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.
Mazza Menu
The Whirling Dervish
34
Silk Road, Muhammara, Feta-mint and Baba ganoush
Elwalima 3 course dinner for two
92
1st course, Spring spinach and yellow split-pea soup
2nd course, Mazza sampler served with za'atar pita chips
3rd Dukkah crusted rack of lamb served, Fesenjoon, chermoula caramelized vegetables,
couscous with preserved lemon, z'aatar
Pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan are Welcome
El Walima available Friday and Saturday. Order by Thursday 5pm.
Mazza trio, Any Three Mazza
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1.-Spring spinach and yellow spilt-pea soup, tomato, coriander, cilantro
2-Baba ganoush, eggpant, tamarind, lemon-grass, smoked paprika
3-Ful medams, Fava-beans, cumin, lemon,EVOO
4-Pesto di funghi, porcini Mushroom, walnut, parmesan cheese, Amontillado sherry
5- Marinated artichokes hearts, preserved lemon, herbs, pistachio
6- Feta cheese, mint, harissa
7- Fesenjoon, goat cheese, pomegranate, walnut
8- Silk Road, chickpeas, Thai chili, sun-dried tomatoes, tahini
9- Muhammara, red pepper, walnut, pomegranate, Aleppo chili, cardamom
10- Lima beans, toasted fennel seeds, lemon, crushed pepper, bay leaves
11- Tapenade, Kalamata olives, walnut, orange zest
12- Tomato provençal, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, basil, anchovies
13- Pearl couscous, preserved lemon, raisins, za'atar
14- Falafel, tahini, pickles
All mazza are served with za'atar pita chips
Sides and Condiments
5
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
Complimentary delivery Saturday in Minneapolis and Saint Paul for a minimum of order of $56 or more
Pickup curbside Sunday–Friday, in Old Highland Minneapolis
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 TABLE
Linger over a testy and colorful selection of 8-10 Mazza/small plate with 2 drinks, wine or cocktail
$48 per guest "Gratuity not Included"
No time for dinner? Reserve the a Mazza table for a 90 minute seating with two drinks, Wine or cocktails and a mazza/small plate selection.
Two seatings available – 5:30pm and 7:30pm.
Dinner MENU
Amuse bouche
Eggplant, tamarind, feta, mint
Soup
Spring spinach and yellow spilt-pea soup, tomato, coriander, cilantro
Mazza
Seasonal selection, served with crispy pita chips and crudités
Main
Dukkah crusted rack of lamb served, Fesenjoon, chermoula caramelized vegetables,
couscous with preserved lemon, za'atar.
Dessert
Sgroppino, Venetian lemon dessert
Dinner is served with Aperitif, Wine and Digestif
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and pescatarian substitutions available on request.
$95 per guest "Gratuity not Included"
PATIO MAZZA/DINNER DATES:
April 16, 23,
May 7, 8, 21 booked, 22
June 4, 5, 18, 19
July TBA
REQUEST YOUR PATIO MAZZA/DINNER TODAY. Please list number of guests.
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
Complimentary delivery Friday and Saturday in Minneapolis and Saint Paul for a minimum of order of $56 or more
Pickup curbside Sunday–Thursday in Northeast 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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