Opa is Hosting a Collaborative Chef/Author Dinner
On Tuesday, December 15th, George and Vasiliki Tsiouris, along with chef Bobby Saritsoglou are hosting author and Greek chef Diane Kochilas at Opa.
It’s a two part event starting with Kochilas demoing a few dishes from her book Ikaria: Food, Life and Longevity from the Island where People Forget to Die. The demo will be followed by a five-course collaborative dinner prepared by Saritsolgou and Kochilas.
Kochilas is an award-winning cookbook author, and cooking school owner, she has been at the forefront of bringing Greek cuisine to an international audience for many years.
Chef Diane Kochilas at Opa
4pm-6:30pm, $35/person
- Cooking Class Demo
- two dishes from her cookbook
- Cook book signing
- books must be pre-ordered ($25 each) by calling 215-545-0170
- Complimentary glass of wine
- Passed and stationary mezedes
7pm dinner seating, five courses, $65/person
- Reservations are required, call 215-545-0170 to reserve your seat.
Dinner Menu
Wild Field Arugula
roasted delicata squash, bulgur wheat, halloumi, blood orange vinaigrette
Octopus
grilled, salami, tursi, ladolemono
Langostine Ikarian Stew
mussels, bay scallops, kale, trahana, caper leaves
Braised Lamb
petimezi, fingerling potato, pickled grapes
Spiced Cake
pumpkin ice cream, walnut brittle, dates
Find out more about Diane Kochilas by visiting her website: www.dianekochilas.com. On Facebook: www.facebook.com.dianekochilaschef, Twitter: @dianekochilas.
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