01/23/2024
The lineup is in! This dynamic group of Black male food and beverage professionals is excited to celebrate Black history through this fine dining event that features the ingredients of the African Diaspora, along with Black-owned spirits to set things off right. This coming together highlights decades of experience and dedication to the craft of fine food for the finest of causes, our youth.
Help us support the next generation of food and beverage professionals of color while enjoying what will be a phenomenal event!
Amuse Bouche
Davante Burnley, Shawn Loving
Soup Course
Maurice Wallace, Chris McClendon, Mike Ransom
Cold Appetizer
Frankie Brooks, Lloyd Roberts, Maurice Wallace
Hot Appetizer
Lamar Nolden, Alex Farhat, Chris McClendon
Salad Course
Kevin Frank, Xavier Jaramillo, Lorenzo Spratling
Vegetable Course
Lavaugn Calhoun, Tony Jackson, Greg Sims
Fish Course
Mamba Hamissi, Maxcel Hardy, Godwin Ihentuge
Entree
Omar Mitchell, supported by Jeff Tatum, and Phil Jones
Dessert
Jermond Booze, Gabriel McNeil
Wine Pairings
Chuck Jackson Jr.
Cocktail Pairings
Andre Sykes