Events / Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner

FOJBB: Charlotte, NC

THE COOKOUT presented by NGAAP

Sat, June 29, 2024

6:00 PM
Private Estate
Price: $500 Minimum Donation RSVP and Donate Here

Private Estate
Charlotte, NC

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Format: Walk-Around Feast with Chef Stations and Music
 

Featured Participants

James Beard Award Nominee
Maya-Camille Broussard
Justice of the Pies, Chicago, IL

James Beard Award Nominee
Greg and Subrina Collier
3rd & Fernwood, Charlotte, NC
Bayhaven Restaurant Group, Charlotte, NC

James Beard Award Semifinalist
Daryl Cooper
Jimmy Pearls, Charlotte, NC

James Beard Award Semifinalist
Oscar Johnson
Jimmy Pearls, Charlotte, NC

James Beard Award Semifinalist/Executive Chef
Shenarri "Greens" Freeman
Cadence, NYC, and Ubuntu, Los Angeles, CA

James Beard Award Winner
Ricky Moore
Saltbox Seafood Joint, Durham, NC

Farmer Marvin Ross
Peculiar Pig Farm, Dorchester, NC

James Beard Award Winner/Author and Afroculinarian
Michael W. Twitty

Guest Winemaker Dr. Christine Wachira 
Wachira Wines, Alameda County, CA


Join our hosts NGAAP (New Generation of African American Philanthropists) at a private estate near Charlotte for a fabulous feast and fundraiser prepared by James Beard Award winning and nominated chefs. While you might have been to a Southern cookout, this is THE Cookout, a delicious gathering with a goal of Celebrating the Culture while Elevating and Investing in the Culture


The Cookout presented by NGAAP is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good© anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. 
 
 

Menu

POOLSIDE RECEPTION

Ricky Moore
Hushpuppies
Local Tuna
Pickled Shrimp 
Raw Oysters
Roasted Salmon and Okra

Official Wine of The Cookout Wachira Wines 
Muscat, White Blend, Chardonnay

McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic Rosé 
McBride Sisters Black Girl Sparkling Brut NV

Republic National Distributing Company Spirited Tasting
Tito’s Vodka, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Tequila Herradura


DINNER

PASSED

Million Dollar Deviled Eggs
Pimento Cheese Tartlets with Red Pepper Jelly
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Macaroni and Cheese Bites


STATIONS

Maya-Camille Broussard
Chicken Pot Pies with Goat Cheese-Chive Biscuit

Greg and Subrina Collier
Beef Brisket Sliders with Collard Green Stem Relish on Sesame Seed Brioche Buns
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pickled Onions and Brown Butter-Herb Dressing
Field Pea-Peanut-Rice Fritters

Daryl Cooper and Oscar Johnson
Chicken Hot Links on Potato Rolls with Yassa Collard Kraut and Black Garlic Mustard 

Shenarri Freeman
Palm Cake Sliders with Chipotle Aïoli and Pickled Slaw

Michael W. Twitty
Spiced Baked Beans with Sorghum and Kosher Bacon

Marvin Ross
Pig Roast


SIDES 

Caterer Tonya Escoffery
Watermelon Bites with Honey-Feta Mousse and Mint
Mexican-Style Corn Ribs
Fusilli-Ranch Pasta Salad
Pickled Red Onion and Cucumber Salad
Mixed Greens with Berries, Slivered Almonds, Goat Cheese, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Potato Salad Three Ways > Roasted, Loaded Baked, and Classic Salad

DESSERT
Daryl Cooper and Oscar Johnson
Punchbowl Cake Trifle with Lemon-Cardamom Poundcake, Coconut-Lime Pudding, Caramelized Fruit, and Crispy Honeycomb 

Cocktails and Mocktails
Mixologist Cherisse Hayes, 3rd & Fernwood, Charlotte, NC
Liquid Alchemist Jason Hazelton, Lorem Ipsum, Charlotte, NC

Truth & Trust
Equitini
The Black Philanthropist


Official Wine of The Cookout Wachira Wines 
Muscat, White Blend, Chardonnay

Wine Selections from Black Winemakers
House of Brown Chardonnay and Red Blend
McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic Rosé 
Kumusha Red Blend
Sun Goddess by Mary J. Blige Pinot Grigio Ramato and Prosecco