SOLD OUT: Asian Food Tour Series: Traditional Persian Food with Chef Parvaneh Miri of Garson Restaurant | Asia Society Skip to main content

Unsupported Browser Detected.
It seems the web browser you're using doesn't support some of the features of this site. For the best experience, we recommend using a modern browser that supports the features of this website. We recommend Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge

  • Visit
    • Plan Your visit
    • Health and Safety
    • Java Lava Cafe
    • About the Building
    • Ticketing Policies
  • At Home
    • At Home
    • Webcasts
    • Spotlight Asiatown
    • Houston's Asian American Journeys
    • Visit from Home
    • Learn from Home
    • COVID-19 Series
    • Family Activities
    • Encore Series
    • Staff Picks
    • Around the World
    • 1,000 Cranes for Hope
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Virtual Events
    • Family Events
    • Special Events
    • Past Events
    • Event Recaps
  • Exhibitions
    • Current Exhibitions
    • Upcoming Exhibitions
    • Permanent Exhibition
    • Past Exhibitions
  • Education
    • Family Programs
    • Student Programs
    • Teen Programs
    • Educator Programs
    • Japan Outreach Initiative
    • Adult Programs
    • Community Programs
    • Bold New Initiative
  • Support
    • Donate Now
    • Become a Member
    • Education Project
    • Special Events
    • Endowment
    • Planned Giving
    • Corporate Partners
  • About
    • About Us
    • Unity in Diversity
    • Our People
    • Our Board
    • Our Supporters
    • Get Involved
    • Work With Us
    • Financial Statements
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • News
    • All Posts
    • Event Recaps
    • Press Releases
  • Space Rental
  • Shop
Texas
Search
Texas
  • Visit
    • Plan Your visit
    • Health and Safety
    • Java Lava Cafe
    • About the Building
    • Ticketing Policies
  • At Home
    • At Home
    • Webcasts
    • Spotlight Asiatown
    • Houston's Asian American Journeys
    • Visit from Home
    • Learn from Home
    • COVID-19 Series
    • Family Activities
    • Encore Series
    • Staff Picks
    • Around the World
    • 1,000 Cranes for Hope
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Virtual Events
    • Family Events
    • Special Events
    • Past Events
    • Event Recaps
  • Exhibitions
    • Current Exhibitions
    • Upcoming Exhibitions
    • Permanent Exhibition
    • Past Exhibitions
  • Education
    • Family Programs
    • Student Programs
    • Teen Programs
    • Educator Programs
    • Japan Outreach Initiative
    • Adult Programs
    • Community Programs
    • Bold New Initiative
  • Support
    • Donate Now
    • Become a Member
    • Education Project
    • Special Events
    • Endowment
    • Planned Giving
    • Corporate Partners
  • About
    • About Us
    • Unity in Diversity
    • Our People
    • Our Board
    • Our Supporters
    • Get Involved
    • Work With Us
    • Financial Statements
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • News
    • All Posts
    • Event Recaps
    • Press Releases
  • Space Rental
  • Shop

Breadcrumb

  • Texas
  • SOLD OUT: Asian Food Tour Series: Traditional Persian Food with Chef Parvaneh Miri of Garson Restaurant

SOLD OUT: Asian Food Tour Series: Traditional Persian Food with Chef Parvaneh Miri of Garson Restaurant

VIEW EVENT DETAILS  
Garson Restaurant

Courtesy of Garson Restaurant (Parvaneh Miri)


Related

On 1/21, watch a screening of Window Horses, part of Houston's Iranian Film Festival . Learn more »

Situated between the Mediterranean Sea, Central Asia, the Caucuses, the Indian Subcontinent, and Anatolia, Iran shares its history and ingredients with the Mesopotamian and Mediterranean regions. Traditional Persian cuisine combines vegetables, fresh green herbs, spices, and occasionally fruits and nuts to produce exotic culinary flavors. Marinated and grilled meats complement fragrant basmati rice garnished with saffron, dried limes, cinnamon, and parsley. Over the last few decades, a large Persian community has settled in Houston and brought with them their culture, language, and delightful cuisine, adding to the diversity of our local culture.

During this workshop, learn how to make:

  • DOLMEH – Grape leaf cooked with a filling of vegetables or ground meat mixed with herbs and rice. Common vegetables to stuff include tomato, pepper, onion, zucchini, eggplant, and garlic.
  • BONELESS CHICKEN – Charbroiled boneless chicken breast, marinated in lemon juice and saffron.
  • DILL RICE – Persian recipe of rice with dill herbs and lima beans.

This class is designed for those with little to no experience, and is appropriate for all ages. Families with children, adults, and lifelong learners are welcome! This class complements the Wondrous Worlds: Art & Islam Through Time & Place exhibition. Participants will receive FREE admission to the exhibition the day of the workshop.

Limited spots are available to the first 75 registrants. Tickets will not be available on the day of the program. 


About Chef Parvaneh Miri

Chef Parvaneh Miri has over 30 years of experience as a professional chef and is currently the head chef and manager at Garson Restaurant which is one of the oldest Persian restaurant in Southwest Houston operating since 1992. Raised and trained as a chef in Iran, Parvaneh went back to school when she arrived in the U.S. and graduated with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Parvaneh has lived in Houston since 2000.


Related Links

Buzzfeed: 20 Persian Foods To Blow Your Taste Buds Away

Food Republic: Persian Food Primer: 10 Essential Iranian Dishes

NPR: From Candy To Juleps, Persians Left Imprint On Many Edible Delights


Education and outreach programs at Asia Society Texas Center are made possible through generous funding from Karen Chang, Greater Houston Community Foundation, and the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation. Generous funding also provided by the Friends of Asia Society Texas Center, a premier group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming and exhibitions to Asia Society Texas Center.

Program Sponsors

Event Details

Sat 20 Jan 2018
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, Texas 77004

Click for directions
SOLD OUT. $10 Members, $15 Nonmembers. $30 Member families of four, $50 Nonmember families of four.
Join the Facebook Event »
  • Upcoming Events
  • Virtual Events
  • Family Events
  • Special Events
  • Past Events
  • Event Recaps
About
  • Mission & History
  • Our People
  • Become a Member
  • Career Opportunities
  • Corporate Involvement
visit us
  • Hong Kong
  • New York
  • Texas
global network
  • Australia
  • France
  • India
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Northern California
  • Philippines
  • Seattle
  • Southern California
  • Switzerland
  • Washington, D.C.
resources
  • Arts
  • Asia Society Magazine
  • ChinaFile
  • Education
  • Policy
  • Video
shop
  • AsiaStore
initiatives
  • Arts & Museum Summit
  • Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows
  • Asia Arts Game Changer Awards
  • Asia Game Changer Awards
  • Asia Society Museum: The Asia Arts & Museum Network
  • Asia Society Policy Institute
  • Asian Women Empowered
  • Center on U.S.-China Relations
  • Coal + Ice
  • Creative Voices of Muslim Asia
  • Global Cities Education Network
  • Global Talent Initiatives
  • U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit
  • U.S.-China Dialogue
  • U.S.-China Museum Summit
Connect
Email Signup For the media
Asia Society logo
©2023 Asia Society | Privacy Statement | Accessibility | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap | Contact

Asia Society takes no institutional position on policy issues and has no affiliation with any government.
The views expressed by Asia Society staff, fellows, experts, report authors, program speakers, board members, and other affiliates are solely their own. Learn more.

 

 

  • Visit Us
  • Hong Kong
  • New York
  • Texas
  • Global Network
  • Australia
  • France
  • India
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Northern California
  • Philippines
  • Seattle
  • Southern California
  • Switzerland
  • Washington, DC