Persian Jewish Shabbat Dinner Cooking Demo

Hosted by Chef Nicole Dayani at Nicole’sKitchenLA
📍 Beverly Hills
🗓️ Tuesday, July 29, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Nicole’sKitchenLA warmly invites you to an intimate Persian Jewish Shabbat Dinner Class, led by Chef Nicole Dayani. Inspired by her family roots and the rich culinary traditions of Persian Jews, Nicole will teach you how to prepare a Shabbat table filled with soulful, celebratory dishes.

Through this chef-led demonstration, you’ll learn techniques, traditions, and flavors that have been passed down through generations — all made approachable, vibrant, and full of heart. Whether you grew up with these dishes or are discovering them for the first time, this special evening is designed to nourish, connect, and celebrate.

🍽️ Shabbat Dinner Menu

• Persian Jewish Abgoosht & Gondi
  A comforting chickpea and meat stew with fluffy chickpea meatballs — served in the traditional two-part style.

• Albalo Polo (Sour Cherry Rice)
  Fragrant saffron basmati rice layered with sweet-sour sour cherries and finished with toasted pistachios and almonds.

• Khoreshte Bademjoon with Sour Grapes & Beef Ribs
  A rich eggplant stew slow-cooked with beef ribs and tart sour grapes, capturing the perfect balance of acidity and depth.

• Barberry Saffron Chicken
  Simmered with prunes, apricots, and julienned carrots for a sweet-savory harmony, served over fluffy rice.

• Polo Shabbati with Beef Shank
  A classic Shabbat over night cooked rice with raisins currents fried onions served with beef shank

📝 A Note from Nicole

1. Location: Nicole’sKitchenLA is located in Beverly Hills. The exact address will be emailed the day before class.

2. Parking: Street parking is available nearby.

3. Arrival: Please arrive at 6:00 PM for welcome bites. The cooking demo will begin promptly at 6:30 PM — no late entry permitted.

4. Printed Menus: Each guest will receive a recipe packet with all dishes from the evening.

5. Dinner Service: Demo ends at 8:00 PM. Full plated dinner served from 8:00–9:00 PM.

6. Complimentary Beverage Station: Enjoy tea, coffee, and cookies throughout the evening.

7. Kosher-Style Kitchen: All meat and poultry are Glatt Kosher. Dairy is served separately. Nicole’sKitchenLA operates as a Kosher-style kitchen.

8. Allergies & Restrictions: Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary needs before booking. We’ll do our best to accommodate.

9. Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.

10. BYOB Welcome: Guests 21+ are welcome to bring wine, spirits, or hard alcohol — we’ll chill and serve it for you.

11. On-Site Dining Only: All food must be enjoyed during class. We kindly ask that no food be taken home.

12. We can’t wait to share this beautiful evening of food, tradition, and community with you!

With heart and heritage,
Nicole & the Nicole’sKitchenLA Team