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Last week @frnds.table celebrated its 3rd supper club! 🌶️
When I started Frnds Table, I didn’t exactly know what direction I wanted to take this or what I was doing at times, but I did know I wanted to create a space where people (myself included) were completely pushed out of their comfort zones; from trying new foods to making new friends.

The heart of Frnds is centered around community, conversation and design, and I’ve used food as the catalyst to connect how food can truly shape us culturally. Chicago can be a hard city to navigate as a creative especially for black and brown creatives and I’m incredibly proud that Frnds Table can be one of many spaces for our community.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with the incredibly talented @chefkenandrea (@midoritable.chi) for this dinner as well as collaborating with the goat himself @larrytchogninou who put so much thought and intention and design behind the beautiful tablescape.

@franagyei who came onto this project and help mold it to what you saw last Friday!

Our graphic designer, film photographer and resident DJ who literally does it all and does it well @justalisa @alisas.film

@wndrmuseum who opened up their amazing space for us to host this dinner!

@grancoramino for the drink pairings crafted by @princesssaryah_

From the generosity and support of family, friends and strangers, I cannot imagine what @frnds.table would be without everyone who’s given time and energy to this ongoing project. THANK YOU!! If you got this far thank you for reading ❤️

📸: @lissyxcam // @justalisa taken in WNDR Museum by @frnds.table

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the true star of the show!! @midoritable.chi and team did their thing!!

Starting off the night with:

Crispy Caribbean Coco Bun

Coconut Fried Chicken Coco Bun, Ginger Tamarind Gastrique, Pickled Summer Slaw
(V) Coconut Fried Oyster Mushroom Coco Bun, Ginger Tamarind Gastrique, Pickled Summer Slaw

Second Course + our favorite!!

Red Pepper Curry Braised Catfish

Ending the night with an amazing Banana Foster Butter Bundt Cake

Everything was 10/10! taken in Chicago, Illinois by @frnds.table

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I had the pleasure of cooking for David’s 30th 🎈

Golden Hour Prawns & Plantain 🍤

Chilli lime prawns on a bed of charred plantain topped with a fresh mango salsa.

Setting the scene for 30. 💙🎷

Royal blue, records & jazz inspired details, beautifully brought together by @frnds.table

Fire & Spice Chichinga Chicken 🔥

Lightly Charred, smoky and spiced.

And then, the table came alive.

Good food. Good people. Good memories.

Coconut Efik Rice 🥥

Efik-inspired coconut rice with infused peppers, lime & aromatic herbs.

A supper club moment. ✨🥂

Tilapia Sunset 🌅

Seared tilapia, roasted red pepper, tomato, ginger, garlic & Scotch bonnet.

A toast to 30. 🥂

To David, new chapters & beautiful memories.

Golden Garden Potatoes ✨

Crispy, golden and finished with rosemary, garlic & lemon.

The dream team. ✨

Bringing the vision to life, one detail at a time. taken in London, England by @frnds.table

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london, we’re here! 🇬🇧

After 3 incredible years of bringing people together in Chicago, we’re so excited to have finally expanded to London. (& no we’re not leaving Chicago just yet so don’t worry ❤️)

A few weeks ago we hosted our first London dinner for a private client! This dinner was inspired by their love for music and culture. We pulled inspirations from @bluenotenyc @bluenotelondon and @thejazzcafe and the energy that makes London so special. 💙

A huge thank you to our lovely chef @tashas.cuisine who created a delicious AfroCaribbean menu inspired by dishes our client loved.

Happy birthday @dhablo!

Subscribe in our bio for the next dinner. See you there 🥂

📸 @rania_dt

#dinnerparty #london #jazz #chicago #birthday taken in London, United Kingdom by @frnds.table

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While the food always hits, the fits y’all brought to the table? Equally delicious 😮‍💨✨ Swipe to see a few looks we captured from the dinner!

If you spot yourself let us know and we’ll tag you! 😉

📸 @lissyxcam taken in Chicago, Illinois by @frnds.table

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frnds on film 🌶️🎞️

📸 @alisas.film taken in Chicago, Illinois by @frnds.table

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Set design for @frnds.table summer dinner. 🍽🍅

Oh, I love dinners—probably my favorite way to spend time with friends. So working on this set design for 40 guests at the @wndrmuseum was truly a dream project. ✨️✨️

At a dinner table, people build bridges—one to another. Conversations spark new thoughts, which lead to new ideas, and often, new friendships.🌉🫂💫

The big idea behind the set was to create arches across the table as a metaphor for these bridges we build while sharing a meal (slide 13). The design featured a monochromatic palette: red bell pepper arches, seasonal fruits arranged like a still life painting, red candles on branded holders, and anthuriums to celebrate a "Sensorial Summer". 🌶🍎💐

Truly grateful to @awibn and @franagyei for the trust. 🙏🏽💫

Graphic/Menu Design + DJ: @justalisa 🎧
Meal: @chefkenandrea (@midoritable.chi) taken in WNDR Museum by @frnds.table

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The vibes wouldn’t have been flowing the way they were without the amazing nonalcoholic options from @ritualzeroproof & @visitor.fyi 🌱

The perfect alternative if you’re in your mocktail era or fully committed!

(+ both are no stranger to Chicago 😉)

@unclenearest and our amazing bartender (no instagram Gav) for the bomb cocktail pairings.

📸 // @gabbysaywhatt

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#dinnerparty #nonalcoholiccocktail #chicago #frndstable #supperclub taken in Chicago, Illinois by @frnds.table

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Thank you to everyone who came out last Friday and celebrated the launch of frnds table. A special evening.

We’ll see you very soon for our next dinner 🥘

Welcome to the fam.

#supperclubchicago #dinnerparty #chicago #thingstodoinchicago #newfriends #movingtochicago taken in Chicago, Illinois by @frnds.table

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An absolutely beautiful roundup from our latest dinner with @chefkenandrea (@midoritable.chi) 🍒🌶️

Friday was a lovely intimate evening of fun conversation, full bellies and empty plates as Chef Kennedy took us on a journey of Southern American and traditional West African dishes with a South Asian twist. The evening was accompanied by custom drink pairings by @grancoramino.

Huge thank you to @larrytchogninou who designed the beautiful table scape in addition to handcrafting the arches!

Graphic and Menu Design + DJ 🎧 @justalisa
Crafted cocktails by Saryah

& thank you to @wndrmuseum for hosting us in the most beautiful space!

Thank you to everyone who attended this dinner! See you at the next one soon!

📸: @lissyxcam by @frnds.table

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[WAITLIST CLOSED] We’re thrilled to announce the third installment of Frnds Table: 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 🍒 🍋🍉

Guests will enjoy a communal family style 4 course menu crafted by Chef Kennedy of @midoritable.chi
& Refreshing summer cocktail parings by @grancoramino

Huge thank you to @wndrmuseum for hosting us this dinner. If you haven’t been, WNDR is a a multi-sensory art museum tucked away in the West Loop.

Tickets are available now on our website! (link in bio)
See you soon!

🗓️ July 18, 2025
⏰ 6:30pm
📍WNDR Museum (1130 W Monroe St)

#wndrmuseum #supperclub #chicago #dinnerparty taken in Chicago, Illinois by @frnds.table

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