Eat OffBeat: Georgian Dinner + Cooking Demo

An intimate evening of Georgian flavors, stories, and hospitality. Gather around the table as Chef Dona shares personal stories and her connection to food. Enjoy a live demonstration of how to make khinkali and discover the heartfelt toasts that are an essential part of the Georgian supra, the traditional feast. 

About the Chef: 

Chef Dona moved to the United States in 2010, where cooking became a means of survival and grew into a passion for teaching and bringing people together. She began sharing her skills with children and adults and went on to write two cookbooks, Around the Georgian Table and American Comfort Food. Today, she develops food products and continues teaching at a culinary studio Red Inside Culinary in the West Village. Dona believes cooking is an essential survival skill and that the food we prepare and share plays a vital role in our health and well-being. 

For the Table 

Toasted homemade bread with fragrant, gently spicy ajika butter. 

Appetizers 

Trio of the most delicious and popular Georgian appetizers with walnut pesto and pomegranate seeds 

1. roasted eggplant rolls 

2. Butternut squash balls 

3. Spinach/kale balls Served with khachapuri made with flaky puff pastry dough filled with cheese. 

Main Course 

Traditional meat khinkali — Georgian dumplings filled with savory meat and rich broth. 

Dessert

Refreshing pomegranate sorbet paired with a walnut, cardamom, and date bar, a sweet, aromatic finish. 

What To Expect: 

● A live khinkali-making demonstration 

● A four-course Georgian dining experience 

● Personal stories and an introduction to Georgian supra traditions