Arlington Community Education

Homemade pita is soft and fluffy and fun to make. Join this two night class and discover that you may never use store-bought pita again! To go in the pita, we’ll make crispy chickpea falafel with a tender interior, topped with a creamy tahini sauce that you’ll want to drizzle on everything. We’ll also make gyros: chicken, beef, or lamb—you choose, plus a refreshing tzatziki sauce to accompany them. The first night we will make the pita dough to give it time to rise and chill before we bake it the next night. We’ll also prepare the falafel mixture and sauces to give ample time for the flavors to develop. The next night your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas as you finish cooking your Mediterranean feast. Please note: A list of ingredients and substitutions will be emailed once the class has reached minimum enrollment.

Prost! A Ticket to German Lagers & More Ahhh, springtime in Germany. The Oktoberfest beers are about to start brewing, the flowers are blooming, and it's a great time to explore lagers and more from a storied country full of beer. We’ll taste our way through fantastic offerings from Weihenstephaner, Ayinger Brau, and others. For beer tastings only, tuition includes a $25 beverage kit and is per screen due to the quantity of beer included. Instructions will be sent about beverage pick up in Belmont Center. For students 21+. Go West! Discover California’s Beer Scene We’re heading to the left coast! California has great beers from the southern city of San Diego all the way up to the inland empire of Sacramento. We’ll enjoy a variety of styles from breweries such as Stone, Sierra Nevada, and more. For beer tastings only, tuition includes beverage fee and is per screen due to the quantity of beer included. Instructions will be sent about beverage pick up in Belmont Center. For students 21+. Are We There Yet? Road Trip Worthy New England Breweries Itching to get on the road? Summer is a great time to explore beautiful New England. We’ll deep dive into just how New England became such a hot locale for beer and explore the regions that are brewing really great stuff. Get ready to enjoy some New England beers from spots such as Allagash Brewing, Stoneface Brewing, and Burlington Beer Company. For beer tastings only, tuition includes beverage fee and is per screen due to the quantity of beer included. Instructions will be sent about beverage pick up in Belmont Center. For students 21+.

Tired of takeout? Surprise your partner, your family, or just yourself with a homemade Indian buffet. Explore the basics of North Indian cuisine, and create the finger-licking chicken tikka as well as a vegetarian paneer butter masala. Complete the meal by learning how to make homestyle rotis and parathas, which are unleavened wheat-flour breads, and a refreshing mango lassi to drink. You’ll be surprised by how easy-to-follow the recipes are, which you can use for many dinners to come. Please note: A list of ingredients and substitutions will be emailed once the class has reached minimum enrollment.