7.24 6:00-10:00PM

Medical Relief for Ukraine is a charitable organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine in support of their fundamental human rights and medical rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.

This event will include a five-course banquet by Ukrainian chef Oleg Shcherbakov, a keynote presentation by Malcolm Nance and very special musical guests visiting from Ukraine.

10.20 4:00PM-7:00PM

Authentic Eats by Oleg is thrilled to return for another season with Close Encounters with Music at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 20! This Sunday’s concert showcases rarely-heard works from Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. This is an evening not to miss! As usual, after the performance, join us for the Afterglow Reception for some delicious bites!

Menu

Cured Salmon & Shredded Cucumber Blintz Bites
Chicken Salad in Cucumber Bowls
Potato & Scallion Latkes
Leek & Gruyere Bites
Mushroom Bites
Ukrainian Honey Cake Bites

08.23 9:00AM-1:00PM

This Friday, August 23 from 6PM-9PM I’ll be at the Copake Lake Boat & Ski Corp. over in Craryville, NY. This amazing establishment has a wonderful view of Copake Lake, especially during the sunset 😍. What better way to enjoy your Friday night with great food, an amazing atmosphere, and oh yes, live music! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Menu

Oleg’s Specialty Rice Plov

Ukrainian Pierogis

Stuffed Blintzes

Ukrainian Honey Cake

08.03 11AM-1:30PM

Allow Chef Oleg to transport you to the transcontinental country of Georgia on his flavorful culinary “tour”. Georgia straddles Eastern Europe and Western Asia and it is this mix that makes Georgian food so fascinating with its rich history, diverse flavors, and creative use of ingredients - particularly walnuts, eggplants, and specialty spices. This will be a HANDS-ON workshop where participants learn how to prepare a variety of dishes.

Menu

Georgian Eggplant Roll - Sliced roasted eggplant rolled with a creamy walnut-garlic-onion paste.

Roasted Garlic Baba Ganoush – Fire roasted eggplant & garlic with a dip made with olive oil, lemon, tahini, and special spices.

Tomato-Eggplant Salad - with herbs and a sweet & sour chili dressing, topped with walnuts and sheep cheese.

Kebabi - A blend of ground meats, onions, seasoning, and fresh herbs, grilled over fire to perfection.

07.26 5:00PM-8:00PM

🍇🍷 Join Authentic Eats for an evening of delicious bites at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery on July 26th from 5-8pm! 🌟 Indulge in a delightful array of food trucks, immerse yourself in Art in the Loft, groove to live Jazz concerts, and more! 🎨🎷 Sip on exquisite wines while soaking in the breathtaking views of the vineyard and Catskill Mountains. Don't miss out on this perfect summer evening! Grab your friends and family for an unforgettable experience at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. See you there! 🌄

Menu


Vegetarian Rice Plov

Ukrainian Pierogis with caramelized onions and sour cream

Roasted Garlic Baba Ganoush & Roasted Pepper Hummus with pita chips

Stuffed Blintzes with farmers cheese and ricotta cheese topped with yogurt and sour cherry preserve

Famous Ukrainian Honey Cake

07.11 7:00PM-10:00PM

On Thursday July 11 from 7pm-10pm, Authentic Eats By Oleg will be serving up some crowd favorites at Race Brook Lodge including Vegetarian Rice Plov, Ukrainian Pierogis, Roasted Garlic Baba Ganoush and Roasted Pepper Hummus with pita chips, and of course the famous Ukrainian Honey Cake.

Grab some food and enjoy music from VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ aka “The Hendrix of the Sahara”. You don’t want to miss this performance!!! 🔥

Menu

Vegetarian Rice Plov

Ukrainian Pierogis with caramelized onions and sour cream

Roasted Garlic Baba ghanoush & Roasted Pepper Hummus with pita chips

Famous Ukrainian Honey Cake

06.29 1:00PM-11:00PM

Join us for a daylong musical odyssey presented by the curators of the Old Tone Roots Music Festival. Experience a unique journey through time and space, featuring tones that resonate from mountain tops to bayous, from hooch-houses to smoky tables, and across the Pacific and Caribbean islands. Enjoy a syncopated, melodic, and spirited Voodoo vibrato that pulses with soul and sass. Authentic Eats by Oleg will offer a delicious menu in the barn from 5 PM to 10 PM. Join us for an unforgettable musical and culinary experience!

Menu

Vegetarian Rice Plov

Ukrainian Pierogis with caramelized onions and sour cream

Famous Ukrainian Honey Cake

05.19 4:00PM-6:00PM

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical melodies at Close Encounters With Music on Sunday, May 19th from 4PM-6PM! The "Café Vienna — Nervous Splendor " concert will be a cross-section of Viennese musical modes! After the final "note", our culinary journey begins. Delight your senses with our authentic hor d'oeuvres, making the perfect encore to an extraordinary musical experience 🎻

Menu

Mushroom Bites

Spinach Feta Pirozhki

Salmon Blintz Roll

Vegetarian Dolma

Honey Cake

04.14 4:00PM-6:00PM

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical melodies at Close Encounters With Music on Sunday, April 14th from 4PM-6PM! The "Something Borrowed, Something Blue — Cross-Cultural Synergy" concert will be a cross-cultural music extravaganza! After the final "note", our culinary journey begins. Delight your senses with our authentic hor d'oeuvres, making the perfect encore to an extraordinary musical experience 🎻

Menu

Deviled Eggs

Cured Salmon Blinz Roll

Potato-Zucchini Latkes with Sour Cream

Spinach-feta Piroshki

Ukrainian Honey Cake Bites

03.17 4:00PM-6:00PM

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical melodies at Close Encounters With Music on Sunday, March 17th from 4PM-6PM! The "A Bach Family Concert — Celtic Baroque Band Makaris" concert will surely be amazing! After the final "note", our culinary journey begins. Delight your senses with our authentic hor d'oeuvres, making the perfect encore to an extraordinary musical experience 🎻

Menu

Deviled Eggs

Cured Salmon Blintz Roll

Potato-Scallion Pancake

St. Patty's Piroshki with Sauerkraut

Mushroom Bites

Corned Beef Bites

Piroshki with Spinach-Feta

2.24 4:00PM-9:00PM

Kick off the year with the COOLEST vibes at Elizaville Diner on February 24th from 4PM-9PM. It’s going to be downright epic with an incredible menu made for you.

So mark your calendar for Saturday Feb 24 from 4PM-9PM. Bring friends, family, and of course a big appetite!! See you all there at Elizaville Diner 🙌🏼

Menu

Spread sampler

Creamy Mushroom Julienne

Warm and Hearty Vegetarian Borscht

Savory Pierogis

Turkey Burgers

2.11 4:00PM-6:00PM

Join us on Sunday February 11th for an enchanting evening of music from 4-6PM with the incredible Avalon String Quartet at Saint James Place in Great Barrington, MA! 🎶 Their melodies will surely transport you to a whimsical and magical place!

After the concert, stay with us as we continue the celebration with delightful hors d’oeuvres served at 6PM. 🍽️ Let’s savor the harmonies of the strings and the flavors of our culinary creations as we relish in the beauty of the evening ✨

Don’t miss this experience!

Menu

Deviled Eggs

Cured Salmon Blinz Roll

Potato-Zucchini Latkes with Sour Cream

Spinach-feta Piroshki

12.08 5:30PM-8:30PM

Join us at the Kinderhook Village Green for a night of family friendly fun and delicious Authentic Eats by Oleg! Local businesses will open their doors to receive guests and visitors of all ages. Santa, wagon rides, music, lights and food will fill this magical evening 🎄🎁✨

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Vegetarian Ukrainian Borscht

Vareniki

Ukrainian Honey Cake

12.03 4:00PM-6:00PM

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical melodies at Close Encounters With Music on Sunday, December 3rd from 4PM-6PM! The "Nocturne — Night and Dreams" concert will surely be amazing! After the final "note", our culinary journey begins. Delight your senses with our authentic hor d'oeuvres, making the perfect encore to an extraordinary musical experience 🎻

Menu

Deviled Eggs

Cured Salmon Blinz Roll

Potato-Zucchini Latkes with Sour Cream

Spinach-feta Piroshki

Ukrainian Honey Cake Bites

12.2 12PM-6PM

Join us at the Barnspace Holiday Market to discover unique options for your holiday gifting, and enjoy some live music, delicious culinary offerings, and creative community spirit at Race Brook Lodge.

In addition to the curated array of vendors of hand-crafted items, there will be live music and other performances, and artisan workshops. There will be great local vendors, live jazz, a special visit from Santa, and plenty of delicious food by Authentic Eats by Oleg, mulled wine, and merriment!

Menu

Borscht

Vareniki

Eastern European Vegetarian Pie

Eastern European Meat Pie

Ukrainian Honey Cake

11.11 10AM-4PM

Join us at starting the Holiday Season off at Berkshire Waldorf School’s 51st Annual Holiday Handcraft Fair! Check out handmade gifts and treats, puppet shows, delicious dishes from Authentic Eats by Oleg and plenty of fun activities!

Menu

Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus with Pita Chips

Roasted Garlic Baba Ganoush with Pita Chips

Ukrainian Borscht

Kebabs

Stuffed Blintzes - Savory and Sweet

11.05 4:00PM-6:00PM

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical melodies at Close Encounters With Music on Sunday, November 5th from 4PM-6PM! The "Virtue and Virtuosity" concert will surely be amazing! After the final "note", our culinary journey begins. Delight your senses with our authentic hor d'oeuvres, making the perfect encore to an extraordinary musical experience 🎻

Menu

Deviled Eggs

Cured Salmon Blintz Roll

Potato-Zucchini Latkes with Sour Cream

Spinach-feta Pirozhki

Ukrainian Honey Cake Bites

11.04 2:00-7:00PM

Join us at Vosburgh Brewing for some delicious eats! There’s no better way to enjoy the crisp fall weather than with a cold, refreshing beer in hand and some our your favorite Authentic Eats!

Menu

Meat Plov

Beef Sliders

Hummus and Baba Ghanoush served with homemade pita chips

Pickled Veggie Mix

Ukrainian Cabbage Salad

09.30 5:00-9:00PM

We invite you for an evening of transformative performances and delicious eats at THE DOWN COUNTY JUMP MUSIC FESTIVAL at the beautiful Race Brook Lodge. Music and cuisine will intertwine at this extraordinary event!

Menu

Vegetarian Oleg's Rice Plov

Eastern European Turkey Sliders

Roasted Pepper Hummus, Roasted Garlic Baba Ganoush, and Zucchini Spread (all three served with Roasted Pita Chips)

Ukrainian Honey Cake

09.29 4:00-6:00PM

Join the Blue Rider Stables family and Authentic Eats by Oleg for evening of evening of fundraising, delicious eats, and games.

Menu

Veg Specialty Rice Plov

Turkey Sliders

3 spreads: roasted garlic baba ghanoush, roasted pepper hummus, zucchini spread served with roasted pita chips

Eastern European Honey Cake

09.09 1:00-5:00PM

Check out our delectable offerings at Medical Relief for Ukraine’s booth at the Catskill Food Festival at the Dutchman's Landing Park on Saturday September 9th, 2023 from 1pm-5pm!

Menu

Plov (Veggie and Meat)

Blintzes w/ cottage cheese topped with yogurt and sour cherry

Eastern European Honey Cake

8.27 2:00-7:00PM

Join us at Vosburgh Brewing to celebrate the last days of summer! There’s no better way to celebrate than with a cold, refreshing beer in hand and some our your favorite Authentic Eats!

Menu

Vegetarian Plov

Eastern European Beef Sliders

Ukrainian Cabbage Carrot Salad

Roasted Pepper Hummus

Pickled Vegetable Medley

8.26 9:00AM-1:00PM

Join us at Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market on Saturday August 25th from 9am-1pm. We can’t wait to share more Ukrainian and Eastern European delights with you!

Menu

Potato Vareniki served with caramelized onions

Vegetarian Plov

Blintzes with farmers cheese topped with sour cream and cherry preserve

Eastern European Honey Cake

Specialty Black Tea

08.10 7:00-10:00PM

Join us at Boondocks Film Society on Thursday, August 10th from 7-10pm for an evening of fun and delicious eats. You will be able to enjoy locally sourced beer, wine, and cider, listen to some jazz by The Lucky Five, enjoy some Authentic Eats, and of course watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit!

07.16 11:00AM-1:30PM

On July 16th Oleg will take things OUTSIDE the kitchen for a grilling class showing Eastern European techniques and flavors to enhance your summer meals. The entire menu - main course, salad and even dessert will be prepared on the grill.

Menu:

Kotlets or Kotleti – a seasoned Eastern European Burger

Badrijani Nigvzit – a Georgian Grilled Salad

Grilled and Caramelized Pineapple with Ice Cream

05.03 5:00PM-9:00PM

The warm weather has finally arrived, which means it’s time for some outdoor cooking! This Friday on May 3rd, you can enjoy some Authentic Eats at Roe Jan Brewing Company. I’ll be there from 5PM-9PM, so be sure to get there with an appetite! The menu items are a great match for your cold beverage.

Menu

Uzbek Style Rice Meat Pilaf (Plov)

Potato Pierogis

Open Flame-Roasted Pepper Hummus

Hot Charcoal-Roasted Baba Ganoush

Homemade Style Pita

07.09 1:00-6:00PM

Join us on Sunday, July 9th from 1pm-6pm at Little Apple Cidery for some summer deliciousness with my favorite dishes! Excited to share my cooking and Eastern European flavors with the Little Apple Cidery community!

Menu

Oleg's Vegetarian Plov

Marinated Chicken Kebab

Ukrainian Style Cabbage Salad

Roasted Pepper Hummus w/ Pita

06.29 2:00-6:00PM

Join us on Thursday, June 29th from 2:00-6:00PM for our last event at Letterbox Farm this season! We invite you for an afternoon of authentic dishes with unique flavors on their beautiful property!

Menu

Cheese and Beef Blintzes

Chicken and Beef Kebab

Mixed Pickled Veggies

Kompot

10.07 9:00AM-1:00PM

Embrace the beauty of fall at the Kinderhook Farmers Market this Saturday, October 7, from 9 AM to 1 PM! As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, there's no better way to celebrate the season than with warm, comforting food. 🍁 Join us for a taste of autumn before market season comes to a close!

Menu

Vegetarian Rice Plov

Savory and Sweet Stuffed Blintzes with Ukrainian Sour Cherry Preserve

Ukrainian Honey Cake