Taste of Culture at Dakar NOLA

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Chef Eros' "Taste of Culture" Food Tour is an unforgettable culinary experience that brings the bold, rich flavors of West African cuisine to the forefront. Designed to educate, entertain, and inspire, this immersive journey highlights how culture influences cuisine, sparking conversations around diversity and our shared humanity. For one night only, Chef Eros collaborates with top chefs, blending West African traditions into their established menus. In New Orleans, Chef Eros partners with Chef Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA, winner of the 2024 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. Drawing on his Senegalese roots and years of experience in world-renowned kitchens like Commander’s Palace and Atelier Joel Robuchon, Chef Mbaye's menu is a tribute to the vibrant flavors of Senegal and beyond. Together, the two chefs will create a culinary masterpiece that fuses their cultural heritages, honoring the coastal traditions of both West Africa and New Orleans. Select Menu Highlights Include: Yassa Puff: Chicken Yassa. Choux Pastry. Dehydrated Onions. Micro Arugula. Ewa: Honey Beans Salad. Agoyin Dressing. Plantain Infused Lavash Cracker. Suya Lamb: African Gold Spiced Lamb. Zoboberry Demi Glaze. Yaji Dust. Unity Jollof Rice: Ghanaian Perfumed Rice. Nigerian Smoky Finish. Senegalese Plantain Notes. Plantain Ice Cream: Roasted Plantains. Salted Caramel Popcorn. Peanut Oil Cake. Cashew Nut Crumble. This exclusive collaboration in the heart of New Orleans is an unmissable celebration of flavor, culture, and culinary innovation.