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 Menu
Mazza trio: any three Mazza
$36
1- MaMa ganoush: Aubergine, tahini, charmoula , pomegranate, Aleppo pepper
2- Ful Madames: fava-beans, cumin, lemon, EVOO
3- Charred aubergine, Pomegranate chermoula, grenn-kiwi , mint
4- Artichoke hearts, preserved lemon, herbs, pistachio
5- Lima-bean, funnel, lemon
6- Feta cheese, mint, harissa
7- Fesenjoon: pomegranate and walnut marmalade, goat cheese
8- Silk Road: chickpeas, Thai chili, sun-dried tomatoes, tahini
9- Muhammara: red pepper, walnut, pomegranate, Aleppo chili, cardamom
10- Tapenade: Kalamata olives, walnut, orange zest
11- Tomato provençal, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, basil, anchovies
12- Pearl couscous, preserved-lemon, raisins, za'atar
13- Falafel, Lebanese tahini, artisan pickles
All mazza are served with za'atar pita chips,all mazza are 6oz serving.
Elwalima 3-course dinner for two
Please order one day in advance
$118
1st Charred aubergine, Pomegranate chermoula, grenn-kiwi , mint
2nd course:- Mazza sampler served with za'atar pita chips
3rd course:- Lamb kofta, sour cherries, pine-nuts, oven roasted sweet-potato, dukkah
couscous, preserved-lemon, raisins, za'atar
Pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan options are available
Sides and Condiments
$9
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,Aleppo pepper, 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 (1–13) 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!
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, oven roasted sweet-potato, dukkah
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.
$115 per guest (Tax and gratuity added upon booking)
DervishMazza dinner events Dates
Oct 10th, 11th, 24th, 25th, 27th
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.
RETAIL LINE
We're excited to announce the introduction of a retail line!
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.
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