A Taste of Westchester: Meraki Taverna (#2)

Father Son Duo – Mediterranean 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. Our lunch will include warm pita with lemon marinated olives while we start our lesson with Melitzanes and Kolokithia – fried eggplant served with Skordalia – garlic and potato spread to be served with Tyrokeftedes – cheeseballs made with four types of cheese. Yiouvarlarkia Avgolomono – pork and beef meatballs in a lemon sauce is a recipe from chef’s childhood memories. Arni Kokkinisto lamb braised in homemade tomato sauce with orzo. Taste the traditional dessert of Baklava cheesecake (made offsite) accompanied by a Greek coffee hot or cold. Enjoy the next generation for wonderful chefs – arrive hungry, as these passionate chefs share food education. Kalí órexi!

$25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #47337