On February 5th, Chef Tristen Epps-Long returns for an unforgettable evening featuring a beautifully curated five-course meal. **Optional wine pairing add on.

Proceeds from the dinner will support The Classically Black Arts Foundation and our artist residencies & scholarships.

CHEF TRISTEN EPPS-Long

Chef Tristen Epps-Long, winner of Top Chef Season 22, is redefining Afro-Caribbean cuisine through bold flavors, global technique, and cultural storytelling. A Johnson & Wales graduate and alum of The Greenbrier, Tristen rose to acclaim as Executive Chef at Red Rooster Overtown, earning recognition from the Michelin Guide and Condé Nast Traveler. His accolades include the StarChefs Rising Star award and a James Beard Award semifinalist nod.

Now based in Houston, Tristen is developing Buboy—a contemporary Afro-Caribbean tasting-menu restaurant named after his grandfather. Rooted in heritage and memory, the concept celebrates Black foodways through expressive, modern technique.

Dedicated to uplifting Black culinary traditions, Tristen is committed to inspiring the next generation of chefs.

THE CLASSICALLY BLACK ARTS FOUNDATION

Our mission to create bespoke and immersive experiences highlighting the prodigious amount of talent and achievement within the black community. Each experience will be unique and eye-opening. Inspired by Music, elevated with the taste and smell of vittles, grounded in the fine arts and black-owned luxury.

We create events showcasing talent, & support young artists that wish to pursue training & careers in classical music, visual arts, performing arts & culinary arts by offering scholarships & opportunities.

Our inaugural Artist Residency will begin March 2026 in Partnership with SESH Coworking.