Soul Food Night at 42 bar and table

Celebrate Black History Month with dinner at 42 bar and table. The evening will feature a curated menu that highlights the impact of Black culture on American cuisine. Brian Rodgers from the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center will share stories of soul food throughout American history and its enduring influence on our nation’s culinary landscape.

🥃 Welcome drinks: 6:30 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
This three-course meal is $155 per person and includes cocktail pairings.
(The ticket price includes tax, gratuity, and fees.)

Welcome Cocktail: Sweet Tea Vodka Lemonade

First Course:
Mac and Cheese
and Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade
Did you know? President Thomas Jefferson’s enslaved Chef James Hemings is credited with bringing macaroni and cheese to America from France.

Gin Cocktail

Second Course:
Barbecue Braised Beef Short Rib
Sweet Potato Mash and Collard Greens
Did you know? Enslaved African Americans were instrumental in the development of American barbecue, which included the preparation of pork ribs and other “lesser” cuts. They applied their expertise in smoking, seasoning, and cooking techniques — often combining African, European, and Native American traditions — to create what became known as American barbecue.

Petit Jean Pilsner Beer

Third Course:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Did you know? Scientist and educator George Washington Carver was born into slavery and became an internationally famous botanist known for his many inventions, including more than 300 uses for the peanut.

Mint Julep

***Please note that substitutions or modifications to menu items are not available.

Brian Rodgers is the Adult Education Interpretive Specialist at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Arkansas’ museum of African American history and culture. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in public history from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where his research focused on African American institutions in Arkansas from 1868 to 1920, the intersection of church and politics in the African American community, and Emancipation Day celebrations across the state.

Brian is an active member of several community and professional organizations, including the Pulaski County Historical Society, the Arkansas Historical Association, the Arkansas Museum Association, the Little Rock Metro Rotary Club, and the Downtown Museum Consortium. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his son, Christopher, attending live music events, and creating meaningful memories with his family.

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