🍽️✨ Experience Southern Soul, Global Flavor! 🌎🌟

Mark your calendars for a brunch like no other! Join us at The Spot on Sunday, April 14th, at 11:00 AM for The Prospect KC’s Cookbook Fundraising Series: Family Style Brunch, featuring the dynamic duo of Chef Kenny Gilbert and Chef Shanita McAfee Bryant.

🔥 Exclusive Brunch Menu: Indulge in a culinary journey curated by Chef Kenny Gilbert, blending Southern charm with global influences. Each dish reflects Chef Gilbert's journey from Cleveland kitchens to global culinary stages, promising a feast for the senses.

👨‍🍳 Meet Chef Kenny Gilbert: Engage with Chef Gilbert, renowned for his appearances on “Top Chef” and victories on “Beat Bobby Flay.” Discover the inspiration behind his signature dishes and his acclaimed cookbook, “Southern Cooking, Global Flavors.”

🎉 A Celebration of Diversity and Excellence: Join us in supporting Chef Shanita's mission to foster diversity, innovation, and community spirit in the culinary world. Your participation directly supports The Prospect KC's efforts to combat food insecurity and empower aspiring chefs.

👩‍🍳 Interactive Culinary Experience: Dive into a unique culinary demonstration led by Chef Gilbert, gaining insights into his celebrated techniques and dishes. Learn from one of the culinary world’s most inspiring figures.

🌟 Supporting The Prospects: Your attendance directly contributes to nurturing the next generation of chefs from The Prospect KC’s training program, providing them with invaluable exposure to the world of gastronomy.

Details:

📅 Date: Sunday, April 14th

🕚 Time: 11:00 AM

📍 Venue: 2000 Vine St, hosted by The Prospect KC's Chef Shanita Mcafee Bryant – a beacon of change in the Kansas City culinary scene.

Tickets:

Early bird specials are available! Reserve your seat now to indulge in this unforgettable culinary experience. Stay tuned for ticket purchasing details!

About Chef Kenny Gilbert: Chef Kenny Gilbert, known for his charismatic presence on “Top Chef” Season 7, blends authentic global cuisines with his Southern roots. From national television victories to catering for Oprah Winfrey, his culinary journey resonates with diversity and excellence.

About The Prospect KC Cookbook Fundraising Series: Curated by Chef Shanita, this series celebrates culinary diversity, creativity, and social responsibility. Through unforgettable dining experiences, it addresses systemic inequities by intertwining nutrition education, culinary training, and entrepreneurship.

Join us for a brunch where culinary excellence meets social change. Reserve your seat at the table and be part of a community celebrating diversity, one plate at a time. 🍽️✨

Menu:

🥗 Thai Collard Green Salad:

Fresh collard green salad with dried shrimp, Thai chiles, and peanuts, served with a coconut milk–cornbread crepe

🍗 The Korean Chicken Biscuit:

Crispy Korean fried chicken breasts tossed in gochujang honey sauce, topped with toasted benne seeds, and sandwiched in a plantain-ginger biscuit with turmeric

🍲 Guyanese Oxtail Pepperpot:

Peppery braised oxtails with cassareep, bell peppers, habaneros, and root vegetables, served with rice fritters and roasted cabbage

🍗 Mole Chicken Wings & Mac & Cheese:

Braised chicken wings in black bean mole sauce served with farfalle pasta and charred corn–jalapeño queso

🐟 Fried Catfish with Sweet Corn Grits:

A classic Southern preparation of catfish dipped in a seasoned cornmeal dredge, fried, and served with creamy grits with corn and homemade hot sauce

🍰 Guava Duff Cake:

A bright, fruit-forward cake with Coconut Guava Frosting, toasted coconut, and macerated pineapple

Enjoy this exquisite culinary journey at our Cookbook Fundraising Series Brunch! 🍽️✨