Outlook
HOUSTON, TEXAS | NOVEMBER 2024
Presented by Brugal 1888
In early November, 2024, we gathered together on a rooftop in Houston’s downtown Museum District to celebrate our commonalities, even at a time when our country’s differences felt larger than ever before. The table stretched long against the edge of the POST culinary garden, built on top of a historic post office that has been repurposed into a cultural center for the city.
The journey to the Supper site started at our Featured Lodging Partner, Hotel ZaZa Museum District, then wandered through the winter wonderland of POST’s holiday market, adding a layer of surreality to the ninety degree day. Once on the roof, guests were treated to an immersive experience; a playlist of afro beats playing over the speakers (specially selected by Chef Ope Amosu to pair with his food); several creative cocktails created by bartender Tiffany Kirk featuring Brugal 1888 rum, each nodding to a different aspect of West African history or culture; and a menu of inspired dishes designed to welcome everyone into the flavors of the region.
Supper ended after a gorgeous sunset ushered in a peaceful evening and the lights twinkled on across the city skyline. Guests lingered around the table late into the night, sipping on dessert cocktails and reveling on our little community created just for the day, on this rooftop in the middle of the city, so far away from the many realities waiting below.
WELCOME
Bartender Tiffany Kirk from Houston’s Toasted Coconut created a menu of incredible cocktails featuring Brugal 1888 rum for us to enjoy. The Old Hands and New cut the heat with spritsy, tropical fruit flavors. Then, the Coastal Trade Route nodded to African tea traditions with smooth floral notes. The Gibraltar Straight rounded things out with a bright, citrusy bite for anyone wanting extra refreshment.
A MENU BY CHEF OPE AMOSU
Chef Ope Amosu has a goal: to bring people into West African culture with delicious food that builds community along the way. He brought a diverse array of flavors to the table, bringing people together over curry, plantain chips, and his easy smile as he walked the table.
MENU
WELCOME
West African Beef Pastry potatoes, carrots, onions
Yassa Fried Chicken coconut, lemon, Liberian aioli
Cocktails
Old Hands and New Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum, Japanese plum wine, lemon, hibiscus, ginger beer, passion fruit, orange, guava
Coastal Trade Route Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum, Batavia Arrack, rooibos tea, honey, vanilla bean, lemon
Gibraltar Straight Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum, Bigallet China-China, lemon, cucumber tonic
ON THE TABLE
Plantain Chips Liberian greens
FIRST
Colonial Scotch Eggs deviled filling, spiced turkey
Wine: 2023 Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley
SECOND
Polo Club Suya grilled beef, Yaji peanut pepper spice
Wine: 2017 Rodney Strong Symmetry, Sonoma County
MAIN
Black Star waakye fried rice, Ikoyi shrimp, Yassa curry, sweet plantains
Wine: 2022 Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay
DESSERT
Plantains & Cream plantain bread, colonial crème anglaise
Cocktail
Café Touba Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum, Giffard Banana, Italian amaro, cold brew, stout
WINE PAIRINGS
This Supper signified the end of a yearlong partnership with our Featured Wine Partner, Rodney Strong. It has been a pleasure to travel the country sharing their Sonoma County wines (and a few special edition friends from other California AVAs) with guests around the table, and this evening was no exception.
NIGHTCAP
As the city lights sparkled on, surrounding the rooftop with urban stars, we served dessert with Brugal 1888 Café Touba cocktails, made with double aged rum, Giffard Banana, Italian amaro, cold brew, and stout.
The decadent drink nodded to Senegalese spiced coffee, rounding out the chorus of West African flavors we enjoyed throughout the meal. It was the perfect thing to sip while lingering around the table, sharing stories with new friends and old.
SECRET LOCATION: POST HOUSTON
The Outpost at POST Houston sits next to a one-acre organic rooftop garden overlooking the Houston skyline. The building dates back to 1934, when it was built as a depot adjacent to the city’s Grand Central Station. In the 60’s, the building became the hub of the city’s Postal Service, and was eventually renamed to honor Congresswoman Barbara Jordan before becoming decommissioned in 2015.
The building has been reimagined once again, revitalized as a cultural hub for Houston’s downtown — the perfect place for a Supper overlooking the skyline. The venue was mere minutes away from the Hotel ZaZa Museum District, which offered guests a unique opportunity to experience Houston in style with their blend of modern amenities and boutique flair.
