April 16, 6:00 P.M. Demo and Dine: Beyond the Artichoke: Roman Jewish Cuisine with Leah Koenig

Taste and Learn the Traditions of La Cucina Ebraica Romana with the Author of Portico     

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

With her latest cookbook Portico, author Leah Koenig celebrates Roman Jewish cooking, la cucina Ebraica Romana. Existing for more than 2,000 uninterrupted years, Rome’s Jewish community has been shaped by hardship and determination to become a resilient, deeply knit entity, with a cuisine steeped in history and tradition. Koenig will demonstrate a Passover-friendly recipe that can easily be recreated at home for the upcoming holiday and speak to the rich culinary history of the Roman Jews. The event will culminate in a tasting of several dishes from the book paired with wine and a book signing. Copies of Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome’s Jewish Kitchen by Leah Koenig are available for purchase with tickets or at the event from our partners at Kitchen Arts & Letters. 

General Admission: $95 | $125 with a copy of Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome’s Jewish Kitchen by Leah Koenig  

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MENU:

Foccacia Crostini with Silky Marinated Zucchini and Fresh Mozzarella 

Roman-Style Eggplant Parmesan 

Artichoke Carpaccio 

Lemony Almond Cake 

Early Mountain Sparkling Brut Rosé NV

Grand’Arte Alvarinho 2022

Tenuta Foresto PauPau Rosso 2020

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About Leah Koenig:
Leah Koenig is the author of seven cookbooks including Portico, The Jewish Cookbook, and Modern Jewish Cooking. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Food & Wine, Epicurious, Food52, and more. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.  

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