Immerse yourself in Mediterranean culture tasting the world’s most-awarded Greek olive; sipping wines of the Levant; and dining on a feast prepared by local chef and Dame Nura Mendez of Sahtain Nunu.
Celebrate Greek heritage while enjoying the first tastes of the just-arrived new harvest from the Laconiko groves on the sapphire shores of the Peloponnese. Learn about and taste Greek wines from expert Sotiris Bafitis, and experience a cooking demonstration of Levantine cuisine followed by lunch prepared by Chef Nura.
The journey begins with a welcome drink from the Laconiko cellars followed by a presentation about and tasting of the New Harvest olive oil , paired with fall apples and pita triangles, followed by a Greek wine tasting and a beautiful Levantine mezza spread.
Then, watch beloved Lebanese and Syrian dishes come to life during a live cooking demonstration, followed by a deconstructed buffet where you can build your own plate with a wine pairing of your choice.
What We’ll Savor
New Harvest EVOO Tasting
Learn about Extra-Virgin olive oil from Dame Cary Kelly, an experienced olive oil professional and taste Laconiko's award-winning elixirs, including the first taste of the new harvest.
Wine Tasting + Levantine MezzaEnjoy a Greek wine mini-course and tasting alongside Nura’s family style mezza grazing featuring:
- Hummus
- Muhammara
- Olive-Makdous Tapenade
- Pita bread triangles
- Pita chips
Live Cooking Demo + Deconstructed BuffetWatch a beloved Lebanese & Syrian dish inspired by Nura’s late grandmother come to life during a live cooking demonstration, followed by a deconstructed buffet where you can build your own plate.
Tayta Mayda’s Eggplant Fatteh
Nura’s late grandmother’s traditional Syrian Fettah dish, reimagined with a twist. It starts with a base of golden, crispy fried pita bread, layered with your choice of savory ground beef and tender roasted eggplant, then topped with creamy yogurt and buttery toasted peanuts.
Dessert: EVOO cakeMoist extra-virgin olive oil cake finished with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted pistachios.
Come taste the new harvest, learn something delicious, and break bread together. The Laconiko shop will be open to purchase wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Greek pantry and artisan products.
One glass of wine will be included with lunch. Extra wine can be purchased a la carte by the glass.
Vegetarian option will be available for the main course.
°Parking
Free and plentiful on-site parking lot