Event Title:

Organization:

  Cultural/African Descent

  San Francisco

Start Date:

  8/15/2026

End Date:

  8/15/2026

Start Time:

  6:00 PM

End Time:

  9:00 PM

Event Info: 

  Join the Museum of the African Diaspora for an unforgettable summer evening where food, wine, culture, and storytelling come together around one table.

Hosted at the St. Regis San Francisco, Diaspora Dinner: Sips & Soul features acclaimed sommelier and storyteller Cha McCoy and celebrated food historian, chef and writer Amethyst Ganaway in a one-of-a-kind culinary experience inspired by the rich traditions of the African Diaspora.

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu inspired by Southern and Gullah Geechee foodways, paired with exceptional wines and spirited conversation. More than a dinner, Sips & Soul is an immersive gathering filled with stories, flavors, and traditions that connect generations, communities, and cultures.

Expect unexpected moments, from interactive tasting experiences and conversation prompts to reflections on food, memory, migration, and joy. Whether you love food, wine, culture, or simply meaningful connection, this is a chance to gather, learn, and celebrate in community.

Pull up a chair. Raise a glass. Pass the plate. Some of the best stories are shared around the table.
Space is limited. This is an intimate, ticketed dinner. Reserve yours today.

The Experience
Food: Chef Amethyst Ganaway brings her deep roots in Southern, African American, and Gullah Geechee foodways to the table, crafting dishes that carry memory, land, and legacy in every bite.

Wine: Sommelier Cha McCoy leads global wine pairings that challenge Eurocentric norms and celebrate the full spectrum of African and diasporic wine culture, featured in partnership with the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV).

Conversation: Gabrielle Davenport, co-founder of BEM | Books & More, the first bookstore dedicated to Black food literature, moderates an intimate dialogue on culture, storytelling, and the power of food as memory.

Come hungry for more than dinner. Come ready to gather, taste, and belong at the table.

https://www.moadsf.org/event/diaspora-dinner-2026

Location:

  The St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco

Room:

Address:

  125 3rd St

Phone:

  415-318-7152

City:

  San Francisco

State/Province:

  CA