Tickets go on sale in July
Spice up your senses with a one-of-a-kind culinary experience as the Spice Detective takes the stage at the Phillips Social Hall on September 18, 2025, as part of the Neustadt JAAMM Festival. In Journey to the World of Middle Eastern Spices, you’ll be transported through the rich, aromatic history and cultural significance of the region’s most essential seasonings. This immersive event features live cooking demonstrations with delectable tastings, engaging stories between dishes, and a chance to ask your burning culinary questions during a live Q&A. Guests will start the evening by choosing and bagging their own custom blend of spiced popcorn, then watch as the Spice Detective—alongside experienced volunteers or a skilled caterer—prepares flavorful Middle Eastern dishes. The night concludes with a hands-on session where attendees create their own shawarma spice mix to take home. A book signing rounds out this unforgettable evening filled with flavor, fun, and discovery.
Seating Information: Individual seat purchased are General Admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved tables will be labeled with the purchaser’s name.
Individual Tickets for this event will be on a sliding scale from $18 - $36.
The sliding scale pricing model allows the JCC Denver to offer programming that is accessible to anyone regardless of their access to wealth. Everyone deserves to be able to participate! Participants are asked to be honest in evaluating their own circumstances and self-selecting the pricing tier that is right for them. In short, you should select a pricing tier based on the simplified criteria below.
Tier 1: If you stress about basic needs, but rarely miss them.
Tier 2: You are not worried about basic needs and have some expendable income.
Tier 3: You maintain a high standard of living and have access to expendable income.
