Cooking Up Culture with Chef Jamal Hashi

April 19, 4:45pm - 6:00pm

Learn how to prepare a delicious meal inspired and influenced by Chef Hashi's Somali cultural traditions.

Monday, April 19, 2021 - 4:45pm - 6:00 pm - Register here

Event Speaker
Jamal Hashi

Chef Jamal has been involved in the creation of several large-scale and well-received projects such as Safari Express in Minneapolis, Safari Restaurant and Event Center in Minneapolis, and Safari Restaurant of Harlem. Safari Restaurant and Event Center in Minneapolis continues to serve as the community hub for Somalis and other East African communities residing in Minnesota and continues to host various events (i.e political meetings, political debates, weddings, and more). Safari Restaurant of Harlem is the first Somali restaurant in New York City and was named the Best African Restaurant by New York Times and the Village Voice in 2015. Safari Express prides itself as the first African "Fast Casual" in the US.

Chef Hashi has been featured in various news outlets and articles such as CNN International, The Village Voice, New York Times, National Public RadioSerious EatsTPT Originals - Relish, and many others.