Chef? More like…creative
As a creative my objective is simple, to tell a story; sometimes, I simply convey concepts and stories through the culinary arts. My aim as a creative in the culinary industry is to curate imersive and cohesive expereinces that include cusine, music, and art in harmony.
What is a conceptual dining experience?
We aim to construct an experience that is centered around what we believe is the core of dining culture: communion. From that one concept, many paralleling cultural dogmas are born, which stem from the very core concept itself: agriculture, art & design, culinary arts, music & libations. These elements do nothing more than embellish and elevate the foundational principles in which we have built into the already established human experience of sharing time, space and cuisine. Here, we wish to embrace the core of the dining experience and create a cultural one.
‘Got Chemistry’ 5 Course Whiskey Cocktail pairing dinner at Weldon Mills in Durham NC with live music by Justin D. Proir and band, in collaboration with Innovators entertain group.
‘Cocina De Cortijo’ Afro-Latin inspired, family style dining experience at Ubuntu Farms in Knightdale, NC. In collaboration with Kismet Collective by Joshua Davell Scott, Ubuntu Farms with Sage Battle, Chef Alfonso Ranno, Chef Sommer Enis, Wine Expert Robin Self, Writer and Orator Gerald ‘Von’ Kasey.
With Sponsors and Partners: Emme Wines by Rosalind Reynolds, Ronnie Moores Produce, Bellow Buthcer Co. and Locals Seafood.
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AFRO-LATIN INSPIRED FAMILY STYLE CONCEPTUAL DINING EXPERIENCE
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Our community is paramount to executing these dinners; furthermore, everyone invovled is a part of our tightnit community in someway, from the team, to the florists, to the farms.
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Connection is key, if you’re wondering how you can get involved you’re already on the right path. Reachout, use your talents, add to the community; we are always looking for chefs and curators, venues and artists to collaborate with.
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Awaiting the next conceptual dining experience? We are working and planning to recreate and expand the magic that was Cocina De Cortijo, stay tapped in to the movement! We’ll be announcing our next venture soon.
Frequently discussed topics
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In the past, we’ve utilized third-party ticketing platforms which can include extensive fees, something we hope to avoid. In the future, we plan to build out a ticketing platform here on this very site.
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Yes, the team is flexible enough to do some personal curation for your niche occasion and guest demographic. Send us an inquiry email.
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Ofcourse, the ticketing process will always ask about accomadations!
