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, a pickup and delivery service offering the very best of Mo’s cuisine.
Mo presents a Smörgåsbord of 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.
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*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 Menu
Mazza trio: any three Mazza
$32
1- Yam gaspacho, cardamom, ginger, coconut, lime, dukkah
2 - MaMa ganoush: aubergin, tahini, charmoula , pomegranate, Aleppo pepper
3 - Ful Madames: fava-beans, cumin, lemon, EVOO
4 - Pesto a fungo, porcini mushroom, walnut, parmesan cheese, Amontillado sherry
5 - Artichoke hearts, preserved lemon, herbs, pistachio
6 - Lima-bean, herbs, funnel. lemon
7 - Feta cheese, mint, harissa
8 - Fesenjoon: pomegranate and walnut marmalade, goat cheese
9 - Silk Road: chickpeas, Thai chili, sun-dried tomatoes, tahini
10 - Muhammara: red pepper, walnut, pomegranate, Aleppo chili, cardamom
11 - Tapenade: Kalamata olives, walnut, orange zest
12- Tomato provençal, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, basil, anchovies
13 - Pearl couscous, caramelized opinion, raisins, za'atar
14 - Falafel, tahini, pickles
All mazza are served with za'atar pita chips
Elwalima 3-course dinner for two
Please order one day in advance
$98
Yam gaspacho, cardamom, ginger, coconut, lime, dukkah
2nd course:- Mazza sampler served with za'atar pita chips
3rd course:- Lamb kofta, sour cherries, pine-nuts, roasted vegetables,
couscous, caramelized onion, raisins, za'atar
Pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan options are available
Sides and Condiments
$6
Fesenjoon: pomegranate and walnut marmalade
Feta stuffed date and rolled in za'atar
Crispy herbed pita chips
House-mixed Aleppo Za'taar
Aleppo pepper "moderate heat, fruity, oily, perfume of cumin
House-mixed Herb de Provence
Dukkah: toasted funnel, coriander, sesame seeds, cumin, crushed almonds
Preserved lemon, poppy-seeds, Funnel-seeds, chiliy pepper
Chermoula marinade, fresh herbs, spices, lemon, EVOL
Please text Mo with your order at 612-770-3441
or complete the form at the bottom of this page.
Curbside pickup Tuesday - Saturday
PLACE YOUR ORDER
Curbside pickup Tuesday - Saturday in Old Highland neighborhood in Minneapolis
Please list the numbers (1–14) of each mazza you'd like along with any sides and condiments.
If you have any dietary concerns, please be sure to let us know!
This summer join us under the twinkling lights of the pretty patio to enjoy outdoor dining at its most welcoming.
In winter, gather around the welcoming dining table or cozy up by the fireplace.
Socially distanced tables allow you to enjoy your meal and friends in a safe environment.
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 of Arak 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
Yam gaspacho, cardamom, ginger, coconut, lime, dukkah
2nd course
Whirling Dervish Mazza sampler
(Selection of mazza served with Za’atar pita chips)
3rd course
Artichoke hearts salad, preserved lemon, herbs, pistachio
Tabouli salad, Lebanese pomegranate
4th course
Three seeds Falafel, tahini, pickles
5th course
Lamb kofta, sour cherries, pine-nuts, parsley
6th course
Sgroppino, Venetian lemon dessert
Mazza dinner is served with Aperitif and Wine
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and pescatarian substitutions available on request.
$86 per guest (Tax and gratuity added upon booking)
DervishMazza Patio dinner Dates
May19th, 20th, May 21st, May 27th, May 28th
Jun 10th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 30th
July 1st, July 2nd
REQUEST YOUR MAZZA DINNER TODAY. Please list number of guests and any other pertinent details.
Event duration 6-9 pm
CALL OR EMAIL ABOUT YOUR PRIVATE EVENT TODAY. Please list number of guests.
SIDES & CONDIMENTS
Sides and Condiments
$6
Fesenjoon: pomegranate and walnut marmalade
Feta stuffed date and rolled in za'atar
Crispy herbed pita chips
House-mixed Aleppo Za'taar
Aleppo pepper "moderate heat, fruity, oily, perfume of cumin
House-mixed Herb de Provence
Dukkah: toasted funnel, coriander, sesame seeds, cumin, crushed almonds
Preserved lemon, poppy-seeds, Funnel-seeds, chiliy pepper
Chermoula marinade, fresh herbs, spices, lemon, EVOL
Please text Mo with your order at 612-770-3441
or complete the form at the bottom of this page.
Gallery
Dream, then dine. All dishes are made from scratch with only the finest ingredients.
Muhammara
Red peppers, walnut, pomegranate molasses and Aleppo chili
Basara
Fava-beans, dill and crispy onions
Silk-road
Chickpeas, Thai chili, sun dried tomatoes and tahini
Marinated artichokes
Artichokes hearts, preserved lemon, Tunisian harissa and mint
Feta dip
Feta cheese, mint and harissa
Goat-cheese fesenjoon
Goat-cheese "pomegranate and walnut"
Falafel
Falafel, tahini and pickles
Dates
Date stuffed feta, za'atar and extra virgin olive oil
Lima beans
Lima beans, sumac, Aleppo pepper and extra virgin olive oil
El Walima three course dinner for two
Whirling Dervish Mazza sampler, yellow lentil soup, Mirepoix Stuffed Poussin (or similar) with couscous and caramelized parsnips.
Mazza Trio
Selection of 3 mazza (2 trios shown here) served with Zaa'tar pita chips.
Special Easter Dinner
3 course dinner with Dukkah crusted rack of lamb, see menu page for details.
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