Next Event Saturday 17th June 9pm

*Irresistible ITALY!*

Benvenuti a tutti, let’s celebrate Italy!!! What’s not to LOVE about Italian cuisine and culture, we are sure to enjoy a wonderful evening of amazing food, fun vibes and an all-round fabulous time!

Naturally we will start with an aperitivo – a welcome SPRITZ and an aprebocca or two, before savoring a bowl of the chef’s specialty pasta… mmmm! For segundi we will be treated to an abundant buffet of classic Italian dishes, and finally of course, desserts!

 

Our lead chef Claudia, with over 10 years professional experience in the kitchens of Italy, will lovingly prepare some of her signature dishes to surprise and delight us. And to complete the menu with a variety of authentic fare, we invite our Italian friends to participate by bringing their favorite plate - Ai nostri amici italiani – vi invitiamo a contribuire all’evento con una specialita culinarian a vostra scelta!

As always we will enjoy an open bar of wines, beer and soft drinks throughout the evening, and the mood will be complete with a soundtrack of Italian music and the projection of some classic Italian movies!
 

... IL MENU
APERITIVO: Aperol Spritz / Antipasta mista

PASTA SPECIALE: Gnocchetti alle vongole, con dadolata di zucchine al profumo di zafferano.

BUFFET:

Lasagne alla bolognese della nonna Nella

Rissoto di funghi porcini

Parmiggiana di melanzane

Insalata di rucola, pera, parmigiano e noci

Insalata caprese clasica

Panzanella Siciliana

Baccalà in guazzetto, pomodorini, olive taggiasche e capperi di Pantelleria

DESSERT: Tiramisù / Panna cotta

 

YOUR CONTRIBUTION 30€ : Please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks :)

DRESS CODE: Casual elegance – dolce vita style!

RSVP: please email me ASAP to confirm your attendance! kimalexandrah@gmail.com

Next Event Saturday May 20

*Hungry Hungary!*

Food culture is Huge in Hungary! Spicy, rich and an extravaganza of different flavors, it has long been the highlight among the cuisines of Central and Eastern Europe. For this occasion we will collaborate with two Hungarian businesses in Barcelona – Paprika Gourmet delicatessen and Hungaryto restaurant - to bring you an authentic Magyan feast!

 As custom demands we will open the appetite with “leves” a little soup, followed by an entrée “büfé” of Hungarian deli-delights including cold cuts of pastrami, salamis and cheese with salads, pickled vegetables and relishes, fill up your platter! But leave some room for main course, a couple of hearty stews – Goulash (of course!) and Chicken Paprikash. Finally let’s squeeze in some sweets - “Gundel Palacsinta”, flambéed pancake with chocolate, and “ Zserbó”, a traditional fruity cake.
 
To accompany our informal feast we will enjoy a welcome cocktail, free bar access of wines, beers etc., and best of all mingling with fun international people in a private party atmosphere.
 
STARTS: 8:30 pm
VENUE: Designer's loft @ Fabrica Lehmann, exact address by email
DRESS CODE: Informal elegance
CONTRIBUTION 30€ please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks!
RSVP: Your place is not confirmed until you email me directly, please do so ASAP! kimalexandrah@gmail.com

Next Event Saturday May 6

*CLASSIC MID-SPRING SOIRÉE!*

Let’s welcome the month of May and celebrate the beautiful Barcelona Spring with a classic Cosmo-party! Join us to mingle with a cozy crowd of fun international people in a private party atmosphere, as we enjoy a casual 3 course feast with free flowing drinks. Newcomers welcome!

We return once again to our regular CosmoLoft, a design and renovation studio in a converted factory with a beautiful hidden courtyard surrounded by creative workshops - a bohemian hub in the heart of the Eixample!
 

 WELCOME COCKTAIL: Springtime SPRITZ!

FIRST COURSE BUFFET: Cosmo classics including tuna gratin, frittatas and delicious salads

MAIN COURSE: Chicken coconut curry with basmati rice

DESSERT: Citrus and Almond cake, Apple crumble, Panna Cotta with fruit.

OPEN BAR until midnight: red & white wine, cava, beer, sodas

TIME: 8pm to midnight
PLACE: Designer's loft in a converted factory near metro Urgell, exact address by email
DRESS CODE: Informal elegance

ENTRY: All included with your kind donation of 25€. Please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks :)

ATTENDANCE CONFIRMATION: YOU MUST EMAIL ME TO CONFIRM! If you would like to bring a friend please give me their full name. I will send the exact address to confirmed attendees by email, guest list should be finalized at least one day before the event. kimalexandrah@gmail.com

*Gusto Greco* Sat April 22

What a night it was! We were well over 50 people, amazing food and lots of fun! Big thanks to chefs Slavko and Emmett, and to Alexia for leading the Greek dance!

Next event Saturdau April 22

*GUSTO GRECO!*

As the weather warms up and the sunny season begins, let’s celebrate our “G” dinner with some Greek gusto! Greek cuisine is the perfect example of a traditional Mediterranean diet - a base of olive oil with fresh vegetables, seafood, meat and grains, combined with local herbs like oregano, mint, rosemary, garlic, bay, basil and thyme. It also incorporates plenty of cheese, yoghurt, honey and nuts, and all washed down with a healthy dose of wine of course!
Our informal feast will comprise a selection of “meze” (appetizers) followed by a main course buffet of typical Greek dishes, and a selection of desserts, all freshly prepared by Cordon Bleu chef Slavko Mitric of the fabulous Roux Bar - http://www.rouxbar.es/.
As always we will enjoy a welcome cocktail, free bar access of wines, beers etc., and best of all mingling with fun international people in a private party atmosphere. We can’t promise any plate smashing, but otherwise will do our best to recreate the flavors, sounds and spirit of an authentic Grecian festivity!

***MENU***

MEZE: Spanakopita (spinach & feta filo) · grilled lamb rack with mint jelly · dolmades · feta watermelon spears · hummus · tzatziki · pita chips · olives…

MAIN COURSE BUFFET: Moussaka · koftas with tomato glaze · roasted lamb leg with pomegranate molasses glaze · Slavkos “Pulpo Fiction” · Greek salad · lemon thyme garlic roasted potatoes · sauteed green vegetable · saganaki with metaxa (flambée cheese with brandy)

DESSERT: baklava · rice pudding · fruit salad 

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DRESS CODE: Casual chic... with a touch of Mediterranean madness ;)

CONTRIBUTION 30€ please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks!

RSVP: Your place is not confirmed until you email me directly, please do so ASAP! kimalexandrah@gmail.com

Next event Saturday 25 March

*a French aFare!*

The irresistible and inevitable choice for F in our alphabet series is FRANCE, naturellement! Our neighboring country needs no introduction, with its charismatic culture and celebrated gastronomy we are sure to enjoy a delightful and stylish soirée!

My good friend and experienced chef Philippe Ligot will take charge in the kitchen to prepare for us a selection of classic French dishes.We will enjoy a welcome aperitif and plentiful French wines and beer to accompany our informal feast, and best of all the opportunity to mingle and make new friends in a cosy, private party ambience.
 

L'APERO: Kir Royale / Pastis

APPETIZERS:  Oeuf Mimosa, Canapes au Paté, Quiche Lorraine

SOUPE à la’oignon

MAIN COURSE BUFFET:  quiche lorraine,  brandade de morue, ratatouille, poulet à l’orange, beef bourguignon, salade niçoise, salade aux chevre

...un pue de FROMAGE...

DESSERT: Tarte Tatin, Surprprise de Chocolate, Chantilly

DRINKS: Self-service red & white wines, cava, beer, juice, sodas, water...

DRESS CODE: Casual chic French style!
CONTRIBUTION 30€ please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks!
RSVP: Please email me ASAP to confirm your place! kimalexandrah@gmail.com

 

Next event Friday February 24

*ESSENCE of EGYPT*

For our February supperclub event, dynamic young Cordon Bleu trained chef Michael Spencer will take charge in the kitchen, to titillate our taste buds with his own “sexy” rendition of some classic Egyptian dishes! Over thousands of years Egyptian cuisine has evolved with influences from many different cultures and civilizations, characterized by unique blends of spices and herbs with a strong emphasis on legumes and vegetables.

As always we will enjoy a welcome cocktail and free-flowing drinks throughout the evening, and most importantly the fabulous company… you! And why not bring a little carnival spirit to the party by adding a touch of Egyptian exoticism to your outfit!

Here’s how the menu is shaping up so far:

APPETIZERS: Dukkah (mixed spices and nuts dip), Roast Garlic Hummus, Goulash Bil Gibnah (filo parcels with mushroom,leek, feta), Koshari lettuce cups…

MAIN COURSE BUFFET: Lamb Kufta, “Mahshi” rice , Eggplant baked in a Baharat Sauce, Samek Alexandria (mixed spiced seafood bake), Macaroni Bechamel with Beef in a Red Sauce, Messa'aa (spiced meat & potato bake), Salata Gargeer…

DESSERT: Bilila, Mahalbia

DRESS CODE: Informal elegance with a CARNIVAL EGYPTIAN touch!

DONATION: 30€ please bring in an elvelopw with your name on. thanks :)

IMPORTANT: Please email me ASAP to confirm your place! kimalexandrah@gmail.com

January Events

We had two events in January which I never got around to posting! On January 14 we celebrated the 8th anniversary of Cosmosoirée, it was a fabulous party with a total of 55 people including lots of old friends :)

Then on the 21st we enjoyed a very successful supperclub event "Danish Delights", with guest chef Paul cooking up a storm for a spirited crowd of 45.

Next Event Saturday December 10

 **Croatian Christmas**

As we enter the festive season let's celebrate our December dinner with Croatian cuisine! Christmas is HUGE in the country’s capital Zagreb, which has been voted the best Christmas destination in Europe for two years running:

We will enjoy a delicious festive feast prepared by Croatian chef Slavko Mitric from Roux Bar as well as the usual free flowing drinks and mingling in a cozy crowd of fun international people.

THE MENU...

Welcome shot of Rakija - Croatian plum brandy

Croatian truffle cheese tasting!
 

APPETIZERS
Grah - bean soup, vegetarian version

Mazalice - seasoned ground meat on toast with creamy sauce

Pite - savoury pastries - spinach and cheese, potatoes, pumpkin

Cevapi - small bites of seasoned meat with spicy sauce

MAIN COURSE BUFFET

Sarma – cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and meat

Punjeni lungici - stuffed pork sirloin with cheese

Hobotnica sa krumpirom - braised octopus with potatoes

Gulas - beef stew, tomato sauce

Polenta - traditional Croatian side dish

Kupus salata - cabagge salad

Blitva - boiled potatoes with chard

 

CAKE! Orahnjaca - typical festive cake made with walnuts

 

DRINKS – Welcome cocktail, red & white wine, beers, sodas, water

 

DONATION - Suggested amount 30€ , please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks!

 

DRESS CODE - Festive fun and elegance!

 

IMPORTANT - KINDLY EMAIL ME ASAP TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE! kimalexandrah@gmail.com

Please understand there is a lot of organization involved in a dinner like this so it helps to get a good idea of the numbers as early as possible, thanks!

Next event Saturday November 5

 *Belo Brasil*

Join us this month for a special soirée of Brazilian bites and beats! With such a rich panorama of cultural influences embodied in its hearty and flavorsome cuisine, captivating music and contagious passion for partying, we are sure to enjoy a fun and festive celebration of BRAZIL!
We will be treated to a variety of the most typical and delicious dishes of authentic Brazilian home cooking, lovingly prepared for us by Cleide de Faria and her team.

STARTERS BUFFET: Pao de queijo, Coxinhas, Risoles, Cuscuz paulista, Salada de couve crocante, Bobo de camarão, Escondidinho, Caldo de vaca atolada
MAIN COURSE: Galinhada, Feijoada (with rice and garnishings)
DESSERTS: Quindim, Mousse de maracuja, Sagu, Goiabada com queijo

 

DONATION: 27€, Kindly bring in an envelope with your name on :-)

 

IMPORTANT - YOU MUST EMAIL ME ASAP TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE! kimalexandrah@gmail.com
Please understand this is a dinner which involves a lot of organization so it is very helpful to get a good idea of the numbers as early as possible, thanks!

 

Next Event Saturday October 8

ADVANCE AUSTRALIAN FARE!

Is there such a thing as “Australian Cuisine”? Well, apparently not, according to this interesting article (haha, please read!) http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-08-26/theres-no-such-thing-as-australian-cuisine/1485886
Pedantics aside, there is no doubt that Australia has a rich and ever-evolving “food culture” drawing from its ethnic diversity and unique geographical position. The country’s culinary heritage may be originally rooted in European traditions, particularly Anglo/Irish and Mediterranean, but it has also embraced the more exotic cuisines of its Chinese and South East Asian communities. It is a land blessed with an abundance of fresh natural produce, including the unique native flora and fauna which sustained the indigenous population for thousands of years. 

So Australians grow up eating a wide array of cuisines. A typical pub or café menu will have an eclectic selection of dishes like Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti Bolognese, Salt & Pepper squid, Laksa and Pad Thai, all popular favorites. With the global foodie boom of the past 30 years or so, contemporary Australian cuisine has come a long way in the search for its own identity, taking influences from around the world and combining them on the same plate in new and unexpected ways that work… basically anything goes, as long as it’s yummy!
For this dinner I am coordinating my Australian friends in Barcelona - amongst them some gourmet cooks - to contribute a variety of dishes reflecting the eclectic nature of our food culture, and of course we couldn’t be without some old classics!

Appetizers: Vegemite bites, Sausage rolls with Granny’s homemade sauce, Avocado & feta smash on toast, Dukkah dip...
To follow: Laksa soup, fish-cakes with sweet mango chutney
Seared Kangaroo steak with bush tomato rub, mustard mashed potato with Australian truffle salt
Selection of surprising salads...
Sweets: Lamingtons, Pavlova with fresh fruit, Honey crackles, Fairy bread, TimTams!
DRINKS: Outback Punch, Australian red & white wine + beers.
IMPORTANT - YOU MUST EMAIL ME ASAP TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE! kimalexandrah@gmail.com
Please understand this is a dinner with a lot of organization and costs involved, we must try to get the numbers right!
YOUR CONTRIBUTION: PLEASE BRING IN AN ENVELOPE WITH YOUR NAME ON, we do not want to deal with cash! Suggested amount 30€,
minimum 25€, up to you, thanks!      

Next Event Saturday June 4

*PRE-SUMMER SOIRÉE*

 

Let’s enjoy another spring soirée before the summer heat kicks in! We will return to our regular venue, the industrial loft space of design and renovation studio *Konstructiv*, located in a charming converted factory. The “Fabrica Lehmann” houses a ramshackle array of arty workshops around a beautiful hidden courtyard, a bohemian hub in the heart of the Eixample.
Join us for a casual 3 course feast with free flowing drinks as we
mingle with a cosy crowd of fun international people in a private party atmosphere.

• Welcome cocktail AMERICANO
• First Course Buffet - including meatballs, frittatas, tuna gratin and delicious salads
• Main Course – Thai Coconut Curry (chicken / veg) with Jasmin rice
• Dessert – Citrus Pie, Panna Cotta, Fruit Salad
• Free Bar - Wine, cava, beer, sodas

TIME: 9pm - 1am

VENUE: Designer's loft, Metro Urgell, exact address given by email

ENTRY: All included with your kind donation of 25€. Please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks :)

DRESS CODE: Informal elegance.

KINDLY CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE BY PERSONAL EMAIL! kimalexandrah@gmail.com
Hope to see you!

NEXT EVENT SATURDAY MAY 7

*MID-SPRING SOIRÉE*

Let’s welcome in the month of May and celebrate the beautiful Barcelona Spring with a classic Cosmo-party! Please join us to mingle with a cozy crowd of fun international people in a private party atmosphere, as we enjoy a casual 3 course feast with free flowing drinks!
We will return once again to our regular venue, the loft space of *Konstructiv* design and renovation studio at the Fabrica Lehmann. Buzzing with a creative vibe this converted factory complex houses a ramshackle array of arty workshops around its beautiful hidden courtyard, a bohemian hub in the heart of the Eixample!

WELCOME COCKTAIL: Springtime SPRITZ!

FIRST COURSE BUFFET: Cosmo classics including tuna gratin, frittatas and delicious salads

MAIN COURSE: Glazed meatloaf, pesto risotto with courgette

DESSERT: Banana & chocolate pudding, Apple crumble, fruit salad

OPEN BAR until 1am: red & white wine, cava, beer, sodas

TIME: 9pm - 1am

VENUE: Designer's Loft, Metro Urgell, exact address given by email

DRESS CODE: Informal elegance

ENTRY: All included with your kind donation of 25€. Please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks :)

PLEASE EMAIL ME TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE! As this is a specially catered dinner event we have to keep an accurate control of numbers. If you would like to bring a friend please give me their full name. I will send the exact address to confirmed attendees by email, guest list should be finalized at least one day before the event. kimalexandrah@gmail.com

Back to the BLOG!

Well it certainly has been a long time since I made a blog entry! What with Facebook, Meetup and Internations to post the events I haven't felt the need, but now I think it might be a good idea to get back to the origins to keep it all together. So I will try to start blogging all the events information again, here goes...

Next Event Friday March 22

Vendredi VINGT2 *Printempts!*
Announcing our special guest chef Franck Pettier, creator/owner of "Le Vingt2" Restaurant in Paris!
www.le22.eu

Please email me for more info and to confirm your place:
kimalexandrah@gmail.com

* Spicy Friday!* Party Report

Sorry the report is a little late this time! It was another very successful soirée, thanks to our cooks Ranjani and Shaskank for the fab Indian feast, to Thomas  Wagner for the amazing photos, and to all my wonderful guests!

16 December 2012 4eme Anniversaire!

It was another superb soirée with exactly 60 people to celebrate 4 years since the beginning...

Not much more I can say so will leave it to the snapshots!