United by Flavor: Traditional Middle Eastern Feast with Chef Emma
10/17/2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Overview
Type: Community Event
Admission: Charge. $25/person
Description
Join the Fork in the Road Foundation and Chef Emma Jaber for an unforgettable autumn dining experience! Bring your friends and family to share in a rich, authentic evening meal that celebrates community, cultural heritage, and the powerful mission of empowering immigrant and refugee culinary entrepreneurs through opportunity and shared tables. For this special autumn gathering, Chef Emma has curated a magnificent, multi-course feast featuring savory pastries, perfectly seasoned kabobs, and fragrant warm spices that bring the heart of Lebanese culinary tradition right to your plate. ?? The Menu Hummus – chickpeas with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, served with fresh pita bread. Spinach Fatayer – Baked savory hand pies filled with spiced spinach. Kibbeh Balls – Crispy outer shells of cracked bulgur wheat and minced meat stuffed with spiced ground beef. Kabob Platters – beef and lamb Kofta kabob. Hashweh Rice (Riz bi Hashweh) – A rich, spiced meat-and-rice platter mixed with ground beef or lamb, warm spices (like Lebanese 7-spice and cinnamon) Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) – A fragrant semolina pudding base infused with rose or orange blossom water, topped with a smooth layer of cream (ashta) and crushed pistachios ?? Event Details Date: Saturday, October 17 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Grace United Methodist Church — 6199 Waterman Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 Price: $25 per person (Normally $35!) ??? How to Join (Dine-In or Carry-Out) We are offering two ways to enjoy this feast. You must select your preference at checkout. Because everything is made fresh, tickets are limited: ?? Dine-In: Enjoy the full community supper experience together. (Limited to 50 tickets) ?? Carry-Out: Grab your 6-course feast to go and enjoy it at home. (Limited to 50 tickets) ?? Can’t make it on October 17 but still want to support? If you purchase a ticket but cannot attend, your contribution directly supports the Fork in the Road Foundation’s mission to empower refugee and immigrant chefs. Tickets will sell out fast due to limited capacity. Secure your seats today!More Information
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Sponsor:
Fork in the Road Foundation
Email:
forkintheroadfndn@gmail.com
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