There are no Azerbaijani restaurants in Southern California, so join us for a member dinner to experience this cuisine! Cookbook author and our September speaker Feride Buyuran will host us at a private residence for this sumptuous meal.

Tickets are $60 and include the following menu:
Vegetarian dishes are marked as V

Beverages

Mint Sharbat (V; non-alcoholic drink)
Feel free to bring your own beverage (wine, etc).

Starters

Chilled Yogurt Soup with Fresh Herbs and Chickpeas (V)
Kabab Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Peppers, and Tomatoes (V)
Beet Salad with Sauerkraut (V)
Butternut Squash–Stuffed Flatbreads (V)
Kidney Bean and Walnut Spread (V)
Assorted Pickles (V)

Entrée

Saffron Rice Pilaf with Golden Crust (V)
Lamb, Chestnut, and Dried Fruit Topping for Rice Pilaf
Marinated Chicken Kabab Served with Onion and Fresh Herb Relish
Lavash Bread

Desserts and Snacks (served with Azerbaijani tea)

Baku-Style Baklava (V)
Turmeric-Spiced Sweet Milk Bread (V)
Dried fruits and nuts

*Please note that menu is subject to slight change based on ingredient and produce availability and other factors.

Diners will receive an email after reserving with venue and parking information. We strongly recommend carpooling as parking in the area is limited. The venue opens at 5:30 PM, with dinner starting by 6:15 PM.

NOTE: This event is for members of the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Membership is open to everyone, professional historian or enthusiastic amateur. You can find out how to become a member here: https://sites.google.com/a/cgsells.com/chsc/membership