G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South)

G.R.I.T.S. IS THE GOLD.

Friday, May 30, 6:00–10:00 PM
Secret Garden Club, Glassell Park, Los Angeles (address revealed to ticket buyers)
$100 Early Bird (first week) / $130 GA

YOUR INVITE TO THE SECRET GARDEN CLUB. 

Chef Wendy opens up her dreamy home-farm-backyard with Chefs Kim Prince and Raina Poré for a meal that feel like home but hits like a Friday night service. Less supper club, more backyard cookout— picture Chef Kim handing you a bite straight from the cutting board after a hang on the porch with Chef Raina. 

It’s not about assigned seats or hushed courses; it’s about real connection, warm hospitality, and that feeling you get when someone hands you a cold drink and says, “make yourself at home.” 

From Sichuan’s spice to Nashville’s fire to Detroit soul, this night is about how culture, memory, and migration shape the South, and how the South shapes us. 

THE MENU

GOLDEN HOUR DRINKS
DIY Cocktail Bar

SOUTHERN SNAX
Peruvian Crab Causa – Aji Amarillo | Herb-Spiced Potatoes | Crab Salad | Olive Crema | Huacatay
Deviled and Divine Eggs – Hot Pepper Relish
Stuffed Eggplant Lettuce Stack – Ginger Kurobuta Pork | Sichuan “Fish Fragrant” Glaze | Seasonal Herbs
Collard Green Pesto & Smoky Black Eyed Pea Hummus – Seasoned Pita
Shrimp ’n Grits Shots (Vegan option available by pre-order)

FAMILY STYLE
Sichuan x Memphis Smoked Ribs – Mala Dry Rub | Memphis BBQ Sauce | Sichuan Sausage Braised Garden Greens
Brined Trout & Cornbread Waffle – Spicy Butter Pecan Syrup | Trout Roe
Tribute to Nashville Hot Chicken – Dill Pickle Chips | Sweet Heat Honey (Vegan option available by pre-order)

SWEETS
Banana Pudding Profiteroles – Miso Caramel | Brûléed Bananas | Banana Crème
Red Velvet Olive Oil Cake – Cream Cheese Icing | Black Sesame Ice Cream
Pecan Pie Tartlets – Brown Butter Toasted Pecans | Spicy Mole

… and more.

THE CHEFS

Kim Prince (Hotville Chicken)
A third-generation queen of Nashville hot chicken, Kim brings the soul, heat, and award-winning hospitality from her family’s iconic legacy in Tennessee to the heart of LA.

Wendy Zeng (Drizzle / Chili Party)
Much like her bright mint green hair, Chef Wendy Zeng is a breath of fresh air in the world of cannabis cuisine. Born in Sichuan and raised in Memphis, Wendy is a master of blending spice, story, and Southern Barbeque, with or without the buzz.  

Raina Poré (Poré Private Chefs)
Detroit-born, Chef Raina brings the soul of the Motor City to every plate, blending grit, luxury, and creativity. With Southern roots and an artistic touch, Raina’s elevated comfort food and refined technique have made her a go-to for memorable dining experiences within the entertainment industry.

Yes, drinks will be flowing. Yes, you’re free to go back for seconds. 

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