DervishMazza
Homemade Mediterranean Cuisine to Nourish Your Soul
-- Whirling keeps you centered --
Meet Mo
Hand prepared with love, DervishMazza delivers authentic tastes of the Middle East/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 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 for a very special evening of exceptional tastes, warm company, and basking in the good life.
Your safety is our priority. All guests are requested to provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative covid test.
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
Yellow Lentil soup with turmeric, cumin, lemon
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, cinnamon
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 Dinner Dates
(Jan 13th), (Jan 15th), (Jan27th), (Jan 28th), (jan 29th)
(Feb 10th), (Feb 11th), (Feb 14th), (Feb 24th), ( Feb 25th), (Feb 26th)
REQUEST YOUR MAZZA DINNER TODAY. Please list number of guests and any other pertinent details.
Event duration 6-8:30 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. 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.
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.
