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FLAVOURS OF GREECE: 9 & 15-17 JULY

Flavours of Greece, an event of the Greek Community of Melbourne, returns to the Greek Centre with a curated program that includes a Kids Cooking Class during the school holidays, an intimate dinner hosted by the team from Elyros, hands-on classes by Mary Valle and Angela Nicolettou plus a Greek Gastronomy Trivia Night hosted by tuck-shop arch-enemies “Frosso” and “Judy”.

PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN ACCESS A DISCOUNT ACROSS ALL SESSIONS BY USING THE CODE FOG_PM16 WHEN PURCHASING TICKETS ONLINE. 

 

 
 

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY: KIDS COOKING CLASS

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Saturday 9 July at 11am.
Duration:
60mins I Cost: $22 per child Ages: 5-12 I  

The Travelling Kitchen
offers a hands-on incursion program, run at crèches, kindergartens and primary schools all over Melbourne. This wonderful program is heading to the Greek Centre, offering children of Primary School age the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop offering lessons in hygiene and safety, recipe recognition, practical cooking skills, sensory testing and nutrition education. The lesson will be delivered in Greek and English, and students will be making a Greek dish.

 
 

GREEK GASTRONOMY TRIVIA NIGHT

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Friday 15 July, 7pm.
Cost:
$28 I Includes: A selection of mezedes

For a riotous night out, gather a team and join in the antics on offer at the Greek Gastronomy Trivia Night, where “Frosso” and ‘Judy”, the over-the-top tuck-shop ladies will serve up laughs with their trivia questions. Lots of prizes to be won.

 
 

HANDS-ON CLASSES

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Saturday 16 July, 12.30pm & 3.30pm

Those wanting to get their hands dirty can do so at the two workshops on offer. Angela Nicolettou (Angelas Kitchen) who runs popular cooking classes will be teaching the secrets of Greek pittes (pies) and how to perfect filo for both sweet and savoury recipes. If you’ve ever wondered how to pickle and preserve to perfection, Mary Valle (Marys Kitchen) can take you through the process for γλυκό του κουταλιού (Greek spoon sweets) and τουρσί which is the pickling of seasonal vegetables, traditionally carrots, celery and cabbage.

Perfecting Pittes (pies) and Filo Pastry wtih Angela Nicolettou
Saturday 16 July, 12.30pm
Duration: 90mins I Cost: $65 I Class size: 10 people

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The Art of Preserving and Pickling Naturally
Saturday 16 July, 3.30pm
Duration:
90mins I Cost: $65 I Class size12 people

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FEATURE DINNER: ELYROS AT THE GREEK CENTRE

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Sunday 17 July, 6.30pm.
Cost: $95  I Includes: 7 courses plus matching Greek wines.

Elyros’ Angie Giannakodakis and Disa Dimitrakis present their version of Cretan cuisine with the modern spin of Chef Jarrod Smithakis all set against the city’s night lights at the Greek Centre. This intimate dining experience will appeal to all foodies, offering diners the opportunity to preview how some of the dishes are prepared before they devour seven delicious courses including dessert, all matched with carefully selected Greek wines.

Last year’s event sold out quickly, so be sure to secure your seat at this memorable dinner table.