Cypriot-Sicilian Supper Club & Book Launch with Irene Matys | Thurs Jul 17

About this experience

Enjoy a multi-course Meditarranean feast with wine pairings; take home a signed copy of Irene's new cookbook; and qualify to win a brand new 12 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set from Lagostina Canada ($599 value)  

Irene's beautiful new cookbook, My Cypriot Table, is finally out (and it's already a bestseller)! To celebrate we're co-hosting a feast that brings together two great Mediterranean cooking traditions: the delicious flavours of Irene's native Cyprus and the bold sunny tastes of Sicily (prepared tonight by Cucinato chef Bruno di Sarno).

The cuisines of these two great Mediterranean islands have a lot in common - ingredients, cooking techniques, family style eating, the blend of Eastern and Western influences - so we’re’re excited to integrate the two traditions for tonight's meal!  

During the dinner we’ll introduce each dish, and Irene will share her inspirational story: coming to Canada as a refugee in the 1970s; becoming farm-to-table advocate, and successful food stylist, recipe developer and TV personality; and now, a best selling cookbook author! 

During the meal you'll also enjoy wine pairings selected and presented by Kolonaki Group. And at the end of the evening you’ll take home your own copy of My Cypriot Table, signed of course by Irene! 

Last but not least: tonight's event is generously sponsored by Lagostina Canada. We'll be using their beatiful cookware throughout the evening and giving away a fantastic 12 piece 5-Ply Class Stainless Steel Legacy Cookware Set to one lucky attendee at the end of the evening. 

Here's the menu, see you there! 

MENU 

MEZE / ANTIPASTI

Louvi and Laxana Bruschetta - Black-eyed pea and Swiss chard bruschetta

Elies Taskistes - Warm cracked green olives with coriander, garlic and lemon 

Sott'olio - Seasonal local produce preserved in olive oil (garlic scapes, asparagus)

Involtini di melanzane - Sicilian eggplant rolls with tomato, basil and scamorza

Crudo di polpo con salmoriglio - Octopus carpaccio with Sicilian style salsa verde

Olive Bread Cypriot Panzanella Salad with Crispy Capers

Tashi - Tahini dip with lemon & garlic 

Served with grilled Cypriot pitta and Italian crostini 

PRIMO

Busiate con pesto alla trapanese - Rustic semolina pasta with fresh Trapani style pesto (cherry tomato, pecorino, almond)

SECONDI / MAINS 

Branzino in crosta di patate - Whole Mediterranean bass wrapped in crispy potato, with cherry tomato and herbs 

Krasata xirina Paithaakia -Wine and corriander braised back ribs) with bulgar pilaf and Greek yogurt

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Vinaigrette and walnut Gremolata 

DOLCI / DESSERTS

Orange blossom semolina custard with an Italian twist

Sorbetto di limone - Homemade lemon sorbet with mint

FAQS 

Is this a cooking class? No, it's a sit-down meal. Although it will be intimate and interactive like all our events! 

Are the wine pairings included with the price of the dinner ticket? Yes. 

Will there be other (including non alcoholic) drinks available for purchase? Yes 

LEGACY HAMMERED 5-PLY CLAD SS COOKWARE, 12 PIECE SET

VALUED AT $599  

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

• No refunds after purchase
• Exchanges (one per ticket) permitted up to 5 days prior to the event.
• Tickets to Cucinato events are transferable - you can give them to someone else if you can’t attend (but please notify Cucinato in advance!)
• We will do our best to accommodate dietary needs – please contact us before booking