Welcome to the Melanin & Maple™ Founder’s Dinner Experience, an intimate evening celebrating Southern cuisine, culture, entrepreneurship, and the stories that helped shape our culinary heritage.

This isn't simply dinner.

Guests will experience the vision behind Melanin & Maple Soul Food & Pancake House™, hear founder AJ Jones Jr. share the journey behind the brand, and discover the inspiration behind The Legacy Wall™ and Women Who Seasoned History™.

Throughout the evening, food becomes part of a larger story about heritage, remembrance, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the future of Melanin & Maple™.

Whether you're a supporter, food lover, community leader, entrepreneur, potential partner, or simply looking for a distinctive Houston experience, you're invited to take a seat at the table.

Limited Seating. Reserve Today.

Soul In Every Bite. Culture In Every Stack.™