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Scheherazade* An Evening of Persian Flavors, Fine Wine & Visual Storytelling
Celebrating Of Quicksilver and Dust: Postcards from the Middle East by Sia Yazdanfar
Join us in the ArtsCenter Theatre for a richly layered evening that weaves together the culinary, the cultural, and the visual. This immersive Persian wine dinner will transport you through taste, texture, and storytelling-celebrating the vibrant cuisine of Iran, paired with thoughtfully selected wines, and the evocative photography of Sia Yazdanfar.
The evening begins with a sparkling wine social hour, where guests will mingle over passed hors d'oeuvres as Sia welcomes you. Once seated, a family-style feast will unfold. Red and white wines will be served alongside the variety of stews and kabobs, allowing you to explore the food and drink at your own pace. To close the meal, guests will enjoy mini Iranian sweets-infused with rosewater, cardamom, and pistachio-served alongside traditional Persian chai, offering a fragrant, comforting end to the evening.
Throughout the dinner, Sia Yazdanfar will share insights into his photographic journey and introduce his exhibition, Of Quicksilver and Dust. His work captures the lyrical quality of desert landscapes, where endless ridges, salt flats, and wind-carved textures create a visual symphony: "Photography is frozen music. There is a lyrical aspect present in certain images, and nowhere is this more visible than in scenes of desert landscapes... From honeycomb salt patterns to flowing dunes, these elements echo musical notes-sometimes in harmony, sometimes in tension." As flavors unfold on the table, so too will stories-of travel, culture, and the quiet beauty of nature captured through a lens. This event is not just a meal, but an experience: a celebration of Persian heritage through food, wine, and art.
*Scheherazade is a nod to the legendary storyteller from One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales that were compiled during the 9th century CE.
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Butlered hors d'oeuvres:
(Served with sparkling wine)
Kashk-e Bademjan - Smoky roasted eggplant blended with whey, garlic, and mint on crostini.
Mini Kookoo Sabzi - Herbaceous bites of Persian frittata with barberries and fresh herbs.
Main offerings:
(Served with red and white wine)
Persian Salad - A fresh medley of herbs and greens. (GF)
Ghormeh Sabzi - A richly herbaceous beef and kidney bean stew, layered with dried lime. (GF)
Joojeh Kabob - Chicken marinated in saffron and lemon, grilled until tender and golden. (GF)
Kobideh Kabob - Spiced ground beef skewers, flame-grilled and deeply savory. (GF)
Vegetarian Eggplant Stew - A hearty meatless option with tomatoes, eggplant, and garlic. (GF)
Rice Pilaf - Fragrant Persian rice, to be enjoyed alongside the main courses. (GF)
Dessert:
(Served with Persian chai)
A selection of Iranian Sweets.
Wines Served
SOCIAL HOUR:
Sparkling : Franck Besson "Rose Granit", Beaujolais
DINNER SERVICE:
White: Domaine Frederic Mabileau Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley
Red: Domaine d'Ourea Vacqueyras, Rhone Valley
DESSERT:
Digestif: Eric Bordelet "Authentique" Poire Cidre, Normandy
