Enjoy food at the RCBC Culinary Arts Center in Mt. Holly on Feb. 18 and see a demonstration by Dahmil Bettis of Rochester’s BBQ & Grill.
Rowan College at Burlington County’s “Soulful Lunch,” which is part of the college’s Black History Month programming, will feature a guest chef demonstration by Dahmil Bettis of Rochester’s BBQ & Grill in Lawnside and a soulful meal at the RCBC Culinary Arts Center in Mt. Holly on Sunday, Feb. 18.
Bettis, sous chef at Rochester’s BBQ & Grill, oversees the daily operations in the kitchen. According to the college, Rochester’s Barbecue & Grill combines the universal brotherhood of outdoor chefs and the preparation of heart-healthy comfort foods without sacrificing taste.
In addition to cooking, college officials say Bettis is a baker and responsible for perfecting the restaurant’s popular homemade cornbread. During the Soulful Lunch, he will provide a cooking demonstration and discuss the background of a soulful dish.
RCBC Director of Culinary and Pastry Arts Chef James Brudnicki and RCBC culinary students will also prepare and serve a meal of carefully crafted items that carry the essence of soul food with an influence of modern technique.
Some of dishes on the menu include buttermilk-fried chicken with pickled okra, sweet potato spoonbread with apple compote and a caramel cake with maple and pecans.
Tickets are $15 per person. The first demo show starts at 1 p.m. and the second show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets for either show can be purchased online at rcbc.edu/aacc. Attendees are asked to bring their online receipt as proof of purchase to the event. The Culinary Arts Center is located at the college’s Mt. Holly Campus, a 21 Mill St.
For more information about Rowan College at Burlington County’s Black History Month offerings, call the RCBC African American Cultural Committee hotline at (856) 222–9311, ext. 1338 or visit rcbc.edu/aacc.
