We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth explores how generations of immigrants from 68 countries have shaped Virginia through powerful personal stories of opportunity, resilience, and community. Join us on May 20th for our next Defiant Spirits event to celebrate one of Virginia's most treasured immigrants: Stella Dikos. Stella personified a defiant spirit with her strength and presence. She channeled warmth, creativity, and a deep passion for food into a powerful form of expression, building community, preserving culture, and leaving a lasting impact through the meals and traditions she shared.
About the event:
Attendees will enjoy a lively evening of cocktails, small plates, and access to We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth
Learn why Stella Dikos personified a virago and experience flavors inspired by her culinary legacy.
Sample food and beverage pairings themed to Stella's heritage and the exhibition.
Small bites:
Pitas-dips-olives etc
Meatballs and soutzoukaki with spiced tomato sauce and whipped manouri
Lemon oregano roasted shrimp with spring feta couscous or orzo
Fava, herb, radish salad over herbed Greek yogurt
Cocktails by Virago Spirits co-founder and distiller Barry Haneberg:
Lavender Mastiha
Stella's Bees Knees
Countess of Corfu
Baba Au Rum Cocktail
**please note that this event will be help at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
