Eat Offbeat: Lebanese & Persian Ice Cream Demo + Demo, featuring a musical performance by The Brooklyn Nomad

Celebrate the start of summer with Eat Offbeat at Atelier Jolie for a special evening of ice cream, mezze, music, and Middle Eastern hospitality. 

Join Eat Offbeat co-founder Wissam Kahi and Persian Chef Armita for a live demonstration of two beloved frozen desserts: Lebanese booza, known for its signature chewy texture and floral notes, and its Persian cousin, saffron-infused Persian ice cream. 

The demo will be followed by a refreshing four-course summer dinner inspired by the flavors of Lebanon and Iran, paired with hibiscus mint tea and organic Lebanese wines. 

To complete the evening, The Brooklyn Nomads will perform a live set of music, brining guests on a sensory journey through the golden age of the Arab world and the middle east. 

On the Menu:

Drinks: Hibiscus Mint Tea, Organic Lebanese Red and White Wine

Hors d'Oeuvres: Ab Doogh Khiar – a chilled Persian yogurt soup with cucumbers, herbs, walnuts, raisins, and rose petals.

Starter: Lebanese Mezze – Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, and Fattoush.

Main Dish: Mdardara – Lebanese rice and lentils with caramelized onions & Mossabaha – chickpeas folded with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. 

Dessert: Lebanese Booza, Persian Saffron Ice Cream, and Cookie selection. 

What To Expect: 

• Live Culinary Demonstration: Watch Wissam and Chef Armita reveal the techniques behind Lebanese Booza and Persian Saffron Ice Cream, including the ingredients and methods that give these desserts their distinctive texture, aroma, and flavor. 
• Cultural Storytelling: Discover the history, traditions, and personal stories behind the dishes, with insights into Lebanese and Persian culinary heritage. 
• Live Musical Performance: Enjoy a special performance by The Brooklyn Nomads, featuring music that will bring the evening's flavors and stories to life. 
• Dinner & Community: Gather around the table with fellow food lovers for a generous, seasonal dinner celebrating connection, migration, memory, and hospitality. 
• Take-Home Recipe Card: Leave with a recipe card so you can recreate part of the experience at home and share it with friends and family.