Taste of Westchester: Meraki Taverna (#1)

Vegetarian Interactive – Opa! In Greece, “meraki” is described as doing something with passion, absolute devotion, and undivided attention. That feeling of when you love doing something so much that your soul is in it, such as Proprietor and Chef Michalakis Sarris. Be ready to listen as our wonderful chef voices stories of his youth as he feeds us body and soul starting with his warm pita with lemon marinated olives. Next a quick lesson on the smoothest Melitzanosalata – roasted eggplant spread to be served with Kolokithokeftedes – pan fried zucchini cakes made with herbs and Feta cheese. Help chef as you experience a tutorial on folding Phyllo sheets to encase a filling of spinach, dill and Feta, forming them into Spanakopita. Easy to replicate, this is a delicious twist on classic Moussaka, vegetarian style – baked zucchini, eggplant and potatoes with creamy Bechamel sauce. Our lovely dessert will be Galaktoboureko – custard filling under a crispy Phyllo dough blanket accompanied by an icy frappe. Kalí órexi!

$25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #47319