JULY 23, 1:00 P.M. Brunch: Southern Gospel Brunch with Chef Michele McQueen Presented by Visit Oakland

A soulful brunch with Gospel music and food by chef Michele McQueen of Town Fare

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

At Town Fare in Oakland, California, chef Michele McQueen is known for her comforting classics that remind people of home. Chef McQueen is bringing that soulful energy from her West Coast restaurant to New York with a Sunday brunch featuring her famous Southern fried chicken, blackened catfish, and cocktails. The spirited brunch will be accompanied by live gospel music that is sure to make your heart soar.  

Dining Table: $95 / Inside Chef's Counter: $105

Menu

Togarashi Deviled Eggs with Chives, Toasted Black Sesame, and Tsar Nicoulai Osetra Caviar

Michele’s Famous Southern Fried Chicken with Hot Sauce Pearls

Blackened Catfish with Rosemary–Cheddar Blue Corn Grits, Tomato Confit, and Micro-Basil

Pain Perdu with Fresh Berries and Housemade Brown Sugar Syrup

Sugar-and-Spice Applewood–Smoked Bacon

Buttermilk Biscuits with Sweet Potato Butter and Pepper Jelly

About Michele McQueen:
Chef Michele was born in Orange, New Jersey and raised in Oakland, California. She spent much of her youth in the kitchen by her grandmother’s side—soaking up all the knowledge and history of Southern cuisine. After graduating from Howard University, she was on her way to law school, but took a detour to the hospitality industry and never looked back.

She went on to own and operate over five restaurants in the Bay Area and now has over 25 years under her belt. Known for her ability to make soul food taste like your Southern grandmother’s, chef McQueen now shares these time-honored traditions with cultural influences at Town Fare, housed inside the Oakland Museum.

Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.

Event Policy

Alcohol Disclaimer:

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served. Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price. 

Dietary/Food Restrictions Policy:

Events at Platform by JBF are special one-night-only menus and we do not offer a la carte menus. If you have serious food allergies, we will work with the visiting chef team to do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee that alternate options will be available for every course.