SILK ROAD: A CULINARY VOYAGE OF TASTE & SOUND
6 MAY 2023
with MÂM production X Awarekend Table
Private Farm in Pehlitz
Guests embarked on a voyage of culinary discovery that spanned the ages and half the world, tracing the ancient trading routes of the Silk Road from China in the east to Persia and onward to the Mediterranean. The evening wove together the rich flavors of this historic network with captivating art and music, creating a true indulgence for the senses—set in a secluded natural retreat just outside Berlin.
Each stop along the Silk Road, whether a grand city, a thriving trading hub, or a lush oasis, brought its own distinctive character and culture, yet all were connected across deserts and mountains. This spirit was reflected in the evening’s menu, featuring an array of salads, soups, bread, rice, kabobs, and pastries—dishes that once traveled from Xi’an to Samarkand, from Isfahan to Istanbul, and onward to Italy.
Reviving the Silk Road’s legacy and restoring spices to their former prestige, the event marked the launch of Cardamom by Awakened Table. Guests experienced a multi-course dining journey, enhanced by mesmerizing performances and unexpected guests, making it an unforgettable celebration of taste, culture, and connection.
Palates and consciousness alike were elevated.
„This spirit was reflected in the evening’s menu, featuring dishes that once traveled from Xi’an to Samarkand, from Isfahan to Istanbul, and onward to Italy.“
AMUSE BOUCHE & WELCOME APERITIF
Recipe inspired by the capital in Changan where the Silk Routes started.
MEZZE
Recipes inspired by the Gansu Coridor, by the Dunhuang, by the edge of the Taklamakan, by Yumen Guan
(Jade Gate Pass)
PALATE CLEANSER
Recipe inspired by the Gobi desert
MAIN
Recipe inspired by the Tianshan mountains
SIDE DISHES
Recipes inspired by the Yang Guan and skirting the southern edges of the desert
DESSERT
Recipe inspired by the route at Kashgar
DIGESTIF & AFTER
party herbalism elixir bar
ARTISTIC JOURNEY
Hakan Tuğrul and Ali Hasan are innovative musicians with unique styles.
Hakan Tuğrul is a composer and santur player from Istanbul.
Ali Hassan is a Syrian percussionist from Damascus known as a highly-skilled modern percussionist and music curator.
Both Berlin-based artists are known for creating unforgettable music experiences and sounds.
COLLABORATORS
GiZ
Known for her unique energy blasting stage presence and ability to blend contrasting sonics into an irresistible whole, Berlin based selector GiZ invites listeners and groovers to travel with her, and arrive collectively as she gently but confidently creates a journey and holds space for all. Her flow is full of energizing surprises, bringing a range of eclectic sounds with some fat bass, gritty surprises thrown in which will make you close your eyes and remember how music changed your life for good :-) GiZ likes it groovy, energized and sensual. If the moment feels right, she can go darker, harder, deeper too.
Farry
Farry is a blues and psychedelia maniac from France now based in Berlin. Skilled guitar player, used to live performances, he recently tamed modular synthesizers to create his own analog sound. You can always expect from him the best mixdowns, precision and driving minimalistic and colorful elements for a tight dancey et psychedelic experience. In this progressive yet indie composition, twisted synthesizers play with one another, while the groovy bassline and the clean drum kit respond to each other into a psyminimal dance gem.
PULSAR COLECTIVE
Equipped with two voices, a drum machine, synthesizers, percussions, guitar, and bamboo saxophone, they seamlessly blend melodic techno, indie dance, and breakbeats with wave, psychedelic rock, and a touch of world music. With the courage to venture into the unknown, they create a playful and wild and engaging electronic live performance. Each gig is a unique interpretation of their original musical ideas - no two shows will ever sound the same.
And more surprise artists and performers!