Chef Chaundrea Simmons to host a vegan pop-up. Credit: Courtesy Chaundrea Simmons

Chef Chaundrea Simmons will bring her talents to the 78th Street Studios when she hosts BRWN SUGR BRUNCH, a vegan pop-up. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 8 at Current Gallery (1300 W. 78th St., Ste. 101)
in Detroit Shoreway.

The island-themed food is inspired by a solo art exhibition by artist Tai Gomez-Curtain, who will be in attendance.

The following three-course menu plus beverages is available for $45.

Course 1: Mexican-style Doubles: Trinidadian and Mexican street food mash up of refried beans, corn salsa and avocado-cilantro crema atop traditional Trinidadian spicy flat bread.

Course 2: Rasta Pasta: Jamaican-inspired vegan Rasta pasta with an array of peppers and island flavors, including scallions, jerk seasoning and coconut milk.

Course 3: Maple Sugar Pinwheels: Brown sugar swirls sprinkled with a touch of island flavors and orange zest accompanied with an orange glaze.

Tickets for this event can be reserved here.

This article appears in Jul 28 – Aug 10, 2021.

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.