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Kankankan Brochettes

Kankankan Brochettes are West African-style grilled beef skewers rubbed with a spicy peanut and chili blend, threaded with red onion and bell pepper, and brightened with lime. Smoky, nutty, and fiery, they’re perfect for the grill.

🇬🇳 Guinea$$

Deyay Meshwi

Deyay Meshwi is a Gulf-style grilled chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon, garlic, and warm spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron, then charred over high heat and finished with ghee. Bright parsley and sumac make it perfect with rice or warm pita.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$$

Agashe

Agashe is a Sudanese/Chadian-style grilled meat skewer coated in a spiced peanut rub, then flame-grilled and served with bread, lemon, and onions. It’s smoky, spicy, and nutty with a bright citrus finish.

🇸🇩 Sudan$$

Georgia Peach BBQ Ribs

Tender, slow-cooked pork ribs lacquered with a sweet-tangy Georgia peach and bourbon BBQ sauce, balanced by smoky spices and a touch of heat. A summer cookout showstopper with classic Southern flair.

🇬🇪 Georgia$$

Dibi

Senegalese Dibi: smoky grilled lamb marinated with mustard, garlic, ginger, lemon, vinegar, and warm spices, finished with soft onions and served with baguette and fries.

🇸🇳 Senegal$$$

Inihaw na Liempo

Inihaw na Liempo is a Filipino grilled pork belly marinated in a bright soy–calamansi–vinegar mix, then brushed with banana ketchup for a sweet-savory glaze and a hint of spice.

🇵🇭 Philippines$$

Cecina de Guanacaste

Cecina de Guanacaste is a Costa Rican specialty of thin, marinated beef seasoned with garlic, oregano, cumin, and achiote, then quickly seared or grilled for smoky, citrusy flavor. Traditionally served with warm corn tortillas and lime.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica$$

Attiéké avec Poisson Braisé

Attiéké avec Poisson Braisé is a traditional Ivorian dish featuring seasoned grilled fish served with attiéké, a flavorful cassava couscous.

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire$$

Vanuatu Ember Bites

Vanuatu Ember Bites bring together the rich flavors of the Pacific Islands with succulent pork belly, sweet potatoes, and a kick of chili, all wrapped in taro leaves and grilled over an open flame.

🇻🇺 Vanuatu$$

Souvla

Souvla is a traditional Greek dish featuring marinated lamb skewered and cooked over an open flame, offering a rich and aromatic flavor profile.

🇨🇾 Cyprus$$

I've been...

Kankankan Brochettes

Deyay Meshwi

Agashe

Georgia Peach BBQ Ribs

Dibi

Inihaw na Liempo

Cecina de Guanacaste

Attiéké avec Poisson Braisé

Vanuatu Ember Bites

Souvla

I've been...

Kankankan Brochettes

Deyay Meshwi

Agashe

Georgia Peach BBQ Ribs

Dibi

Inihaw na Liempo

Cecina de Guanacaste

Attiéké avec Poisson Braisé

Vanuatu Ember Bites

Souvla