeezed fruit drinks such as cucumber fizz and pineapple crush to sip while we learn to make assorted fillings for GF empanadas such as pork, beef, chicken, cheese, or vegetables. Explore the proper way to fill, seal and heat empanadas and a how-to for perfect guacamole. A sweet treat will complete our lesson. Purchase a spike for one of their fresh squeezed juices for a refreshing treat. Real Mexican food locally sourced and crafted with love! 1 Sat., Apr. 9, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #18802 AJ’s 542 North Avenue, New Rochelle 914-235-3009, www.AJsBurgers.com Pucker Up and Say Cheese! Chef Alan Cohen will fill your plate and mind with his knowledge of simple food made from great ingredients. Tonight, lemons are the star of the show! Chef will teach us how to incorporate them into several dishes. Make your own mozzarella from fresh curd to incorporate into mozzarella en carrozza with a lemon, anchovy, and caper sauce. Watch our chef make chicken francese and piccata. Finish with a twist on a lemon meringue pie with Gifford’s vanilla ice cream topped with graham crumbles, marshmallow crème, and candied lemons drizzled with a lemon lime sauce. This is always a terrific class, up close and personal, with a top-notch instructor and repeated Best of Westchester winner! 1 Tues., Apr. 12, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #18803 NEW! Unwined Winebar & Kitchen Somers Commons Shopping Center 80 Route 6, Baldwin Place (Somers) 914-519-6190, www.unwinednewyork.com What Goes with What! Chef Linda and owner Stephanie, expert on topic, will collaborate to create a dining experience focused on wine, spirits, beer and tasty food pairings. Let them help take the anxiety away from pairing beverages with food with an education on both. Chef Linda will prepare a five-course small plates menu designed specifically for drinkers of all types. Don’t like wine? Each dish can be paired with more than just wine! Participants will leave with recipes and a wealth of knowledge on food and alcohol pairing! 1 Wed., Apr. 13, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #18804