Every first Saturday of each month
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sahtain wa Hana (“bon appétit” in Arabic) is a program led by the passionate chefs of the community, to help preserve Arabic recipes passed down through the generations. The lunch also celebrates Arab cultures and builds community by cooking, serving, and enjoying homemade, heartwarming Arabic cuisine, followed by a game of chess, backgammon or cards.
Everyone is welcome! RSVP REQUIRED as there is a limited amount of delicious food!
Want to support this program?
Please consider sponsoring a session with a tax-deductible donation of $250!
• 2026 DATES & MENUS •
January 10 - Yakhnet Kafta (Beef Kafta Stew) - يخنة كفته مع بطاطا
Plate 1 (main + 2 sides) – $12
- Yakhnet Kafta (Beef Kafta Stew) – يخنة كفته مع بطاطا
- Side: White Rice with vermicelli – رز مع شعيريه
- Side: Salad – سلطه, hummus – حمص
Plate 2 (vegetarian main + 2 sides) – $12
- Yahkhnet Batata (Vegetarian stew with potatoes, tomatoes, and garbanzo beans – يخنة مع بطاطا وحمص
- Side: White Rice with vermicelli – رز مع شعيريه
- Side: Salad – سلطه, hummus – حمص
Dessert ($3)
- Harissa/Basbousa – هريسه
Drinks
- Freeze (soda) ($3)
- Water ($1)
- Coffee / Tea (FREE)
February 7
March 7
April 11 - Green Beans
Main + 1 Side:
فاصوليا خضراء مع لحمه مفرومه
Your choice with Rice
- Green Beans w/ ground Beef
- Green Beans (VEGETARIAN)
Dessert
بقلاوه اصابع
Baklava fingers
Meal = Main & Side $15 (Adults), $8 (Kids)
Sides (extra or alone) ($4) = Your choice of:
- Rice w/Vermicelli
- Hummus
Drinks:
- Freeze (soda) – $3
- Water (bottled) – $1
- Coffee/Tea – Free!
May 2 - Mujaddara (Lentils with Rice & Pilaf)
Main + 1 Side:
Mujaddara (lentils) مجدرة
Dessert
Meal = Main & Side $12 (Adults), $8 (Kids)
Sides (extra or alone) ($4)
Drinks:
- Freeze (soda) – $3
- Water (bottled) – $1
- Coffee/Tea – Free!
June 6 - Mahshi
Plate 1 (main + 2 sides) – $12
- Mahshi – مَحشي (zucchini & eggplant stuffed w/rice & ground beef)
- Sides: Salad – سلطه, hummus – حمص
Plate 2 (vegetarian main + 2 sides) – $12
- Mahshi – مَحشي (zucchini & eggplant stuffed w/rice & spices)
- Sides: Salad – سلطه, hummus – حمص
Dessert ($3)
- Assorted fruit
Drinks
- Freeze (soda) ($3)
- Water ($1)
- Coffee / Tea (FREE)
