Name: Discover World Cuisine
Start: 2026-03-10T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-10T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 173 E 99th St

Discover World Cuisine

A Culinary Journey Through the Life of Chef Fausto Mora

Discover World Cuisine invites guests to experience Chef Fausto Mora’s story through flavor, tradition, and community. Each course represents a chapter in his journey—from his family’s restaurant legacy, to years apprenticing with world-renowned chefs in Italy, to his Harlem-based mission of creating spaces where everyone is welcome and connected.

Fausto’s philosophy goes beyond technique and flavor: he creates an environment where all walks of life are invited to the table. Though the presentation is elevated, his doors are open to everyone, because he believes food, wine, and art are universal connectors.

Connect With Chef Fausto Mora

Guests can also follow and experience Fausto’s story through the full Mood Media ecosystem:

• Mood Radio – “Surviving Harlem”: Listen to Fausto share the personal journey behind building his Harlem restaurant and his experiences with world-renowned chefs in Italy.

• Mood TV – Discover World Cuisine: Watch Fausto prepare global cuisine, explore culinary techniques, and share the cultural stories behind his dishes.

• Mood Magazine: Read exclusive interviews and features highlighting Fausto, his culinary philosophy, and the creative voices shaping Harlem.

Visit: MoodMagazineNYC.org to tune in, watch, and read more.

Event Schedule & Ticketing

Monday Nights – Discover World Cuisine Dinner Series

• Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

• Tickets: $200 per person

• Included: Full multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Fausto Mora, featuring his signature culinary storytelling

• Experience: Guests enjoy an immersive fine dining journey, where every dish reflects a chapter of Fausto’s story—family roots, global training, and Harlem-based innovation. Two showtimes offer flexibility for guests to experience the story at their preferred time.

First Tuesday of Each Month – Mood Gallery Happy Hour

• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Tickets: $50 per person

• Included: Wine tasting sponsored by African American-owned wineries, plus a curated selection of appetizers

• Experience: Casual, happy-hour environment showcasing the Mood Gallery, rotating African American visual artists, and light bites and wine. This monthly event promotes the gallery and fosters community connection without interfering with dinner service.

Wednesdays – Wine All You Want Happy Hour

• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Tickets: $50 per person

• Included: Wine tasting sponsored by African American-owned wineries, plus appetizers

• Experience: Relaxed, community-focused wine tasting where guests meet winemakers, enjoy curated wines, and small plates. These evenings create a welcoming social environment connecting the Harlem community.

Menu – Fausto Mora’s Story Through Food

Antipasto – Roots & Beginnings

Traditional Italian Antipasto

Fausto’s journey begins at home, born into a family of restaurateurs. He learned early that food is about connection, care, and legacy.

• Roasted red peppers

• Roasted zucchini

• Roasted artichokes

• Roasted Brussels sprouts

Slow-roasted and lightly seasoned, each vegetable mirrors the warmth and inclusivity of Fausto’s kitchen—a space where anyone is welcome.

Second Course – The Italian Apprenticeship

Choice of Starter

Fritto Misto – Lightly crisped seasonal vegetables inspired by Fausto’s years apprenticing under world-renowned Italian chefs.

Insalata di Arugula – Fresh arugula tossed in a delicate vinaigrette, reflecting Fausto’s philosophy of balance, simplicity, and elegance.

These dishes mark his transformation from apprentice to chef confident in his own voice, while maintaining an approachable and inclusive presentation.

Entrée – Fusion & Innovation

Rigatoni alla Siciliana (Vegetarian) – Classic Sicilian pasta with roasted eggplant, capers, and fresh ricotta, honoring traditional Italian techniques with Fausto’s inventive flair.

Grilled Salmon with Roasted Potatoes – Fresh salmon, roasted baby potatoes, and seasonal vegetables, reflecting harmony of classical technique and modern creativity, presented luxuriously yet accessibly.

Dessert – Legacy & Celebration

Cuatro Leches Cake – Soaked in four rich milks, this dessert embodies Fausto’s celebration of community, culture, and shared joy, closing the meal with a sweet reminder that food brings people together.

The Heart of Discover World Cuisine

At its core, the series is about connection:

• Connecting people through meals, wine, and art

• Connecting culture with culinary storytelling

• Connecting the Harlem community to chefs, artists, and winemakers

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday is an opportunity to gather, share, and celebrate—making Fausto Mora’s table not just a dining experience, but a hub of community, creativity, and conversation.