Nibble: Tasty Westchester Food Events for Week of January 19-26

After teasing Mamaroneck residents with what was to come at last year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, Duck Donuts finally opened at the 805 Mamaroneck Ave. shopping lot on January 11, its first Westchester location. The North Carolina chain offers made-to-order treats, and you can even craft your own donut with bacon bits, Nutella, coconut shavings, and more. Coffee, sundaes and donut breakfast sandwiches will also be on sale, as well as a variety of rubber ducks and other trinkets. For more information, visit www.duckdonuts.com.

On Monday, January 20 at 6 pm, the Zwilling Cooking Studio in Pleasantville will host a four-course beer paring class with The Tapsmith, of Croton-on-Hudson. At $99.99 per head, participants will cook the meal, which includes beet carpaccio and and prosciutto-wrapped chicken, before tucking in. The Tapsmith will pair two beers with each course, featuring the Alewife Brewing Company out of Long Island City. Click here to register for what looks to be a fun cooking class.

One of the authorities on the Westchester dining scene, Kate Schlientz is launching a monthly series called IntoxiKate’s Cocktail Club. The first stop is The Rare Bit in Dobbs Ferry on Tuesday, January 21 at 7 pm, featuring Legent Bourbon from Kentucky. Think of it like a book club, except you get to learn about what’s new in the spirits industry with good company, tastings and food pairings to nibble on, too. Click here to get your tickets at $40 per person, and to check out future Cocktail Club events.

Are you a fan of Champagne, Chablis and oysters? Zachys Wine & Liquor in Scarsdale may have an event for you. On Friday, January 24 at 6 pm, this private event (which sold out in 24 hours last year) is where you can see what happens to go well with briny, sweet and salty oysters. Zachys is offering attendees a dozen wines to sample. Click here to save your spot; $50 per person.

If you’re up for something more relaxed after the workweek, stop by Beer Noggin in Bronxville to try some Wah Gwaan tacos. The Jamaican term is a greeting, and so is the theme of the tacos: jerk pork and chicken, curry vegetable (which is vegan) and salt fish are the fillings to expect here. The tortillas are homemade and gluten free. And of course, grab some cold beers to wash down the flavorful food. You can check out the Facebook event page here for more information.

During the wedding offseason, renowned Westchester chef Eric Korn is bringing back his pop-up restaurants, The Elephant Tree. The first pop-up is ongoing, with tickets available for Fridays and Saturdays through February 8. At $110 per person, enjoy a five-course meal, wine pairings, and what Korn and his team has to offer, “our playground and definitely an adventure.” Click here to check out the menu and to reserve your tickets, as seating is extremely limited. 

On Saturday, January 25, Nora’s Ovenworks in Harrison is hosting two Macaron Madness classes. A kids’ session will be held at 11 am, and another for high school-aged children and adults at 3:30 pm; both classes are 90 minutes long, and $45 per person. Learn how to make this delectable French sandwich cookie, and take home a box. Please note that these classes will work with nuts. Click here to RSVP and for more information.

Here are two more farmers markets to check out: The indoor Pleasantville Farmers Market is on Saturdays, through March 28, from 8:30 am 1 pm at 40 Romer Ave. There will be over 30 vendors offering local farms and prepared goods; this is the largest of its kind in Westchester!

Peekskill also has its own indoor farmers market on Saturdays through April 25, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Peekskill Youth Bureau, 828 Main St. Produce and other goods come from within a 250-mile radius of the community, and there is an option to join a community-supported agriculture (or CSA) initiative with a local organic farm.

Coming up is a 12-course tasting menu at Ossining’s Brothers Fish & Chips. This will be a four-hour long event starting at 7 pm on Tuesday, January 28. Focusing on winter’s bounty, the menu will of course boast the freshest seafood from the market with seasonal produce. Click here for more information and to reserve your spot at $150 per person.

And mark your calendars for this one! Popular food truck Cousins Maine Lobster will be back in the county on Saturday, February 1 at Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe from 1 pm to 7 pm. Sure, it’ll still be winter, but doesn’t a buttery, sweet and tender lobster roll with one of Broken Bow’s refreshing brews on tap sound great in any season? The family-owned brewery has ample seating space for you to hang out, including board games, and encourages patrons to bring their own food. Expect more collabs with food trucks throughout the year. See the Facebook event page for more information.