Chefs of the Founding Fathers

Experience the cuisine and stories of these African American culinary trailblazers: Edith Fossett, Samuel Fraunces, Frances Gillette Hern, James Hemings, and Hercules Posey.

Dinner presentation by Adrian Miller

• Two-time James Beard Award winner
• Author of The President’s Kitchen Cabinet
• Featured in Netflix’s hit High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

5-course dinner and wine pairings by Chef Martin Draluck

• Chef / Founder of the Black Pot Supper Club dinners
• Cuisine featured in the Netflix hit High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

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First Course – Mrs. Taylor’s Sallad

Assorted greens with watercress, parsley, sorrel and colorful, edible flowers

Second Course – French Risotto

Chicken stock risotto with steamed French green beans

Third Course – French Fritters

Excellent French fritters, cheese curds, and apple-onion relish

Fourth & Main Course – Lamb Chops & Mushroom Catsup

Herb and garlic lamb chops & homemade fresh tomato catsup

Fifth Course – Mixed Berry Trifle

Layered angel food cake, vanilla-lemon cream cheese, vanilla pudding, mixed berries and fresh whipped topping

Location: Alta Adams 5359 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016

Sponsored by the Stanford National Black Alumni Association

$175 per person

Gratuity & taxes included

Limited seating available