About this Event
On the third day of the , join us for a very special dinner and fundraiser organized by Esquire magazine’s “Chef of the Year,” and recent alumnus of Time magazine’s 100Next — Omar Tate and his Honeysuckle Project.
For this very limited event, Chef Omar Tate and the Honeysuckle Project — an organization creating “a restorative place to welcome and serve the community” (Food & Wine) — will bring his artistic renderings and a culinary vision informed by his admiration of John Coltrane’s music, diet, and philosophies. Chef Tate will curate a four-course dinner to be held at the beautiful open spaces of The Woodlands In West Philadelphia.
$250
Tickets are limited and tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Pre-registration with advance RSVP required.
This event is a fundraiser to support the efforts of Ars Nova Workshop and The John Coltrane Symposium.
Omar Tate
Omar Tate is a Philadelphia rooted artist and chef. Omar has worked fifteen years in the restaurant industry in some of the best restaurants in New York City and Philadelphia. During his time as a cook he found that the lack of diversity and representation of African Americans and other people of color to be unbalanced both in the kitchen and on the plate. In a profession where the product is a direct representation of cultures from around the globe Omar found that modern aesthetics of Black American culture to be severely limited , if not non-existent. In the spring of 2017 he decided to tackle this unbalance by diving into his experience as a self taught artist and writer to broaden the scope of his work.
Through travel and research Omar developed a unique perspective on approaching cuisine through the lens of contemporary Black America. As a result of his study Omar launched Honeysuckle Pop Up as a traveling dining concept in the winter of 2018. This concept uses food and art simultaneously as vehicles to explore several nuances of Black life and culture.
Honeysuckle has received critical acclaim not only as a food concept but also as a leading philosophy of the future of food thought in America. Partnered with his wife Cybille St.Aude-Tate, Omar is currently seeking funding to open Honeysuckle as a food focused community center in his neighborhood in West Philadelphia. You can find Omar’s work featured in The New York Times, Esquire Magazine, Okayplayer, Eater, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and other publications.
The Woodlands
The Woodlands’ 54-acre undulating landscape is at once an 18th-century English pleasure garden, an active 19th-century rural cemetery, and a modern-day green oasis for the communities of West Philadelphia. Please note before planning your visit:
- Guests can arrive by foot, bike, or public transit.
- Limited on-site parking is available for some events.
- Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating.
- The front entrance of The Woodlands is located approximately 1/4 mile from the performance areas, with a slight incline along the way. Please wear comfortable shoes when visiting.
Accessibility
Should you require accessible entry or seating for this program, please contact Ars Nova Workshop at [email protected] or 215-805-3376 for more information.
COVID-19
Special COVID-19 admission guidelines are being followed to ensure a safe environment for all guests at The Woodlands.
- Masks are required for all indoor spaces.
- Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing while in line for the Stable Restroom.
- Please respect other visitors and the Site Rules found on The Woodlands website.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, United States
USD 250.00