Flavors of the World:  Ray Risho’s Damascus Nights
Thursday, February 16, 6:30 pm, $35
Thousands of years and numerous cultures have left upon Syrian cuisine an indelible legacy.  Join Ray Risho to sample the culinary imprint of the peoples that have shared the feasting table in Syria: Greeks, Persians, Romans, Arabs, Turks, the French, the Spanish and many more.  A merchant’s pantry of Middle Eastern ingredients will be featured in Ray’s menu: Aleppo chiles, the traditional Syrian spice blend da’a al Shams, saffron steeped in rose water, ground thyme with toasted sesame from the villages south of Damascus, zahourat, Indian dates and the popular tamarind fruit of the Levant.  This is a class that will fill in a hurry, so don’t wait to reserve your place at Ray’s table.
• Mazza Salad Medley      • Vegetable & Lamb Soup with Rice
• Grilled Fish with Hot Sour Sauce      • Lamb with Bulgur & Pine Nuts       • Rice with Angel Hair Pasta • Sesame Cake with Almonds & Roasted Anise