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Les Dames d'Escoffier, Washington D.C. Regional Chapter

LXCL:All fees, taxes, gratuity, food, and wine and olive oil samples included. Lunch includes 1 glass of wine. Extra wine may be purchased a la carte Cancellation PolicyNo refund is available after 12:00pm, Tuesday, November 3, 2026• No-shows are ineligible for any refund.Donate Your Cancelled TicketIf you have to cancel, please remember you can turn your ticket purchase into a tax-deductible donation to Les Dames d’Escoffier, Washington, D.C. Regional Chapter if cancellation by the published cancellation deadline. Please contact info@lesdamesdc.org for instructions.

Les Dames Members

LXCL:All fees, taxes, gratuity, food, and wine and olive oil samples included. Lunch includes 1 glass of wine. Extra wine may be purchased a la carte

General Admission

Join us for a special culinary journey through the Mediterranean at the Laconiko Olive Oil stylish tasting room in Manassas, Virginia. Immerse yourself in Mediterranean culture tasting the world&rsquo;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.&nbsp; The journey begins with a welcome drink from the Laconiko cellars followed by a presentation about and tasting of &nbsp;the New Harvest olive oil , paired with fall apples and pita triangles, followed by a Greek wine tasting and a beautiful Levantine mezza spread.&nbsp; 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&rsquo;ll Savor New Harvest EVOO TastingLearn about Extra-Virgin olive oil from Dame Cary Kelly, an experienced olive oil professional and taste Laconiko&#39;s award-winning elixirs, including the first taste of the new harvest. Wine Tasting + Levantine mezza Enjoy a Greek wine mini-course and tasting alongside Nura&rsquo;s family style mezze grazing featuring:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hummus</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Muhammara</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Olive-Makdous Tapenade</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pita bread triangles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pita chips</li></ul>Live Cooking Demo + Deconstructed Buffet Watch a beloved Lebanese &amp; Syrian dish inspired by Nura&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Eggplant Fatteh Nura&rsquo;s late grandmother&rsquo;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 cake Moist 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. Planning Details&deg;ParkingFree and plentiful on-site parking lotThe closest Metro is Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange Line. &nbsp;It is a 20-25 ride-share to the tasting room.&deg;AttireCasual&deg;MenuOne 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

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our event, we know you&#39;ll enjoy your journey to the Mediterranean on Nov 7. &nbsp; Sincerely. Event Co-ChairsNura Mendez &amp; Maru Valdez

Join us for a special culinary journey through the Mediterranean at the Laconiko Olive Oil stylish tasting room in Manassas, Virginia. 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 TastingLearn 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 mezza Enjoy a Greek wine mini-course and tasting alongside Nura’s family style mezze grazing featuring:<ul><li>Hummus</li><li>Muhammara</li><li>Olive-Makdous Tapenade</li><li>Pita bread triangles</li><li>Pita chips</li></ul>Live Cooking Demo + Deconstructed Buffet Watch a beloved Lebanese &amp; 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 cake Moist 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. Planning Details°ParkingFree and plentiful on-site parking lotThe closest Metro is Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange Line.  It is a 20-25 ride-share to the tasting room.°AttireCasual°MenuOne 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

Les Dames d'Escoffier, Washington D.C. Regional Chapter

From Greece to the Levant: An Afternoon of EVOO, Wine, & Mezze

11301 Braden Dr

Les Dames Members

$75

General Admission

$95

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