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Taste America Detroit Presented by Capital One

Wed, October 9, 2024

  • Saffron De Twah

    7636 Gratiot Avenue

    Detroit, MI 48213

LOCATION

Saffron De Twah
7636 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, MI 48213

5:00 P.M. ET - Exclusive Capital One Access Pass Reception
5:30 P.M. ET - First Seating for Dinner
8:00 P.M. ET - Second Seating for Dinner

A national dining event celebrating your local restaurant community.

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® presented by Capital One is a nationwide initiative to bring together chefs, special guests, and diners from across the country to celebrate the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities.

The dinner at Saffron De Twah will be an intimate gathering with a multi-course menu created by Detroit chefs Omar Anani of Saffron De Twah and Kiki Louya of Detroit Food Academy. The menu will reflect their signature styles and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurants. The dinner will also include beverage pairings for each course.


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MULTI-COURSE MENU CREATED BY

TasteTwenty Host Chef
James Beard Award Nominee®
Omar Anani
Saffron De Twah
Detroit, MI

and

Chef Bootcamp Alum
Kiki Louya
Detroit Food Academy
Detroit, MI

FIRST COURSE

Lamb Shishbarak > Palestinian Lamb Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Fresh Mint
** Contains alliums, dairy, soy, and wheat

G.D. Vajra Barbera d’Alba 2023

SECOND COURSE

Raw Collard Green Salad with Tonnato, Lemon Bread Crumbs, and Radish
**Vegetarian; contains gluten (Gluten-free option available)

Massican ‘Annia’ 2023

ENTRÉE*

Samak Bi Tahini with Sayadiya > Tahini-Glazed Roasted Wild-Caught Salmonwith Pomegranate–Walnut Salsa and Fish Stock Rice Pilaf
**Contains alliums, dairy, nuts, and sesame

Chateu de Fley Chablis AC 2022

DESSERT

Apple Cider Puff Puff Doughnuts with Labneh Mousse and Fennel Sugar
**Vegetarian; contains dairy and wheat

Elo Perrone Moscato d’Asti ‘Bigaro’ 2022

Featured Beverage Partner
Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

Thank you to Fairway Packing Co. and Motor City Seafood Company for their generous product donations.

*For those who preselected the alternate entrée, you will be enjoying Mujarada > Rice and Lentils with Caramelized Fried Onion, Toasted Almonds, Farmer Salad with Yogurt Mint sauce,and Gazan Salsa.

Food and beverage offerings are subject to change. Guests must be 21 years+ with a valid ID to attend the event.

Additional Info

Special Thanks

Reservation Policy: All reservations are nonrefundable and must be made in advance. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, the James Beard Foundation will offer options including ticket exchanges, use of tickets for future events, and the option to donate tickets. For more information, please contact jbftaste@bowenandco.com.

Terms

A national dining event celebrating your local restaurant community.


MULTI-COURSE MEAL CREATED BY


Taste Twenty Chef

James Beard Award Nominee®

Omar Anani

Saffron De Twah

Detroit, MI


FEATURED CHEF

Chef Bootcamp Alum
Kiki Louya
Detroit Food Academy
Detroit, MI


Saffron De Twah

7636 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213


Wednesday, October 9, 2024

5:00 P.M. - Exclusive Capital One Access Pass Reception

5:30 P.M. - First Seating

8:00 P.M. - Second Seating


Capital One Cardholder Exclusive Presale begins on July 22 at 12:00 P.M. ET until July 25 at 12:00 P.M. ET.


Due to the size of the restaurant, you will likely be seated with other guests. Large parties may be seated at multiple adjacent tables.


RESERVATION POLICY: All reservations are non-refundable. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, The James Beard Foundation will offer options including ticket exchanges, use of tickets for future events, and option to donate tickets.

Guests must be 21 years+ with a valid ID to attend the event.


For more information, please contact jbftaste@bowenandco.com.