# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Comfort on the Farm: A Juneteenth Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us as we partner with James Beard Award-nominated Comfort Kitchen for a special Juneteenth farm dinner at Powisset Farm.

For this meaningful evening, Comfort Kitchen’s acclaimed team will gather to honor the stories, traditions, and resilience of Black foodways. Rooted in cultural expression and community, this dinner celebrates the power of food to connect people across histories and geographies.

The event will take place outside under a tent, welcoming more guests to share in a vibrant, communal farm-to-table experience. The evening’s menu will highlight Powisset-grown and locally sourced ingredients, shaped by the early summer season. 

Grazing Table
Cheese provided by EDX Provisions.

Passed Bites
Deviled Eggs with fried chicken skin and truffle
Contains dairy, eggs, and allium.
Scallops
Cornbread Bites with caviar butter

Feast
Beef ribs with dukkah and cherry glaze (nut-free)
Jerk chicken
Wild rice with Hoppin’ John, okra, and black-eyed peas
Smoked clams with tasso, salted cured pork, smoked oil, and gremolata
Curry potato salad
Sweet cornbread with salted butter and sweet corn butter
Farm-harvested salad
Green tomato Panzanella salad

Featuring:

-Chef Sāsha Coleman
A Boston native, Chef Sāsha Coleman brings a culinary approach rooted in culture, care, and community. Raised in a family of restaurateurs, she developed an early respect for food as both craft and connection, later honing her skills in some of Boston’s most demanding kitchens, including SRV.

As a member of the opening team at Tanám in Somerville, Sāsha helped shape a restaurant celebrated for its culturally grounded, forward-thinking cuisine. Serving as Chef and Kitchen Manager, she played a central role in developing the menu and defining the kitchen’s voice, contributing to widespread recognition from The Boston Globe and Eater Boston.

Named a StarChefs Boston Rising Star in 2020 and a 2026 James Beard Award nominee, Sāsha brings a thoughtful, collaborative leadership style to the kitchen. Her cooking balances nostalgia with innovation, emphasizing storytelling, technique, and intention while honoring the communities gathered around the table.

-Chef Nyanyika Banda
Chef Nyanyika Banda is a Malawian-American award-winning chef, writer, and educator whose work bridges food, culture, and storytelling. Drawing from her Malawian heritage and American upbringing, she explores the migration of flavors and traditions through her cooking and teaching.

She is the author of Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook and the founder of the acclaimed Martha’s Daughter, which received an Eater Award in 2018. Her work spans restaurants, farm dinners, and community-centered programming across the country.

Now based on Cape Cod, she serves as Executive Chef for Red Jacket Resorts, continuing to bring a deeply personal and globally informed perspective to her work.

-Chef Valentine Howell
A Dorchester native and two-time James Beard Award nominee, Chef Valentine Howell is known for bold Afro-Caribbean cuisine that blends cultural heritage with refined technique and vibrant flavor.

While serving as Executive Chef at Krasi in Boston’s Back Bay, he earned a James Beard nomination for Best Chef: Northeast in 2023. He later competed on Top Chef in 2024 and has worked alongside renowned Boston chefs, including Lydia Shire.

In 2024, he co-founded Black Cat Eatery, a pop-up named Best Meal of 2024 by Boston Magazine and Best Pop-Up by Eater Boston; Black Cat is now the culinary incubator in residence at Wink and Nod in the South End.

In just a few short years, Comfort Kitchen has become one of Boston’s most celebrated restaurants, recognized for its commitment to collaboration, cross-cultural connection, and community building. As a Black-owned and immigrant-owned restaurant, their work reflects a deep investment in honoring global traditions while creating something entirely their own.

Seating is limited for this highly anticipated event. A ticket includes parking, hors d’oeuvres, and a multi-course dinner. Beverages, including wine and beer, will be available for purchase.

Please note, this event is 21+.

Please Note: Powisset is not a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen.

Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dover/comfort-on-the-farm-a-juneteenth-farm-dinner-with-comfort-kitchen/200030034061756
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, art, literary-art, juneteenth, pop-ups, workshops, fine-arts, storytelling, music, it, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dover
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 37 Powisset St, Dover, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02030
- **lat**: 42.22396
- **long**: -71.25839
- **full address**: 37 Powisset St, Dover, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02030

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Comfort on the Farm: A Juneteenth Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen being held?
  - **A:** Comfort on the Farm: A Juneteenth Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 37 Powisset St, Dover, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02030.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Comfort on the Farm: A Juneteenth Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen?
  - **A:** Comfort on the Farm: A Juneteenth Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen is organized by Powisset Farm.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Comfort on the Farm: A Juneteenth Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dover, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Comfort on the Farm: A Juneteenth Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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