Easter Rages on at Zaytinya… Greek Style!

Did you think Easter had come and gone? By Zaytinya’s reckoning we still have another four and a half weeks to go. The Greek Easter Annual Celebration rages on until May 5th and offers creative takes on Greek Lenten and Easter dishes served alongside inventive cocktails by world renowned Chef Jose Andres and Zaytinya’s Head Chef Michael Costa.

I recently attended a reception at Zaytinya and had the opportunity to try canapés of a few of the Greek Easter dishes.

The first one I tried was the Spring Pea Tzatziki and it was was delicious! They used fresh English peas and cooked them until the texture was slightly al dente. The tartness of the yogurt and the pungency of the garlic made for an excellent tzatziki sauce. Some pistachios were added to give the dish a crunch.

Spring Pea Tzatziki

Next I tried the Omeleta me Sparangini, it was a tasty asparagus and feta omelet that was spiced with dill, cumin, coriander and caraway seed and I found it very rich and satisfying. As a side note, Zaytinya uses cage-free eggs in their omelets.

Omeleta me Sparangi

Lastly, I had their pride and joy Easter dish, the Spit Roasted Lamb Shoulder. The meat is cooked perfectly and is served luxuriously tender. No need to even think about using your knife. It is accompanied with cucumber tzatziki, sweet gem lettuce and pickled onions.

These dishes are on the menu until May 5th. They also have some special events in store for you during the celebration:

Aglaia Kremezi Cooking Class

Thursday, April 4th at 4pm

Chef Kremezi will lead a tour of the FeshFarm Market and conduct a hands-on cooking class for $65 a person.

Wine Dinner with Aglaia Kremezi

Friday, April 5th at 7pm

Here is your opportunity to join Chef Kremezi for a special wine dinner as she discusses traditional Kean flavors. Jose Andres’ Wine Director, Lucas Paya, will be pairing regional wines with each dish. The wine dinner is $85 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Agora Day Market

Sunday, April 21st at 11am

Greece will meet Penn Quarter at Zaytinya’s newly renovated patio. It will open for the season with an outdoor market that offers Greek vendors, musicians and dancers. Jose Andres food truck Pepe will be serving the “Zaytinya Lamb Sandwhich”.

Wine Dinner with Argyros Winery

Monday, April 15th at 7pm

Argyros Winery’s Stefano Georgas and Head Chef Michael Costa collaborate to bring you a wine dinner featuring traditional Santorinian wines. The wine dinner is $85 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Greek Easter Brunch

Sunday, May 5th

The final celebration of the season, the Greek Easter Brunch, will feature traditional dishes such as spit-roasted lamb shoulder and Lachanosalata (Zaytinya take on the traditional shredded cabbage and carrot salad).

Enjoy the Greek Easter Season!

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