Taste of the Mediterranean Demo Cooking
Culinary Experience

Live Chef Demonstration & Dinner

Taste of the Mediterranean Demo Cooking

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Date
October 1, 2026
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Time
6:00 – 9:00 PM EST
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Location
Laconiko , 11301 Braden Dr, Manassas, VA 20109
$135

Space is intentionally limited.

About This Event

An exclusive culinary experience featuring a live chef demonstration in collaboration with Agora. Featured dishes will be prepared during the demonstration using Laconiko Extra Virgin Olive Oil, highlighting the flavors and traditions of Mediterranean cuisine.

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CHEF DEMONSTRATION

GRILLED OCTOPUS GF|DF|NF

Grilled Octopus served over a Black-Eyed Pea salad with Dill, Red Onion, Dried Oregano, Maraş Pepper, and Pomegranate Seeds, finished with Sumac Molasses and Olive Oil

GRILLED OCTOPUS

HUMMUS WITH CRISPY TORTILLA CHIPS GF|DF|NF|V|VG

Pureed Chickpeas blended with Tahini and Olive Oil

BUFFET

HTIPITI GF|NF|V

Roasted Red Peppers blended with Feta, Thyme, and Olive Oil

HTIPITI

LABNEH GF|NF|V

Strained Yogurt with Garlic Confit, Za'atar, and Olive Oil

GREEK SALAD GF|NF|V

Chopped Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, and Olives with Feta Cheese, Parsley and Lemon Olive Oil

OTTOMAN RICE GF

Traditional Rice cooked with Black Currants, Apricots, Chicken Broth, Almonds, Pine Nuts, and Fried Shallots

FINDIK LAHMACUN NF

Thin Flatbread topped with Ground Lamb, New York Strip, Tomatoes, Peppers, and Parsley

KÖFTE GF|NF

Grilled Minced Lamb and New York Strip Patties served with Sumac Onions, Tomatoes, and Cacık

GRILLED CHICKEN NF

Grilled Chicken seasoned with Za'atar and Sumac, served with Grilled Tomato, Pepper, Toum, and Pita

BRANZINO GF|DF|NF

Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass served with Mediterranean Roasted Potatoes and Lemon

BRANZINO

TURKISH BAKLAVA

Layered Filo Pastry filled with Pistachios and Honey Syrup

GF-GLUTENFREE|DF-DAIRYFREENF-SAFEFOR NUT ALLERGIES V - VEGETARIAN | VG -VEGAN

**May contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

What's Included

Live chef demonstration
Mediterranean dinner buffet
Wine and non-alcoholic beverages
Attentive dinner service
And intimate Mediterranean experience
Educational culinary techniques, pairing insights, and tips to take home

Your Instructor

Rooted in the culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon, Agora brings you handcrafted mezze, wood-grilled kebabs, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Rooted in the culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon, Agora brings you handcrafted mezze, wood-grilled kebabs, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Cancellation Policy

Flexible for life's surprises

✅ Full Refund

Cancel at least 5 days before the event for a 100% refund to your original payment method within 5–10 business days.

🔄 Transfer Your Spot

Can't make it? Transfer your ticket to anyone up to the event start time — just email us their name and contact info.

❌ No Late Refunds

Cancellations within 5 days and no-shows are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

🌧 Force Majeure

If we must reschedule due to circumstances beyond our control, you'll receive a full refund or option to transfer to a new date.

To cancel or for questions, email events events@laconiko.com with your name and order number.