This past summer I had the pleasure of visiting many of the islands in the southern Aegean known as the Dodecanese (Twelve Islands). I began in Rhodes and ended up in Patmos and along the way I witnessed the beauty of these islands, made new friends with the locals and tasted first hand the uniquely cuisine from this region.
Last Sunday, at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen, 60 dinner guests joined me for a delicious and fun night of Greek food, wine and good parea. Thank you to Nisos Importing for their Cretan olive oil, Kolonaki Group for the excellent Greek wine selection.
Thank you to Mary-Catherine (sous-chef) and my servers Danielle, Elena, and Tania. All photos captured by Christina Kakaletris.
Menu
Appetizers:
Symi Shrimp with Taramosalata
Black Risotto with Cuttlefish from Rhodes,
Tuna Tartare cured in Olive Brine
Housemade bread
paired with Babatzim Ouzo
First Course: Tomato Soup With Bulgur from Tilos
paired with Boutari Moschofilero 2014
Second Course: Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Yogurt, Sheep’s Milk Cheese from Kasos
paired with Kir Yanni Paranga 2013
Main Course: Roast Milokopi Marinato, Smoked Eggplant, Seasonal Vegetables from Patmos
paired with Tsantali Rapsani 2011
Dessert: Strava with Wine-Poached Figs from Kastelorizo
paired with Cambas Mavrodaphne
Here are some more photos from the evening and the next Supper Club is Nov.8th celebrating the cuisine from the island of Samos.
I see the menu but where are the recipes??????Thank you I do very much enjoy the articles….cmcl
The recipes come after…attend a dinner.
come to Redondo Beach (los Angeles) California and do a diner, I will come. you are my favorite blog.
Thank you Sylvia, I’m trying! If you can think of a restaurant that would like to have me come cook one of my greek nights, let me know.
From Georgia
All of this food looks so delicious I will try to make some of it,
Thank you again