05/31/2026
Last night was a reminder that restaurants can be more than just places to eat.
For a few hours, our dining room became a place of cultural exchange as a chef from Saudi Arabia shared her food, traditions, and stories with our community through a four-course dinner built around local Southeast Kansas ingredients.
A 4 course traditional Arabic meal served in our beautiful on a stormy Saturday night in May.
Good food feeds people.
Great food connects people.
We're grateful to everyone who joined us at the table lastnight for our first Saudi Saturday Night! 🌙
Thank you to Fatimah for once again knocking our sox off with a beautiful & delicious feast.
Menu Recap:
SOUP
Saudi Vegetable Soup
A warm and comforting tomato-based vegetable soup made with seasonal, local veggies (from Misty Phillips Misty Morning Farms & Flying Pig farms), herbs and gentle Middle Eastern spices slowly simmered into a flavorful broth.
STARTER
Tabbouleh
A fresh parsley salad mixed with tomatoes, mint, bulgur wheat, lemon juice, and olive oil. Light, vibrant, and full of fresh flavor. All herbs 🌿 plucked from a few backyards in Pitt & some gorgeous parsley from Greenbush Education Center.
Grilled Pita & Dipping Oil
Char Grilled Pita paired with olive oil, sumac, za'atar spices and fresh Flying Pig Farm cucumbers & onions.
MAIN
Saudi Quzi
A traditional Saudi celebration dish made with tender pressure-cooked lamb from Freedom Farms served over fragrant spiced rice topped with toasted angel hair pasta noodles, roasted nuts, and warm Middle Eastern spices. Quzi is commonly prepared for gatherings, holidays, and special occasions and is known for its rich flavor and comforting aroma.
DESSERT
Square Baklava
Layers of flaky pastry filled with chopped nuts and lightly sweetened syrup, baked until golden and crisp. A traditional dessert served alongside coffee or tea. We served it with a drizzle of local honey.
COFFEE & TEA SERVICE
Arabic Coffee & Tea
Traditional Saudi-style Arabic coffee infused with cardamom alongside hot black tea infused with fresh mint leaves.
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