Workforce Development & Community Education

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 47 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GoSu Meats & Noodles 50 South Buckhout Street (Astor Street), Irvington 914-479-5898, eatgosu.com Korean Hands On! Owner Tony Kim will teach us to make tasty Korean dishes and tell a story or two along the way. Help him create onigiri - Japanese rice ball/triangles with salmon bulgogi, spicy pork and chicken teriyaki. Learn the art of Asian potato salad and cold Kimchee noodles. Discover the secret to a “must try” dessert - tempura battered fried cheesecake topped with a light raspberry drizzle and green tea powder. Roll up your sleeves and order some hot sake! 1 Wed., Sept. 18, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87773 Coffee Labs Roasters 7 Main Street, Tarrytown 914-332-1479, www.coffeelabs.com Discover Specialty Coffee! The Loves are driven by a passion for the environment, sustainability, and ethically sourced quality coffee. Lead barista Jefferson and professional roaster Doug Wray will teach us basic coffee cupping skills; aromatics, slurping, and tasting. Sample nuts, chocolate, and fruit, including berries and citrus, and “cup coffee” to discuss the flavors. Learn tastes and aromas, explore mouth-feel including sweetness, acidity, flavor, and aftertaste. Beans embody telltale flavors from the growing region so you can attempt to identify origin. Samples of food paired with coffee for profile identification. Enjoy a sample of freshly roasted beans to take home. 1 Thurs., Sept. 19, 6:30-8:30pm, $20 (+ $20 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87774 La Catena Italian Restaurant 871 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley 914-231-9260, LaCatenaArdsley.com Flames! Owner chef Emilio recreates some favorite Italian dishes including a classic spiedini alla romana (bread stuffed with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella) with caper sauce. Have your cameras ready for the flaming tableside show of fresh pappardelle pasta with mushrooms, ignited cognac in a giant hollowed wheel of parmigiano- reggiano followed by a lesson on chicken paesana with vinegar peppers, potatoes and veggies. Enjoy our chef’s strawberry shortcake with coffee. Attendees love the show as this chef is on fire! 1 Mon., Sept. 23, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87775 Zwilling J.A. Henckels Cooking Studio 270 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville 914-749-3406, zwillingcookingstudio.com Cookbook/Hands-on Cooking! Known for German knives, the US headquarters houses a spectacular test kitchen run by executive chef Bernard Janssen who will educate us on their current products while preparing a meal utilizing new knife skills and cooking techniques. Create mushroom bruschetta and pickled cauliflower for an herb salad. Participate in a lesson to perfectly pan sear white fish, and prep a leek, parmesan and hazelnut gratin from their new STAUB cookbook. Make a flourless florentine chocolate pie from scratch with a marsala wine reduction. Limited space and a special class treat-a substantial discount on all Zwilling products (check website). Optional purchase - signed STAUB cookbook for $25 class price. Longer class due to interactive cooking! 1 Tues., Sept. 24, 5:30-9:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor, optional signed cookbook additional $25). #87776 NEW! Saltaire Oyster Bar 55 Abendroth Avenue, Port Chester 914-939-2425, 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 hands-on 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 from the “Wine & Brine” happy hour menu and share secrets to their fresh fish tacos. Create a key lime tart and the bartender teaches us to make a mini seasonal cocktail to pair with our oysters. Learn why they are the best oyster house in Westchester. Music after class, too! 1 Wed., Sept. 25, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87779 NEW! Mima Vinoteca Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar mimarestarurant.com *Held at Tromonto by Zuppa, 27 Saw Mill River Rd, Hawthorne, 914- 347-8220, tramontos.com Just Like Grandma! Join Mima’s owner chef Dominick Russo and along with general manager Nando Paterra at their “sister” restaurant Tromonto for a “how to” on sausage stuffed mushrooms. Help create hand rolled ricotta gnocchi with an easy sage butter sauce. Enjoy an intermezzo of lemon sorbetto, amarena cherry, and proscecco. Learn the chef’s rendition of chicken scarpariello and the classic Italian dolce. Optional $12 wine pairing with each course. Both restaurants are a tribute to our mima’s (grandmothers)! This class is in the Hawthorne location. 1 Thurs., Sept. 26, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $12). #87780