Tacos and Mahjong a Fun Night Out!
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM
If you enjoy playing Mahjong with friends and love delicious Mexican food, then this event is for you! Taste La Casa's favorite bites from Owner Spencer Pingel and his hospitable staff, while scoring points playing your favorite game of Mahjong. Whether you are a semi-beginner or an advanced player, solo or with a group, join us for an evening of festivities, fabulous food, and gameplay.
Bam, Crak, Dot, JOKER!
Meet Owner Spencer Pingel and Executive Chef Erick Lopez of La Casa in Purchase
Welcome Mahjong players and coastal culinary enthusiasts!
Chef Erick Lopez, head chef at La Casa Purchase, leads the kitchen by creating authentic yet contemporary Mexican cuisine that blends traditional flavors with modern techniques. Chef grew up in a home where his mother, grandmother, and aunts prepared traditional Mexican dishes for his family. This early exposure instilled in him a deep respect for family recipes and a curiosity to improve and innovate the menu. Prior to La Casa, he worked at the Michelin-starred Casa Enrique in New York. His approach is collaborative, and he views his kitchen team as a family, focusing on fostering a positive, supportive environment. He believes the heart of a great restaurant lies in good feelings. Taste the classic Mexican dishes created with both traditional and local ingredients. Chef enjoys playing with new techniques while staying true to the soul of Mexican flavors and his menu emphasizes seasonal, in-house prepared dishes including the tortillas. The restaurant boasts many vegan-friendly delicious options. Spencer Pingel owns and operates three outstanding restaurants in Westchester. Both Spencer and Chef Erick will share their hospitality with us tonight as they invite you to the upstairs dining room for good food, fun, and MAHJONG!
Join us for a Night to Remember!
Photo courtesy of Lohud
FAQS
~ Wear Mexican fiesta attire for extra fun and possibly a special prize!
~ Prior to play, as well as during, we will be dining on Tacos and other Mexican eats including dessert and coffee.
~ Door Prizes and Surprises await!
~ Specially curated themed cocktails for the evening. All beverages "Spiked" or not (soft drinks/mocktails) are a CASH BAR/TIP paid directly to the server/restaurant.
~ Gratuities are encouraged for the service and are not included in your registration.
~ Due to limited parking at this location, we encourage you to carpool or use Uber. There is additional parking less than 3 minutes on foot at the fire house.
~ If you sign up solo you will be randomly put with other lovely Intermediate players.
~ If you sign up with a table of four (at one time) receive a discount for 4 players. Please forward all names/emails.
~ All participants must be paid in advance, not at the door. This event will sell out with a party atmosphere.
~ NO refunds can be made. If you cannot make the event, we will miss you, but you are encouraged to send a friend to play in your spot.
~ Tiles/Mats available if you do not have one but please bring your 2026 card for NML American play.
~ For this event there will not be instruction for beginners (possibly at future events).
~ Please provide a cell phone number and email addresses for updates.
Meet DonnaDishes
Donna Monaco Olsen is a culinary influencer, people connector, and food writer. She develops recipes and coordinates cooking programs for adult education in the New York and New England regions. Donna has experience organizing and hosting more than 125 cooking demonstrations yearly, where she invites chefs to present live demos-from restaurants to libraries to private homes-enhancing food education, for all levels of culinary enthusiasts.
Additionally, Donna has served as a contributing writer for outlets such as The Recorder newspaper, Bedford Magazine, and CTBites, sharing food culture insights. She is published in a cookbook, Fresh Fish, having curated and tested many recipes.
Follow @DonnaDishes on Instagram where she recaps this food education along with sharing recipe development and what is currently cooking in her kitchen!
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