What the Tongue Remembers: A Sensory Dinner with Chef Adé Carrena
West African, Southern, Haitian, and Brazilian flavors told through food and story.
Shannon
August 21, 2025
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Ever wondered what memory tastes like? On August 28 (5:30–8:30PM), Chef Adé Carrena—Food Network “Chopped” champion and 2023 NC Chef of the Year—guides diners through What the Tongue Remembers, a three-hour sensory dinner at Artspace. Expect West African, Southern, Haitian, and Brazilian flavors woven with story, ritual, and film. It’s not just dinner—it’s an invitation to taste lineage itself.
Want to learn more about Chef Adé’s journey and hear what others say about the experience? Click here to dive in.
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