Few things in life are as heavenly as handmade pasta. Learn how to make it at home from a true expert — Chef Peter Armellino of Saratoga’s Pasta Armellino — when he joins yours truly for a cooking demo, 1 p.m. June 8 at Macy’s Valley Fair in Santa Clara.

Of course, Armellino is well known for the luxurious, sophisticated, fine-dining cuisine he creates at the Plumed Horse in Saratoga, where he’s held a Michelin star for years.

But pasta has always been especially near and dear to him. A year ago, he realized a dream of opening up a casual restaurant right across the street from the Plumed Horse to spotlight all manner of house-made pastas at approachable prices. It even has a street-front window, where passersby can watch cooks hand-forming and hand-cutting everything from tagliatelle to bucatini.

Get a taste of Pasta Armellino, when the chef gets busy in the Macy’s culinary kitchen on the main floor of the Men’s & Home store.

At the free demo, you’ll get recipes to take home, plus a chance to taste some of the best pasta around. For more info, click here.

More: A Visit to Pasta Armellino

And: A Visit to the Plumed Horse