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Zaytinya

23 · V · 2026

Hosted by Monisha

A vibrant celebration of the shared flavors and traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean Since Chef José Andrés opened the doors to his restaurant Zaytinya twenty years ago, food lovers have savored his creative adaptations of the classic dishes of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Zaytinya’s menu has always showcased the region’s extraordinary food traditions while innovating in José’s signature style: delicious, surprising, and made for sharing.

About the book

A vibrant celebration of the shared flavors and traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean Since Chef José Andrés opened the doors to his restaurant Zaytinya twenty years ago, food lovers have savored his creative adaptations of the classic dishes of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Zaytinya’s menu has always showcased the region’s extraordinary food traditions while innovating in José’s signature style: delicious, surprising, and made for sharing. From crispy fried vegetables and perfectly spiced seafood to tender grilled kebabs and warm, fluffy pita, these recipes are simply irresistible as well as accessible to the home cook. The smooth dips and delectable roasts will happily feed a family on a weeknight or friends over for weekend dinner. Zaytinya—which draws its name from the Turkish word for olive oil—brings to life the ingredients, techniques, dishes, and histories that are central to the way many of us love to eat today.

To start

Garides Me Ánitho (Buttery Shrimp With Dill) Zahra
Hummus Komal
Havuç Köftesi (Carrot Fritters with Pistachio Sauce) Komal
Tabbouleh with Shrimp Saganaki Raj
Chicken Soup Avgolemono Apurva
Htipti (Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Spread) Asha
Baba Ghannouge Asha
Dolmades (Rice and Tomato Stuffed Grape Leaves) Spruha
Spanakopita (Phyllo With Spinach, Leeks and Feta) Tanya

Mains

Shish Taouk (Marinated Chicken Kebab) Karishma
Celebration Rice Kavya
Shakshouka (Spiced Peppers, Tomatoes, and Eggs) Kavya
Shawarma Spice Roast Chicken Priya
Soutzoukakia (Meatballs in Spiced Tomato Sauce) Saviera
Soutzoukakia (Meatballs in Spiced Tomato Sauce) Bean
Patates Antinahtes (Cypriot Style Potatoes With Coriander and Wine) Divya
Lamb Baharat Kebabs with Tabbouleh Malvika
Bamya (Okra and Tomato Stew) Sahil
Turkish Stuffed Eggplant (İmam Bayıldı) Sneha
Shawarma Spiced Roast Chicken Yamini
Tzatziki Yamini

Sweet

Crab Cake Varsh
Walnut Delight Monisha
Turkish Chocolate Coffee Cake Shreya
Olive Oil Cake Shreya

To drink

Raki Komal
[TBD] Lemonada Divya
Pomona and Pom Fili Yamini

28 dishes, cooked by 20 members.