Summer 2026 Restaurants
NEW! Baked by Susan
379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson
914-862-0874, www.bakedbysusan.com, Shop online www.bakedbysusanstore.com
Summer Fruits Meet Muffins - Hands-on Fun! This delicious wholesale bakery is housed in a beautiful facility that includes a retail and coffee shop. Get ready for summer’s bounty with a lesson on delicious fruits incorporated into muffins. Gently mix the few wholesome ingredients to pop in the oven. We will make strawberry, peach, rhubarb and blueberry fruit muffins. While they bake, appreciate a mini-lesson on homemade flavored butter and strawberry cream cheese spread to add richness to our muffins. Enjoy a glass of iced tea. Enjoy your muffins on the car ride home or if you are nice, you can share them with a friend! Check out their live events including music. Optional additional $10 invites you to bring home a fun SURPRISE bag of BBS goodies.
1 Tuesday, July 21, 6:30-8:30 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional bag of baked goods additional $10 each). #6691
Chutney Masala Indian Bistro
76 Main Street, Irvington, 914-591-5500, www.chutneymasala.com
Indian Spice – Interactive Lesson! Proprietor Navjot Arora, affectionately known as Dr. Spice, shares his vast food knowledge from Jalandhar, Punjab, his childhood home. Enjoy an interactive education on Indian spices used to create the complex flavors that comprise each dish. Try your hand at crafting your own savory turnovers, Samosas with potato, pea and ginger filling served with chana masala, mint chutney and tamarind chutney. A discussion on the history of curry: adopted and anglicized from the Tamil word kari meaning “sauce.” A spice blend used for making kari dishes, called kari podi, came to be known as curry powder. Each curry has a unique blend of herbs and spices based on regional, cultural, family and religious preference. Chef will teach us the makings of Chicken Chettinad – spicy chicken curry with black peppercorns, fennel powder and curry leaves. An explanation on an Indian staple, authentic Chana Masala - chickpeas and Garam masala. Then explore the technique for a delicious Vegetarian Biryani, a fragrant combination of long grain Basmati slow cooked in a special copper vessel, medium spicy with herbs and served with Raita (cucumber yogurt cooler). Experience a quick lesson in the kitchen on the nuances of making a classic nan bread baked fresh in the tandoor. Try a mini-taste of their signature cocktail Anarkali – vodka with pomegranate, grapefruit and lime juices. Navjot is a celebrated local chef, winning the 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value restaurant. Come explore the tastes of India with this incredible educator!
1 Wednesday, July 22, 5:30pm-7:30pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6692
The 808 Bistro
808 Scarsdale Avenue, Scarsdale, 914-722-0808, www.the808bistro.com
Summer Lovin’ Vegetarian Lunch! CIA-trained Owner Chef Salvatore Cucullo’s family background and Italian upbringing make his cuisine at the bistro unforgettable. He is always reinventing the menu utilizing, the season’s freshest ingredients. Continually changing the dishes seasonally with many offerings, paying loving homage to his Nana’s recipes. Our chef explains how to grill a peach, adding it to creamy Burrata for a simple yet unforgettable crostini. Learn the secret to the lightest, house-made crepes that make their Summer’s Bounty Manicotti unforgettable, filled with lemon-infused ricotta, zucchini, and corn. For dessert, a tutorial on a berry Napoleon adorned with Grand Marnier whipped cream. Known for their hospitality and wonderful family celebrations, Sal is a wonderful educator and a most talented chef. This is a favorite class each year - grab some friends and join a lovely weekend lunch.
1 Saturday, July 25, 1:00-3:00 pm, $25 (+ $30 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #6693
Falafel Taco Mex-Raeli Cuisine
30 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville, 914-579-2526, www.falafel-taco.com
Summer Lovin’ - Kosher Mexican Israeli! The dynamic duo husband-wife team of Jonathan Langsam and Rosie Hernandez has taken the popularity of Middle Eastern foods to a whole new level with this Kosher fast-casual restaurant combining both Israeli and Mexican foods. Cuisine, family, an inclusive community, and tradition are most important to them. They are keeping the traditional foods alive with a vibrant twist. Jonathan’s family had kosher restaurants in NYC in the early 1900s, so the decision to open his own restaurant was rooted in heritage and culture. Our Chef and Owner visits the fabulous Pleasantville farmers market, picking up fresh ingredients for his delicious and refreshing gazpacho. Watch and learn to make the perfect consistency chilled soup with fresh summer tomatoes and cucumbers. Using only Kosher meats, watch as the chef teaches us the magic of his citrus marinades used for their grilled chicken and fish. Jon and Rosie treat us to a glass of sangria – cheers to summer! This restaurant uses only Kosher products, prompting the use of plant-based “cheese,” making it also a vegan favorite. They specialize in a “juice of the day” – delicious combinations of fresh-pressed fruits and vegetables. Sample a cinnamon dusted churro crispy and hot with coconut chocolate sauce for a sweet send-off. This location has not only a kosher, vegan and gluten-free following but is the local favorite of many foodies for almost 10 years! Take the train and walk to this informative and tasty demonstration. Watch for their fun events, including music in the square!
1 Monday, July 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $20 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6694
Mima Vinoteca Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
63 Main Street, Irvington, 914-591-1300, www.mimarestarurant.com
Classic Italian Pasta and Mozzarella Demo! Pasta just like Nonna used to make! Join Owner Nando Paterra and Chef Arturo Marrou for a “how to” on making fresh mozzarella, which is hand crafted daily at Mima Vinoteca. Enjoy a taste while still milky and warm. Watch how easy it is to hand make ricotta and potato gnocchi Genovese. Chef combines these airy pillows of dough with shrimp in an easy to duplicate pesto sauce. Our dolce experience is the preparation of an Italian classic that our Mima used to make - warm doughnuts called Bombolini that are light as air. Learn to make whipped ricotta to infuse each doughnut including a sweet caramel dipping sauce. Optional additional $25 pairs a wine selection with each course. This restaurant is a tribute to our Mimas! Always a favorite place - Mangia!
1 Wednesday, July 29, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $25). #6695
NEW! Kyria
7 Purdy Street, Harrison, 914-848-4641, www.kyria-harrison.com
Mediterranean Classics – Hands-on Lesson! At Kyria, every dish tells a story of heritage and heart. Chef Maria Lachana learned to cook from her grandparents, mastering the art of traditional Greek flavors from a very young age. Her rustic, soulful cooking style is rooted in simplicity, authenticity, and the belief that food brings people together. Join the chef as she guides us on an interactive lesson showing her passion for Greek cuisine and hospitality. We will craft two dishes that honor tradition and then embrace the joy of sharing a meal. Our knowledgeable chef will have us prepare and take home to bake an appetizer of Spanakopita - spinach pie made with flaky phyllo pastry filled with seasoned spinach and Feta cheese, and a dessert of Galaktoboureko - creamy semolina custard in a crisp phyllo, then soaked in honey syrup. After we will taste each dish as well as enjoy a taste and discussion on Moussaka – a classic Greek casserole with layers of eggplant, potatoes, savory ground beef, and creamy béchamel, baked to golden perfection. Help our chef capture the vibrant spirit of the Mediterranean, offering an experience that feels like home. At Kyria, you’re not just dining - you’re part of the story. Learn the magic for the making of a favorite summer cocktail, the Santorini Sunset - vodka, peach liqueur, fresh orange juice, and grenadine. As an option, you can sip one for an additional $10. Grab a friend as it is sure to be a wonderful class.
1 Tuesday, August 5, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional cocktail additional $10). #6696
Sambal Thai & Malay
4 West Main Street, Irvington, 914-478-2200, www.sambalny.com
Thai Flavors - Interactive with 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 and his executive chef will share their expertise to acquaint us with the balanced flavors of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Then a tutorial on a few special dishes starting with attendees’ hand crafting their own Pork Momos - handmade steamed pork dumplings with chili sambal and fragrant soy sauce to dip. Our chefs educate us on Thai “heat” as they explain the different chilies and spices used to enhance various dishes making them not only spicy but incredibly flavorful. Learn to make a few special dishes starting with a Spicy Glass Noodle salad – shrimp, lime juice, shallots, mint, cilantro, scallions, Thai bird chilies and Thai style chicken satay – skewered marinated chicken strips, peanut sauce, cucumber onion ajat (quick pickle). Enjoy a mini-taste of a refreshing Thai Lime Margarita – lemongrass and lime reduction with a touch of agave nectar. Learn the makings of the popular Beef Thai Kua Gai – sliced beef, fresh flat noodles, pickled Daikon (turnip), egg, and basil. Chef Arora has appeared on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay in “Field of Greens” and is one of our favorite food educators. Grab a specialty cocktail and visit the covered rooftop deck for a spectacular view of the Hudson River!
1 Thursday, August 6, 6:00-8:00pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6698
NEW! Marigold Restaurant
434 White Plains Road, Eastchester, 914-202-9455, www.marigold.restaurant.com
Explore Indian Favorites – Weekend Lunch! Ravinder “Ravi” Bisht, chef and proprietor of Marigold, believes that Indian food should feel both genuine and welcoming. Our class is led by Ravi and his kitchen staff as they blend tradition and innovation to teach us the makings of some favorite dishes, honoring age‑old recipes accompanied by new tastes. Having grown up immersed in the aromas, spices, and stories of Indian kitchens and years of training with masters; while traveling across India, Ravi has refined his craft and now brings that heritage to Eastchester. Learn about the recipes rooted in classic regional flavors and carefully composed to balance spice with richness. The restaurant is designed to feel warm and intimate. We will be treated to a lesson on the following makings of a few of the house favorite appetizers: Chili Chicken - bell peppers, chili-garlic sauce, and Aloo Tikki - potato patties, along with Achari Chicken Tikka - Tandoor grilled chicken with pickling spices adorned with tomato chutney. Chef teaches us about the flavors and spices that make up Lentil Curry, Tadka Dal - yellow lentils, Saag Paneer – spinach and cheese, Butter Chicken - grilled chicken, fenugreek with onion tomato sauce. A discussion on the making of Naan with a breadbasket of plain, garlic and rosemary varieties. Our generous host treats us to a glass of red wine or sparkling water with our tastings. They strive to serve not just food, but a memorable experience by creating dishes representing the flavors of India.
1 Saturday, August 8, 12:00-2:00pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6699
New! Mister V’s Pizza Bar
444 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, 914-592-2118, www.mistervspizzabar.com
Where Italian Tradition Meets Modern Hospitality - Interactive Class! Mister V’s Pizza Bar blends timeless Italian flavors with a fresh, modern perspective. Led by Charlie and Lisa Vaccaro, this hospitality-driven restaurant offers a warm, open atmosphere with updated decor and a menu that honors tradition while raising the bar on pizza. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting experience highlighting several standout dishes and help our chef to prepare. Learn the story behind creamy Whipped Stracciatella, topped with warm cherry tomatoes, basil olive oil, balsamic glaze, and pistachios, served alongside toasted house-made bread. Discover a refined take on a classic favorite as Mister V’s chef walks through their Deconstructed Lasagna, featuring fresh pasta sheets, creamy ricotta, sauteed ground beef in tomato sauce, baked mozzarella and finished with house-made marinara - offered thoughtfully for both flavor and presentation. The evening concludes on a sweet note with a lesson in crafting Nutella Pizza, as the pizzaiolo shares tips behind their signature pizza crust, topped with warm chocolate hazelnut spread and fresh strawberries, paired with Italian coffee for the perfect dolce. Join us at Mister V’s Pizza Bar and experience a fresh take on timeless Italian favorites!
1 Monday, August 10, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6700
Zuppa Restaurant and Lounge
59-61 Main Street, Yonkers, 914-376-6500, www.zupparestaurant.com
Creative Italian Fare on the River! Downtown Yonkers is constantly evolving and this restaurant helped to spark the development of the waterfront district including a filming studio. Historically, it is housed in the Gazette Newspaper’s Printing Press warehouse. The decor is inspired by warm southern Italian influences including its walls made from 100-year-old bricks. Look closely as you may recognize its interior from many popular movies and television shows as they have filmed many within this beautiful space. Chefs Paskual and Edi Dedi will demonstrate how to make and appetizer of grilled watermelon, vincotto, ricotta Salata. A step-by-step lesson on hand formed Cavatelli will have you captivated. The dough made with 00 flour and ricotta are chewy rolled pasta with zucchini, grape tomatoes, sausage, and basil ribbons, topped with breadcrumbs. Optional additional $25 pairs a wine selection with each course. Enjoy a classic dolce with a discussion on panna cotta, a chilled vanilla bean custard and flavored with passion fruit accompanied by an Italian coffee. Ask to explore their special wine cellar for a treat. Head to the river for a most delicious class with their amazing executive chef - Buon Appetitto!
1 Tuesday, August 11, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine pairing additional $25). #6701
La Casa Purchase
578 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, 914-222-9016, www.lacasebronxville.com
Weekend Brunch and Bloody Marias! Now in their second location, this spot serves great plates for both brunch and dinner. Fresh, flavorful Mexican food with hospitality from Spencer Pingel and his staff. The menu is rooted in the traditions and flavors of Mexican cuisine, sourced directly from Mexico, along with many local purveyors. Winner of Best of Westchester for the ”Best Mexican restaurant” we will get a peek into what makes them number one. Find out how they make a morning eye-opener, Bloody Maria with a demonstration and taste of a refreshing spicy tomato favorite. Enjoy a full-sized cocktail for an additional $10. Chef shares the secret to making Esquites – Mexican Street Corn – pan-roasted corn with Cotija cheese, epazote, and Chile. Learn how to make the perfect Mexican breakfast - Chilaquiles – sunny-side eggs, chorizo, corn tortillas in green sauce, and fresh avocado. Enjoy a lesson on a brunch favorite, Torrejas - Mexican French toast served with berries, plantain, pumpkin seeds, and warm agave syrup. Chef teaches us to make churros with chocolate dipping sauce. Also known for a beautiful vegan menu, as well as the best authentic Mexican offerings in Westchester, visit their sister restaurants in Bronxville. Be sure to try their amazing vegan cheesecake made with rich cashew cream, topped with raspberry sauce. Bring a friend – Ole!
1 Saturday, August 15, 12:30-2:30 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional full size “Bloody Maria” additional $10). #6702
Augustine’s Salumeria
213 Halstead Avenue, Mamaroneck, 914-315-6541, www.augustinesny.com
Sicilian Summer Fare! Locally inspired and farm-driven, the combined talents of husband-and-wife team Marc Taxiera and Brianne Myers’ restaurant has been awarded a place in the 2025 Michelin guide and voted Best of Westchester. Inspired by grandparents, Augustine and Angelina, who had relocated from Italy, many of the dishes share the love they felt between them. Every Sunday, Angelina would make pasta for Augustine, for whom the restaurant is named. Augustine made a special fork with bent tongs, for optimal ‘pasta-to-mouth-delivery’, and this is the restaurant’s logo. Chef begins our lesson with a classic Panzanella salad that is simply perfect for utilizing summer’s bounty. Our chef treats us to the best with Union Square green tomatoes, cucumbers, day-old bread croutons, and Belper Knolle cheese - a unique Swiss cheese made in the town of Belp, Switzerland. It is a hard, crumbly cheese known for its intense herbal flavors and spicy black pepper coating and made from raw cow’s milk, which is processed right after milking, and is aged for 6-10 weeks. Our chef shares a delicious lesson on Pesto alla Trapanese, a traditional Sicilian pesto from the city of Trapani, Sicily. A regional specialty, it reflects the rich flavors of the Mediterranean. This red pesto is made using raw ingredients, almonds, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh cherry tomatoes, Pecorino cheese, and fresh basil, adorning Gemelli, twisted twins, shaped pasta. The restaurant’s mantra is to use minimal processing and utilize local seasonal ingredients. Chef will share a “how-to” on a special summer cocktail. Enjoy this special cocktail for an additional $10. Our dolce tonight is a peach semi-freddo made with delicious summer peaches and vanilla beans that you will be able to easily replicate at home. Try their sister restaurant, Vida in Thornwood, for delicious Spanish tapas and wonderful cocktails. The couple feels, “Service is best when it is felt and not forced,” and it shows in all they do. Always a favorite educator and a most fabulous class!
1 Wednesday, August 19, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional cocktail additional $10). #6703
NEW! Craft Tacos & Tequila
3137 East Main Street, Mohegan Lake, 845-793-8226, www.crafttacosandtequila.com
Tacos and Cake Decorating - Hands-on! What sets this restaurant apart from traditional Mexican restaurants is that it offers not only a range of favorites, including tacos, quesadillas, Mexican and a full tequila and cocktail bar, but also variations, as well as Asian bites. Join owner Andrew Hamerling and General Manager Rebekah for an interactive, behind-the-scenes experience. Learn how taco ingredients are prepared, enjoy tasting a curated taco “flight,” sip a signature cocktail, and finish the evening by decorating a mini cake to take home. Watch the bartender create a “welcome” cocktail with an introduction to flavor balance and ingredient preparation. Chef will guide us through how taco components, proteins, salsas, and toppings are prepared and layered to create memorable tacos. Participants will enjoy a guided taco flight while learning how to design a complete five-taco platter, understanding components of contrast, texture, heat, and freshness. Our lesson concludes with a hands-on cake decorating session. Learn to utilize buttercream techniques to decorate a pre-iced cake under guided instruction. Each guest will box their masterpieces to take home. This experience is designed for food lovers of all levels and focuses on learning, tasting, and creating in a relaxed, social environment. Customers love this spot for special events, lunch and after-work gatherings. They aim to provide a fun and unique customer experience with good food, creative drinks, and lots of good energy. Buena Onda!
1 Monday, August 24, 6:00-8:00pm, $25 (+ $35 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6704
Meraki Taverna
456 Main Street, Armonk, 914-219-8888, www.merakitaverna-armonk.com
Father Son Duo – Summer Favorites! Our veteran restaurateur and Executive Chef Mike Sarris prides himself on this motto, “Cook with Love, Serve with Passion,” and he does just that with every bite. This proud father will be joined by his son, Andreas, who is currently honing his craft with a classical training at the Culinary Institute of America. Start with warm pita with lemon marinated olives, while we start with a lesson on using your summer crop of cucumbers, mixed with yogurt to create the most delicious Tzatziki - garlic spread. Chef tosses the best Greek salads and shows us how he preps beets for their Meraklis Salad – chickpea salad over arugula with walnuts, crumbled Feta and roasted beets. Learn to make flaming Halloumi – grilled, authentic, mild Cypriot goat cheese. If you wish, help the chef form bite-sized Spanakopita – spinach and Feta wrapped in Phyllo dough for a crisp bite. Enjoy a mini taste of a shrimp, or pork, or chicken, or lamb, traditional Souvlaki sandwich - served on a warm pita with fries on the inside, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, using our Tzatziki sauce. Listen while our chef talks about his secret spices passed down from his Yia Yia. Taste the traditional dessert of cherries and Greek yogurt for a refreshing end to our lesson, accompanied by a mini-iced frothy blended frappe. Enjoy the next generation of wonderful chefs - arrive hungry, as these passionate chefs share beautiful food education. Kalí órexi!
1 Tuesday, August 25, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #6705
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