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$75  + Tip/Tax
Tue, 3/3
5:45 PM & 8:15 PM
Dorchester

Comfort Kitchen

Day 1: 5-Course Ode to the African Diaspora Tasting Series

Opened in January of 2023 in the Upham’s Corner district of Dorchester, this outstanding eatery celebrating the cuisine of the African diaspora has been showered with accolades. Consider its placement on New York Times’ List of “50 Best US Restaurants” and Boston Magazine’s “Top 50 Restaurants” List, its being named Boston Globe’s “Restaurant of the Year,” and its 2024 nomination for a James Beard “Best New Restaurant” Award. After a series of highly successful pop-ups around the city, Comfort Kitchen moved into the historic Upham's Corner Comfort Station —built in 1912 to support the expanding street car system and completely restored and renovated by Historic Boston Inc. Here, diners sup on dishes like jerk jackfruit sliders, brown butter seared okra with masala spiced yogurt, banana leaf roasted chicken, beef short rib with coffee cacao braise, yuca fries, and greens, and jerk roasted duck. Save room for desserts like mango ice cream with peanut brittle and cacao and blue corn cake. “Destination-worthy,” raves Boston Magazine, while New York Times says, “Each dish still manages to feel coherent and captivating — like a story unfolding in several parts.” We can’t wait to visit!

About the Host:

Sasha Coleman

Chef de Cuisine

Chef Sasha Coleman is a Boston born and raised culinary leader whose work is rooted in culture, care, and community. After refining her skills in demanding kitchens around the city, including time cooking on the line at SRV, she joined the opening team of Tanám in Somerville. In 2020, she was named a StarChefs Boston "Rising Star".

The Lineup

All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish, Peanut & Mushroom Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.

  1. Black, Red, and Green

    cured fish, pickled green tomato mostarda, smoked olive oil, blood orange

  2. Jerk Drumettes

    confit duck, maple jerk glaze

  3. Seasonal Salad

    little gem, roasted beet, whipped feta, cocoa spiced almond, lemon vinaigrette

  4. Pepper Soup Braised Short Rib

    braised bone in short rib, charred broccolini, blue cheese

  5. Pound Cake and Carrots

    yellow cake, haluwa

Comfort Kitchen

611 Columbia Rd

Dorchester, MA 02125

More Event Info

Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:

Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Comfort Kitchen will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.

See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.

  • Vegetarians: There is White Fish in Course 1, Duck in Course 2 and Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Pescatarians: There is Duck in Course 2 and Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Dairy:
    • Butter: Butter is in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided
    • Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided
    • Cheese: Cow's Milk Cheese is in Course 3, Course 4. Substitutions will be provided

  • Shellfish: This menu is shellfish-free.

  • Fish: There is White Fish in Course 1. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.

  • Tree Nuts: There is Almond in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Alliums: There is Shallot (Raw) in Course 1, Scallion (Cooked), Garlic (Cooked) and Onion (Cooked) in Course 2, Garlic (Cooked) in Course 3 and Scallion (Cooked) and Onion (Cooked) in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Mushrooms: This menu is mushroom-free.

Handicap Accessibility:

This restaurant is handicap accessible with some restrictions. If applicable however, Contact Us with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.

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