“Taste America” coming to Detroit

The James Beard Foundation, the organization behind the James Beard Awards, has announced that its Taste America culinary series is coming to Detroit for the very first time with a special pop-up dinner on Wednesday, October 9  at Saffron De Twah in Detroit. The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America series celebrates culinary excellence and the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities, bringing together chefs and food lovers for unique dining experiences across 20 U.S. cities. The Detroit pop-up dinner will feature chef Omar Anani from Saffron De Twah, recognized as one of the industry’s finest culinary talents and change makers as part of the Foundation’s annual class of Taste Twenty chefs. Guests will enjoy a delectable one-of-a-kind multi-course menu, in addition to wine pairings and cocktails, created by TasteTwenty host chef Omar Anani and the Saffron De Twah team, in collaboration with chef Kiki Louya of Detroit Food Academy. Chef Omar Anani is known for his award-winning Halal Modern Moroccan Bistro, Saffron De Twah as well as his many charitable initiatives throughout the city of Detroit, including Saffron Community Kitchen. Chef Kiki Louya is the executive director of Detroit Food Academy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to inspire young Detroiters through culinary arts and food entrepreneurship. She was also a contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef, Season 18. Tickets for the Taste America Detroit dinner are on sale now at . 7636 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit