The Modern Middle Eastern Table: November 4th | 5:30 pm
$150.00
Additional information
| Date | 2026 November 4th |
|---|---|
| Time | 5:30 PM (GMT-04:00) |
| Duration | 2 hrs |
| Location | The Monarch Culinary Studio 71 King St. Unit 102A |
Fire, Spice and Shared Hospitality
Middle Eastern cooking is built around contrast—warm spices, bright acidity, slow-cooked meats, fresh herbs and generous dishes designed to be shared.
This class is less about following a single regional tradition and more about understanding the flavour principles that make Middle Eastern cooking so distinctive—and learning how to use them confidently in your own kitchen.
The Menu
Whipped Feta & Muhammara
Warm flatbread, pistachio, fresh herbs and pomegranate
Baharat-Braised Lamb Shank
Harissa, Israeli couscous, roasted carrots, preserved lemon and lamb jus
Orange Blossom Crème Caramel
Pistachio brittle and fresh citrus
Fire, Spice and Shared Hospitality
Middle Eastern cooking is built around contrast—warm spices, bright acidity, slow-cooked meats, fresh herbs and generous dishes designed to be shared.
Join us in the Monarch Culinary Studio for a chef-led demonstration exploring the techniques and flavours behind a modern Middle Eastern table. Throughout the evening, we’ll look at how thoughtful seasoning, spice blending, slow braising and acidity work together to create food that is rich, vibrant and deeply satisfying.
This class is less about following a single regional tradition and more about understanding the flavour principles that make Middle Eastern cooking so distinctive—and learning how to use them confidently in your own kitchen.
The Menu
Whipped Feta & Muhammara
Warm flatbread, pistachio, fresh herbs and pomegranate
Baharat-Braised Lamb Shank
Harissa, Israeli couscous, roasted carrots, preserved lemon and lamb jus
Orange Blossom Crème Caramel
Pistachio brittle and fresh citrus
Techniques Demonstrated
During the evening, we’ll explore:
- Toasting and blending spices for greater depth and aroma
- Balancing sweet, sour, smoky and spicy flavours
- Preparing a rich, roasted-pepper muhammara
- Slow-braising lamb until tender and deeply flavoured
- Working with preserved lemon
- Preparing light, separated couscous
- Using floral ingredients such as orange blossom with restraint
- Infusing custards with aromatics
- Preparing a smooth dry caramel
This class is designed to show how a relatively small collection of techniques and ingredients can create layers of flavour that feel both comforting and exciting.
Discover how spice, acidity and slow cooking come together to create the extraordinary flavours of the modern Middle Eastern table.
Important Notes
- Guests must be 19 years of age or older to consume alcohol
- Government-issued photo identification may be required
- Please advise us of dietary restrictions in advance
- Menu substitutions may be limited due to the nature of the experience
- Seasonal ingredients may vary depending on local availability
- All ticket sales are final
