ABOUT UBUNTU
Ubuntu is the new plant-based restaurant inspired by West African ingredients and helmed by 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist Shenarri “Greens” Freeman (Cadence, NYC).
Ubuntu is part of the mission-driven Overthrow Hospitality, founded by 2022 James Beard Award nominee Ravi DeRossi. Located on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood, Ubuntu, inspired by Shenarri's travels and a desire to explore her roots, transports guests to the African continent with twists on traditional dishes from Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, and West Africa.
Vegetables are front and center in signature dishes and are complemented by wines from black-owned vintners. Our full bar offers a cocktail program composed of African ingredients designed by acclaimed mixologist Colin Asare-Appiah, author of "Black Excellence: A Comprehensive Guide To Black Mixology," renowned as a trendsetting pioneer of the spirits industry.
ABOUT CHEF SHENARRI FREEMAN
A James Beard Award Nominee, Executive Chef Shenarri Freeman is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education's plant-based Health-Supportive Culinary Arts program. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, she fully embraced veganism in 2017 as a means of putting her health first and taking control of her well-being. Today, she is committed to creating plant-based dishes that are fun and indulgent. Since opening her first restaurant (Cadence) in 2021, Chef Shenarri has been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, been nominated for Two James Beard awards, has been recognized by Esquire, New York Times, Michelin, Vogue, and so many more. Now, she is excited to be bi-coastal, leading Ubuntu and Cadence as Executive Chef.
