The Rum Room at Riddim N Spice
5-Course Ode to Caribbean Culture Tasting Event
After spending five years establishing itself as one of the city’s most popular food trucks, Caribbean eatery Riddim N Spice opened a brick-and-mortar establishment in North Nashville in 2019. It immediately jumped onto Eater’s 2020 list of “Hottest Restaurants in Nashville, then made The Tennessean’s 2022 list of “Top 25 Restaurants in Nashville,” and this year Eater named it one of the “38 Essential NSH Restaurants.” Note too that Chef Kamal Kalokoh has a very interesting background. He earned his cooking chops working with his mother, Ouida Bradshaw, whose Jamaicaway restaurant locations in Midtown and inside the Nashville Farmer’s Market have been the area’s Caribbean cuisine standard-bearers for more than a generation. He then became a tour chef with superstar Drake and followed that gig with a stint as Rihanna’s personal chef. Our event will be held in the ultra-stylish Rum Room, Riddim N Spice’s upstairs cocktail bar, where we will enjoy a curated menu that could well include signature dishes like smoked jerk chicken, lamb, oxtail, goat, barbecued jackfruit and a whole lot more, all served to the beat of reggae. Promises to be quite the evening!
About the Host:
Kamal Kalokoh
Chef/Owner
Born and raised in Boston (and living in Nashville since 1999), Chef Kamal Kalokoh attended culinary school at Johnson and Wales University. Cooking from an early age at his mother's Jamaicaway Restaurant, he honed his craft as a private chef for top musicians Drake and Rihanna. He operates Riddim N Spice (and upstairs The Rum Room) with his brother, Rasheaun Conaway.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Snapper Crudo
lime juice, plantain chips
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Braised Goat Neck
caribbean white sweet potato puree, steamed asian cabbage, oxtail demi glacé
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Trini Bake 'N Shark
shark fillet, fried dough, mango chutney, pickled cucumbers, tamarind sauce, pepper sauce
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Slow Smoked Hen
smoked & charred corn, corn-sazon puree
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Ice Cream Trio
mango passionfruit cheesecake | honey habanero | plantain butter pecan
The Rum Room at Riddim N Spice
2116 Meharry Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, parking is available through their private lot, with nearby street parking also available.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
