Pekale, a Jewish cuisine and history dining experience

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Pekale means ‘a portion of food meant to be eaten afterward’ in Yiddish. Explore Jewish history, flavors, and the meaning of each ingredient and procedure, at this cultural Jewish dinner!

• Together you’ll cook, talk, and enjoy a delicious homemade Jewish meal of 6 courses
• Aperitif and a wine pairing with each course is included
• In the heart of Recoleta neighborhood in Buenos Aires
• Communal dining for 2 to 8 people
• Local host Paula is a professor in Jewish Studies, a lawyer, and a Jewish mom

Additional Info

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Dining Experiences



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Pekale means ‘a portion of food meant to be eaten afterward’ in Yiddish. Explore Jewish history, flavors, and the meaning of each ingredient and procedure, at this cultural Jewish dinner!

• Together you’ll cook, talk, and enjoy a delicious homemade Jewish meal of 6 courses
• Aperitif and a wine pairing with each course is included
• In the heart of Recoleta neighborhood in Buenos Aires
• Communal dining for 2 to 8 people
• Local host Paula is a professor in Jewish Studies, a lawyer, and a Jewish mom

Local host Paula is a professor in Jewish Studies, a lawyer, and a Jewish mom. Paula learned to cook with her grandmother (bubbe) Sara, who taught her everything she knew about Jewish food and the story behind each plate. With her grandma, Paula used to prepare big meals for the entire family, learn about Judaism, its history, try different flavors, tell stories, and learn kitchen secrets!

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Sample Menu

• Knishes – Dough filled with caramelized onions and mashed potatoes
• Holishkes – Cabbage rolls, served with tomato sauce
• Varenike – with a delicious potato-cheese filling
• Pastrami – Jewish barbecue
• Strudel – Strudel pastry jacket with an apple filling



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