Masterclass on Armenian dolma and wine at NUR Restaurant and Lounge, an Armenian restaurant in Hastings.
NUR Restaurant and Lounge is hosting an Armenian Dolma and Wine masterclass on Sunday 8 November, starting at 14:00. It's a double-header of a session: you'll spend the afternoon learning how to make dolma, the stuffed grape leaves that are a staple of Armenian cooking, and pairing it with Armenian wine. If you've had dolma before, you know the drill — rice and meat rolled into grape leaves and simmered — but doing it yourself is a different thing entirely. You'll get to see how the leaves are prepped, how the filling is seasoned, and how to roll them tight enough so they don't unravel in the pot. The wine side of things runs alongside, so you'll be tasting through Armenian varieties as you go.
It's worth knowing where this is coming from. NUR Restaurant and Lounge is an Armenian restaurant here in Hastings, and they describe themselves as specialising in authentic Armenian cuisine and warm hospitality. That's the context for the whole afternoon: it's not just a random cooking class, but something coming from the same kitchen that serves the food every day. If you've eaten there before, this is a chance to see what goes on behind the scenes. If you haven't, it's a good way to get a proper introduction to the food they do.
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The masterclass runs on Sunday 8 November, with a 14:00 start, so it's a Sunday afternoon thing rather than a late one. You'll be at NUR Restaurant and Lounge in Hastings, and the focus is on two of the biggest parts of the Armenian table: the dolma and the wine. If you're into cooking or just fancy a proper look at Armenian food, it's a good spot to start.
