International Center of the Capital Region and Keobi Restaurant present Taste of the World

International Center of the Capital Region

Taste of the World Demonstration & Tasting

Beth Wales, Exec. Director and Obinna Nwagbosa, Owner Keobi Restaurant

Sat. Feb 15 from 2 to 4 pm at 435 New Karner Road “James Door entrance”

Taste of the World Cooking demonstration and tasting event. In 2025, we will host pop-up Taste of the World events at community locations in the Capital Region. The February 15 event will be the first at the Singles Outreach Community Center. Participants will learn how to cook a restaurant from the kitchen of Keobi Restaurant. Taste of the World participants will be delighted with a tasting of a favorite dish from Keobi restaurant. All participants will receive the recipe. Other fun activities to entertain guests will be included.

Kelechi and Obinna are the dynamic duo behind Keobi, are more than just restaurateurs; they are champions of cultural exchange and community empowerment. With a combined experience of over 40 years in the restaurant and catering industry, they have not only established a culinary haven in Albany and cultivated a vibrant space that celebrates African heritage and fosters understanding between cultures. Keobi is not just a restaurant; it is a testament to the power of food to bring people together, bridge cultural divides, and create a more inclusive and equitable society. Through their culinary artistry and unwavering support for community initiatives like the Taste of the World events.

Taste of the World is a fundraiser for the International Center of the Capital Region whose nonprofit mission is to We cultivate professional, cultural and social exchange, and global thought leadership in the Greater Capital Region. In 2024, the Center hosted 98 global leaders from 36 countries. Thanks to fundraisers like Taste of the World, the Center is connecting our Community to the World.

Ticketed $25

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