Workforce Development and Community Education: Summer 2021

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 28 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Clock Tower Grill 512 Clock Tower Drive, Brewster 845-582-0574, www.clocktowergrill.com Lobsta’ in the courtyard! Now the proud owners of a farm supporting the restaurant’s growing needs, our most talented Chef Rich Parente will teach us to create a seafood extravaganza. A local beer for us to try while learning the techniques for an old-fashioned shrimp boil and lobster (1 per person) baked with clams, mussels, corn on the cob and roasted potato salad. A how-to on shortcakes and whipped cream utilizing summer’s seasonal fruits. Come see this creative chef in action. Held outdoors weather permitting. 1 Wed., July 21, (rain date, Thurs., July 22), 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $35 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6850 AJ’s 542 North Avenue, New Rochelle 914-235-3009, www.AJsBurgers.com Grillin’ and Chillin’! Chef Alan Cohen will delight with his knowledge of simple food made from great ingredients. Voted Best NY Burger, AJ’s serves up creative and delicious food. He will demonstrate “how to prepare and grill everything outdoors” with a summertime ingredient list consisting of some of these favorites: eggplant, peppers, portobello mushrooms, sweet and Idaho potatoes to pair with three proteins; chicken, beef and shrimp. Create a seasonal dessert of grilled melon and pineapple with whipped cream. Join us for this outdoor demonstration in their courtyard. 1 Tues., July 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6851 Sambal Thai & Malay 4 West Main Street, Irvington 914-478-2200, www.sambalny.com Gluten Free Asian Cuisine with Water Views! Take a culinary tour of Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia to discover the flavors of South-East Asian cuisine. Inspired by Bangkok, proprietor Navjot Arora, will share his expertise to acquaint us with the balanced flavors of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter in this totally gluten free menu. Enjoy a Thai iced tea and a lesson on som tum (green papaya salad) and pad Thai (smoked tofu, eggs, bean sprouts, scallions, and tamarind sauce). Learn to make refreshing larb kai (chicken lettuce wrap with Thai herbs, chili-mint-lime dressing with pounded toasted rice). Visit the rooftop deck with views of the Hudson. 1 Wed., July 28, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6852 Climbing Wolf Coffee & Beer 78 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry 914- 355-7108, www.climbingwolf.beer Craft Beer 101: Intro to Beer Tasting! Chris and JB Gomez run this new family business and are thrilled to be supporting the community with coffee and craft beers. Have you ever wondered “what is the difference between a lager and an ale?” “what are hops?” and “why is stout dark and IPA light?” This class will answer those questions and more! Learn where the flavors in your beer come from while you sample beers from around the state, country, and world. Snacks will be provided. After class, purchase beer at a discounted price. 1 Wed., Aug. 4, 7:00-8:30pm, $21 (+ $20 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6853 Maria Restaurant 11 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle 914-636-0006, www.marianewrochelle.com Mamma Mia 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. Chef prepares great bar snacks utilizing summer’s bounty including eggplant fries, and beluga lentils with volcanic tomatoes. He shares simple tips to make the dishes decadent. This restaurant was awarded the Michelin’s 2020 Bib Gourmand. Learn how to make the restaurant’s namesake “mom’s meatballs” and why his spaghetti Amatriciana is the best around. For dessert, taste the lightest doughnut, the “dannoli”, filled with cannoli cream and enjoyed with a cappuccino. Come try what everyone is talking about! 1 Sat., Aug. 7, 12:00-2:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6854 Meraki Taverna 456 Main Street, Armonk 914-219-8888, www.merakitaverna-armonk.com Opa! Vegetarian Greek! In Greece, “meraki” is described as leaving a piece of your creativity in your work or when you love doing something so much your soul is in it, such as proprietor and Chef Michalakis Sarris. Our lesson will include pita with lemon marinated olives, and hummus along with a tutorial on kounoupidi (sautéed cauliflower, onions, and garlic in tomato sauce), spanakopita, and baked vegetarian moussaka smothered in béchamel sauce. Learn the secret to ellinikes patates tiganites (Greek style round potato fries, oregano, cheese, and lemon). Our refreshing dessert will be cherries on Greek yogurt along with an icy frappe. Arrive hungry and ready to hear our chef’s stories of his youth as he feeds our body and soul! 1 Mon., Aug. 9, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6855 Roc-N-Ramen 19 Anderson Street, New Rochelle 914-365-2267, www.rocnramen.com Shrimp-Oodles of Noodles! Owner Wayne Carrington has developed his own recipes and incorporated healthy broths and savory elements, for a complete meal in a bowl. Enjoy a talk on steamed buns and try a shrimp bun. Learn why nearly every region of Japan has its own version and how to make ramen using slow-cooked, healthy bone stock. Sample the newest taste of shrimp scampi ramen. Finish with the technique to make green tea tres leche. Watch Wayne make his famous “rocket punch” made from nine different types of alcohol! Come slurp with us! 1 Thurs., Aug. 12, 6:00-8:00 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6856 Register Early! Classes are canceled for under-enrollment several days in advance. We recommend that you register ONE week in advance of the course start date.