Matbakh Turabi x Natalia Kerbage (Lebanese dinner & Palestinian ceramics)

Matbakh Turabi x Natalia Kerbage (Lebanese dinner & Palestinian ceramics)

Join us for the second edition of Matbakh Turabi! Indulge in delicious Lebanese dishes prepared by Natalia Kerbage served on Turabi's handmade ceramics inspired by Palestinian embroidery (Tatreez), Mother Earth and the Mediterrarean. This event is a perfect blend of food and art, bringing together the best of both worlds. Don't miss out on this special evening!

Date: Friday 25 April, 2025

Time: 17:00 - 21:00

Location: Turabi Studio

Matbakh Turabi: April Edition with Natalia Kerbage

Food and ceramics both carry stories of culture and heritage that are passed down from generation to generation. They connect people to history, tradition, and community.

Matbakh Turabi (مطبخ ترابي) brings together food from the Arab world and North Africa with ceramics made by Turabi Studio. Each event is a collaboration with a chef or cook, celebrating our shared traditions and flavors.

For our second edition, we’re very excited to welcome Natalia Kerbage, bringing her delicious Lebanese cuisine to Amsterdam. Natalia’s cooking is full of memories and everyday stories, with dishes that carry the feeling of home. She’ll be sharing a menu of classics from the Levant made with her own personal touch, including Fatteh, baba ghanoush, Fattoush, and mouth savouring dessert: Osmallieh (baked kataifi pastry, ashram, pistachios and orange blossom syrup!)

There will also be a special Lebanese playlist curated by Natalia for the evening.

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What to Expect:

• A special dinner by Natalia Kerbage, with classic dishes from Lebanon.
• Homemade Lebanese desserts served with tea and coffee.
• Ceramics by Turabi Studio, inspired by Palestinian embroidery, plus a discount voucher with your ticket.
• A relaxed, warm and welcoming atmosphere with a curated Lebanese playlist for you to enjoy throughout the evening
• Meet new people, enjoy beautiful ceramics, and share a nice experience together.

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Menu by Natalia Kerbage:

Main Dish
Fatteh — chickpeas marinated in lemon, garlic, and cumin, topped with yoghurt, pine nuts, fresh mint, and fried bread.

Sides
Baba Ganoush — smokey eggplant dip.
Fattoush — lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red paprika salad with fresh herbs, a tangy dressing, and fried Lebanese bread.

Dessert
Osmallieh — baked kataifi pastry filled with ashta, topped with pistachios and orange blossom syrup.
Served with tea and black coffee.

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Ticket Details:

Full Experience (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) – €35
Includes main dish (Fatteh) two side dishes (Baba ghanoush and Fattoush), a glass of wine, special dessert (Osmallieh), and coffee/tea.

Plus, get a€10 Turabi voucher !

Limited spots available – get your tickets now before it's too late!

This is your chance to meet new people, taste delicious homemade Lebanese food, and be the first to see Turabi's newest ceramic collection. There will be ceramic designs made exclusively for this event and you will receive a discount voucher with the purchase of your ticket.

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5:00 PM – Turabi showroom is open for you to explore the designs, mingle and enjoy the music curated by Natalia Kerbage

5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Welcome and brief introduction to Turabi and Natalia Kerbage

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Natalia Kerbage will be serving her delicious food

8:30 PM: Transition to dessert and coffee/tea

(Turabi showroom remains open until 9:00 PM)

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About Turabi Studio:

Turabi Studio is a ceramic studio in Amsterdam, bringing you unique designs inspired by Palestinian heritage and culture. Turabi, which translates to 'my soil, my earth, or my land," reflects the beautiful and deep connection between ceramics and our land—through clay, a material that can last for thousands of years. Turabi also offers monthly ceramic workshops, where you can learn various hand-building techniques including pinching and coiling and explore the world of glazing (colouring ceramics) in a relaxed and creative space.

Through the event series, Turabi seeks to connect Palestine, the Arab region and North Africa, through the cultural exchange of our shared traditions. Both ceramics and food carry stories of our cultures and history and we are so excited to be connecting Lebanon with Palestine this month and to share this experience with you!

About Natalia Kerbage:

Natalia Kerbage was born in Lebanon, and grew up in Australia. Like most Arabs, food was the focal point of all occasions; a love language. While she enjoys making all types of cuisines, her heart remains with the bold, fresh vibrancy of the Levant.

Celebrating grains, pulses, fresh vegetables, herbs and fruity olive oil, Lebanese food is a true expression of hospitality, health and generosity. With this menu she shares the healthy richness of her heritage. Vegetarian choices are never lacking, and she is excited to share with you the food that makes her feel excited and nourished.