Signifying the start of spring, Greek Easter sees families and friends come together across Greece for celebratory feasts and spirited gatherings.
So, this April, ZOE Modern Greek Kouzina has decided to bring the unique traditions and treasured rituals of this deeply symbolic occasion over to the UAE capital, and present a captivating Easter Menu filled with contemporary Greek flavours and sumptuous Mediterranean classics.
Inviting loved ones to spend quality time together and bond over the simple yet elegant tastes and textures of modern Greek cuisine, the carefully curated Easter selection spans a choice of the beautiful restaurant’s most popular soups, dips, salads, appetizers, mains and desserts.
Transporting guests over to the idyllic blue and white streets and azure waters of Santorini, the heartwarming and vegan-friendly fakes lentil soup provides a light and healthy starter, while the enticing dip trio of tzatziki, tyrokafteri and melitzanosalata, served with warm freshly made flatbreads, is simply perfect for sharing.
Further healthy and nourishing delights can be found in the choice of Easter salads. The fresh Greek salad with crumbled barrel-aged feta is sure to be an instant hit with even the most distinguished food connoisseur, while the dakos salad with grated tomato and feta mousse is ideal for adventurous diners who are looking for something unique and different.
Spanning all of Greece’s most much-loved recipes, all presented with a creative and dynamic twist, the irresistible starters of keftedes meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, golden spinach and feta spanakopita pies and Bogiourdi, baked feta cheese with tomatoes, peppers, oregano and olive oil are all bound to be devoured in minutes.
Packed with comforting and home cooked dishes, the main courses truly are the main event. For a taste of authentic Greek street food the succulent grilled souvlaki platter for two is an unbeatable option. Starring enough delicious morsels to leave even the hungriest pair of diners feeling totally satisfied and content, it features a fusion of tender chicken, aromatic lamb and juicy beef skewers, all joined by fragrant rice, creamy tzatziki dip, piccalilli and freshly made warm pita breads. Meat eaters will also fall instantly in love with the three-hour slow cooked beef stifado and the crispy-skinned, 48-hour marinated chicken, served with magnificent, marbled potatoes.
Of course, no Easter feast is complete without a succulent leg of lamb, and the rustic lamb kleftiko is an extraordinary dish that melts in the mouth and can’t fail to lift every diner’s mood.
Finally, the talented kitchen team have created an indulgent array of authentic Greek Easter desserts, including Greek family-favourite dishes such as traditional Greek bougatsa pie with vanilla cream, and intricately platted tsoureki bread flavoured with orange, cinnamon and many other fresh ingredients sourced straight from the Greek countryside.
Every course can be further enhanced with a choice of bespoke refreshing mocktails, or a rich and uplifting cup of strong Greek coffee.
Providing the choice of dining inside in the chic and minimalist dining room, or outside with views of the moored boats of Marsa Al Bateen, Easter at ZOE Modern Greek Kouzina is an experience to be remembered and treasured forever.
The Easter menu is available exclusively on Sunday, April 16, priced à la carte.
To find out more, please visit the restaurant’s Instagram page @zoekouzina.
