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Sample Menu


Seeking an exceptional culinary experience but unsure where to begin? Explore our curated sample menu below—each dish thoughtfully crafted to delight every palate.

Hors D'ouevres
(V)- Vegan (GF)- Gluten Free, (CF)- Chef's Favorite
Southern Pimento Crostinis
Creamy southern Cheese spread, Roasted Pimento Peppers, finished with Parsley and Edible Orchids.
Smoked Salmon and Cucumber De La Creme
Smoked Salmon, whipped Cream Cheese, Mascarpone, Dill and Capers on English Cucumber.
Fried 5 Cheese Mac and Please with Creole Mornay
Savory Macaroni and Cheese baked with a homemade 5- Cheese sauce, and topped with a Creole Mornay and Microgreens.
Creole Crab Cakes
Lump and Claw Meat Crab cakes seasoned with NOLA spices, served with a Citrus Creole Remoulade.
Caribbean Curry Chickpeas (V)
Indo-Caribbean Curry Chickpeas, served with fresh Apple Cider pickled Onions, and "Corner Store" Plantain Chips.
Bee-stung Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles
Hot Honey Glazed Chicken over a Fall Spice Belgian Waffle, Finished with Hot Honey Drizzle.
Strawberry Compote and Goat Cheese Crostini
Fresh Berry compote, Goat Cheese, and Raspberry Balsmic Drizzle.
Sesame Sweet Chili Meatballs
80/20 Beef Chuck rolled with savory spices, dipped in a Sweet Chili blend, and finished with toasted Sesame Seeds
Brown Sugar Jerk Meatballs + Ricotta Crema
80/20 Beef Chuck rolled with Caribbean spices, glazed in a sweet and spicy Brown Sugar Jerk sauce, and lifted with a smooth and creamy Ricotta cream.
Chimichurri Fried Chicken
Southern Fried Chicken, Parsley, Cilantro, and Mirco-Arugula Chimichurri, Pickled Onions and Lemon Zest.
Fried Shrimp and Andouille
Fried Jumbo Shrimp, and Savory Andouille Sausage Rondelles, with Brown Butter Gravy.
Wild Mushroom Toast with Pesto and Apricot (V) (CF)
Julienne wild Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions, Pistachio Pesto, and thinly sliced dried Apricots.
American 'Soulful' South
Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Sautéed Shrimp in a Brown Cajun Andouille sausage gravy, with onions, and peppers served over 3 cheese savory butter grits
Bee-stung Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles
Hot Honey Glazed Chicken over a Spiced Belgian Waffle, Finished with Hot Honey Drizzle.
5 Cheese Mac and Please
Savory cellentani mac and cheese, baked in a homemade 5 cheese béchamel, topped with a rich 3 cheese blend, and finished with a beautiful light crust, just like momma used to make it.
Southern Style Potato Salad
Tender potatoes, boiled eggs, spring onions, dried mustard, diced celery, sweet relish, Hellman's mayonnaise, and finished with smoked paprika.
Sweet potato souffle
Sweet potatoes, citrus juices, cinnamon, brown sugar, nut meg, all spice, pumpkin spice seasoning, and bruleed marshmellows.
Southern Greens
Braised greens, cooked low and slow with smoked turkey, and southern spices.
Black Eyed Peas
A comforting Soul Food classic steeped in tradition. Plump black-eyed peas are slow-simmered in a deeply seasoned, savory broth with smoked turkey, onions, garlic, and a signature blend of Southern spices until tender and rich.
Cornbread Stuffing
Sweet and savory cornbread dressing, with sage, sausage, aromatics and southern spices.
Southern Fish Fry
Flaky white fish fillets seasoned til the ancestors say stop, coated in cornmeal and flour, and fried to a gorgeous, shattering crunch.
Old Fashioned Jiffy Cornbread
Golden cornbread softened with butter and finished with an honey butter.
Red Bean and Rice
Creamy red beans slow-cooked with the Creole "Holy Trinity" (onions, bell peppers, and celery), garlic, and a smoky blend of spices, simmered to perfection with savory smoked Turkey and Andouille sausage, served over a bed of fluffy white rice.
BBQ Ribs
BBQ pork ribs rubbed with a southern spice blend and finished with a sweet and smoky bbq sauce.
Caribbean Cuisine
Brown Stew Chicken
A classic Jamaican stew made with chicken, vegetables and a heavy amount of aromatic spices. The end result is tender chicken, flavorful and rich sweet and savory brown stew gravy.
Indo Caribbean curry chicken
Chicken cooked down in a Caribbean curry stew, with east Indian spices, chickpeas, potatoes, thyme, pimento seed, aromatics, and scotch bonnet peppers.
Fried Dumplins'
Jamaican sweet and savory fried dumplns'. Crispy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside.
Rice and Peas
Caribbean style rice and peas cooked with coconut milk, thyme, pimento seeds, and aromatics.
Curry Cabbage
Cabbage braised in caribbean spices, with assorted peppers, onions, and aromatics.
Brown Sugar Jerked Chicken
Sweet and savory chicken cooked in brown sugar jerk spices, scotch bonnet jerk sauce, and finished with fresh citrus juices.
Pineapple Mango Salsa
Diced pineapples and mangos, roma tomatoes, red onions, and cilantro, lightly dressed with avocado oil and aromatics.
Italian Cuisine
Lasagna
Stacked thin flat pasta with alternating layers of ragu, sour cream lemon ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, with a bruleed cheese crust on top.
Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo Shrimp cooked in a garlic, lemon butter sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
Pasta Primevera
Penne pasta with a butter, cream, Parmesan sauce, and over fresh broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, snow peas, tomatoes, garlic and basil.
Burratta
Creamy burratta, drizzled with a fig balsamic vinaigrette, and served with an herb butter crostini.
Arancini
An Italian street food made with sticky balls of risotto filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, lightly fried until crisp and golden, and served with a rich tomato sauce
Fried Polenta
Deep fried polenta served with shaved parmesan, over a rich and creamy ragu.
Brisket Gnocchi
Smokey brisket cooked low and slow, and served over a rich tomato sauce, with onions, garlic, and fresh parsley
Panzanella
Tuscan chopped bread salad, with onions and tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, oil and vinegar.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil, and paired with arugula.
Ossobucco
cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine, beef broth, and aromatics.
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced protein served raw , drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, and finished with shallots and capers.
West African Cuisine
Jollof Rice
Fragrant long-grain rice parboiled and simmered to perfection in a rich, spiced tomato and red bell pepper broth, seasoned with onions, garlic, ginger and a touch of heat.
Beef Suya
Tender thinly sliced beef marinated in a bold aromatic blend of ground peanuts, cayenne pepper, ginger, and traditional spices, then flame-grilled to smoky perfection.
Eguisi
Made from ground melon seed (eguisi) simmered in a vibrant palm oil broth eith leafy greens, local spices, and a savory blend of stockfish, crayfish and assorted meats.
Fufu
West African accompaniment that is smooth, dense, and dough-like. Usually made from cassava, plantains or yam (chef's favorite).
Pepper Sauce
A bold, fiery condiment packed with vibrant flavor. Coarsely blended red bell peppers, Scotch bonnets, and onions are slow-fried in rich oil until caramelized, deep red, and intensely fragrant, seasoned with traditional spices and a touch of umami.
Vegan Favorites
Fried Vegan Wonton "Ravioli"
Fried Wontons stuffed with Meatless Grounds, Vegan Cheese and served with an Onion and Garlic Ragu.
Pasta Primavera
Penne Pasta with Sauteed Eggplant, Butternut Squash, Onions, Tomatoes, and Corn, Garnished with an Edible Floral Arrangement.
Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Battered or broiled cauliflower tossed in a buffalo sauce, baked to perfection, and topped with fresh herbs and spring onions.
Vegan Tacos
Your choice of cauliflower, tofu or meatless grounds, cooked in mexican spices, topped with shredded greens, avocado, cilantro, and a homemade vinaigrette.
Asian Zoodle Salad
Raw zucchini noodles, red cabbage, julienne carrots, julienne tri colored peppers, and baby lima beans tossed in a light soy sauce, and finished with sesame seeds.
"raw"maine Taco Boats
Cubed avocado, sliced grape tomatoes, julienne carrots, sprouts, micro greens and red cabbage, served with a romesco sauce.
Vegan Lasagna
Zucchini ribbons, layered with vegan cheese, and tomato puree, topped with basil and italian seasoning.
Fix'ns + DESSERTS
Rustic Dessert Pizza
Topped with fresh fruit, Berry Compote Sauce and a Brown Sugar Butter Glazed Crust.
Fried Oreos
Oreo Cookies Fried in a Cinnamon Pancake Batter, Garnished with Chocolate Syrup and Confection Sugar.
Whipped Berries
Blueberries, Blackberries and Strawberries in a Whipped Cream, garnished with Shaved Chocolate and Mint Leaves.
"Any Fruit" Upside Down Cake
This cake won't weigh you down. Its light, packed with flavor, and baked from scratch. This Vanilla Cake is sweetened with caramel-vanilla cream, and then baked to perfection with a layer of fresh caramelized fruit.
BANANA FOSTER STUFFED WONTONS
Churro-inspired Banana Foster stuffed Wontons, topped with Crema, Citrus Zest, and Fresh Mint
Fried Maduros
Sweet Maduros (Plantains) fried to perfection, dusted with Cinnamon and Confectionary Sugar, and finished with fresh Mint.
Red Wine Poached Pears
Red Wine Poached Pears in a Strawberry-Raspberry Citrus reduction, with a Sunflower Seed, Almond and Organic Lemon Thyme Dust
Cocktails
Hip Hop
Cinnamon Whiskey, with Hard Cider and Orange Juice.
RnB
Mango-Pineapple Vodka, with Orange Juice and Cranberry Juice.
Light Bright
Vodka with Pineapple Juice, and Coconut Rum.
Sweet Abuela
Spanish Rum, Elderflower Liquor, Lime Juice, Raspberry Puree, Mint and Honey
STRONG Island Matador
Tequila, Coconut Rum, Cucumber Vodka, Lime Juice and Pineapple Juice
ScotchBonnet Sunrise
Tequila, Orange Juice, Light Grenadine, Habanero Simple Syrup
Prima Paloma
Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Club Soda
Mango "Holla" Mamacita
Tequila, Mango Juice/Puree, Lime Juice, Jalapeno Infused Agave Nectar, Chili Lime Salt
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