Dinner: Tue–Sat 4:30pm-10pm (last seating 8:45pm / last call ~9:20–9:45pm)
Brunch: Sat & Sun 10am–1:30pm (last seating 1:30pm)
the concept
Our food celebrates the flavors and ingredients of the African Diaspora — global comfort food — connected from Asia to the Americas. We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building. We envision a place that is actively engaged in the celebration of art and history of our local community.
“This is a perfect example of what the Comfort Kitchen team wants to do: follow the flavors across the globe. ”
— Shelby Larsson, Edible Boston
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 Nyacko Pearl Perry Org. Development Partner
MANAGEMENT TEAM Kyisha Davenport GM & Beverage Director Danameche Terron Beverage Director Shelley Nason Culinary Director Liam Woodworth-Cook Kitchen Manager
SNACKS
Okra Brown Butter Seared Okra, Masala Spiced Yogurt, Plantain Crumb V / GF 14
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.