Workforce Development & Community Education

50 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required NEW! Pappous Greek Kitchen 1983 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights 914-455-2111, pappousgreekkitchen.com Lunch Greek Isles! Owner Rui Cunha, a 15-year Westchester restaurateur, named the restaurant as an homage to his Pappou (grandfather). He offers authentic Greek dishes and “Pappous style” sandwiches in his hometown. Learn the secret to the sangria Pappou makes when Yia Yia is not around (kicked-up with extra brandy... Opa!) Make keftedes which are Greek style meatballs and their famous Thalassa platter of shrimp, calamari, and octopus with Greek lemon potatoes and fries. In Greek mythology, Thalassa was the primeval spirit of the sea. A surprise Greek dessert awaits. A class not to miss! 1 Sat., Oct. 19, 12:00am-2:00 pm, $20 (+ $20 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87790 Piccola Trattoria 41 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry 914-674-8427, piccolany.com Under the Tuscan Sun! Argentinian born chef Sergio Pennacchio is inspired by Tuscan cuisine. Dine in his trattoria with its cozy atmosphere, perfect to relax with good friends enjoying a glass of vino. He will delight us with a lesson on Sicilian eggplant caponata and calamari pepe (fried calamari tossed in a spicy pepperoncini sauce). Help to hand-make spaghetti for a lesson on cacio e pepe made in a wheel of Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. Sergio will select several wines to complement our meal for $5 per glass. Learn the art of making moscato tiramisu. Don’t miss this as the chef is sure to become your favorite! 1 Mon., Oct. 21, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87791 NEW! The Taco Project 65 Pondfield Road, Bronxville 914-356-8226, thetacoprojectny.com Taco Tuesday! Co-owners Nick Mesce and Sebastian Aliberti hit on something great when they opened a small taco shop in Tarrytown. Now in Yonkers and Bronxville, their Mexican “street cart style” tacos are served as the Mayans do on corn versus flour tortillas. #TacoTuesday is a real thing, so begin with apple habanero versus regular salsa with freshly fried white corn tortillas. Chef Alfonzo and Nick will teach us to make their special tacos: shrimp tempura battered with tomatillo sauce, radish and mango salsa; and skirt steak with chimichurri, guac-salsa and grilled scallions. For dessert, enjoy caramel flan cake with toasted almonds. Class will sell out fast so do not delay! 1 Tues., Oct. 22, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87792 Sign of the Whale 6 Harbor Point Road, Stamford, CT 203-883-8282, signofthewhalect.com Interactive with Rooftop Bar! An American gastro pub with a vibrant nightlife located in beautiful Harbor Point has some of the best water views around. Their famous “whale burger” was voted Best Burger in Stamford. Event manager Gabby will create an interactive evening beginning with a mixology session on white sangria from the Best Bartender Contest winner, Erik “the bowtie bartender”. Executive chef Walter Estrada will have us make our own baked brie cheese with pumpkin jam. Then an instruction on perfectly seared jumbo shrimp with butternut squash risotto and shaved Brussels sprouts. Each attendee makes a dessert of apple empanadas, golden raisins and apple caramel, served with vanilla gelato. Great hot-spot day or night so join us in an amazing setting! 1 Wed., Oct. 23, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87795 NEW! Albano’s 83 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge 914-764-4051, AlbanoAppliance.com Interactive Wonderful Setting! Resident chef Jehan deNoüe manages the company’s continuing education program, including cooking classes, manufacturer demonstrations, and personal and in-home instruction. Learn tips for preparing a fabulous meal all the while toasting us with wine. Surrounded by high tech and modern appliances, chef explains the nuances of induction and steam oven cooking. Get back to the roots as we learn to make celeriac and parsnip soup without cream, roasted garlic and herb chicken, turnips and carrots. Enjoy a lesson on the holiday favorite sweet potato pie. Do not miss this class as it is always a favorite! 1 Thurs., Oct. 24, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87796 Maria Restaurant 11 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle 914-636-0006, 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 will teach us about melanzana from recipes inspired by momma Maria. Vegetables are the star as we learn classics with a twist including a classic rendition of caponata. Try your hand at eggplant fries and cauliflower fritters and discover the secret to make the perfect broccoli rabe with garlic and olive oil over pasta. 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! Come try what everyone is talking about! 1 Sat., Oct. 26, 12:00am-2:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87797 NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, each Taste of Westchester class is $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor).