Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 49 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT NEW! Locali 2 Kirby Plaza Mount Kisco 914-242-0100, localipizzabar.com/mount-kisco-ny One of the hottest bars in the area, serving amazing food from award winning owner and executive chef Mogan Anthony along with owner Joe Bueti who create an all-around fabulous experience each time you visit. Tonight, chef de cuisine Mike Montanari will teach us to prepare Persian cucumber fennel salad with a citrus gremolata and how to pickle shallots. Learn to perfectly pan sear spring steelhead fish with lemon asparagus cream sauce, warm fingerling salad and dijonaise. Try the sweet treat of warm olive oil cake with sun dried orange peel, lemon zest, and passion fruit sorbet. Talk, taste and toast with us! 1 Tues., Mar. 24, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #15532 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 off their “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. 1 Wed., Mar. 25, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15533 The Dessertist 50 Maple Street, Croton-on-Hudson 914-862-4016 thedessertist.com Make your cake and eat it, too! Executive pastry chef and owner Samantha Benjamin hosts a hands-on cake decorating lesson in her newly designed shop. Recently named as a Food Network Featured Chef, she will show us the basics of making and decorating cake pops and a mini version of the perfect layer cake, giving step-by-step instructions. Cake decorating is taken to the next level using edible ingredients that you can find in a store or easily make on your own. Cakes become decadent and dramatic works of art with every piece being edible! Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, candy, and cake pops are just the start! Sample a few tasty treats and BYOB if you choose! Each attendee will go home with cake pops and a completed mini-layer cake. 1 Thurs., Mar. 26, 6:30-8:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15534 NEW! ISO Japanese 1086 N. Broadway #115, Yonkers 914-963-0777, isoyonkers.com Hands on/weekend lunch! In a beautifully renovated building on Executive Boulevard, learn to make Japanese rolls from an expert in this interactive class. Begin with the classic California roll then try your hand at a Yonkers roll with ahi tuna, and avocado inside, topped with spicy crunchy salmon with spicy miso sauce. Learn the secret to their spicy tuna gyoza (homemade dumplings filled with spicy tuna and cream cheese) deep-fried and served with guacamole and a sweet chili sauce. Known for their outrageous cocktails, learn the technique and taste a sample of their famous ISO passion which includes light and gold rums, triple sec, lime, pineapple juice and passion fruit jam, topped with more rum! Enjoy miso soup, salad with homemade ginger dressing, and a variety of appetizers from their kitchen. A class not to miss! 1 Sat., Mar. 28, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15535 DonJito Fusion Kitchen 122 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck 914-902-5486, DonJito.com Hot spot-Latin fusion! Chef owner Jackfry Rosado has hit on a winning combination in his Latin kitchen where they celebrate a Nuevo Latino menu with Spanish, Mexican and South American traditions. Join him as he shows us some of the specialties of the house. Gain tips on how to make tropical mojo sauce for their delicious chicken wings. Learn about Venezuelan arepas made in house with charred steak, as well as mofongo made of sweet potatoes and green plantains then adorned with grilled shrimp. Our dessert tutorial will be house-made tres leche cake. 1 Mon., Mar. 30, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15537 NEW! Sonora 179 Rectory Street, Port Chester 914-933-0200, sonorarestaurant.net Signed cookbook! Owner and award-winning executive chef Rafael Palomino, born in Colombia and raised in Queens, is a Westchester resident who loves to support his community. Though he travels between his restaurants, he still finds time to teach, as well as works to spread the word of healthy Latin-style cooking and eating. Along with our demonstration, sample tastes of his creations set in the restaurant’s warm Latin setting, now in its 20th year. Begin with goat cheese croquettes and the proper way to create the “BEST” paella. Our evening will conclude with the directions to make delicious tres leche cake for dessert. Chef Rafael will have signed copies of his cookbook “Latin Grill”, available for an additional $20. 1 Tues., Mar. 31, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor, optional $20 cookbook). #15538 NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, each Taste of Westchester class is $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor).