Dinner Menu 2024

Launched on Juneteenth

How does food connect us? 

Our menus speak to the relationship and the crossover of food culture based on the spice trade through the African diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas.

To understand spices, you have to first know where they are from and what their stories are. The spice routes, also known as maritime silk roads, were trade routes that extended from Japan through the islands of Indonesia, around India and Sri Lanka, to the lands of Middle East, from there across the Mediterranean to Europe, and then up through the Americas.

Besides the exchange of spices, silk, ivory, porcelain, the most important exchange was of knowledge. The knowledge of new cultures, people, religion and food came with a price. Thousands of people from Africa and Asia were enslaved and brought to these places and with them came their stories.

In this menu, we are exploring the story of curry, coffee, and cacao. The roads by which these items traveled, the why, and how spices change our perception of food and history. In doing this we are seeking to celebrate, reclaim and pay homage to the cultures represented.

Juneteenth holds a deep significance for us, as a Black-owned business, as a diverse team and community. We’re intentionally introducing our new dinner menu on this momentous date — commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, a celebration, and living testament to the spirit of resilience, strength, and freedom.

PARTNERSHIP TEAM
Biplaw Rai Managing Partner 
Kwasi Kwaa Chef Partner
Nyacko Pearl Perry Org. Development Partner 
Rita Ferreira Branding Partner 

MANAGEMENT TEAM
Kyisha Davenport GM & Beverage Director
Danameche Terron Beverage Director
Shelley Nason Chef de Cuisine
Liam Woodworth-Cook Kitchen Manager 

SNACKS

Okra
Brown Butter Seared Okra, Masala Spiced Yogurt, Plantain Crumb V / GF 14

Seasonal Salad
Seasonal Lettuce, Radish, Radicchio, Pistachio, Berbere Goat Cheese,
Nectarine, Balsamic Coconut Vinaigrette V / VGO / GF / DFO 16

Jerk Jackfruit Sliders
Pickled Red Onion, Coriander Aioli, Baby Arugula V 14

Suya Beef
Grilled Beef, Caramelized Red Onion, Heirloom Tomato, 
Pickled Mustard Seed, Scallion + Mint Relish GF / DF 18

Kelewele
Spiced Ripe Plantain, House Hot Sauce (Spicy!), Peanut Dukkah VG / GF / DF 12

meals

Jerk Roasted Duck
Duck Leg, Rice + Peas, Pikliz, Parsley Oil GF / DF 34

Beef Short Rib
Coffee Cacao Braise, Yuca Fries*, Greens, Herb Piri Piri, Candied Fresnos GF / DF 32

Banana Leaf Roasted Chicken
Leg + Thigh, Cilantro Red Rice, Green Olive + Citrus, 
Aji Verde, Red Cabbage + Jicama Slaw GF 30

New Fish Curry
Monkfish, Coconut Curry Brodo, Marble Potato, Rainbow Carrot,
Herb Pistou, House Flatbread GFO / DFO 28

Tahini Eggplant
Spiced Roasted Eggplant, Garlic Tahini, Herb Piri Piri, 
Toasted Pistachio, Watercress + Fennel + Cucumber Salad, Urfa VG / GF 25

Sindhi Mushroom
Trumpet + Maitake, Brown Butter, Garlic Puree, Cassava Spinach Dumplings,
Roasted Baby Turnip, Toasted Gari + Herbs, Sweet Chili Drizzle V / GF 26

SIDES

Rice Cilantro Red Rice or Rice + Peas (Beans) VG / GF / DF 8
Yuca Fries with Herb Piri Piri VG / GF / DF 10
Braised Greens with Pork Belly Lardon, Caramelized Shallots GF / DF 10
Dried Fruit Couscous Currant, Apricots, Mint, Parsley, Dill VG / DF 8

sweets

Cacao + Blue Corn Cake Cacao Cardamom Crema, Caramelized Orange GF  14

Mango Ice Cream Peanut Brittle GF  13

DRINKS

Full Bar: Cocktails, Free-Spirited Cocktails (Non-Alcoholic),
Wine & Beer (rotating selection, including N/A options)

Cafe Drinks: Coffee, Espresso, Tea, and Sparkling Waters

V Vegetarian | VG/VGO Vegan or w/ modification | DF/DFO Dairy-free or w/ modification
GF/GFO Gluten-friendly or w/ modification* (Cross-contamination may not be possible to avoid)

An automatic 5% kitchen appreciation fee will be added to the total of the bill before tax. This will directly benefit and be split among the kitchen staff. We believe this is the most transparent and best way in place of raising our menu prices, to help close the gap in wage disparities between our service and kitchen teams. An automatic 20% gratuity will be added for parties of 6 or more.

Before placing order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.