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You are cordially invited to join your International Club DC friends for a culinary adventure to Greece. Learn how to take simple ingredients and create traditional Greek dishes at home that are perfect both for entertaining and for satisfying everyday meals. The Greek cuisine has been influenced by lots of culinary traditions, beginning with Alexander the Great and continuing with King Constantine and the Turkish invasion. As a result of these influences, Greek cuisine has a lot in common with other cultures, such as the Italian, the Balkan, or Middle East cultures.
Greek Restaurant Veranda is a neighborhood gem specializing in Greek and Italian comfort cuisine and is located in the exciting, fast developing area on the east side of Logan Circle. The cooking class includes printed recipes, cooking demonstration along with dinner and dessert.
Tzatziki - Greek Yogurt Dip mixed with cucumber, garlic and dill
Dolmades - grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and herbs
Moussaka – layers of eggplant, lamb cooked with onion, chopped tomatoes, herbs and spices
Baklava - Layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey
The first cookery book was written in 330 B.C by the Greek food gourmet, Archestratos. While other countries have a cuisine strongly influenced by different cultures, Greek cuisine seems to exist since 350 B.C, when Alexander the Great extended the Greek empire. Due to its history and geography, the Greek style of cooking is typical of Mediterranean cuisine, having also influences from Italy, the Balkans, and Middle East. Even though Wheat is the main grain is this country, Barley is also grown here. The most important vegetables which grow in Greece are potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, Eggplant, onions, and okra. Here the terrain generally favors the production of goats and sheep over cattle, and this is the reason why Beef dishes tend to be a rarity by comparison. In coastal regions and on the islands, fish dishes are very popular. Greek food has always a special taste and this is given by the regional produced olive oil. The hearty spirit of the Greek cuisine does not agree with too much refinement. According to their tradition, the Greeks prefer to serve their dishes warm rather than hot. In Greece, the traditional meat of festivals and holidays is Lamb, but Beef, Pork, or poultry are considered to be very delicious, as well.
Please arrive on time at the designated time. Check-in and socialize with other attendees. The cooking class will start after a brief period of time to meet other attendees. Dinner will be served following the cooking demonstration.
Tickets and Registration
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Tickets include take home recipes, cooking demonstration, and dinner with dessert. Tickets are $49 for a limited time and $60 afterwards. Please reserve your tickets early, as capacity is limited. Tickets at the entrance are $60. |
Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to accommodate cancelations or refunds for online ticket purchases.
Greek Restaurant Veranda
1100 P Street NW
Washington DC
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