An Exclusive Evening with the Cast of 'Heard'

Join Us for an Exclusive Evening with the Cast of 'Heard'

Continue the inspiration of the Heard Hospitality Hub with an intimate post-event experience featuring a special screening preview, roundtable discussion, and meet-and-greet with the culinary visionaries of Heard — a forthcoming docuseries which spotlights the journeys of Black women chefs breaking barriers.

This gathering brings you face-to-face with a selection of Heard’s featured cast:

• Dawn Burrell - James Beard Semifinalist, Top Chef Finalist
• Michelle Miller - CBS Co-Host, NYT Best-Selling Author
• Mariya Russell - First Black Woman to lead a Michelin-starred kitchen
• Paola Velez - F&W Best New Chef, James Beard Finalist
• Adrian Lipscombe - Founder of 40 Acres Project, U.S. Culinary Diplomat

Following the never-before-scene Heard preview, a roundtable cast discussion will offer a rare opportunity to hear personal stories and insights as the chefs share their culinary journeys, reflections, and visions for the future of Black food culture. Afterward, enjoy a collaborative culinary experience designed by Chefs Dawn Burrell, Adrian Lipscombe, and Paola Velez, which will showcase each chef’s unique style and cultural influences via signature small bites and cocktails.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with the celebrated chefs behind Heard during an evening dedicated to culinary artistry, storytelling, and community.

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: PepsiCo, Third District Cultural Ward, & Highway Vodka.

About Heard

When rising star Chef Dawn Burrell agrees to open a restaurant with Chef Chris Williams, owner of Lucille’s Hospitality Group, she seeks advice from trailblazing Black women who have achieved remarkable success in the cutthroat culinary industry.

HEARD is a docuseries that follows Dawn alongside CBS co-host, Michelle Miller as she embarks on the biggest challenge of her career — creating a kitchen culture that is unlike anything she’s known. These standout chefs share shocking stories about what it’s like to be a Black woman in a White male-dominated industry.

The docuseries includes interviews and conversations with the first Black woman to lead a Michelin-starred restaurant; the first Black woman to earn the James Beard “Best Chef” Award,; stars of Bravo’s “Top Chef”; and American culinary diplomats.

Host or Publisher Tiny Hawk Productions