Commissary will be one of the coffee shops participating in MOkAO and you can find this display in the shop. | Photo by @indygirlcoffee
Chef and J’Adore owner Youssef Boudarine knows sweet, and this news will make you melt. The creator of Epicurean is debuting another new festival — this time centered around coffee and chocolate.
MOkAO is a three-day festival celebrating the global impact of coffee + chocolate through the lens of labor, sustainability, and cultural heritage. The festival, taking place at The Stutz, will bring together coffee and cacao artisans, roasters, artists, and chefs for an immersive experience.
Calvin Fletcher Coffee Company is a coffee shop + roaster located in Fletcher Place that’s participating in MOkAO.
Photo by @indygirlcoffee
The schedule of events includes:
Friday, April 11 | 6-9 p.m. | $150 | The MOkAO opening night private dinner featuring six local chefs will revolve around coffee + chocolate-inspired cuisine with wine pairings available.There are only a few tickets left, so get them now.
Saturday, April 12 | Cost of purchase | Attendees can explore the vendor + artist markets, enjoy live music, and visit booths to taste and purchase specialty coffee or shop exclusive merchandise.
Sunday, April 13 | Free | Join a kid-friendly day with hands-on activities and educational experiences, including a panel discussion hosted by local coffee shop owners.
Pro tip: Don’t miss out on a chocolate art exhibition that will be displayed at the The Stutz Car Museum throughout the festival.
Asked
Asked
How many cups of coffee are consumed daily around the world?
A. 5 billion B. 1.5 billion C. 96.4 million D. 2.25 billion
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I attended the Epicurean dinner hosted at Tinker Street last week — and if this MOkAO dinner is anything like it (which it likely will be because it’s run by the same organizers), it will be a memorable experience with show-stopping dishes.
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