Workforce Development & Community Education

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 53 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Southern Table Kitchen & Bar 39 Marble Ave, Pleasantville 914-618-3355, southern-table.com 2 Dates/Southern Hospitality! Owner Michael Ferrara has added another hot spot in Pleasantville that placed top 10 in Westchester Magazine’s “Best New Restaurant” list. This family-owned restaurant boasts an open kitchen serving up southern fare. In addition to chicken with waffles, and pork-belly-topped grits, expect some southern favorites. Our chef will show us the makings of their famous grilled brie stuffed pretzel served with fig jam, and micro arugula. Chef will teach us the secret to his fried chicken and light cornbread served with maple syrup honey butter and shrimp and grits. A surprise southern themed dessert will be our sweet ending to this most hospitable evening. Choose one of two dates. 1 Tues., Nov. 12, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87808 OR 1 Wed., Nov. 13, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87809 NEW! Edible Arrangements 26 Mill Road, Eastchester 914-202-9123, www.ediblearrangements.com/ stores/26-Mill-Rd-Eastchester-NY-10709 Hands-on Fruit! Fresh fruit bouquets make any occasion special. Marco Ascolillo, culinary instructor and a graduate of Johnson & Wales University has been the owner of Edible Arrangements of Eastchester since 2006. Learn the tricks of the trade in creating an edible fruit centerpiece and the art of gourmet chocolate dipped fruit. Everyone will make and go home with an arrangement. They also have fresh fruit treats to go: fruit salads, parfaits, and many other delicious fresh snacks. BYOB if you wish! 1 Thurs., Nov.14, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87810 The 808 Bistro 808 Scarsdale Avenue, Scarsdale 914-722-0808, the808bistro.com Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater Lunch! Chef owner Salvatore Cucullo, Jr. has spent his entire life in the restaurant world. Training at the CIA with a family background in Italian cuisine make for the perfect recipe. The constantly changing menu features homemade offerings with a loving homage to Nana’s recipes. Help our chef to roll pumpkin gnocchi as a creative Thanksgiving dish (served in a baked mini-pumpkin). Our generous chef will have us taste his delicious lamb ribs with a honey cabernet glaze. Dessert will be bananas foster napoleon imagined by our chef. Come explore what this talented chef has to offer! 1 Sat., Nov. 16, 12:00-2:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #87811 Tarry Tavern 27 Main Street, Tarrytown 914-631-7227, tarrytavern.com Hand Crafted Pasta Demo! Owner Henry Cabral’s American gastro-pub offers creative, locally sourced dishes and seasonal menus inspired by what farmers and fishermen are growing, raising, and catching. Near the Tarrytown Music Hall, many visit before or after a show for a splendid meal. Learn to make hand crafted yukon gold potato gnocchi parisienne with brown butter and sage, and sear Hudson Valley Rohan duck with butternut squash farrotto. Cabral is a renowned pastry chef and makes us some of the most delicious desserts-just taste his pumpkin apple bread pudding. Enjoy a night out with a classically trained restaurateur! 1 Tues., Nov. 19, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87812 AJ’s 542 North Avenue, New Rochelle 914-235-3009, AJsBurgers.com Pasta Test - Up Close Demo! 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. Tonight, we will compare dry pasta and fresh in several sauces including creamy vodka, marinara, and filetto di pomodoro. A terrific “how to” on classic tiramisu with mascarpone and whipped cream. Always full of surprises, he shares tastes of whatever special he is making that day. This is always a terrific class, up close and personal, with a top-notch instructor. Sure to be your favorite! 1 Wed., Nov. 20, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87813 NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, each Taste of Westchester class is $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor).