Ukrainian Village in Lansing, a new carry-out restaurant starting up March 12, presented a Ukrainian Open House and Experience, serving over 150 visitors Sunday, February 26. The experience included a variety of Ukrainian food specialties, such as Varenyky, Borscht, Milyntsi and Holubtsi, Ukrainian songs and dance, and information about Ukraine, all taking place at Lansing Office Works.
Owner Lesya Ryzhenkova, along with her sisters, mother and partner, as well as friends from the Twin Cities, provided a variety of folk songs, accordion music by Michael Petelin and performances by Natalia Scoville. Also helping with the event were Iryna Fink and her mom, Luba. Her team also prepared 10 different food items for a buffet style meal throughout the weekend for the event.