Safta
6-Course Contemporary Israeli Dinner Event
Opened a year ago August, Safta, in the new Source Hotel, is the brainchild of James Beard Award-winning chef Alon Shaya, whose mission is to bring the splendors of Israeli food to Denver. The restaurant’s name, Hebrew for “grandmother,” connotes warmth and hospitality. Here, you can expect to find dishes that show influences from Yemen, Syria, Morocco, Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria, including lutenitsa, a red pepper, eggplant, and tomato spread, multiple kinds of hummus, and fabulous crispy eggplant topped with goat cheese and watercress. Did we mention that the pita bread uses a century-old sourdough starter from San Francisco and is baked in a wood-burning oven? “The pita really is that good,” raves 5280, and the Denver Post promptly named Safta to its list of “The 9 Hottest Denver Restaurants of 2018,” adding that “it might be the best restaurant to have opened in Denver all year.” Chef Shaya will be away when we take over the restaurant for this event, but Chef de Cuisine Josh Gordon will be on hand to answer your questions and walk you through the fascinating landscape of Israeli cuisine.
About the Host:
Josh Gordon
Chef de Cuisine
A graduate of the Culinary School of the Rockies, Chef Gordon has honed his craft in fine dining establishments as well as large scale corporate catering institutions in his home town of Chicago. After a brief stint in Bozeman, MT, Gordon returned to Denver, joining the team at Safta shortly after the restaurant opened in 2018.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Duo of Hummus
lamb ragu, crispy chickpeas, scallions | cauliflower, yemenite curried onions
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Assortment of Salatim
labneh, pink peppercorns, olive oil, shallot | lutenitsa, roasted eggplant, peppers, tomato, garlic | roasted beets, sumac onions, tahini, coriander | muhammara, hazelnuts, cilantro, chili oil
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Lamb Kebabs
with tahini, matbucha, spiced pinenuts, za'atar chimichurri
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Charred Cabbage
with muhammara, hazelnuts, and aleppo pepper
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Harissa Chicken
with charred lemon and laurel
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Baklava
with pecan and candied pumpkin
Safta
3330 Brighton Blvd #201, Denver, CO 80216
Denver, CO 80216
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
