St. Louis|Local Event
United by Flavor: Traditional Middle Eastern Feast with Chef Emma
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: