Homeland Dinners
Dinner In Another Country. No Flight Required.
Five Courses. Five African Wines. One Unforgettable Journey.
Every month, a chef from a different African country takes over our kitchen for four Thursday evenings.
They bring the food they grew up with. Their mother's recipes. The street food of their hometown. The dish they'd serve you if you walked through their front door.
Five courses tell the story of a homeland, each paired with African wine.
The chef and sommelier share the stories behind every plate and every glass, while musicians from that same homeland bring its sounds to life.
By the last pour, you've spent an evening somewhere you've never been.
EVERY THURSDAY | DOORS AT 6 PM · DINNER AT 7 PM
$125 PER PERSON · WINE PAIRING INCLUDED
ONLY 40 SEATS PER EVENING
Tickets required. A new African country every month.
This Month's Homeland
Discover This Month's Journey.
We'll share the featured country, visiting chef, menu highlights, and four Thursday dates when the next residency is announced.
Discover the family recipes, hometown flavors, and music behind this month's experience.
A New Homeland Every Month
Four Thursdays. One Country. Countless Stories.
Every month brings a new chef, a new country, and a completely different culinary journey.
For four Thursday evenings, our visiting chef takes you home through the flavors that shaped their life.
The dishes their family prepared.
The recipes passed down through generations.
The flavors found on neighborhood streets and around family tables.
Each dinner is an invitation to discover a country's culture through the people who know it best.
ONE COUNTRY. ONE CHEF. FOUR THURSDAYS.
And next month, the journey begins somewhere new.
Five Courses. Five Stories.
Every Plate Has a Place. Every Flavor Has a Memory.
This isn't an ordinary five-course dinner.
It's a personal journey through the food of a chef's homeland.
Each course is inspired by the places, people, and traditions that shaped their culinary story.
As dinner unfolds, your chef visits the table to share the inspiration behind the dishes.
You'll discover not only what you're eating, but why it matters.
From family recipes to hometown favorites, every course brings you closer to the culture behind the cuisine.
FIVE COURSES. ONE HOMELAND. AN EVENING OF DISCOVERY.
Five Wines. Five Perfect Pairings.
Discover Africa, One Pour at a Time.
Every course is accompanied by an African wine selected to complement its flavors.
Your sommelier introduces each pairing, sharing the stories of the wine, its origins, and what makes it special alongside the dish.
From the first glass to the final pour, discover how food and wine come together to tell a richer story.
FIVE AFRICAN WINES · PAIRING INCLUDED
Prefer not to drink alcohol?
A thoughtfully selected non-alcoholic pairing is also available.
The Sound Of The Homeland
Music That Belongs to the Story.
The journey doesn't end with the food and wine.
Between courses, musicians from the featured homeland bring its musical traditions into the dining room.
The rhythms, melodies, and sounds become part of the evening, connecting the stories on your plate to the culture they come from.
It's more than dinner with live music.
It's an experience where food, wine, storytelling, and music belong together.
One Evening. A World Of Discovery.
Your Thursday Evening, Reimagined.
6:00 PM — DOORS OPEN
Arrive, settle in, and prepare for an evening of discovery.
7:00 PM — THE FIRST COURSE
Your five-course culinary journey begins, accompanied by African wine pairings and stories from the chef and sommelier.
BETWEEN COURSES — MUSIC FROM THE HOMELAND
Experience live performances celebrating the musical culture of the featured country.
9:30 PM — THE LAST POUR
Your journey concludes with new flavors, new stories, and memories of somewhere you've never been.
EVERY THURSDAY | 6 PM–9:30 PM
An Experience Worth Traveling For
Everything Is Included in Your $125 Experience.
$125 PER PERSON
Your Homeland Dinner includes:
- A five-course Pan-African dining experience featuring the visiting chef's homeland.
- Five African wine pairings selected for the courses.
- Personal storytelling from the chef and sommelier.
- Live musical performances representing the featured country.
- An intimate shared cultural experience with just 40 seats available each evening.
NON-ALCOHOLIC PAIRING AVAILABLE
Prefer a non-alcoholic experience? Ask for the non-alcoholic pairing when making your reservation.
40 Seats. Four Thursdays. One Homeland.
Don't Miss This Month's Journey.
Each visiting chef brings their homeland to Flavors From Afar for just four Thursday evenings.
Once the month ends, a new chef and a new country take the stage.
With only 40 seats per evening, every dinner is an intimate experience.
Choose your Thursday and reserve your place at the table.
TICKETS REQUIRED · ADVANCE RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
How To Reserve Your Homeland Dinner
Your Journey Begins with a Reservation.
1. DISCOVER THE FEATURED COUNTRY
Explore this month's visiting chef and the homeland inspiring the dinner.
2. CHOOSE YOUR THURSDAY
Select one of the four Thursday evenings available during the featured residency.
3. RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Select your party size and complete the reservation process with the external booking provider.
4. JOIN US AT 6 PM
Arrive for the evening, with the first course served at 7 PM.
DINNER IN ANOTHER COUNTRY. NO FLIGHT REQUIRED.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homeland Dinners?
Homeland Dinners is a monthly rotating culinary experience at Flavors From Afar. Each month, a chef from a different African country presents their homeland's cuisine through five courses, paired with African wines, personal storytelling, and live music.
When is Homeland Dinners?
Every Thursday evening. Doors open at 6 PM, the first course begins at 7 PM, and the evening concludes around 9:30 PM.
How much does Homeland Dinners cost?
The experience costs $125 per person, including the five-course dinner, five African wine pairings, chef and sommelier storytelling, and live music.
Are wine pairings included?
Yes. Five African wines are included, with each selected to complement a course.
Is a non-alcoholic option available?
Yes. A non-alcoholic pairing is available for guests who prefer not to drink alcohol.
Does the featured country change?
Yes. A different African country and visiting chef are featured each month, with four Thursday dinners during the residency.
Is the menu different every month?
Yes. Each visiting chef creates a five-course experience inspired by their homeland, so the culinary journey changes with each residency.
How many seats are available?
Only 40 seats are available per Thursday dinner.
Do I need a ticket or reservation?
Yes. Advance booking is required to secure a seat for Homeland Dinners.
Is the kitchen halal?
Yes. Flavors From Afar operates a halal kitchen.
Does the menu contain nuts, sesame, or soy?
The Homeland Dinners menu is made without nuts, sesame, or soy. Guests with food allergies should notify the restaurant when booking so their needs can be reviewed.
Where is Flavors From Afar located?
5652 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, in East Hollywood.
Your Next Journey Is Waiting
Dinner in Another Country. No Flight Required.
A chef's homeland.
Five unforgettable courses.
Five African wines.
Stories told at your table.
Music that brings the culture to life.
Just 40 guests sharing an evening of discovery.
EVERY THURSDAY
DOORS 6 PM · FIRST COURSE 7 PM · LAST POUR 9:30 PM
$125 PER PERSON · WINE PAIRING INCLUDED
NON-ALCOHOLIC PAIRING AVAILABLE
40 SEATS PER EVENING · ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED
One country. Four Thursdays. An experience you'll remember long after the final course.
Visit Flavors From Afar
Flavors From Afar
Pan-African Bistro & Wine Bar
5652 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (213) 720-5588
Website: www.FlavorsFromAfar.com
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