It’s not every day you get the invite into a chef’s kitchen. Roasting vegetables with Chef Jay Lippin at Crabtree’s Kittle House… Staring into Chef Christian Petroni’s eyes as you fry up some meatballs at Fortina… Decorating cupcakes with The Cupcake Kitchen’s Jennifer O’Connell… Well, now you can.
Westchester Community College (WCC) will be offering cooking classes in several local restaurants starting next month in their “Taste of Westchester” series. These reasonably-priced classes not only offer a glimpse of some of the best chefs in their element, but also give you a chance to create (and taste!) the food on your own.
Organized by contributing Small Bites blogger Donna Monaco Olsen (look for her ‘Chef’s Tip’ column), these classes range in both cuisine and technique. Classes, offered in the evenings, run until mid-December, giving you plenty of time to catch a few. Restaurants involved include:
- La Catena Italian Restaurant
- The Chophouse Grille
- Sonora
- Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant & Inn
- Don Coqui
- Elia Taverna
- Café of Love
- nessa and Zeppoleme
- The Cupcake Kitchen and Luncheonette
- Iron Horse Grill
- AJ’s Burgers
- Peter Pratt’s Inn
- Tagine
- Tarry Tavern
- 121 Restaurant
- Caffé Azzurri
- Chutney Masala Indian Bistro
- Il Sogno Ristorante
- Division Street Grill
- Roasted Peppers
- Royal Palace
- Fortina Pizza
- Ramiro’s 954
- Albano Appliance
- Thyme Restaurant
For more information, visit the Westchester Community College website, or visit the IntoxiKate events page to make sure the classes make it into your calendar!
{IntoxiKate Tip!}
It’s highly recommended that you reserve your spot in class at least 5 days before the event.
{IntoxiKate Tip!}
If you’re a couple who loves food, turn it up a notch by booking a class for a date night!
More on “A Taste of Westchester” at Westchester Community College
Join us at several of Westchester’s most exciting restaurants for a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds. Each chef will offer a private cooking demonstration, followed by a tasting of the prepared items. Fees include non-alcoholic beverages. New menu items are explored each semester.Menu substitutions may occur when necessary. Demonstrations will begin at the times designated. Sampling fees are payable in CASH only.Call restaurants or visit their linked websites for directions. No refunds are given for these classes. A one-time per semester registration fee of $3.25 will be added to the final tuition calculation.CE-REST 2000 is the class number for all Taste of Westchester classes.
