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$75  + Tip/Tax
Tue, 6/23
5:15 PM & 7:45 PM
Heritage Square

Latha

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

Opened in 2023 in downtown Heritage Square, this immersive experience that celebrates Africa and the African diaspora’s diverse and delicious flavors has been featured on three “Best Of” 2026 Lists: Eater’s “38 Essentials,” Infatuation’s “Best Restaurants in Phoenix,” and Arizona Republic’s “100 Essential Restaurants.” At Latha, which means “flavor” in Swahili, Evelia Davis has dedicated herself to an important mission. The founder and CEO of The Diaspora Collective, a cultural movement dedicated to celebrating the richness of Africa, she has created an atmosphere that honors the interconnected journey of the foodways and culture of Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, and the Southern US. Here, diners can delight in such dishes as pimento cheese with coconut bread, pineapple piri-piri chicken, adobo rubbed pork, oxtail barbacoa, shrimp aguachile, and, for dessert, chocolate torte with avocado mousse and Southern pound cake with caramelized passion fruit, warm mango, and white chocolate. “Joyous…deliciously innovative,” raves Phoenix Mag, so, naturally, we are more than excited to visit here and to chat with the team. Join us, won’t you, for what promises to be a very special evening indeed!

About the Host:

Evelia Davis

CEO / Founder

Evelia Davis is the founder and CEO of The Diaspora Collective, a cultural movement dedicated to celebrating the richness of Africa and its global diaspora. Through Latha Restaurant & Bar, Soko, and Griot Foods, she creates spaces where people celebrate culture, discover their roots, connect through shared stories, and experience the flavors, creativity, and innovation of Africa and the diaspora.

The Lineup

Courses #3, #4 & #5 will be individually plated; courses #1 & #2 will be served family style. This menu will be Fish, Peanut, Soy, & Mushroom Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.

  1. Whipped Goat Cheese & Black Garlic Honey

    radish, sumac, chapati

  2. Watermelon Salad

    avocado, tomato, jicama, whipped feta, arenitas, awaze honey vinaigrette

  3. Shrimp Moqueca

    rice grits, roasted coconut chutney, chimichurri

  4. Suya Flatiron Steak

    pommes puree, black garlic jus

  5. Grilled Southern Pound Cake

    rum coconut syrup, whipped cream

Latha

628 E Adams St

Phoenix, AZ 85004

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, Latha 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 Shrimp in Course 3 and Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

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

  • Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 2, Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided.

  • Dairy:
    • Butter: Butter is in Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided
    • Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided
    • Cheese: Goat's Milk Cheese is in Course 1, Course 2. Substitutions will not be provided. Sheep's Milk Cheese is in Course 2. Substitutions will not be provided

  • Shellfish: There is Shrimp in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Fish: This menu is fish-free.

  • Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided.

  • Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.

  • Tree Nuts and Coconut: There is Coconut in Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided for Course 5 ONLY.

  • Alliums: There is Garlic (Cooked) in Course 1, Garlic (Cooked), Onion (Cooked) and Red Onion (Cooked) in Course 3 and Garlic (Cooked), Onion (Cooked) and Red Onion (Cooked) in Course 4. Substitutions will not be provided.

  • Mushrooms: This menu is mushroom-free.

  • Soy: This menu is soy-free.

Handicap Accessibility:

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

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