New Orleans, LA

Afro Freedom Afro Feast

Seven of New Orleans’ finest chefs gather for a communal feast to celebrate Juneteenth and pay delicious homage to history.


Celebrate the rich heritage and cultural diversity of the New Orleans community during the Afro Freedom Afro Feast event. The culinary celebration, created by chef Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA, will gather some of New Orleans’ finest chefs, cooking over an open flame in celebration of Juneteenth.  Attendees can anticipate a delightful experience that is sure to feed your soul. 

PARTICIPATING CHEFS:

– Chef Serigne Mbaye and the team at Dakar NOLA
– Chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin and BABs
– Chef Charly Pierre of the Haitian restaurant Fritai
– Chef Martha Wiggins of Café Reconcile
– Chef Prince Lobo of the Ethiopian restaurant Addis NOLA
– Pastry Chef Kaitlin Guerin of Lagniappe Bakehouse
– Chef Shonda Cross, Chef and owner of Chef Shonda’s Fine Dining To-Go

photo: courtesy of Dakar NOLA