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Travel Africa on a plate with Chef Nompumelelo Mqwebu

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7,500 Miles

New York, NY 
Thursday, December 19, 2019
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. eastern time

 

This December, United® becomes the first airline to fly nonstop between the U.S. and Cape Town, South Africa. To celebrate, we're inviting you to experience a one-of-a-kind, authentic South African dining experience in America's culinary capital – New York City. This exclusive, private event will be hosted by acclaimed South African chef, Nompumelelo Mqwebu. A trained chef and ardent food traveler, Chef Nompumelelo has shared her culinary experience with restaurants locally and abroad; she served up her expertise as a food columnist for several publications; and she left her mark in Chicago, treating the mayor and Chicago residents with food that preserves and upholds African culinary tradition at Mayor Richard M. Daley's gala and at the Taste of Chicago. 

Chef Nompumelelo utilizes every opportunity to learn, share and unite food with people. During this experience, you will be greeted with a specialty crafted South African treats and participate in an interactive cooking lesson where you will prepare dishes from Chef Nompumelelo's award-winning book, "Through the Eyes of an African Chef". After your hard work in the kitchen, you'll sit down to a 3-course bespoke dinner with South African wine pairings specially curated by Chef Nompumelelo.  
 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy an authentic dining experience. Buy now.
 

This experience includes:

  • Attendance for one at an authentic South-African inspired culinary dinner on Thursday, December 19, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in New York City led by the acclaimed Chef Nompumelelo, including:
    • Hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn the art of preparing South African-inspired appetizer
    • Curated dinner with South African wine pairings created by Chef Nompumelelo Mqwebu
    • Autographed copy of Chef Nompumelelo’s award-winning book, “Through The Eyes of an African Chef”

 

*This experience will be shared with other MileagePlus® members.

 

 

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