Family Dinner ticket: Oct 16 - Vanessa, Puerto Rico

$30.00

Pull up to our rotating buffet from our families’ favorites! In celebration of Hispanic heritage month, Vanessa is taking us to Puerto Rico by way of her comida.

MENU

  • Pernil: Puerto Rican roasted pork shoulder

  • Arroz con Guandules (V,Gf): Rice with pigeon peas

  • Fish Sancocho (Gf) / Vegan Sancocho (V,Gf): root crop soup

  • Yuca en escabeche (V,Gf): pickled cassava

  • Ensalada Verde (V,Gf): mixed green salad with passionfruit vinaigrette

  • Arroz con dulce (V,Gf): Rice pudding

  • Tamarindo: tamarind juice

  • Lemon balm tea ...and more...

MEET THE CHEF

Vanessa Rivera, a proud Puerto Rican and cancer survivor, holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science, providing her with a strong foundation in understanding the physical world and its natural healing properties. As a Reiki practitioner, she channels the healing energies of nature and believes in the spiritual power of food preparation, focusing on how food can support physical and emotional healing. Drawing on the rich traditions of Borikua culture, Vanessa is dedicated to fostering a spirit of community in Detroit. Her work centers on farm-to-table practices and food sovereignty, ensuring access to fresh, nourishing ingredients while building lasting connections within the community. She is the founder of Borikua Kitchen, a farm-to-table food business highlighting ​authentic Puerto Rican cuisine​ and culture.

Pull up to our rotating buffet from our families’ favorites! In celebration of Hispanic heritage month, Vanessa is taking us to Puerto Rico by way of her comida.

MENU

  • Pernil: Puerto Rican roasted pork shoulder

  • Arroz con Guandules (V,Gf): Rice with pigeon peas

  • Fish Sancocho (Gf) / Vegan Sancocho (V,Gf): root crop soup

  • Yuca en escabeche (V,Gf): pickled cassava

  • Ensalada Verde (V,Gf): mixed green salad with passionfruit vinaigrette

  • Arroz con dulce (V,Gf): Rice pudding

  • Tamarindo: tamarind juice

  • Lemon balm tea ...and more...

MEET THE CHEF

Vanessa Rivera, a proud Puerto Rican and cancer survivor, holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science, providing her with a strong foundation in understanding the physical world and its natural healing properties. As a Reiki practitioner, she channels the healing energies of nature and believes in the spiritual power of food preparation, focusing on how food can support physical and emotional healing. Drawing on the rich traditions of Borikua culture, Vanessa is dedicated to fostering a spirit of community in Detroit. Her work centers on farm-to-table practices and food sovereignty, ensuring access to fresh, nourishing ingredients while building lasting connections within the community. She is the founder of Borikua Kitchen, a farm-to-table food business highlighting ​authentic Puerto Rican cuisine​ and culture.