Marcus Samuelsson Instagram – Hav & Mar, the acclaimed seafood restaurant from the Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Group, will host a unique culinary event, “Fariyal & Friends,” to celebrate Jamaican Independence Day on Aug. 6.
This event, led by Executive Chef Fariyal Abdullahi, aims to spotlight the underrepresented talent in the fine dining industry, particularly women of color.
The “Fariyal & Friends” series began as an extension of the restaurant’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. “When Marcus Samuelsson wanted to open Hav & Mar in Chelsea, he was determined to address the lack of representation of women of color in upscale fine dining,” explained Chef Fariyal during an interview with Caribbean Life. “He contacted me to run the restaurant with this mission, and I immediately said yes. We have been vocal about this issue from the start, and now that we’ve gained traction and success, I want to do for others what Marcus did for me,” she added.
The upcoming event features guest chef Brittney ‘Stikxz” Williams, who will curate a special one-night-only menu to celebrate Jamaican cuisine.
“Guests can expect a vibrant evening with a carefully curated playlist and a sense of community that feels like a family dinner,” said Tani Horton, marketing manager at Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Group. “It’s about creating a warm and inviting environment where everyone comes together with the same intention…we will have jerk prawns, pimento leaf espuma, scallion oil, callaloo & crab, stuffed squid, ackee remoulade, octopus, fried cassava & scotch bonnet aioli, sorrel granita, pineapple & coconut,” she added.
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