Mezze Culture

03/10/2022

Spent last weekend in NYC — walked 25 miles in 3 days. We’re looking forward to launching new series of talks on our platform from our restaurant partners this fall in Tampa, DC, NYC, and Austin.✨

Restaurants and chefs, DM us for more info to join our network of partners.

In the meantime, here is a look back at a dinner sharing the regional ingredients and cuisine of Peru in Austin.

14/09/2022

We’re looking forward to launching new series of talks on our platform from our restaurant partners this fall in Tampa, DC, NYC, and Austin.✨

Restaurants and chefs, DM us for more info to join our network of partners.

In the meantime, here is a look back at a dinner sharing the regional ingredients and cuisine of Peru in Austin.

07/09/2022

A look back at one of our culture talk hosts leading a discussion about several South American countries through its coffee culture — including a cheese and fruit pairing.

Now that’s it’s safe to get back to in person events, we’re looking forward to launching a new series of talks from hosts across DC, Austin, NYC, and Tampa this fall.

Stay tuned.

23/08/2022

A look back at Lawrence the owner of Wasota, leading a culture talk and sharing his Nigerian heritage and cuisine with local foodies.

09/08/2022

Abdu sharing his Moroccan culture with foodies in Austin. We miss The Flying Carpet, but cherish the memories. We have had so many great hosts.

COVID did a number on so many local businesses, and we hope with the relaunch of our in person talks, both restaurants and local foodies can build solid relationships.

28/02/2022

Past fun from one of restaurant partner’s culture talks featuring an introduction to Moroccan cuisine.

Last year we virtually held nearly 20 talks with local chefs and founders — in Austin, NYC, DC, and Tampa —about the unique story behind their craft, to teach foodies a little more about a culture to love.

This year, now that it’s safer we are moving back to supporting in person events which foodies can subscribe to our restaurant partners monthly culture talks on our platform.

Get alerts by signing up for updates on our website mezzeculture.com ♥️

08/07/2021

Get to know Mexico with culture talk host, founder and Executive Chef Ricardo "Ricky" Camacho through the craft and story of in New York City.

WATCH TALK
https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-mexico-with-anejo

26/06/2021

Get to know Italy with culture talk host and founder Dan Bavaro through the craft and story of Bavaro's in Tampa, FL.

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04/05/2021

Listen to more than 15 talks with our local hospitality industry chefs, founders and GMs, to learn their stories and discover a culture to love, including:⁠
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Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Indian, Spanish, Mexican, Jewish, Venezuelan, Cypriot, Greek, Lebanese, Italian, Cuban, and more.⁠
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Our partners in hospitality are culture hosts who tell their story to inspire wanderlust in foodies. ⁠
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Our community of local travel enthusiasts in America go beyond traditional borders to learn about the world through the insights of local hospitality and restaurants. ⁠
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Beyond travel books, we discover countries through fluent hosts near us who become our travel guide by holding these culture talks to share a unique cultural narrative through their craft. ⁠
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Get alerts about our upcoming talks and chef tasting pop-ups near you. ⁠

👉🏻 www.mezzeculture.com/get-alerts

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21/04/2021

🔔 Mezze Culture Box Pop-Up Event

Host Restaurant: The Monkey King

Pop-Up Event details below.

This monthly pop-up event starts May 10th and is exclusively available to Mezze Culture subscribers only!

Please share this event with your fellow NYC foodies.

POP UP DETAILS Destination China Hosted by The Monkey King Monthly 5/10, 6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13 Pop Up Time 4-7PM Pick Up ONLY Subscribers to this monthly pop-up will embark on an exclusive introduction to Chinese cuisine through a chef-curated tasting culture box in this month

18/04/2021

Get to know Japan with culture talk host and founder Reiko Hirai, through the craft and story of DC Sake cō in Washington, DC.

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Get to know Japan with culture talk host and founder Reiko Hirai, through the craft and story of DC Sake Co. in Washington DC.

01/04/2021

Get to know Japan with culture talk host Hiroaki “Hiro” Mitsu, through the story of Ramen by UZU in Washington, DC.

Watch the whole talk at:
https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-japan-with-ramen-by-uzu

30/03/2021

Get to know India with culture talk host, founder and Chef, Priya Ammu through the story of Tokri in Washington, DC.⁠
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Watch culture talk:
https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talks-india-with-tokri
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24/03/2021

Get to know Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon with culture talk host and General Manager Mehtap Demirci through the story of the mosaic and meeting of these Mediterranean influences from the founders’ and chefs’ heritages in these Eastern Mediterranean countries, through the story of Agora DC in Washington, DC.

🖥 WATCH CULTURE TALK
https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talks-greece-turkey-lebanon-with-agora

Get to know Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon with culture talk host General Manager Mehtap Demirci through the story of the mosaic these Mediterranean influences of the founders and chefs’ heritage in these Eastern Mediterranean countries, through the story of Agora in Washington, DC.

21/03/2021

Get to know Japan with culture talk host Hiroaki “Hiro” Mitsu, through the story of Ramen by UZU in Washington, DC.

Watch Culture Talk:
https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-japan-with-ramen-by-uzu

19/03/2021

Get to know Spain with culture talk host Executive Chef Ramon Martinez, through the story of Jaleo by José Andrés in Washington DC.

Watch culture talk:
https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-spain-with-jaleo-by-jose-andres

Get to know Spain with culture talk host Executive Chef Ramon Martinez, through the story of Jaleo by José Andrés in Washington DC.

18/03/2021

Get to know Mexico with culture talk host Jorge Garcia, through his family history in Ranching in Northern Mexico, his mother’s recipes, homemade tortillas, and more, transporting you to his favorite aspects of Mexican culture, through the craft of Curra's Grill.

Watch culture talk: https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-mexico-with-curras-grill

17/03/2021

Get to know Italy with culture talk host and founder Gaia, through the story of her cafe shop, Gaia Italian Cafe in New York, NY.

Watch culture talk:
https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-italy-with-gaia-italian-cafe

Get to know Italy with culture talk host Gaia Bagnasacco, by way of her Milanese heritage and her cafe shop, Gaia Italian Cafè in New York, NY.

16/03/2021

Get to know Jewish Kosher Austro-Hungarian culture with Italian influences with culture talk host and founder Doris Schechter through the story of My Most Favorite Food in New York, NY.

Watch culture talk:
https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-jewish-kosher-austro-hungary-by-my-most-favorite-food

15/03/2021

Get to know Cyprus with culture talk host Elena Ioannidis, by way of her father’s culinary journey, the restaurant’s social foundation in rich tradition and homemade food, as well as Cypriot travel tips, that transport you to the island nation, through the craft of ZENON TAVERNA.

Watch culture talk: https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-cyprus-with-zenon-taverna

15/03/2021

Get to know Venezuela with culture talk host Andrea Rincones, through the story of her mother’s longtime desire to open a place to share traditional Venezuelan comfort and street foods, to her daily freshly made staples that she makes today like arepas and tequenos, with cultural warmth and passed down recipes, at Budare's.

Watch culture talk: https://www.mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-venezuela-with-budares

13/03/2021

Get to know Mexico with culture talk host Chef Alma Alcocer through a reflection of her travels and experiences in Mexico, including merging life as a classically-trained chef together with the food she grew up with; while maintaining integral elements of interior Mexican cuisine along with a fresh and welcoming approach for locals at El Alma.

Watch culture talk: https://www.mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-mexico-with-el-alma

03/03/2021

Get to know Cuba with culture talk hosts Executive Chef Giovanni Ventura, and General Manager Luis Piedra, through the story of Calle Ocho. Founded by a Cuba-native and influenced by a deeply rooted Spanish heritage that is prevalent throughout Cuba and Central and South America, the team pays homage to it's Cuban heritage.

Watch culture talk: https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-cuba-with-calle-ocho

03/03/2021

Get to know Japan with culture talk host Hiroaki “Hiro” Mitsu, through the story of the ramen shop UZU that he opened after moving to the U.S. to play professional basketball.

Watch the talk now: https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-japan-with-ramen-by-uzu

01/03/2021

Get to know Italy with culture talk host Marco Silvestrini, through the story of the gelato shop Dolce Neve, that he moved to Austin to open with his sister Francesca and her fiancé Leo. He shares his influences, from his childhood memories of eating gelato and it's own integral part of Italian society, to the traditional and innovative flavors, and more.

Watch culture talk: https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-italy-with-dolce-neve

27/02/2021

Get to know Venezuela with culture talk host Andrea Rincones, through the story of her mother’s longtime desire to open a place to share traditional Venezuelan comfort and street foods, to her daily freshly made staples that she makes today like arepas and tequenos, with warmth and passed-down recipes, at Budare's.

Watch culture talk: https://www.mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-venezuela-with-budares

27/02/2021

Get to know Mexico with culture talk host Ricardo "Ricky" Camacho, through the story of AÑEJO. He shares his immersive experiences with the restaurant's team, to express the Mexican culture and it’s diverse palate, and more.

Watch culture talk: https://mezzeculture.com/culture-talk-mexico-with-anejo