Cooking & Wine Pairing Night Out Series: Mediterranean Holiday
This is a Hands-on Cooking & Wine Experience
Summary:
Eat, drink and be Mediterranean! Take your holiday table to the next level with our delicious, healthy and festive Mediterranean-inspired menu showcasing traditional seasonal dishes from the hottest areas of Greece, Turkey and Israel. Discover the difference between the ordinary and extra ordinary and make your holiday occasion shine!
You will first be met with a reception wine and enjoy a striking view of our impressive open demonstration kitchen. Chef will walk you through the preparations your meal while you enjoy a sip your wine. Don your apron, roll up your sleeves and get ready to work as a group to help cook each part of the meal at various stations around the kitchen by following recipes with the guidance of your Chef. Throughout the evening you'll learn about the recipes, food preparation, and the "why" behind the wines we pair with the meal.
Please note that this is a community cooking experience and each guest may not necessarily cook their own complete meal. Once the cooking is complete, you will sit down and enjoy a family style meal presentation along with complementary wine pairings.
All AWS cooking classes include an emphasis on wine, because that's who we are! You can expect 2 different wines to sample during reception/cooking and two wines paired with your meal for a total of approximately 3+ glasses. If you would like to add more wine to your experience, you can taste 32 different wines in our Enomatics (wine dispensing system) or you can order wine by the glass or bottle.
Sample Menu:
Roasted Butternut squash hummus spiced pepitas
Spiced roasted carrots with toasted almonds
Spiced Turkey kofta (meatballs) on grilled Turkish pide bread with whipped yogurt pomegranate molasses and pomegranate arils
Mini pistachio Kataifi with rose water syrup
And wines, expertly selected, to accompany your creations
About Chef Rina:
Rina is a highly motivated and ambitious chef, focused on Turkish, Mediterranean and International cuisine. After graduating from culinary school in Istanbul, Turkey, she developed a deep appreciation for the art of cooking. Driven by her adventurous spirit she immersed herself in different culinary cultures. Her greatest passion is cooking, teaching, and mentoring individuals who are eager to enhance their palate and improve their culinary abilities. She believes that “food is not only nourishes the body, but also feeds the soul”. Through cooking classes, workshops and personalized instruction, Chef Rina empowers her students to explore their culinary activity and cultivate their own unique style. Her skills and reputation have been earned through working as a caterer and personal chef. With her roots in Istanbul, Chef Rina continues to draw inspiration from the vibrant food scene and rich community, traditions of Turkey.
Class will include:
- Hands-on cooking instruction by a professional
- Cooking techniques and entertaining ideas
- Light nibbles and wines to enjoy while cooking
- The meal you make and wines paired with it
- Delicious and easy recipes to make for friends and family