Worforce Development & Community Education - Spring 2020

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 51 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Clock Tower Grill 512 Clock Tower Drive, Brewster 845-582-0574, clocktowergrill.com Nashville is HOT! Proud owner of a farm supporting the restaurant’s growing needs, our talented chef Rich Parente will teach us to explore food in a fun and different way. Sample local beer while discovering the technique to make pickles and creamy ranch dressing for our famous sandwiches done right. Learn why everyone is crazy for Nashville hot chicken with a spicy lesson on crispy fried chicken with hot sauce on thick white bread. An education on “hand pies” with seasonal fruits and whipped cream for a tasty Southern classic. 1 Tues., Apr. 14, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15544 Mediterraneo 189 Main Street, White Plains 914-448-8800, zhospitalitygroup.com/ mediterraneowhiteplains Mediterranean fare! Owner of the well- established ZHospitalityGroup, executive chef Albert DeAngelis oversees all eight of his wonderful properties in the NY Metro area and joins us to create springtime pizzas and small bites. Known for fabulous food and creative cocktails, the GM Joseph Hamboussi is also a master mixologist and explains how to create a refreshing cocktail the “Sangria de Madrid” with white apricot and strawberry, brandy wine, and citrus juices. Executive sous chef Matthew McNerney demonstrates how to prepare goat cheese blintz, baby beet salad with seasonal pickled ramps. Learn the mystery behind soft shell crabs with asparagus and blue crab risotto. Explore a seasonal favorite, rhubarb and strawberry cobbler. 1 Wed., Apr. 15, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15545 Sign of the Whale 6 Harbor Point Road, Stamford, CT 203-883-8282, signofthewhalect.com Interactive fun night! 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 how to make a classic Cosmopolitan from the Best Bartender Contest winner, Erik “the bowtie bartender.” Executive chef Walter Estrada will have us make our own empanadas to bake at home and a few to taste there. Then an instruction on a perfectly seared, mini version of their grass-fed hanger steak served with crispy potatoes, crème fraiche, shishito peppers, crispy sopressata with refreshing chimichurri sauce. Each attendee will customize their own seasonal fruit galette served with vanilla gelato. 1 Thurs., Apr. 16, 6:00-8:00 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15546 Brothers Fish & Chips 172 North Highland Avenue, Ossining 914-488-5141, brothersfishandchips.com Eat fish. Live longer! This family of chefs have realized their dream by owning a seafood restaurant next door to their takeout spot. Known for his beautiful plates and creativity, chef owner Elmer Oliveros will start our demonstration with shrimp ceviche and show us how to sear seasonal wild fish over smashed potatoes and spring vegetables from the local farm. As a special treat, a tutorial on his mom’s creamy rice pudding. A lovely surprise awaits from this talented chef! 1 Mon., Apr. 20, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15547 DeCicco & Sons 17 Maple Avenue, Armonk (Demo Kitchen-2nd floor) 914-499-1100, deciccoandsons.com Beautiful demo kitchen! Family operated specialty grocery store offering an upstairs bar serving local beers, a Bocce court and a demo kitchen. Chef Frank Carlucci teaches the techniques used from their catering specialties with printed recipes. You will be amazed how easy it is to host a perfect luncheon beginning with a berry basil spritzer, then a strawberry balsamic caprese salad on crostini and spring herbed deviled eggs. Learn an easy dish of spinach orzo salad with seared shrimp. Brendon O’Brien, their in-house craft beer manager guides us in pairing three different beers with our courses. Make cannoli from their delicious bakery. 1 Tues., Apr. 21, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #15548