Afro Freedom Afro Feast

Afro Freedom Afro Feast is an event organized by Chef Serigne Mbaye and Dakar NOLA to honor our newest national holiday, Juneteenth. The event brings together some of the best chefs in New Orleans to cook a communal meal, mostly over live fire, much as the ancestors did. Juneteenth commemorates the date in 1865 when Africans enslaved in Texas learned that they were free from bondage. This glorious day has since been celebrated with food, culture, and fellowship. This year, the celebration is held at Grow Dat Youth Farm located in New Orleans City Park. 

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 29.

Participating chefs include:

• Chef Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA
• Chef Charly Pierre of Fritai Restaurant
• Chef Martha Wiggins of Café Reconcile
• Chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin and BABs
• Chef Kaitlin Guerin of Lagniappe Bakehouse
• Chef Prince Lobo of Addis Ethiopian Kitchen
• Chef Shonda Cross of Chef Shonda's Fine Dining To-Go