Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center is located downtown in the iconic river village of Nyack, NY.
At its focus, the Center offers credit and non-credit degree programs, with hospitality and culinary tracks. Students learn in a state-of-the-industry teaching kitchen with restaurant-quality equipment, receive instruction from talented professionals, and experience the business operations of the Center first-hand.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ's Culinary Program Ranked 6th in New York
Chef’s Pencil ranked º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ’s Culinary Arts program in their top 10 program in New York. and learn more about º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ’s program.
Food Enthusiast Program
Join us for evenings filled with great food and good company.
Upcoming Fall 2026 Classes:
- Thursday October 1, 2026
A Taste of Southern Italy
Regional Cheese & Dried Sausage Tasting
Fresh Mozzarella Making
Basil Pesto
Sicilian Style Pizza
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe w garlic & oil
Spaghetti Carbonara - Thursday October 15, 2026:
SOLD OUT – Dinner Indian Style Possibly adding another date. If interested email [email protected] - Thursday October 29, 2026:
Holiday Entertaining with Chef Steve Brunner - Wednesday November 11, 2026:
Apple Tart Tatin & Vanilla Bean Mascarpone cream - Thursday December 3, 2026:
SOLD OUT – A Taste of Northern Italy with Chef Steve Brunner
Regional Cheese & Dried Sausage Tasting
Fresh Mozzarella Making
Bagna Cauda (Anchovy & Garlic Pesto)Arugula & Prosciutto PizzaPork Cutlet MilanesePorcini Mushroom Risotto
We are also available for private group cooking classes

For more information please visit:
Contact Mark Davidoff at 845-875-7571 or [email protected] with any questions.
Professional Features & Rental Opportunities
In addition to the teaching kitchen, the Center features a theater with a professional kitchen stage for events and demonstrations, meeting room rental space. Contact Mark Davidoff at 845-875-7571 or [email protected] for more information about the space.
Hudson Valley Region Culinary Scene​
The Center strengthens the local foothold of artisanal foods, craft beverages and agro-tourism originating from the Mid-Hudson Valley region, and supports community initiatives for Rockland County residents and nearby friends.
Culinary Summer Youth Program
The College’s Culinary Summer Youth Program is offered at the Center, where children (grades 4-8) who love to cook will learn kitchen and cooking basics, use of kitchen equipment, proper sanitation and knife skills. Learn more about the summer culinary program.
Contact Information
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center
70 Main St., Nyack, NY
(corner of Broadway & Main St)
Academic Program Inquiries
Matthew Siciliano
Academic Program Director
Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center
845-875-7572
matthew.siciliano
Facility and Event Inquiries
Mark Davidoff
Director
Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center
845-574-4795
mark.davidoff
