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Dark Tower Social

On Valentines Day join us for an evening of fine dining, music, and storytelling honoring Harlem’s Golden Age. Hosted at the Claremont Club and Spa, this exclusive event reimagines A’Lelia Walker’s legendary “Dark Tower” gatherings. Guests are welcomed by live jazz, exotic aromas, and opulent Art Deco decor blending 1920s elegance with African American influences to celebrate Black History Month and Valentine’s Day.

Renowned chefs Joseph L. Paire III and Richard Ingraham will curate a five-course menu, each dish paired with stories of Harlem Renaissance icons. Guests will also have the opportunity to admire art by Taylor Smalls, whose current body of work explores how water plays an integral role historically and presently in relation to Black people, and Black womxn specifically. Highlights include a live performance by musician Kev Choice, whose soulful artistry will set the tone for the evening and a toast to the era’s legacy of resilience and creativity. Guests dressed in vintage attire will be transported to a night of cultural brilliance, culinary mastery, and timeless celebration.

Limited reservations available | $375 per person plus tax and gratuity, includes a five-course meal and wine pairing 

Reservations are required and space is limited. Guests pre-pay through OpenTable.

Menu:

Amuse

  • Short Rib Arancini
    Curry Aioli

Course 1

  • Lobster Agnolotti
    Smoked Vanilla Americaine

Course 2

  • Crispy Cornish Hen
    Roasted Garlic Pain Perdu, Collard Green Chow Chow

Course 3

  • Pavé Potato
    Confit Baby Leeks, White Truffle

Course 4

  • King Crab & A5 Wagyu Beef
    Red Stew

Course 5

  • Banana Pudding Cheesecake
    Salted Rhum Caramel Tuile, Wafer Soil, Fermented Banana Gel

Menus curated by Chefs Joseph L. Paire III and Richard Ingraham

Make it a night for everyone! Drop your kids off at Movie Night, where they’ll enjoy a fun-filled evening of entertainment, while you enjoy some well-deserved time to yourself. A perfect way to treat the whole family!

About Chef Richard Ingraham:

Chef Richard Ingraham blends culinary artistry with sports nutrition, serving elite clients like Dwyane Wade. A Miami native trained at the Art Institute of Atlanta, he’s known for optimizing performance through flavorful, health-focused meals. His books, Eating Well to Win (2017) and LOVE (2024), reflect his passion for food and well-being. Dedicated to innovation, Chef Richard stays at the forefront of culinary trends, inspiring both professionals and home cooks.

About Taylor Smalls:

Taylor Smalls is a contemporary palette knife painter based in Oakland, California, whose work celebrates the depth and beauty of black and brown skin through bold, layered colors. Focusing on melanated womxn, her art amplifies the nuances often overlooked in traditional portraiture, presenting them in a proud and celebratory light. Since 2012, she has been creating gynocentric art from her West Oakland studio, blending personal experiences as a mixed woman with themes of pride, strength, and fluidity. Her current work explores water as a symbol of resilience and adaptability, reflecting the journey of Black womxn through history and culture.

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