An Afternoon and Evening with Alexander Smalls & Nina Oduro: A Celebration of The Contemporary African Kitchen

On Saturday, February 22nd, Virtue Restaurant is honored to welcome renowned chef and author Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro for a special celebration of their new book, The Contemporary African Kitchen. The evening will feature two exclusive events:

INTIMATE BOOK DISCUSSION AT THE SILVER ROOM DESIGN LAB, HOSTED BY OWNER/CHEF ERICK WILLIAMS OF VIRTUE HOSPITALITY GROUP
📍 Location: The Silver Room Design Lab, 900 North Michigan
🕕 Time: 12:00 PM to 2 PM
🎟️ RSVP via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-contemporary-african-kitchen-book-discussion-tickets-1228976284149 – Attendance is free and books will be available for purchase onsite

This intimate discussion will dive into the stories, traditions, and inspirations behind Smalls and Oduro’s latest work, celebrating the vibrancy of African culinary heritage and its global influence.

EXCLUSIVE 5-COURSE DINNER AT VIRTUE RESTAURANT
📍 Location: Virtue Restaurant – 1462 E. 53rd Street, Chicago
🕘 Time: Reservations based on availability starting at 5 p.m.
🍽️ Reservations via OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/r/virtue-chicago

Later that evening, Chef Erick Williams and Chef Damarr Brown will host an extraordinary one-night-only 5-course dinner at Virtue, honoring Smalls and Oduro with a menu inspired by their cookbook. Guests will enjoy conversation, community, and culinary excellence, featuring items such as:

– Sweet Potato Soup
– Stuffed Squid
– Piri Piri Gizzards
– Braised Lamb Shoulder
– Dark Chocolate Pudding

Priced at $165 (excluding tax and gratuity), this intimate dining experience will also include an autographed copy of The Contemporary African Kitchen, expertly paired wines and non-alcoholic beverages, and the unique opportunity to engage with the authors.