Guest Chef Night featuring Chef Sophina Uong
Join Chef Sophina Uong, Executive Chef/Co-Owner of Mister Mao, at Liberty’s Kitchen for an unforgettable evening at Guest Chef Night on March 27th starting at 6 pm.
Dive into the world of Chef Sophina Uong's globally-inspired, unapologetically “inauthentic” cuisine. This special night promises three courses meticulously crafted by the James Beard: Best Chef South 2024 semi-finalist with the help of our talented alumni and trainees.
This event is part of our dinner series, where distinguished chefs takeover our kitchen to support the Youth Development Program (YDP) at Liberty’s Kitchen. YDP is a 12-week workforce training intensive that equips young people with skills they need for long-term success while addressing barriers to employment like food insecurity, housing, mental healthcare, transportation, childcare, and more.
Seats are limited, so we encourage you to secure your tickets as soon as possible. Liberty's Kitchen is located at 300 N. Broad Street next to Whole Foods.
Feel free to bring along your favorite alcoholic beverage to pair with each course.
Full menu can be found on here.
Questions? Email us at events@libertyskitchen.org.
Special thanks to our sponsors: JV Foods, Inland Seafood, St. James Cheese Company, Capitol City Produce, and Sysco New Orleans.
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About Chef Sophina Uong:
Chef Sophina Uong is celebrated for her vibrant and globally-inspired cuisine. As the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Mister Mao in New Orleans, she brings over 25 years of culinary expertise to the table. Known for her dynamic and unapologetically "inauthentic" approach to Southern cooking, Chef Uong's dishes are a testament to her diverse background and innovative spirit. Born in Cambodia and raised in California, she infuses her cooking with a rich tapestry of flavors and traditions from around the world, drawing inspiration from her extensive experience in some of the San Francisco Bay Area's most acclaimed restaurants. At Mister Mao, guests can expect an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the joy of shared meals and the power of storytelling through food.
About Liberty’s Kitchen:
Liberty’s Kitchen provides New Orleans youth with the skillset to achieve their vision of success through professional and personalized training. Founded in 2008, Liberty’s Kitchen has served over 1,000 young adults since the inception of its Youth Development Program (YDP). YDP is a 12-week workforce training program available to youth between the ages of 16-24 who are out of work and not enrolled in school. In its 15-year existence, Liberty’s Kitchen has deepened its impact to include leadership development for alumni and work with employers to sustain long-term career pathways. The public-facing café is led by alum Chef Syrena Johnson and offers affordable lunch options made and served by young people working towards a better future for themselves.