Events downtown

Feb 17

4-Course Croatian Dinner Party with Eva Mrak
Location: 5 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 04101, US
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event website

4-Course interactive chef’s dinner with Spoondrift’s Eva Mrak. Join Eva as she pays homage to her Great Grandma Marica!

Eva and her team will prepare a 4-course Croatian Tasting Menu. Feast on the Croatian dishes passed down to her from Great Grandmother to her Grandmother, to her mother and to her. Watch Eva cook and interact as you listen to stories of how these dishes came to be, how they have evolved, and other family food lore.

Throughout the weekend, hear stories of how these dishes came to be, how they have evolved, and other family food lore.

First Course
Knedle | schmaltz, sour cream, paprika
Croatian cottage cheese dumplings

Second Course
Sarma | Elmcrest Farm chorizo, local sauerkraut, stewed tomatoes
Croatian stuffed cabbage rolls

Third Course
Beef pasticada, potatoes, scallion
Braised beef, wine, aromatics, butter

Fourth Course
Croatian chocolate cherry walnut cake
The family favorite

Welcome drink included. Beer and wine available for purchase.