Explore our story of Afro American cuisine and Native African culture.
As chefs, it is our duty to tell a story with our food through vulnerability and our history — So our executive chef has set out to do just that. Studying African American cuisine and culture through history that align with our ancestors; African fare from several different regions over the continent. Bringing new flavors and fusions from other cultures to give you a very new, exciting, & contrasting culinary experience.
MEET YOUR EXECUTIVE CHEF
Kirel Shaw
Founder/Owner/Executive Chef
Born in Detroit, MI and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. As a father of 4, he enjoys teaching his children the craft of cooking with passion. Furthermore, being an avid comic book and anime fan, these themes often pop up in his dishes as “easter eggs.” A dish that makes him feel at home is fried chicken, spaghetti & meatballs. Something special that separates Chef Shaw from other local Chefs is: in lieu of the traditional culinary school, Chef Shaw has gained his knowledge and skill working under countless chefs in the Grand Rapids & Greater Grand Rapids area, totaling over 15+ years in the industry. Chef Shaw has spent later part of his culinary career studying a wide range of native African cuisine & African American history.
