The Afro - Vegan Social at The Branch Museum

The Afro-Vegan Social centers the prioritization of healthy foods being accessible to all communities while celebrating Futuristic African Culture and Fashion. This 4-hour event houses  live DJs, fashion show experience, a pop-up shop, and a vegan food tasting from local restaurants. Proceeds collected are donated directly to “For The Fem In You”, our local non-profit that creates safe spaces for women in the arts and small business community. Tickets include food from ALL featured chefs PLUS small bites from participating local restaurants :) 100% VEGAN AND CRUELTY FREE

This Years Featured Chefs Are Shayola The Artisan , Sunflower Gardenz, HealThyself Healthy Mixes , and Nomad Deli

Shayola's Menu: 

1. Wild Rice Blossom Bowl (Rawish): Savory wild rice seasoned with onions, peppers & herbs coupled with massaged sweet & tangy kale & BBQ jackfruit topped with Shayoli Sauce served in a crispy plantain bowl

2. A Saturday Vibe (Raw): Layered "cheesecake" dessert with a graham cracker-like bottom layer, a silky cashew cream cheese layer, and a fresh fruit & date cream layer

3. Lemon Ginger Ringer (Immunity Booster): A shot of brewed fresh ginger root, lemon & date syrup

Sunflower Gardenz Menu: 

1.  Spicy Crab Pasta: Linguine: Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic & Broccoli Tossed In A Spicy Olive Oil/Butter Sauce. Topped With Hearts Palm/Chickpea Crab Cake. Contains Gluten.

2. Rich Pasta Carbonara: Spaghetti, Cream Sauce, Green Peas, Seitan Bacon, Spices. Contains Gluten.

3. Loaded Garden Salad: Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Reed Onions, Black Olives, Pepperoncini, Croutons & Parmesan Cheese. Served With Creamy Italian Dressing. Contains Gluten.

4. Garlic Knots: Yeast Twisted Rolls Tossed In Garlic & Herb Butter. Contains Gluten.

5. German Chocolate Cake: From Scratch Chocolate Cake Topped With House Made Coconut Caramel Frosting. Contains Gluten.

HealTHYself Healthy Mixes Menu:

1. KRAB SALAD: (seasoned plant protein, natural spices, onions, celery, sea kelp & old bay) *served w/crackers. -

Contains: Wheat

2. MAIN:  seasoned soy free vegan beef peppers, onions, natural herbs & spices. Accompanied by Candied Yams and a side of greens.

3. Dessert: Strawberry Short cake shots (Layered to perfection cake piece, sweet strawberries & glaze topped with whip topping)

Contains: Wheat, soy

4. Beverage: Strawberry Lemonade

Nomad Deli Menu

1. Savory: Moroccan spiced crab-less cake sandwich (Heart of palm and artichoke cake topped with preserved lemon sauce and slaw)

2. Couscous Salad: Couscous with fresh herbs, tomato, cucumber, and toum (garlic paste)

3. Sweet: Pound cake with strawberry compote and toasted coconut

Emerging Designers:  Jhazara Star , Parys Pannell , Nneka Gigi

Featured DJ's: Ease , Renee Melendez , Shanghai

Stay Tuned for MORE Menu Rollouts and participating Restaurant Details....