A St. Nicholas Tradition
Middle Eastern Dinner & Marketplace
An evening of food, culture, and community — Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Dine in, take out, or wander the marketplace. All are welcome.
The Evening
Feast on the Flavors of Tradition
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Marketplace
Browse the marketplace to purchase food & other goods.
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Take Out
Pick up a hot dinner to enjoy from our hearts to your table.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dine In
Eat with us in the Cultural Center as we treat you like family.
What to Expect
More than a meal — a small festival of culture.
Every autumn our parish family gathers to share the food, music, and crafts of the Levant. Whether this is your first visit or your fortieth dinner, you are part of the table.
A Taste of Antioch
Traditional home recipes from the kitchens of St. Nicholas — the same dishes served at our tables of welcome and festival celebrations for decades.
A Marketplace of Gifts
Hand-carved olive wood, embroidered textiles, frankincense, soaps, and holy icons from the Holy Land and our own parish artisans.
A Table for Everyone
Dine in our beautifully set hall or take a hot dinner home. Every guest — neighbor, visitor, or longtime friend — leaves fed in body and soul.
From Our Kitchens
From Heart to Table
Appetizer
Enjoy a fresh salad seasoned to perfection alongside pita and hummus made with love.
Main Course
Just like our grandmothers would serve, you'll enjoy meat pies, cheese bread, meatballs, seasoned rice, and green beans with a flavorful tomato sauce. Homecooked using the same recipes for generations.
Dessert
This is truly a labor of love! It takes steady hands and attention to detail when creating the best baklawa you'll ever have.
Event Details
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church
2250 E. Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Marketplace & Take Out: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dine In: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Buy Your Tickets
Purchase in advance from the church office or at the door on the evening of the event. Cash, check, and card accepted.
Volunteer
We need cooks, servers, set-up help, and clean-up crew. Bring a friend and serve our community together.
“Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine I have mingled.”
— Proverbs 9:5
We can’t wait to share our table with you. Whether you join us for a plate, a purchase, or simply to linger in the glow of community — you are expected, and you are welcome.