Stories on a Plate

Stories on a Plate Let’s eat, share, and connect—one plate at a time.

​Stories on a Plate is a student-led food club celebrating culture and food through shared meals and the stories behind them. ​Come for the food, stay for the story.

Have you ever tried Russian food?For many of us, this was a first.From Olivier salad to hand-folded pelmeni and the refr...
04/30/2026

Have you ever tried Russian food?

For many of us, this was a first.

From Olivier salad to hand-folded pelmeni and the refreshing, unexpected Okroshka, this night was all about stepping into something new. Oh, and we also tried kvass - a staple drink in most Russian homes.

But honestly, the best part was the wonderful stories told by Maria Gustis - a woman with a huge spirit for adventure and a zest of life.

To hear her stories over a shared meal on a lovely crisp spring evening was simply magical.

Join us at the next one.


04/29/2026

Russian food isn’t something most of us have tried—but that’s what made this night special.

From Pelmeni to Okroshka, every dish came with a story, shared by our host Maria Gustis.
And somewhere along the way, strangers became friends.

Come to the next one.

While everyone else is zigging to the NFL draft, come cook with us instead.Join our Russian cooking night with Ms. Maria...
04/23/2026

While everyone else is zigging to the NFL draft, come cook with us instead.

Join our Russian cooking night with Ms. Maria Gustis—a true inspiration! Learn traditional dishes, hear the stories behind them, and share a great meal with new people.

All proceeds go to the Sharpsburg Food Pantry 🤍

📍 Christ Church, Pittsburgh
🗓 Friday, April 24 | 6:00–8:30 PM

Sign up: link in bio or https://www.eventcreate.com/e/stories-on-a-plate-russian

Not into the NFL Draft chaos? Come cook with us instead.Join our Russian cooking night with Ms. Maria Gustis—learn tradi...
04/21/2026

Not into the NFL Draft chaos? Come cook with us instead.

Join our Russian cooking night with Ms. Maria Gustis—learn traditional dishes, hear the stories behind them, and share a great meal with new people.

All proceeds go to the Sharpsburg Food Pantry 🤍

📍 Christ Church, Pittsburgh
🗓 Friday, April 24 | 6:00–8:30 PM

Sign up: link in bio or https://www.eventcreate.com/e/stories-on-a-plate-russian

04/15/2026

Have you ever tried authentic Russian food?
Now’s your chance to experience traditional favorites in a hands-on cooking session—meet new people and give back at the same time.

Join us on Friday, April 24th.
Because food brings people together ❤️

👉 Link in bio
👉 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/stories-on-a-plate-russian

Did you know? 🥣Okroshka is made with kvass—a fermented bread drink that’s deeply nostalgic in Russian homes.For our host...
04/09/2026

Did you know? 🥣

Okroshka is made with kvass—a fermented bread drink that’s deeply nostalgic in Russian homes.

For our host Maria Gusto, it’s also a recipe from her grandmother ❤️

👉 Come experience it with us on Friday, April 24th from 6:00-8:30pm at Christ Church, Fox Chapel. Ticket proceeds will be donated to Sharpsburg Food Pantry.

https://www.eventcreate.com/e/stories-on-a-plate-russian

04/03/2026

Met this week and it reminded me of why I started . Culture lives in the food we share and the stories behind it. Our Diwali edition last November was full of the stories behind traditional Indian dishes and the joy they bring to every table. Do you have a dishes that represents your roots?

What an honor to meet the one and only at a phenomenal talk organized by . Hearing her talk about how food is a manifes...
04/01/2026

What an honor to meet the one and only at a phenomenal talk organized by . Hearing her talk about how food is a manifestation of our culture, traditions and memories and how she’s seen people connect over food no mater where they live or their beliefs - validated the mission of our organization. Hearing her embrace her journey as an immigrant and find her voice through food and writing, was such an inspiration. We hope as more people attend our events, they too can experience the power of stories told through foods first hand here in Pittsburgh!

04/01/2026

It was such an honor to meet Padma Lakshmi and hear her talk about food representing people’s traditions, cultures and memories. So in line with the mission of

From Russia with Flavor 🇷🇺✨ — Spots are filling fast!Join us for our next Stories on a Plate session inspired by the war...
03/26/2026

From Russia with Flavor 🇷🇺✨ — Spots are filling fast!

Join us for our next Stories on a Plate session inspired by the warmth of the Russian table. Together, we’ll cook Okroshka, Olivier salad, and Pelmeni—dishes rooted in tradition, memory, and home.

✨ Hosted by Maria Gustis
✨ Very limited spots

All proceeds support the Sharpsburg Food Pantry ❤️

Don’t miss this one — these sessions fill up quickly.
👉 grab your spot

https://www.eventcreate.com/e/stories-on-a-plate-russian

10/24/2025

✨ Last 2 Spots Left! ✨
Join us for Stories on a Plate: Diwali Edition — an evening to learn the story behind the Festival of Lights and cook traditional Indian favorites like Butter Chicken, Masala Gobhi, and Daal. 🍛🪔

Bring a friend and make new ones as we celebrate culture, community, and the joy of food together. 💫

Reserve your spot now before it’s gone! https://www.eventcreate.com/e/stories-on-a-plate-diwali-e

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