The annual WE Gala is a celebration of Black culture in food, beverage and hospitality. The event brings together chefs, business owners, beverage professionals, food media, and food enthusiasts for an evening centered on community and enjoyment. Guests can expect cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and spirited conversations about how we can continue to create opportunity for diverse voices in food and beverage. All are welcomed!
THE EVENT DETAILS
DATE: April 5, 2024
TIME: 7-11:30 PM
LOCATION: Hav & Mar in New York City
CHEFS: Nana Araba Wilmot, Fariyal Abdullaahi, and Jenneh Kaikai
ATTIRE: Eat & Leave No Crumbs (Formal + Festive)
TICKETS: $250
EXPERIENCE INCUDES:
A seated dinner (see full menu below), an open bar, DJ, live music, and like-minded company. Every penny goes to the rising F&B talent, creatives and Black-owned businesses that make this evening and our industry so incredibly special.
On The Menu
By Nana Araba Wilmot, Fariyal Abdullahi, Jeneh Kaikai
Passed Apps by Fariyal Abdullahi
Swediopean ~ cured salmon on rice cracker berbere Icelandic kelp cream, dill
Hot Honey Chicken Bites ~ turmeric aioli
Mini Lobster Rolls ~ citrus, berbere
Fig & Ayib Crostini
To Start
Red Red Croquettes ~ black eyed peas stewed in a palm oil tomato sauce, Gari breadcrumbs (fermented cassava), sweet plantain ginger spiced puree, palm oil chili aioli
To Feast
Whole Fish Branzino ~ Ethiopian doro wat meets Ghanaian kpakpo shito
Salted African Yam
Collard Greens ~ with smoked turkey ju, shredded turkey, pot liquor
Jollof Rice with Goat Meat ~ curried tomato rice
For Dessert
Toasted Coconut Cake ~ dulce de leche mascarpone whip, torched coconut swiss meringue buttercream
The People's Choice Chef Award Powered by Pepsi Dig In
The People's Choice Chef Award Powered by Pepsi Dig In is an opportunity to bring recognition and celebration to one chef who demonstrates our shared values of food, culture, and community. One (1) winner will be identified will receive a cash reward of $10,000 and access to Pepsi Dig In's Black Restaurants Deliver, a 5- to 8-week consultancy program to grow an entrepreneur’s digital presence across delivery and social channels. Black Restaurants Deliver participants range from single to multi-unit Black-owned operations, which include caterers, food trucks and virtual concepts. Click below to submit your vote.
Voting ends on 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, March 20th. The winner will be announced at the WE Gala in New York City on April 5th
