Cena Venezolana - Venezuelan Dinner

Hosted by Venezuelan artist Carlos Salazar Lermont, this dinner centered on food, community, and solidarity in support of those affected by two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Striking only thirty seconds apart on June 24, the earthquakes caused widespread destruction, displacing thousands of people and leaving many without reliable access to food, water, shelter, and medical care.

The evening’s menu featured the Reina Pepiada, a beloved arepa filled with chicken and avocado salad whose Indigenous roots and immigrant influences reflect Venezuela’s rich cultural history, followed by traditional dulce de lechoza and majarete for dessert. Through these dishes, Venezuelan culinary heritage became an expression of care, resilience, and collective action.