Community Matters Cafe will be hosting History & Homage: A Culinary Celebration of Black History. In this 5-course dinner, we'll explore how Black culinary culture reflects Black history and community. The dinner will be curated by chefs throughout the community:

Course `1: Daryl Cooper (Coop), Jimmy Pearls

Smothered Fish & Dumplings | Winter Green Salad | Pickled Oyster Dressing

Course 2: Brandon Staton (Brando), Leah & Louise

BBQ Duck | Braised Coal Finished Cabbage | Herb Boiled Potatoes | Benne & Peanut Relish

Course 3: Chayil Johnson, Community Matters Cafe

Jambalaya Rice Grits | Assorted Smoked and Roasted Vegetables | Collard Green & Citrus Chow Chow

Course 4: Oscar Johnson, Jimmy Pearls

Mint Tea Smoked Hog | Succotash | Turnip Green Pepper Sauce | Crispy Skin

Course 5: Gerald Hawkins, Leah & Louise

Malva Pudding | Custard Sauce | Sweet Potato-Pepper Cremeux | Carolina Gold Rice Crisp

We will be hosting two seatings for the dinner: 4:30-6:30 and 7:00-9:00. We ask all guests to wear a mask when not seated at your table.