Dervish Mazza
Homemade Middle eastern/Mediterranean Cuisine to Nourish Your Soul
– Whirling keeps you centered –
Meet Mo
Hand prepared with love, DervishMazza is an authentic tastes of the Middle East/ Mediterranean......
Born in Cairo, Mo grew up in a loving household where his mother’s cooking, and the surrounding Egyptian culture, etched his worldview. Every morning, his grandfather prepared fūl—a savory stew of fava beans—for the workers at a local textile factory. This nurturing morning ritual of savoring fūl awakened his palette and set his culinary course. His first job was at a French bakery down the street from his childhood home. Later on, Mo's passion for cooking was molded by years in France and nearly two decades at renowned kitchens in New York City. Upon settling in Minneapolis, he founded DervishMazza, an intimate hospitality concept that offers the very best of Mo’s cuisine and warm hospitality, dinner events, private catering and take-out.
Mo presents a Smörgåsbord of Middel estern/Mediterranean specialties, many being vegetarian and vegan, from the finest locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. He has a weakness for Lebanese pomegranate molasses and anise liquor, dried hibiscus flowers from Egypt, and French feta cheese. A meal at Mo's typically begins with an Arak aperitif, whetting the appetite for an eclectic spread of Mazza* deftly paired with wine and cocktails. In his free time, he cooks for Minneapolis-based charity Eat for Equity as well as developing side projects, like Saha, a custom ginger elixir.––––––––––––––
*Definition: MAZZA
An assortment of dishes served as appetizers, accompaniments to main dishes, or a complete meal in itself.
An age old culinary tradition of Middle Eastern cuisine from Morocco to Persia.MAZZA DINNER EVENT
Transport yourself to a one-of-a-kind Mediterranean-inspired feast. Join Mo at his welcoming home (winter) or magical patio (warm weather) for a very special evening of exceptional tastes, warm company, and basking in the good life.
A caterer and bartender, Mo prepares Middle Eastern and Mediterranean meals using a mixture of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients (including herbs from the garden), and his favorite pomegranate molasses and anise liquor from Lebanon, dried hibiscus flowers from Egypt, and French feta cheese.
A meal at Mo's begins with an aperitif drink and a Mezza selection of spreads and finger food. Tables for 2, 4 and 8-10 available.
As you eat, you might notice an eclectic mixture of Middle Eastern and Latin music, including tunes from his travels in Cuba.Mo cooks a melange of Middle Eastern and French inspired meals and is always happy to cook vegetarian or vegan cuisine as well.
Having been a bartender for over two decades, Mo loves selecting wine pairings and cocktails for his guests.Mazza dinner
1st course
Charred aubergine, Pomegranate chermoula, grenn-kiwi , mint
2st course
Artichokes tartlet, Ratatouille, basil
3rd course
Whirling Dervish Mazza sampler
Selection of mazza served with Za’atar pita chips
4th course
Three seeds Falafel, artisans pickles, Lebanese tahini
5th course
Lamb kofta, sour cherries, pine-nuts, parsley, served with caramelized parsnip
6th course
Sgroppino, Venetian lemon dessert
Mazza dinner is served with Aperitif, Wine and Mocktails
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and pescatarian substitutions available on request.
$106 per guest (Tax and gratuity added upon booking)
DervishMazza dinner events Dates
April 25th, 26th
May 9th, 10th, 23rd
PS, If you don't see the dinner event date that suits your schedule, please email us and we'll do our best to accommodate your desired date.
REQUEST YOUR MAZZA DINNER TODAY. Please list the number of guests and any other pertinent details.
Event duration 6-9 pm
PRIVATE EVENTS
Celebrate special events with your own personal chef - either at your home, office, or chosen event space, or gather friends or colleagues at Mo's welcoming Victorian home or patio. Whether a special birthday dinner for 10 or a corporate product launch for 100, Mo is available to take your event to the next level.
He is happy to work with your on menu and budget.
CALL OR EMAIL ABOUT YOUR PRIVATE EVENT TODAY. Please list number of guests.
You can find our Mazza-retail line the following stores in MPLS & St Paul.
Surdyk's cheese shop, East-side co-op, France 44 the cheese shop, Linden Hills co-op, Seward co-op, Franklin & friendship stores
Kowalski's Uptown and Hennepin stores, Clancey's, Honey & Rye
Golden Fg and Kowalski's on Grand in St Paul, The Grocer's Table in Wayzata
CATHEDRAL LOFT: This beautiful studio apartment features a California king-size bed, your own private modern kitchen, a seating area and a gorgeous spa-like bathroom/lounge w/ beautiful mosaic tiles and an over sized skylight window. Book here.
The STUDIO: located in the garden level the studio is furnished with a queen-sized bed, and a gorgeous Indonesian day-bed. A full modern kitchenette and a stunning Turkish style bathroom with a walk-in shower room. It also has its own private entrance from the back of the house and a private laundry room. The minute you step in you'll immediately feel transformed. It's decorated with some beautiful authentic hand-embroidered Indian and Egyptian textiles, artwork from Havana, and rugs from Iran. Book here.
