When You’re Hungry For So Much More Than…A Meal!
a primal ritual gathering of wo/men in all of our colors, CELEBRATING our queendom, sharing our journeys steeped in Southern ComfortS and multi-cultural Indulgences with influences from ALL OVER the AFRICAN DIASPORA and from around The World
The Colored Women’s Eating Club: A primal ritual gathering
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The Vision: More Than Just a Meal
Inspired by a life-changing encounter with a Chicago anthropologist over 30 years ago, I recreated a primal ritual: The Colored Women’s Eating Club. This is a celebration of the term, Colored in its most inclusive sense—women of every shade, culture, and creed gathering to share their stories, triumphs, and wisdom over a bountiful feast.
While rooted in a women’s ritual, this table is open to everyone. Whether you are a wife, professional, father, or friend, you are invited to a dining experience that is soulful, meaningful, and dare I say, spiritual.
The Menu: A Global African Diaspora
We celebrate the flavors of the African Diaspora and beyond. From the comfort of the American South to the spices of West Africa and the Caribbean, our rotating planned menus feature:
Soulful Classics: Sweet Potato Pie, Oxtails, Macaroni & Cheese, and my legendary "SLAP" Biscuits.
International Treasures: Senegalese Yassa, West African Jollof Rice, Ethiopian Doro Wat, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and Haitian Griots.
The Mission: Serve Each Other, Serve Ourselves
Sometimes you’ll bring your best dish; other times, I’ll cook for you in humble exchange for your donation to The MadlyGiving Campaign. By honoring one another at the table, we leave pampered, celebrated, and inspired.
"Our Stories, Our History, Our Legacy—OUR INSPIRATION!" — Mariby Corpening
Become A Club Member
With this Exclusive Offer, Become A Club Member $100/yr
Receive 25% OFF and Preferential Room & Dining Reservations
With Special Thanks
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to That Very Exceptional Group of Women of Color in Chicago and I must give credit to my most recent Group of Women from Philly’s Day Trip; I believe the spirit of these ladies literally brought back to life this beautiful feasting ritual and reminded me of just how special it is merely getting together over—a good meal! So, Thank You All!
My prayer is that it will be The Most Memorable Dining Experience you’ll ever have in your lifetime! —#HospiTalent Mariby Corpening
“Words simply can’t describe the experience at brunch today with Grannie and Mariby. The food was superb, the wisdom was unexpected yet delightful, the fellowship was exactly what we all needed. To say brunch was delicious would be a HUGE understatement of what I really received from brunch today. My college friends and I were greeted at the door and warmly welcomed into your lovely home, but were still uncertain of what to expect. We were full times two. My belly and heart were full and bursting with deep love. The kind that is layered and layered in flavor and the conversation and experiences in rich history, which is not possible at a traditional restaurant. Thank you Mariby, thank you Grannie for pouring into our souls and feeding an area that was starved for a greater connection with fellowship and ”real” food. The biscuits alone are worth the trip - seriously!!!!! Everything and I do mean everything tastes 5 star. We even took home homemade jam in aluminum foil. Yes aluminum foil (🤣🤣🤣) because it was so good. May God continue to richly bless you both! #BiscuitsTasteBetterWithJam, #DontTouchMyBag, #ToGOcontainersPlease”
