It was a thrill to be cooking at a new venue, The Heliconian Club in Yorkville (Toronto). This old church was converted into a center that hosts and promotes women in the arts and letters. The Heliconian gains inspiration from Muses and the name is derived from Mount Helicon.
The menu’s theme is A la Greque…French dishes with a Greek twist and Greek dishes with French flare. I will offer the usual 5 course menu with Cretan olive oil and other specialty products from Nisos Importing and wine pairings from Victory Wines and Spirits.
Some of the wines we will be serving will be from Thymiopoulos Vineyards, located in Naoussa, Macedonia (northern Greece) and winemaker Apostolos Thymiopoulos will be in attendance to share his insights about the evening’s wines.
Appetizers
Smoked Salmon Tartar with Santorini Capers
Homemade Saucisson of Pork with Pastourma Spices, Toursi (pickled vegetables)
Pastistsio Croquettes
Housemade Baguettes with Sesame Seeds, Cretan Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar
paired with Victory II of Kalamata
1st course: Psilokomeni Salata with Frisee, Greens, Strawberries, Feta, Champagne Vinaigrette paired with Atma White
2nd course: Rabbit Confit Exohico paired with Atma Red
Main course: Lamb Tournedos with Figs, Mushrooms and Mavrodaphne on a bed of Aligot Potatoes 
paired with Thymiopoulos Young Vines Xinomavro
Dessert: Mille Feuille with French Coffee or Greek Herbal Teas
