• DervishMazza

      Homemade Mediterranean Cuisine to Nourish Your Soul

      (Whirling keeps you centered)

    • Meet Mo

      Hand prepared with love, DervishMazza delivers authentic tastes of the Mediterranean to your door.

       

      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, 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.

    • Meet Mo

       

      Hand prepared with love, DervishMazza delivers authentic tastes of the Mediterranean to your door.

       

      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, Mos' 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 pick up and delivery service offering the very best of Mo’s cuisine.


      Mo presents a Smörgåsbord of Mediterranean specialties, many being vegetarian, 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.

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      Mazza Menu

       

      Elwalima 3 course dinner for two

      Please order a day in advance

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      1st course, Soup: Spinach, yellow spilt-pea, tomato, coriander, cilantro

      2nd course, Mazza sampler served with za'atar pita chips

      3rd Dukkah crusted rack of lamb, Fesenjoon, chermoula caramelized vegetables,
      couscous with preserved lemon, z'aatar

      Pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan are Welcome 

      El Walima available 7 days a week. Order one-day in advance

       

      Mazza trio, Any Three Mazza

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      1.-Soup: Spinach, yellow spilt-pea, tomato, coriander, cilantro soup

      2-Baba ganoush, aubergin, tamarind, lemon-grass, mint

      3-Ful Madames, Fava-beans, cumin, lemon,EVOO

      4-Pesto di funghi, porcini Mushroom, walnut, parmesan cheese, Amontillado sherry

      5- Artichokes hearts, preserved lemon, herbs, pistachio

      6-Tabouli salad, Lebanese pomegranate

      7--Black eyed-pea, aromatic tomato

      8- Feta cheese, mint, harissa

      9- Fesenjoon, goat cheese, pomegranate, walnut

      10- Silk Road, chickpeas, Thai chili, sun-dried tomatoes, tahini

      11- Muhammara, red pepper, walnut, pomegranate, Aleppo chili, cardamom

      12- Lima beans, fennel, lemon, , bay leaves

      13- Tapenade, Kalamata olives, walnut, orange zest
      14- Tomato provençal, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, basil, anchovies
      15- Pearl couscous, preserved lemon, raisins, za'atar

      16- Falafel, tahini, pickles

       

      All mazza are served with za'atar pita chips

       

      Sides and Condiments

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      Fesenjoon, marmalade of pomegranate and walnut

      Feta stuffed date and rolled in za'atar

      Crispy herbed pita chips

      House-mixed Za'atar

      House-mixed Herb de Provence

      Dukkah, toasted funnel, coriander, sesame seeds, cumin, crushed walnuts

       

       

       

      Please text Mo with your order at 612-770-3441

      or complete the form at the bottom of this page

       

      Pickup curbside Tuesday-Saturday, In Old Highland Minneapolis

       

       

       

       

    • MAZZA DINNER EVENT

      Transport yourself to a one-of-a-kind Mediterranean-inspired feast. Join Mo for a very special evening of exceptional tastes, warm company, and basking in the good life.

      A caterer and bartender, Mo prepares Middle Eastern/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. Set among the leafy trees and garden of his home under magical fairy lights, you can enjoy your 4-course dinner with a special friend or group of friends. Tables for 2, 4 and 8 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 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

      Whirling Dervish Mazza sampler

      Feta cheese, mint, Olives tapenade, Baba ganoush, Ful Madames,Tomato provençal

      served with Za’atar pita chips

       

      2nd coures

      Artichokes hearts, preserved lemon, herbs, pistachio

      Tabouli salad, Lebanese pomegranate

       

      3rd course

      Three seeds Falafel, tahini, pickles

       

      4th cours

      Turkey thighs kofta, Muhammara, mint

       

      5th course

      Sgroppino, Venetian lemon dessert

       

       

      Mazza dinner is served with Aperitif and Wine

      Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and pescatarian substitutions available on request.

      $78 per guest "Tax and gratuity not included"

       

      MAZZA/DINNER Dates

      (Oct 8th), (Oct 9th), (Oct 21st , (Oct 22nd , (Oct 23rd)

      (Nov 4th), (Nov 5th), (Nov 24th), (Nov 26th), (Nov 27th)

       

      REQUEST YOUR MAZZA DINNER TODAY. Please list number of guests.

      Event duration 6-9 pm

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    • 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 with couscous and caramelized parsnips.

      Whirling Dervish Mazza Sampler

      Selection of six mazza served with Zaa'tar pita chips.

      Special Easter Dinner

      3 course dinner with Dukkah crusted rack of lamb, see menu page for details.

    • PLACE YOUR ORDER

      Pickup curbside 7 days a week, In Old Highland Minneapolis

       

      Please list the numbers (1–14) of each mazza you'd like along with any sides and condiements and if you're not picking up, provide your address in the instruction field.


      Also, if you have any dietary concerns, please be sure to let us know.

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