Stories Worth Sharing
Discover the story behind Flavors From Afar, its Pan-African kitchen, African wine program and hospitality mission. Request interviews and press materials.
Flavors From Afar is a Pan-African bistro and wine bar in Los Angeles where food, culture and hospitality meet. From the dishes we serve to the wines we pour, the restaurant celebrates the many culinary traditions of Africa and the stories carried across borders.
Founded by Meymuna Hussein Cattan on the belief that migration is beautiful, Flavors From Afar also connects its restaurant identity to workforce development and opportunity in hospitality.
About Flavors From Afar
Based at 5652 Hollywood Boulevard in East Hollywood, the restaurant offers a contemporary Pan-African dining experience and an African-focused wine program. Our culinary and hospitality teams welcome guests to explore flavors, share stories and discover new reasons to gather.
For media introductions: Please contact our team with your outlet, deadline, story angle and interview or photo request.
Story Angles
A Pan-African table in Los Angeles — Dishes and ingredients inspired by North, West, East and Southern Africa.
African wines worth discovering — Producers, regions and pairings that invite guests to look beyond familiar wine lists.
Food and migration — A founder's vision of memory, movement and cultural connection.
Hospitality and opportunity — How the restaurant's work intersects with workforce development.
Press Materials
Press fact sheet, approved logos, portraits, restaurant photography and biographies are available by request once the assets have been finalized.