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Plated Haitian dish featuring griot with pikliz, chicken in creole sauce, and Haitian mac & cheese on a white plate

An Intimate Culinary Experience — No Event Required

Six seats. One chef. A rotating menu rooted in Haitian and Caribbean tradition. This is not a pop-up. It’s not a cooking class. It’s access.
Reserve yours before they're gone.

WHAT THIS IS

Chef’s Table by Taste Buds Required is a monthly tasting experience for people who care about food, culture, and discovery.

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Each session features a rotating, themed menu — served in an intimate setting with the chef present throughout.

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Expect elevated Haitian and Caribbean cuisine, house-made products, and a group small enough that every seat matters.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A new themed menu each month

7 tasting items, guided by the chef

Featured house-made products — pikliz, Sweet Heat Hot Honey, epis

Limited to 6 guests

No substitutions — the menu is the experience

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Haitian Mac & Cheese (Macoroni au Gratin) with garnish on a decorative gold plate

Warm, nostalgic favorites

October — Comfort

Plated Caribbean entrée with tender meat, peppers, pikliz, and creamy potatoes on an ornate white plate.

A celebration of island abundance

November — The Feast

Djon djon rice with peppers and herbs plated on a white dish

PRICING

$100 per guest. Select specialty menus (like Seafood Month) are priced separately.

Plus applicable tax and fees.

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Payment is required at booking. All sales are final.

Small cups of pikliz, a Haitian pickled vegetable condiment, arranged on a tray

TAKE A LITTLE HOME

Each session features small-batch products from the TBR kitchen — available for purchase the night of. Pikliz, Sweet Heat Hot Honey, and select seasonal releases depending on the month.

Haitian chicken in creole sauce with herbs served on a white plate

WHO THIS IS FOR

  • Food lovers who want more than a restaurant

  • Date nights that actually feel different

  • Curious eaters exploring Haitian cuisine

  • Anyone who values intimate, chef-led experiences

GOOD TO KNOW

Before booking:​

  • No menu substitutions — the menu is the experience

  • All ticket sales are final​

 

On arrival:

  • Closed-toe shoes required (kitchen facility)

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FYI

  • This experience is separate from private client tastings

THE MENUS

From the Table

Pascale L., Coastal

“One of the best dining experiences that I’ve had. Every tasting was amazing."

Jacob M., Sweet Heat

"She fully understands the balance of salt, acid, and heat… every dish was incredibly flavorful."

Ife L., Cookout

“More than a tasting, it felt like a whole meal.”
Haitian pineapple upside-down cake with cherries on top, freshly baked

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