ONE NIGHT ONLY! Yalda/Persian Winter Solstice w/ Sofreh @ JBF 🍽️🇮🇷 [PREPAID]

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We are heading to JBF Platform! Three-time James Beard Award nominee® chef Nasim Alikhani of Brooklyn’s Sofreh joins forces with celebrated host and culinary expert Nilou Motamed to bring Yalda—Persia’s ancient winter solstice celebration—to the table.

Known as Shab-e Yalda, the holiday marks the longest night of the year when families gather to share pomegranates, watermelon, and poetry—a reminder that even on the darkest night, light waits to return.
This festive dinner will spotlight regional Iranian flavors with a menu centered on crimson-hued foods and seasonal ingredients woven throughout. Guests will not only savor the richness of chef Alikhani’s cuisine, but also Motamed’s storytelling and the spirit of a tradition that has connected communities for thousands of years. Together, we will honor the symbolism of Yalda: the triumph of light over darkness, of community over solitude, and hope enduring above all else.

In 2023, Alikhani was named a James Beard Foundation nominee for Best Chef: New York State, and was invited to cook for President Biden, the First Lady, and their guests at a special Nowruz reception at the White House. Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine, is her debut cookbook.

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Menu: (based on avail)
HORS D’OEUVRES

• Paneer-e Ghelgheli > Marinated Feta Cheese Balls with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
• Koukou Sabzi > Classic Persian Herb Frittata

DINNER

• Aash e Anar ba Koofteh Ghelgheli > Pomegranate Soup w/ Mini Meatballs
• Salad-e Zaytoon Parvarde > Marinated Green Olive Salad w/ Walnuts, Pomegranate Seeds
• Ghalieh Mahi ba Sabzi Polo > Grilled Fish w/ Tamarind Sauce, Herbed Rice
• Fereni ba Anar > Rosewater–Cardamom Custard w/ Pomegranate Gelée
• Sofreh’s Chai and Damnoosh > Black Tea and Herbal Infusions with Persian Nabat Rock Candy

This one-night-only dinner will feature a cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvre upon arrival, an expertly crafted multi-course menu with thoughtfully curated wine or beverage pairings, and a Q&A with the featured chefs.

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.

~A La Cuisine