The Special Cuisines class at Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast combines students’ skills and experience to plan, create, and execute menus from regions all over the world in the Special Cuisines dinner series. The class is comprised of culinary students who are rotated through various positions in the kitchen and dining room throughout the semester in order to solidify their knowledge of the foodservice industry prior to graduation.

“People from the community have come to expect authentic and unique cuisines when attending any of our Special Cuisines,” said Hospitality Administration Department Chair Jeff Bunting, CEC.

Dinners are scheduled on Thursday evenings through the spring semester.

February 3	Italian Buffet
February 10	Mexican/South American Buffet
March 17	À la carte with French specials
March 24	À la carte with Japanese specials
March 31	À la carte with German specials
April 14	Tapas-style Dinner

The Italian Buffet on February 3 will serve the following:

Appetizers: Vitello Tonnato; Condion; Salumni, Fromaggi, and Giardiniera Antipasto Platter; and Palline D’Alpeggio

Soup: Minestra Di Fagioli E Cardoncelli

Salad: Insalata Con Gorgonzla

Entrée: Coda Di Respo; Pollo Alla Cacciatora; Carne Dei Pastori; and Cannelloni Alla Sorrentina

Side Dish: Cime Di Rape Al Pomodori; Orecchiette Con I Carciofi; and Risi E Bisi

Dessert: Panna Cotta Con Salsa Al Carmello Pralina; Coperature Congelate Del Mandarino Con Il Sorbeto Del Mandarino; Gnocchi Di Susine; and Composta Di Frutta Calda

Beverage: Tea, Fruit Punch, Coffee, and Espresso

Dinners are open to the public. Cost is $20 per person, and reservations are taken for times between 5 and 6:30 p.m. on the evening of each dinner. Call the Special Cuisines line at 260-480-2002 to make a reservation.