In-Person Class: Mediterranean Mezze with Laura Jarvis

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What’s on the Menu:
Feta and Pistachio Dip
Hummus with Roasted Eggplant and Pickled Onions
Marinated White Bean Salad
Lahmajoun (Roasted Red Pepper & Beef Flatbreads)
Description:
Forget big roasts and stressful showstoppers: we love a meal made up of many unique components, and we suspect that you do, too. Join us in-person at Milk Street for a class that features for of our favorite Mediterranean mezze dishes, each of which hides an unexpected ingredient or technique. We start with a variation of crowd-pleasing whipped feta that’s turned made more interesting—and turned gently green—by rich pistachios. Because we can’t have a mezze spread without hummus, you’ll learn the surefire strategies we use to ensure ours comes out perfectly creamy. Then, we’ll enjoy it the way it’s actually intended across so much of the Mediterranean and Middle East: not as a standalone dip, but as a foundation for creative and adaptable toppings. Next, our favorite white bean salad will teach you how acid, aromatics and time work together to coax enormous flavor from a pantry staple. Finally, you’ll prepare a batch of lahmajoun, a widely beloved flatbread topped with a bold mixture of roasted red pepper and spiced beef that char beautifully in a hot oven. You'll learn what makes lahmajoun distinct from other topped flatbreads in the region and why it deserves a permanent spot in your cooking rotation. Throughout the class, Laura will share the cultural context behind each dish and the techniques that make them work so you leave with more than just four new recipes. You leave with a whole new way of thinking about mezze.
At this hands-on class, you’ll work in pairs at fully equipped cooking stations with the guidance of your lead instructor. In addition to hands-on cooking, the class will include demonstrations, tasting and discussion. We conclude with a family-style meal with complimentary beverages—including our favorite wines, of course—and dessert. Come with take-home containers: there are usually leftovers! Attendees receive copies of all the recipes you make and a copy of the most recent issue of Milk Street Magazine. Plus, in-person class attendees will receive a 20% discount on their next purchase at the Milk Street Store.
About Laura: Laura is one of the culinary instructors at Milk Street. She is the chef and owner of Rose and Fig Culinary, where she creates thoughtful, home-cooked meals for Boston-area families. After honing her skills at several of Boston’s respected restaurants and institutions, she found her true calling in personal cheffing. For the past eight years, she has brought restaurant-quality food into homes, focusing on seasonal ingredients, comfort, and connection around the table.
Our hands-on cooking classes are capped at 14 attendees. Students work in pairs of two at fully equipped stations. Each attendee requires their own ticket.
This class is vegetarian and can easily be adapted for gluten-free and nut-free diets. However, please note that Milk Street is not an allergen-free space; if your allergy is severe, please get in touch before registering to understand if this event is a good fit for you.
Thank you to the 2026 Annual Sponsors of the Cooking School who make our events possible:

• and . Together, Wulf’s and Savenor’s provide premium seafood and gourmet meat to chefs and home cooks across the country. Use code MILKSTREET for 20% off orders from Wulf’s (t.ly/REVSO) and Savenor’s (t.ly/CRwjA).
  

FAQs

Is this an in-person event?

Yes. This event will take place in person at our location at 177 Milk Street in Boston. Expect plenty of hands-on cooking - not just a demonstration! If you are looking for a livestream cooking class, you can find our upcoming virtual class calendar here.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking garages:

• Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
• 75 State Street

Trains:

• Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
• State Street on Blue and Orange Line
• Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
• Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines

Bus Lines:

• 4, 92, 93, 352, 354

The entrance to our school is directly across from 49 India Street. Our entrance doors have two bowties on them.

Is my registration ticket refundable?

No. We do not offer refunds for in-person registrations. However, your ticket is fully transferable to another person for this event on these dates. You are responsible for finding someone to use your ticket, arranging reimbursement, and for sending us the new attendee's full name, contact information, and any special dietary requests.

Is a meal included?

Yes. In addition to a snack midway through class, you will sit down to a full dinner, served family-style, at about 7:30 pm.

I have an allergy or dietary restriction. Can I still come?

We work hard to accommodate as many allergies and dietary needs as possible. You are welcome to write us at [email protected] to get more detailed information on whether this event is a good fit for you.

Are children allowed?

Children 11-17 are allowed to participate if they attend and cook with an adult parent or guardian. The minor and the adult must each have a ticket to the class.

How many people does one ticket cover?

One ticket covers one attendee.

How early do I need to arrive?

You are welcome and encouraged to arrive up to 15 minutes before the event begins.

I'm an Insider. Do I get a discount to the in-person classes?

Yes! Insiders get 15% off their ticket. To access your discount, please send a message to [email protected].

This date doesn't work for me. Will this class be offered again soon?

We offer in-person events on a limited basis. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that this class will be offered again soon.

Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?

Write to us with any other questions at [email protected].

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