Taste of Westchester: Meraki Taverna
456 Main Street, Armonk, 914-219-8888, www.merakitaverna-armonk.com
Father Son Duo – Garden Favorites Lunch! Our veteran restaurateur and Executive Chef Mike Sarris prides himself on this moto, “Cook with Love, Serve with Passion” and does just that with each and every bite. This proud father will be joined by his son, Andreas, who is currently honing his craft with a classical training at the Culinary Institute of America. Wondering what to do with your exploding garden treasures? Our chefs share some Greek dishes to utilize your harvest. Our lunch will include warm pita with lemon marinated olives while we start our lesson with cucumber, yogurt Tzatziki garlic spread and a Greek salad filled with garden finds. Learn to make crispy Kolokithokeftedes – pan fried zucchini cakes with herbs and Feta cheese and Briam – zucchini, eggplant, peppers, onions, garlic and sliced potatoes in a tomato sauce. If you wish help chefs to roll Dolmadakia – grape leaves stuffed with rice. Enjoy a mini chicken gyro while chef tells us his about his secret spices passed down from his yia yia. Taste the traditional dessert of Loukamades – fried dough with cinnamon and honey drizzle accompanied by a mini-iced frothy blended frappe. Enjoy the next generation of wonderful chefs – arrive hungry, as these passionate chefs share beautiful food education. Kalí órexi!
Cost is $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). # 5596
To register, please call 914-606-6830.
Father Son Duo – Garden Favorites Lunch! Our veteran restaurateur and Executive Chef Mike Sarris prides himself on this moto, “Cook with Love, Serve with Passion” and does just that with each and every bite. This proud father will be joined by his son, Andreas, who is currently honing his craft with a classical training at the Culinary Institute of America. Wondering what to do with your exploding garden treasures? Our chefs share some Greek dishes to utilize your harvest. Our lunch will include warm pita with lemon marinated olives while we start our lesson with cucumber, yogurt Tzatziki garlic spread and a Greek salad filled with garden finds. Learn to make crispy Kolokithokeftedes – pan fried zucchini cakes with herbs and Feta cheese and Briam – zucchini, eggplant, peppers, onions, garlic and sliced potatoes in a tomato sauce. If you wish help chefs to roll Dolmadakia – grape leaves stuffed with rice. Enjoy a mini chicken gyro while chef tells us his about his secret spices passed down from his yia yia. Taste the traditional dessert of Loukamades – fried dough with cinnamon and honey drizzle accompanied by a mini-iced frothy blended frappe. Enjoy the next generation of wonderful chefs – arrive hungry, as these passionate chefs share beautiful food education. Kalí órexi!
Cost is $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). # 5596
To register, please call 914-606-6830.