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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2022
The 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee would like to invite you to celebrate the 33rd Annual Opening Ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's theme is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation". For a full list of events visit stonybrook.edu/hhm
Special Events
Join us during the month of October for special events celebrating Hispanic Heritage
ColOmbian Lunch
Monday, October 3
Lunch
West & East Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Lechon
- Arroz Amarillo
- Arepas con Queso
- Habichuelas Guisadas
- Maduros
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
Meet Chef Julieta Ballesteros
Monday, October 3
4pm to 10pm
East Side Dine-In
Dine-in Dinner and Meet & Greet at East Side Dine-In
As part of this semester’s Visiting Chef Series, Guest Chef Julieta Ballesteros will be preparing an exciting fusion of Mexican and French dishes at the Chef’s Table at East Side Dine-in.
MENU:
- Tacos de Coliflor
- Salmon Pipian Rojo
- Yuca Frita
- Churros
ABOUT THE CHEF:
Chef Julieta is a native of Monterrey, Mexico where she worked in the Executive Dining Room at Alfa Corporativo.
Continue Reading...The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
International Breakfast - Flavors of ColOmbia
Wednesday, October 5
7:30am to 11am
West Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Huevos Pericos (Scrambled Eggs w/ Scallions and Tomatoes)
- Chiccharron
- Refried Beans
- Yucca Frita
- Arepas
- Platanos Maduros
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
International Breakfast - Flavors of ColOmbia
Thursday, October 6
7:30am to 11am
East Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Huevos Pericos (Scrambled Eggs w/ Scallions and Tomatoes)
- Chiccharron
- Refried Beans
- Yucca Frita
- Arepas
- Platanos Maduros
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
Peruvian Lunch
Monday, October 10
Lunch
West & East Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Arroz con Pollo
- Patacones
- Ensalada de Papa
- Flan
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
International Breakfast - Flavors of Puerto Rico
Wednesday, October 12
7:30am to 11am
West Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Chorizo con Huevo
- Tostones
- Pudding de Arroz
- Spanish Rice with Corn and Black Beans
- Pancakes de Avena
- Crema de Maiz
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
International Breakfast - Flavors of Puerto Rico
Thursday, October 13
7:30am to 11am
East Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Chorizo con Huevo
- Tostones
- Pudding de Arroz
- Spanish Rice with Corn and Black Beans
- Pancakes de Avena
- Crema de Maiz
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
Costa Rican Lunch
Monday, October 17
Lunch
West & East Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Chifrijo
- Arroz Blanco
- Carne Guisada
- Yucca Fritta
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
International Breakfast - Flavors of Spain
Wednesday, October 19
7:30am to 11am
West Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Pan con Tomate
- Spanish Omelet
- Torrejas
- Spanish Chorizo
- Churros con Canela
- Patatas Bravas
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
International Breakfast - Flavors of Spain
Thursday, October 20
7:30am to 11am
East Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Pan con Tomate
- Spanish Omelet
- Torrejas
- Spanish Chorizo
- Churros con Canela
- Patatas Bravas
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
Global Night - Spain
Wednesday, October 19
4pm to 10pm
East Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Seafood Vegetable Paella
- Papas Bravas
- Vegan Paella
- Gazpacho
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
Dominican Republic Lunch
Monday, October 24
Lunch
West & East Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Chicharron de Pollo
- Arroz con Gandules
- Maduros
- Ensalada Verde
- Pickled Onions
- Rice Pudding
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
International Breakfast - Flavors of El Salvador
Wednesday, October 26
7:30am to 11am
West Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Huevos con Tomate
- Pan Frances
- Platanos Maduros
- Casamiento
- Grilled Chorizo
- Homemade Corn Tortilla
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
International Breakfast - Flavors of El Salvador
Thursday, October 27
7:30am to 11am
East Side Dine-In
MENU:
- Huevos con Tomate
- Pan Frances
- Platanos Maduros
- Casamiento
- Grilled Chorizo
- Homemade Corn Tortilla
The event is in the Dine-In location, so you can enter with a meal swipe, dining dollars, Wolfie Wallet, or credit/debit card and enjoy the event and all-you-care-to-eat menu options at all of the food platforms within Dine-In.
Meet Celebrity Chef Kelvin Fernandez!
Join us for these three special events on Wednesday, October 26 and meet celebrity Chef Kelvin Fernandez:
Dominican Cooking Demonstration and Teaching Kitchen
Wednesday, October 26
12pm to 1pm
Roth Food Court
Patricipate in a hands-on cooking demo with Chef Kelvin Fernanadez. More details coming soon on how you can win a seat!
Student Cooking Competition
Wednesday, October 26
5pm to 6pm
East Side Dine-In
Sign up to enter to compete in the student Cooking Competition! TWO lucky teams of two will be selected to compete at East Side Dine-In with celebrity Chef Kelvin Fernandez on October 26 from 5pm to 6pm.
Event Details:
Teams of two will compete to make the best Pollo Guisado (Braised Chicken) recipe! All ingredients will be provided. Chef Kelvin Fernandez will be the emcee for this event!
Three judges will grade the finished dishes based on taste, presentation and creativity. The winning team will be awarded $100 Dining Dollars each, trophies, medals and a special surprise gift from Chef Kelvin Fernarndez.
Students who are competing must arrive 30 minutes prior to the cooking competition.
Dine-In Dinner and Meet & Greet
Wednesday, October 26
6pm to 8pm
East Side Dine-In
Enjoy authentic Dominican cuisine prepared by Chef Kelvin Fernandez.
Menu - Coming Soon!
About the Chef
Born in New York to Dominican parents, Kelvin Fernandez never dreamed as a kid he’d be a chef. In fact, he never showed an interest in food, despite the fact that his dad was a chef. He only enrolled in a high school cooking class to impress his high school sweetheart. That class ignited a passion for all things culinary.
Chef Kelvin was runner up on Food Network’s “Chopped” and winner on FYI Network’s "Man vs Child." At the age of 22, he became the youngest executive chef ever in New York City’s fine dining scene. He was named Forbes Magazine Top 30 Chefs Under 30 for Food and Wine where he competed for best chef in America and won two years in a row! He is also a two time winner of Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay Show.
Fernandez earned a full scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. After graduation, Fernandez worked at Michelin-starred Water’s Edge in Long Island City under renowned chef George Masraff. Equipped with French training and fine dining know-how, Fernandez then spent several years working at Gotham Bar & Grill before landing at Café des Artistes. At 22 years old, he was tapped to become the executive chef at Antipasti in Westchester. He spent two years there before landing at the Strand Hotel in NYC, where he specialized in contemporary American dining as the hotel’s executive chef. Chef Kelvin began preparing Latin cuisine when opening Blend on the Water in Long Island City. He served creative dishes at La Marina Restaurant in Washington Heights. Currently, Fernandez operates Kelvin’s Kitchen LLC and is a partner in a rum bar Las Lap in NYC.