CANARY BY GORJI PRESENTS JULY COOKING TECHNIQUE CLASS

WHAT:           Join Chef/Owner Mansour Gorji of Canary by Gorji this month as he shares his award-winning cooking techniques.  This class includes a three-course dinner paired with three wines for $59, plus tax & gratuity.  Seating is limited; call 972.503.7080 for class reservations.

Three-course dinner includes:

·         Panzanella Salad

Kavaklidere Kirmizi 2007 (Turkey)

·         Prime Beef Tenderloin gorgonzola, garlic mashed potatoes

Pope Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Napa Valley) 

·         Turkish Coffee and Port with Fresh Berries and Creme Fraiche

WHEN:          Monday, July 26th - 7pm

WHERE:        Canary by Gorji

                        5100 Beltline Road, # 402

Addison, Texas

WHO:             Chef Gorjis own product line, Gorji Gourmet, includes sauces, primers and dressings for purchase at Canary by Gorji New Mediterranean Steak & Seafood, metroplex Whole Foods Market®, area gourmet stores and www.gorjigourmet.com.  The 11-table Addison restaurant offers a boutique wine selection and is open for dinner Tuesday - Thursday, 5-9:30 p.m. and Friday-  Saturday, 5-10:30 p.m. For more information call 972 503 7080 or visit www.canarybygorji.com

About Canary by Gorji

 CHEF GORJI DEFINES NEW MEDITERRANEAN

Chef Gorji defines New Mediterranean through his personal preparation of each entree five nights a week at Canary by Gorji as well as his bi-monthly cooking technique classes and his own product line, Gorji Gourmet.  Chef Gorji prepares dishes native to the entire Mediterranean area including Southern France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and northern Africa. His New Mediterranean cuisine is upscale, modern cooking using prime cuts of meat with abbreviated cooking times to bring out the natural flavor of food. 

"The use of the best ingredients I can find and a minimalistic approach to spices allows me to do with Mediterranean what other chefs have been doing with New American for years", said Chef Gorji.  "I put my own twist on ethnic Mediterranean recipes combining traditional dishes in new ways. Think of Greek dishes with Lebanese influences or mixing French and Italian styles and techniques like my escargot in pomodoro.  My dishes meld the best of both worlds, the old world essence, but per order for my guests".

Gorjis signature use of the pomegranate, which he has fresh year round, predates the current popularity for this deep-red fruit so widely used in Mediterranean countries. This delicious flavor is the highlight of many of Gorjis recipes and is used in his unique dishes such as Beef Anar, Gnocchi Pomegranate Creme, Bulgarian Feta and Fresh Pomegranates, Salmon Anar, as well as his Champome cocktail. His award-winning fare has attracted "foodies" of all ages, including young children.  The clean, fresh "just picked" taste of his pomodoro sauce has made it the star of his product line.  Gorjis instructional DVD, Cooking with Gorji, demonstrates some of these recipes and techniques. A cookbook is in the works with more recipes, tips and instructions detailing his innovative methods and unusual pairing of ingredients.