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A monthly, underground
dining experience.
Try new foods.
Meet new people.
Join us for our Liberian Chow with Chef Carmenia
July 18 & 19
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Dinner at 7:00 pm
Location: Uptown Kitchen
Growing up in Liberia, Ginger Beer was always the major festival drink prepared for holidays and special family occasions. Chef Carmenia bottles her own juices, including her ginger beer made from fresh grated ginger root, pineapple skin, sugar, whole cloves and lemon juice. It is light and refreshing, perfect to be enjoyed either hot or cold.
Popular in the Caribbean, Africa, and Central America, this hibiscus drink is made from the dried or fresh calyces (outer leaves) of the roselle hibiscus plant, known scientifically as Hibiscus sabdariffa. Chef Carmenia infuses her hibiscus punch with cloves, citrus, and a hint of spice. Served chilled.
For our appetizer, Chef Carmenia has created two African-inspired eggrolls. The Paradise roll features spicy curry beef wrapped in egg roll wrappers and fried to perfection. Served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Gluten-free version available. Vegan option: Curried mushroom roll
Chef Carmenia’s Love Roll is a soulful blend of collard greens, sweet plantains, and smoked turkey, wrapped and crisp-fried. Served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Gluten-free and Vegan versions available.
A West African classic. A rich nutty soup made from egusi (ground melon seed) simmered with spinach, goat, chicken, and smoked turkey. Served with fufu, a soft, stretchy doughy side made from starchy vegetables. Pinch off a piece of fufu and use it to eat the soup.
Gluten-free. Vegan version available
One of the dishes Chef Carmenia remembers from her childhood is one of the most popular dishes in Liberia is potato greens stew. Don’t let the name fool you, this dish is chock-full of protein — smoked turkey, chicken, and beef. Cooked with onions, garlic, peppers, and of course, sweet potato greens, this dish has a complex and smokey flavor. Served over jasmine rice and plantains.. Gluten Free. Vegan option: Vegan Matembele
An Ivorian dish, now popular in Liberia, Attiéké is fermented, grated cassava. It’s similar in consistency to couscous and has a slightly sour taste (a result of the fermentation). Attiéké is usually served with meat, so Chef Carmenia is pairing attiéké with grilled chicken kabobs and a zesty mango, cucumber, pepper,and onion slaw. Add some of Chef Carmenia’s fry pepper sauce! It can be added to any dish to give it an extra kick. Gluten-free. Vegan option: Attiéké with a veggie kebab
Rice bread is a significant cultural dish, deeply rooted in the country's staple food, rice. Similar to American banana bread, this naturally sweet dessert bread is made with overripe plantains, rice flour, and warm spices. Gluten-Free.Vegan option available.
Born in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, Chef Carmenia Morgan-Tyrus brings a lifelong passion for cooking and a wealth of experience in crafting local West African cuisines to the United States. Her journey began in the early 1980s when she migrated, carrying with her the flavors and traditions of her homeland.
What started as a dream between Chef Carmenia a her sister, Musulyn, has now become her sole mission. Together, they envisioned a restaurant where people from all walks of life could gather to savor delicious recipes prepared with skillful hands and infused with robust flavors. However, with the unfortunate passing of Musulyn, Chef Carmenia is now determined to carry on their shared vision.
Equipped with a Culinary Arts degree from Gwinnett Technical College and years of hands-on experience, including working at the esteemed Georgia Terrace Hotel and offering personal catering services, Chef Carmenia is now bringing her culinary expertise directly to your homes, offices, and special events.
As the proud owner and Executive Chef of Musulyn’s International Restaurant and Musulyn’s Catering, Chef Carmenia exquisitely blends her love for international ethnic flavors with traditional Western tastes. The result is a collection of celebrated menus and unforgettable dining experiences, with specialties ranging from African and Caribbean delicacies to innovative Southern fusions.
Chef Carmenia’s life and work are a testament to her core belief: that anything is attainable with diligence and faith. This philosophy extends to her commitment to customer satisfaction, which stands as her number one priority. With every dish prepared and every event catered, Chef Carmenia strives to exceed expectations and create unforgettable culinary moments.
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