Workforce Development & Community Education

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 55 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT NEW! The Grille at Somers Pointe 1000 West Hill Drive N, Somers 914-276-1000, thesomerspointe.com He’s Back! One of our favorite instructors, chef Tom Costello of Yorktown fame, is now executive chef at this grand event space and restaurant on the golf course. Sister establishment to The Briarcliff Manor, owners Perry and Vincenza DiNapoli show their hospitality at this beautifully appointed location with a lesson on beef short ribs over creamy polenta and a how-to on prepping branzino fillets, and roasting parsnips to puree with caper butter sauce. Discover the easy way to create Nutella chocolate mousse adorned with whipped cream and strawberry coulis. Enjoy a wine pairing with each course for an additional $12. 1 Tues., Dec. 10, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $12). #87820 NEW! The Spread 18 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 203-900-1887, thespreadgreenwich.com Creative CT Chef! Life-long restaurant employees turned owners, Andrey Cortes, Chris Hickey, Chris Rasile and Shawn Longyear joined chef Carlos Baez to create The Spread. Chef will educate us on perfect roasted beets for a salad with candied pistachios and gorgonzola dolce, adorned with a grapefruit infused balsamic dressing. Braised short ribs, sautéed spinach, shiitake mushrooms and crispy shallots will make your guests swoon. A sweet lesson on doughnuts filled with vanilla cream, and bourbon caramel sauce will make you realize why this chef is voted the best time and time-again. Grab a friend and check out this beautiful space! 1 Wed., Dec. 11, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87821 Peter Pratt’s Inn 673 Croton Heights Road, Yorktown Heights 914-962-4090, prattsinn.com Moonshine Be Mine! Built in 1780, this colonial homestead has been a local inn dating back to 1926. A special place to dine, it produces fabulous creations from master chef and owner Jonathan Pratt. He will delight us with stories of the Inn’s history and culinary past and treat us to a wine pairing specially selected for the evening. We will toast our chef and dine on samples of short rib ragout with local purveyor Wild Hive polenta. Learn the magic to Filipino pork adobo with fried rice. Jon will showcase local Moonshine in his 21 and over “moonberry” sundae along with a snow cone of shaved ice. This restauranteur is a fabulous educator and it is always a popular class so grab a friend and reserve your spot early! 1 Thurs., Dec. 12, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87822 NEW! The Westchester Barista #KevinLeche *Held at Brothers Fish & Chips, 172 North Highland Avenue, Ossining 914-488-5141, brothersfishandchips.com , IG @Westchester_Barista Be Your Own Barista-Breakfast! Kevin Oliveros, owner of Risotto in Thornwood, will show us the ins and outs of the perfect 3-minute “pour over” coffee that will change your world. A talented instructor, he will teach us how to create popular “milk art” on lattes. An exciting discussion and hands on class about coffee. Chef Elmer Oliveros, owner and brother, will share the secret for his now famous avocado toast with poached egg along with delicious muffins to enjoy with our coffee. This is a special class-join us for breakfast! 1 Sat., Dec. 14, 10:30am-12:00 pm, $20 (+ $20 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87823 Sambal Thai & Malay 4 West Main Street, Irvington 914-478-2200, sambalny.com Asian Cuisine 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. Enjoy a Thai iced tea and a lesson on a few special dishes starting with som tum (green papaya salad). Then a lesson on basil fried rice with onion and bell pepper. Learn the secret to gang kiew wan (green curry shrimp). In warm weather, visit the rooftop deck with views of the Hudson. Come taste the bold flavors! 1 Tues., Dec. 17, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87824 808 Social 185 Summerfield Street, Scarsdale 914-723-2600, 808socialny.com Italian with a Twist! Owners Frank Valenti and Michael Mondrone partner with Chef Salvatore Cucullo to create an atmosphere where Italian comfort food, music, wine and spirits come together for an unforgettable social experience. Our chef will show us how it’s done starting with a creative kabocha squash croquette with a lemon, dill, and sour cream dressing. Next, a lesson on braised boneless short ribs with creamy polenta that you can easily duplicate for the holidays. Discover how to make a beautiful dessert of bourbon marinated grilled pears with roquefort and a balsamic glaze. 1 Wed., Dec. 18, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87825 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.