Cape Town — South African celebrity chef Lorna Maseko recently brought the South African flavour to the streets of New York with her Taste of SA pop-up event.
Lorna is an internationally-renowned chef who has delighted crowds with her exciting cooking talents. She did her first pop-up event in Los Angeles in July this year where she got to show off her talents to the likes of American rapper Omarion.
She took to Instagram to show off some of the pictures from her New York event, which included guests such as American actor Jesse Eisenberg. She shared some images of the traditional South African food she served too.
“Words cannot describe how incredible it was to host my popup, Taste of SA, in NYC🗽 We were nestled at a cute venue in Little Italy and served South African food under the New York City skyline. 🌃 It was an absolute honor to have the likes of Jesse Eisenberg, Sawyer Spielberg, Corey B, and more chefs and colleagues at the event experiencing my heritage and culture through food, wine, and flavor.” she said.
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According to The South African, her love for food and an insatiable desire to explore new horizons led her to culinary school and ultimately, a successful career as a chef. Notably, she has received two Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for her exceptional culinary creations.
Beyond her culinary endeavours, Lorna is also a well-known television personality and can captivate audiences with her magnetic presence and culinary expertise.
The event offered a unique South African culinary experience as well as an opportuntiy for Lorna to showcase a cultural exchange as she shared her heritage and culture through a sumptuous culinary journey.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
