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The Menu: A Cascading Feast
While the exact dishes will be driven by the freshest market produce, here is the flow of our evening:
Act I: The Warm Up We begin with the essentials of any great Middle Eastern table: the breaking of bread. Expect warm, tear-and-share flatbreads fresh from the oven, ready to be scooped through jewel-toned dips and spreads. These will be flanked by "The Big Salads" - Ottolenghi-style mountains of roasted vegetables, toasted nuts, barberries, and fresh herbs that defy the definition of a salad.
Act II: The Main Event As the conversation heats up, so does the food. We will clear the way for dramatic, spice-laden centerpieces that celebrate the savory power of plants. Think roasted vegetables glistening with tahini and lemon, or aubergines scorched to smoky perfection. These dishes are showstoppers - bursting with color, heat, and complex layers of flavor that prove, once and for all, that meat was never necessary for a feast.
Act III: The Grand Finale We finish with a dessert course that refuses to follow the rules. This isn't just about sweetness; it’s about drama. We are channeling the Ottolenghi spirit of "flair" with desserts that blur the lines between savory and sweet -think rosewater clouds, unexpected herbs, saffron-infused creams, or fruits roasted until they jam. It is a final, chaotic, beautiful indulgence that looks like an art piece and tastes like a celebration.
