The Pinnacle of Persian Rice and Tahdig with Chef Nicole Dayani

THE HEIGHT OF PERSIAN FOOD EXPERIENCES YOU WON’T FIND IN A RESTAURANT.

On Wednesday March 26th, the Iranian-Angeleno Chef opens the doors to her private kitchen laboratory as she shares her family’s age-old culinary secrets. It's a new kind of workshop-dinner-party hybrid, just in time for Nowruz (the Persian new year).

Los Angeles is home to the largest Persian community outside of Iran, with a rich history of first-generation immigrants, many of whom arrived after the 1979 revolution. The Persian community is a significant (and very flavorful) part of the fabric of Los Angeles, spanning Raffi’s Place in Glendale to Shamshiri in Westwood, and beyond. 

While we deeply cherish the Persian restaurants of the city, the heartbeat of Iranian cooking really does take place in the home kitchen. Many cuisines rely on written recipes but Persian cooking is largely an oral tradition, with mothers and grandmothers teaching their children through experience, intuition, and memory. 

But preservation takes investment. And as food culture continues to evolve towards novelty, we're at risk of these century-old recipes fading away. 

ENTER NICOLE DAYANI.

The local Chef raised by the LA Persian community has devoted her life’s work to keeping the Persian culinary tradition and recipes alive, and she’s here to share them. 

THE WORKSHOP

A deep dive into the world of fluffy, crispy, colorful rice— the heart and soul of every Persian meal. Nicole will teach traditional homemade recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation and are not found in Persian restaurants. 

THE HOMEMADE PERSIAN FEAST TO FOLLOW

Saffron White Rice & Lavash Tahdig with Barberries served with Saffron Chicken

Sabzi Polo Tahchin (Iranian Herb Rice with Saffron Rice Cake Tahdig)

Reshte Polo (Fried Onion, Noodle, Long Grain Basmatic Rice + Tahdig ) served with Beef Shoulder 

Vibrant Spring Persian Little Gem Salad with Fresh Herbs, Roasted Pistachios, Buttered Barberries, Pickled Onions 

+ a little Nowruz gift ;)

SHEEEEEESH! 

Oh, and it’s BYOB. See you there. 

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WHAT: The Pinnacle of Persian Rice and Tahdig with Chef Nicole Dayani 

WHERE: Secret Venue in Beverly Hills (address will be revealed to ticket buyers 24 hours in advance)

WHEN: 6:00PM - 9:00PM on Wednesday, March 26th. 

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NICOLE’S KITCHEN
NicolesKitchenLA is a boutique cooking school located in Beverly Hills, founded by Chef Nicole Dayani. For over 11 years, it has been a destination for home cooks from around the world to learn the technique, spirit and depth of Persian cooking.

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Tickets are non-refundable*

PSA: ALL CUISINES DESERVE A NICOLE DAYANI**