Soul Plates: a Sunday Meal at Big Mommas House

Soul Plates invites the community to go deeper into the diverse flavors and traditions and that define us as cultures, communities and individuals by reflecting on soul food and our connection to food as a form of resistance, an act of joy, an expression of love, and deep down, a part of who we are.  Soul Plates is generously supported by ArtsWave, Kroger, the African American Chamber,and the Cincinnati Development Fund. 

In addition to an artist exhibition, six local chefs and culture bearer’s will partner to host intimate virtual meals and conversations each Wednesday in February. Each hosted dinner will feature prepared dishes inspired by  their cherished soul food memories paired with a playlist, and shared storytelling. 

Participants will pick up thier meals at the Annex Gallery of the Pendleton Arts Center each Wednesday before the event, with a chance to tour the exhibition. With the reservation of a ticket, participants will then also receive an email with a zoom link to join in on the conversation and shared storytelling from 7:45-8:45 pm the night of the event. 

Visitation Hours and Meal Pickup : Wednesdays from 4pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Dinners: Wednesdays, 7:45-8:45pm 

Wednesday, February 3:

The Dinner Host: Nickey Stevenson of Southern Grace Cincy 

The Memory: A Sunday Meal at Big Momma’s House 

The Menu:

• Southern Baked Chicken with Sides:




• Mashed Potatoes


• Green Beans


• Cornbread 




• Peach Cobbler 


• Sweet Tea 

Feeds 1-2. Re-warming required. 

Price: Exhibition is free and open to the public. Guests of all ages are welcomed. The virtual dinner series is reservation-only with a suggested $25 donation fee.