A documentary presentation and conversation about real immigrant stories. Join us for a pop-up dinner event at CultureHouse in Kendall Square.

Yemi Densamo (Kiki) will be curating our conversation about the reality of an immigrant experience, through her documentary, Borrowing Fire. Enjoy authentic Kenyan cuisine prepared by Tony, a Kenyan immigrant, Chef and Founder of Foodies Without Borders Inc.

Kiki emigrated from Ethiopia in 2003, and currently lives in Cambridge, MA. Arriving in the United States in 2003 as a young girl, Kiki has a special understanding of the challenges for youth in migration. The 15 minute film will be shown at the event. It's based on the life of Yonas, and Ethiopian immigrant. “[The fire] symbolizes what Yonas sees as his purpose as an immigrant—to help people struggling with depression, homelessness and addiction.

Foodies without Borders is a non profit providing culinary arts and permaculture training for young men and women as part of addressing the high unemployment rate in his home country of Kenya.

Tony will be cooking the following Kenyan delicacies:
-Supu Suupu: Bean, lentil, and vegetable medley (Vegan Soup)
-Tumbukiza: Spices and tidbits of goat beef and vegetables, braised in chicken broth
-Kienyeji Karanga: Braised fowl wok fried with spices, shallots, chilis and garlic
-Mbuzi Mafé: Smothered goat in sweet and spicy peanut coconut curry
-Sambuu Za Mtaanii: Uniquely Kenyan, perfectly seasoned spicy beef samosas
-Maggie’s Famous Pilau: Spiced Steam he baked basmati rice mixed with diced beef
-Ndengu Kuruka: Mong bean and vegetable stew; The ultimate supreme vegan dish
-Chapoz: Kenyan Chapati style then flaky bread
-Sukuma Wiki Remix: Slow cooked colored greens cabbage spinach onion garlic medley

Use the code 'CULTUREHOUSE15' by Sunday December 1st for 15% off your ticket. This event is limited to thirty guests. Your seat at this event is not guaranteed until you receive a final confirmation email.