Curated, produced, and hosted the Freedom Of Spirit private dining experience at Casa Ornelas in collaboration with Equiano Rum & celebrated Caribbean-American chef Jazzy Harvey.

We came together in community to celebrate the Los Angeles market launch of Equiano Rum, Juneteenth as well as the iconic Olaudah Equiano — African born freedom fighter who paved his way to liberation through selling rum and the inspiration behind Equiano Rum, the World’s 1st African and Caribbean Rum.

Chef Jazzy took inspiration from formerly enslaved Olaudah Equiano’s journey from West Africa, to the Caribbean, to the United States and to his final resting place in United Kingdom.

The menu deliciously reflected this journey in a 9 course tasting menu with highlights:

Spiced Handpie

Pounded Yam & Egusi Soup

Acaraje w/ Strawberry Melon Salsa

Purple Cabbage & Mango Slaw

Wet-Fried Red Snapper

Jerk BBQ Rib

Watermelon Hibiscus Granita

Sweet Potato Red Velvet Cake

Ginger Mint Tea & Dark Chocolate Bon Bon