Gourmet Dining with Chef Joe: September 11 Tribute Dinner

WHAT TO EXPECT: Join Chef Joe Cizynski for our annual opportunity to pay tribute to the state of New York on the 25th anniversary of a day when its people rose as one to meet a great challenge.
Tonight we will dine on everything New York! We will start on Arthur Avenue and taste an assortment of cured meats,burrata cheese and marinated tomatoes, then:

Montauk striped bass with Long Island littleneck clam broth
Hudson Valley roast duck with a stone fruit sauce
we will finish with Juniors of Brooklyn cheesecake with New York State bourbon cherry sauce

The Center has a BYOB policy, and wines of the Finger Lakes and Hudson River Valley are recommended.

EXTRAS: A complimentary NY State bourbon Manhattan will be served.

DON’T FORGET: This dinner will be served in Owl Hall in the Education Wing.

SAVE: Save $10 on this class by purchasing a membership for only $65 and get discounts on classes and events year-round at the Center.

INSTRUCTOR:
Chef Joseph Cizynski
Born in New York, Joseph Cizynski almost immediately started gaining kitchen experience thanks to his mother and Aunt Dorothy who shared their passion and knowledge of food with him. Joseph attended Fairfield University where he played baseball and for two summers played in the Cape League, thus beginning his love for Cape Cod. Upon graduation from college, and a ball related injury, Joseph took to the Culinary Institute of America where at the age of 26, became Chef/Owner of Café du Bec Fin located in Old Greenwich, CT. Joseph immediately transformed it into a French Seafood restaurant and received three-3 Star reviews from the New York Times and was the first Connecticut restaurateur to receive the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for ten consecutive years. Café du Bec Fin was the venue for numerous wine tasting dinners including the members of the Mondavi, Krug, and Dujac families. Several years ago, Joseph, opened a boutique wine shop located in Westchester County and has shared his knowledge of wine and food pairings hosting numerous wine tastings, dinners, and various other events. He looks forward to sharing his experiences, food, and wines with you!