20th Aniversary Series

Dinner

TWO

At dinner two, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the new Growing Gardens office.

We're excited to welcome our very own Think Tank member Thuy Pham and long-time supporter Fatou Ouattara for a truly unique Vietnamese X West African collaboration.

*VEGAN FRIENDLY!*

*DINE-IN OR TAKEOUT*

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Thuy Pham of Mama dut

Thuy Pham is the owner of Mama Dut and a member of Growing Garden’s Think Tank.

“My greatest relationships and bonds have been forged with an abundance of food fostered with love and care. Feasting together, and sharing laughs and stories is how we all made deeper and more meaningful connections with each other.

That is especially true with my daughter, Kinsley. My fondest memories from her early childhood are in our backyard when we would pick all the ripe vegetables from the garden beds. We grew cucumbers, sugar snap peas, tomatoes, herbs, and so much more. Each time, I would ask her if she wanted to taste something; ‘Kinsley, mama dút’: mama will feed you. And with every spoonful, there was love, compassion, and open-mindedness.”

Fatou Ouattara of AKADI

“Hello there, this is Fatou Ouattara and I am from Bouake, Cote D’Ivoire. Growing up in Cote D’Ivoire, my mom, grandma and aunts thought me a great deal of African cuisine. As a teenager, I would visit my grandmother in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, where she showed me how to cook with clay ovens, wood fire and traditional spices made from scratch. My ultimate goal is to authentically represent West African culture through food, music and ambiance.”

what to expect

For our second dinner, we head to the new Growing Gardens office! Arrive at 5 PM for a tour so you can see where the magic happens. Then enjoy a relaxed three-course dinner prepared by our very own Think Tank member Thuy Pham of Mama dut and Fatou Ouattara of Akadi.

Learn how things have evolved for Growing Gardens over the pandemic and how we are tackling the big issues in our food system moving forward. We can't wait to welcome you into our home!

THE DATE & TIME:

Saturday, July 23rd 5:00 - 7:00 pm

THE LOCATION:

3114 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR 97206

THE MENU:

Details Coming Soon!

Get Your Tickets Now

This year, we are offering two ticket options. You can join us for a single dinner for a one-time donation of $120 (per person), or you can become a member! Your minimum pledge of $40 a month for twelve months grants you a series pass (one ticket to all remaining dinners) PLUS exclusive member perks to be revealed at our dinner five celebration.

SINGLE EVENT TICKET

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