BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35125@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T203000 DTSTAMP:20250916T162348Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/moroccan-wine-pairing-dinner-at-ver as-kitchen-3/ SUMMARY:Moroccan Wine Pairing Dinner at Vera's Kitchen DESCRIPTION:MANASSAS\, VA6:00\n\n \;\n\nSavor bold Moroccan flavors wit h world-class wine pairings—an unforgettable night of spice\, sip\, and culinary delight!\nFive Course Gourmet Moroccan Wine Pairing Dinner\nJoin Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Moroccan Flavors and Fine Wine Savor th e magic of Moroccan cuisine at Vera’s Restaurant\, paired perfectly with award-winning wines and guided by one of Virginia’s international wine experts. This deliciously fun and educational evening features a curated m enu where each dish is thoughtfully matched with a 2–3 oz tasting pour o f hand-selected wine.\n\nOur WSET-certified wine expert will take you on a journey through the vineyards—sharing the stories behind each bottle an d revealing why every pairing enhances the flavors on your plate. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just love a great meal\, this is a night you w on’t want to miss.\n🍽\;️\; A Moroccan Wine &\; Culinary Journey at Vera’s Restaurant\nWelcome to the Table Shared Mezze Starter\ n\nMoroccan Hummus: Traditional Moroccan flatbread served with creamy humm us infused with cumin\, garlic\, lemon\, black olives and green olives.\n\ n🍷\; Welcome Glass: Nokesville Winery Pinot Grigio (Virginia) Crisp \, light-bodied white wine with citrus\, pear\, and mineral notes\; refres hing and easy-drinking.\n🥣\; First Course\nHarira Soup\n\n A belov ed Moroccan staple\, this hearty tomato-based soup is brimming with chickp eas\, lentils\, celery\, and warming spices like cinnamon\, turmeric\, and ginger.\n\n🍷\; Wine Pairing: Stemmari Pinot Nero (Sicilia\, Italy) – Elegant\, fruity\, and smooth\; Sicilian Pinot Nero blends ripe red b erries with Mediterranean warmth.\n🍗\; Second Course\nOption 1: Chi cken with Apricots\n\n Tender chicken braised with apricots\, onions\, an d Moroccan spices like saffron and cinnamon.\n\nOption 2: Tofu with Aprico ts (Vegetarian)\n\n Pan-seared tofu simmered in a fragrant apricot glaze with ginger\, cumin\, and coriander.\n\n🍷\; Wine Pairing: The Chard Chardonnay (Lodi\, California) – Rich\, toasty\, creamy\, oak-influence d\, apple\, vanilla\, tropical\, full-bodied.\n🍖\; Main Course\nOpt ion 1: Spiced Beef with Mixed Vegetables\n\n Slow-cooked\, Moroccan-seaso ned beef served alongside roasted zucchini\, carrots\, chickpeas\, and rai sins.\n\nOption 2: Vegetable Tagine (Vegetarian)\n\n A colorful vegetable medley of zucchini\, carrots\, potatoes\, and sweet potatoes simmered in a saffron and cinnamon-spiced broth.\n\n🍷\; Wine Pairing: Nokesvill e Winery Norton (Virginia) – Rich\, fruity aroma of plums and tart cherr ies\, with soft tannins and a smooth vanilla and coffee finish on the pala te.\n\nSide for the Table\n\n Couscous: Fluffy semolina grains steamed to perfection\, served as a base for both main dishes. Wine Note: The cousco us acts as a neutral canvas\, allowing the wine pairings to shine.\n\n\nDe ssert\n🍋\; Lemon Cake with Citrus Glaze\n\nMoist lemon sponge with zesty glaze—bright\, buttery\, and delicately sweet with a hint of vanil la.\n\n🍷\; Wine Pairing: Sheba Tej Honey Wine (Ethiopia) - Semi-Swe et\, acid\, earthy\, floral\, and citrus notes that lift the cake’s tang .\n\nQuestions? Please call Vera's Kitchen at +1 (703) 479-7655\n\nGet Tic kets Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-12.18.53-PM.png LOCATION:Vera's Kitchen\, 9255 Center Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, Unit ed States GEO:38.750451;-77.475799 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9255 Center Street\, Manass as\, VA\, 20110\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Vera's Kitchen: geo:38.750451,-77.475799 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR