A special dinner event with Chef Sami Tamimi
28 November @ 18:00 – 22:30
Mouneh | In Stock: A Special Dinner with Chef Sami Tamimi
Preserving Palestinian Flavors
SAVE THE DATE!
A Beautiful Mess is honored to host renowned chef Sami Tamimi.
Inspired by the tradition of Mouneh (المونة) from the Shaam
region (historic Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria)—chef
Tamimi celebrates the art of cooking from the pantry, also known as
Mouneh. We’ll experience and enjoy this
Art dating back thousands of years, with Tamimi’s contemporary touch.
The Mouneh tradition is deeply rooted in the preservation of knowledge,
family recipes, love, and memories.
The Dinner Experience
Chef Sami Tamimi has developed a special six-course vegetarian menu inspired by his cookbook *Boustany*, creating individual recipes for each course.
Tamimi will be hands-on in the kitchen in Amsterdam for every step, herb, and stir. He will guide us through a menu centered on Mouneh, preservation techniques, seasonality, and specialty ingredients, highlighting each course along with its background and stories.
Guests will discover:
- Authentic flavors paired with fine wines and non-alcoholic beverages
- Historic preservation techniques
- The culinary relationship between food, the seasons, and the land
- Stories of the Mouneh family, traditions, heritage, and migration
- The Revival of Pantry Cooking
- Similarities between the Shaam region and Amsterdam’s diverse cultures
- The Joy of Eating Together
- Chef Tamimi’s Delicious Signature Cuisine
Through Sami’s perspective, the evening builds a bridge between the culinary traditions of the Al Sham region and Amsterdam’s diverse audience, demonstrating how food preservation connects cultures around the world.
About Chef Sami Tamimi
Chef Sami Tamimi is a Palestinian chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author known for sharing the flavors and stories of Palestinian cuisine and the broader culinary traditions of the Shaam region with audiences around the world.
Born in East Jerusalem, Sami’s cooking is deeply rooted in the
traditions of his homeland, combining authentic flavors with a
contemporary approach to hospitality. He is the co-author of the
the internationally acclaimed cookbook *Jerusalem*, which won the
IACP Cookbook of the Year award in 2013 and received the James Beard Award for International Cookbook in 2013. He is also the co-author of *Falastin*,
A celebrated cookbook that explores the richness, history, and diversity of Palestinian cuisine
culture. Sami’s latest solo cookbook, *Boustany*, published in 2025, was shortlisted for the
Guild of Food Writers Awards 2026 and named one of the best cookbooks of 2025 by The
The New York Times.
Through his work, Sami highlights the importance of food as a means of connection
place, memory, and community.
Tickets & Add-ons
- €135 | Six-course menu + non-alcoholic pairing
- €165 | Six-course menu + wine pairing
- Add-on (€35) | Signed copy of *Boustany* by Chef Sami Tamimi
More information about the menu, wine pairings, non-alcoholic drinks, and the full itinerary for the evening will be available soon. For now, save the date and reserve your seat! We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.
