Workforce Development & Community Education

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 49 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT NEW! The Croton Tapsmith 129 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson 914-499-1100, FaceBook and Instagram Toni On NY! Celebrate Oktoberfest at this fun new hang out and enjoy some favorite Croton restaurants all in one great class. Toni Senecal, who chases tristate trends as part of her TV show, “Toni on New York,” is turning what she has seen in the field into a place for those who admire the craft behind the process. While mainly a place to try new beers, drink great wines and nosh on uniquely delicious bar snacks, she and her husband, Tracy Shea, a former journalist and marketer who has created plans for major brands, said the bar will be a work in progress to allow input from the local community and craft beer crowd. They will be curating many beers, wines, ciders and offer some unique food offerings. Sample local beer and food from hotspots including Fratelli’s, 10520, Black Rock Grill, The Croton Grille and Baked by Susan. Matt, owner of Campbell’s Meats, will join us for a discussion on his house-ground sausages. 1 Mon., Oct. 7, 5:30-8:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87785 NEW! Fortina 17 Maple Avenue, Armonk 914-273-0000, fortinapizza.com Polenta Show! Chef Christian Petroni, 2018 winner of The Next Food Network Star, is the owner of five restaurants show casing Italian fare “with a twist” and unbeatable front-of-the- house personal service. Christian and chef Paul Zullo create food inspired by their Arthur Avenue Bronx-Italian upbringing during. Join our up-close and personal demonstration and try traditional fried meatballs in their famous red sauce. Known for their inventive wood-fired pizzas, taste the “tenderoni” made of spicy sopressata, chili oil and honey drizzle. The polenta table will wow you with braciole, veggies, chicken, and sauce. The chef will perform magic on seasonal vegetables cooked in the oven. End with a surprise dessert from our most talented chefs. Don’t miss this one! 1 Tues., Oct. 8, 5:30-8:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87786 NEW! DonJito Fusion Kitchen 122 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck 914-902-5486, DonJito.com Hot Spot-Latin Fusion! Owner Jackfry Rosado has hit on a winning combination in his Latin kitchen where they celebrate a Neuvo Latino menu with Spanish, Mexican and South American traditions. Join chef Luis Casenes as he shows us some of the specialties of the house. Gain tips to make guacamole and salsa and piononos (sweet plantains with seasoned meat). Learn the secret to making gambas al ajillo, as well as mofongo made of sweet potatoes and green plantains. Enjoy a show-stopping demo on making fabulous seafood paella. Our dessert tutorial will be churros with a Nutella dipping sauce. 1 Thurs., Oct. 10, 6:00-8:00pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87787 NEW! Le Moulin Eatery Wine Bar and Event Planning Catering 1 Pierpointe Street, Yonkers 914-469-6762, lemoulincatering.com Oo la la French Bistro! Le Moulin opened its doors in 2016 in historic downtown Yonkers on the Hudson River waterfront, where owner chef Josyane Colwell serves French cuisine inspired by her youth while living in the south of France. With over 30 years of experience catering for the finest affairs including serving diplomats and politicians in Washington, D.C., she follows her passion for using fresh, natural, and locally sourced ingredients. Learn to create a vegetable millefeuille tian in a puff pastry “hat” with a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle. Enjoy braised Kobe beef short rib with merlot sauce alongside macaroni and fromage. Make polenta and crab cakes with asparagus and dill sauce. Our French dessert is a baked apple with honey and a maple syrup caramel. Food is nature, it should be healthy and organic, creative and beautiful…this is the soul of Le Moulin Catering! 1 Tues., Oct. 15, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87788 NEW! Sam’s of Gedney Way–The Great American BBQ Co. 50 Gedney Way, White Plains 914-949-0978, samsofgedneyway.com Oktoberfest-Pig Roast. Adult Beverages! Owners Peter and Karen Herrero invite us to throw away that blue bag of charcoal and enjoy a “Great American BBQ!” Culinary Director Joseph Sasso teaches tips on how to roast a whole suckling pig from start to finish with an informative demonstration utilizing la caja China (translated “the Chinese box”), along with some traditional and not so traditional sides. Enjoy German favorites of soft pretzels, sauerkraut and spätzle. Director of hospitality, David Pellon, gives a lesson on “adult” beverages including the latest trends in cocktails and local craft beers. Grab a few friends and make a night of it from the masters in BBQ! Truly educational with handouts and recipes to follow along. 1 Wed., Oct. 16, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87789 Attention Restaurant Owners and Chefs Interested in hosting a class at your restaurant or offering a cooking class on campus? Please call Sarah Fowler-Rogers at 914-606-6985 to discuss your ideas.