Sweet Home Café Chef’s Table featuring Cliff Rome

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Friday, April 10, 2026, 12 – 4 pm Visit Sweet HomeCafon April 10,2026 foraspecial Chef's Table featuring international award-winningchef and culinary entrepreneur,Cliff Rome. With over 30 years of experience in the food service industry, Chef Rome has receivednumerousawards and recognition from local, national, and international media.Chef Rome's culinary career extends from Chicago to Europe, where his journey took him from Paris to Cannes, eventually continuing aboard luxury yachts that enriched his global perspective on food and hospitality. In 2000, Chef Rome founded Rome's Joy Companies, which boasts a diverse portfolio of businesses, alllocatedin the heart of Chicagos Bronzeville community. Chef Rome has provided a multitude of job opportunities throughout the Chicagoland area viaMiseenPlace,a culinary and hospitality training program that helps at-risk youth obtain jobs in the culinary field, while his Clean Habits custodial program expands career pathways beyond hospitality. Looking ahead, Chef Rome will continue to foster new connections through a partnership between Rome's Joy Companies and Bon Apptit Management Company. Together, they have launchedBAMJoy, which will lead food service operations at the Obama Presidential Center, opening in Spring 2026. This collaboration brings together deep local roots and world-class hospitality to create a dining experience that reflects the South Side's culture, history, and future. For more details visit Sweet Home Cafswebpage.Timed-entry passesarerequiredto enter the museum. Sponsor: African American History and Culture Museum Venue: African American History and Culture Museum Event Location: Concourse Level Cost: Free to attend. Menu items vary in price. Categories: Culinary Arts More info: nmaahc.si.edu...