Mezzes (appetizers) and sweets will be served in the RDI tonight in honor of Ali's birthday (which was yesterday, 11/5), from 9 PM EST until whenever. Surprise, Ali! Everyone is welcome to join us.
The birthday cake is an Italian Cream Cake from Divine Delights Bakery (with special thanks to Ariana and Collie)
The rest of the tidbits (thank you Bajji and Nissa):
Shot glasses of Spiced Pumpkin Soup with Kefir-Cilantro Cream
Hummus and Grilled Pita
Midye Dolmasi (Rice and Currant Stuffed Mussels)
Sabanikhiyat (Spinach Turnovers)
Sesame-Lamb Koftes (Meatballs) with Minted Yogurt Dip
Jawaneh (Grilled Chicken Wings with Garlic and Lemon)
Cracked Green Olives with Herbs and Preserved Lemon
Sigara B?regi (Feta-Phyllo Rolls)
Coffee with Cardamom
Roasted Figs with Rosewater Syrup
The birthday cake is an Italian Cream Cake from Divine Delights Bakery (with special thanks to Ariana and Collie)
The rest of the tidbits (thank you Bajji and Nissa):
Shot glasses of Spiced Pumpkin Soup with Kefir-Cilantro Cream
Hummus and Grilled Pita
Midye Dolmasi (Rice and Currant Stuffed Mussels)
Sabanikhiyat (Spinach Turnovers)
Sesame-Lamb Koftes (Meatballs) with Minted Yogurt Dip
Jawaneh (Grilled Chicken Wings with Garlic and Lemon)
Cracked Green Olives with Herbs and Preserved Lemon
Sigara B?regi (Feta-Phyllo Rolls)
Coffee with Cardamom
Roasted Figs with Rosewater Syrup