Gidi Gold is a bold, high-design culinary experience where West Coast cool meets West African fire. Set to the rythm of Lagos and Los Angeles, this 7-course Salt & Soil dinner fuses Black California creativity with Nigerian flavo r and flair. From lowrider culture to suya street heat, Gidi gold is a celebration of global black excellence; plates, poured, and pulsing with vibe. This is Crenshaw to the Continent, and the flavors never miss!

Virginia & Co. Presents

Gidi Gold: A West Coast x West Africa Culinary Collab

The Continent Experience

Step into a night of bold flavor, radiant culture, and unapologetic Black excellence. Gidi Gold is a 7-course dining experience that fuses the cool of Crenshaw with the fire of Lagos, blending Nigerian street food soul with West Coast swagger; all in a secret, high-style setting.

Your Continent Experience Includes:

• A Secret Scene: The address drops 48 hours before the event — luxe, unexpected, and totally unforgettable.

• Seven Courses, No Rules: A daring menu that flips tradition on its head, crafted by chefs at the top of their game (we’re keeping their names close for now).

• From Crenshaw to the Continent: Kick off the night with a signature cocktail from our Gidi Gold bar, where Lagos spice meets LA ice.

• Flavors Rooted in Legacy: Local ingredients, ancestral technique, and future-forward plating collide in every course.

• A Scene, Not Just a Supper: Think art, music, storytelling, and atmosphere — curated with intention, drenched in vibe.

What to Expect:

• Big Flavor, Bigger Energy: This isn’t just dinner. It’s a high-design, diasporic celebration where every bite has a beat and every course has a story.

• Communal + Elevated: Shared tables, shared spirit, plated in ways that feel luxe and lived-in.

• Nothing Ordinary: From curated installations to soundtracks, this is an immersive experience designed to ignite.

Details to Know:

• Date: July 26, 2025

• Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

• Location: Raleigh , North Carolina (exact location released 48 hours in advance)

• Tickets: $150 per guest, non-refundable. You may transfer your ticket by emailing info@virginiaandco.com.

Rain or Shine:

We ride no matter the weather. Dress fly and be ready to flex — indoors or out.

Age Limit:

21+ only — no exceptions.

 

The Continent Experience is your all-access pass to a night where diaspora, design, and decadence take the stage.

Only a limited number of seats available — secure yours now and prepare to vibe from Crenshaw to the Continent.

 

Our Menu

 

Course 1

Efo Riro Kale Caesar Taco

Crispy kale | efo riro crema | blackened shrimp | yam tortilla

→ Street food with ancestral sauce.

 

Course 2

Egusi Street Elote

Charred corn | egusi-lime crema | puff puff crumble | suya chili dust

→ Elote meets egusi in a hand-held blessing.

 

Course 3

Blackened Salmon Sushi Roll

Avocado | crispy plantain | pickled okra | ata din din aioli

→ The West Coast sushi moment gets Lagos-level spicy.

 

Course 4

Smoked Suya Short Rib

Fire-grilled | jollof chimichurri | roasted heirloom carrots

→ The cookout meets the chop bar.

 

Course 5

Zobo Tamarind Shrub

Hibiscus, tamarind, citrus bitters, and spice

→ A sip of balance and Black girl hydration.

 

Course 6

Heritage Grain + Root Bowl

Fonio & farro | roasted roots | okra oil | greens two ways

→ Earthy, grounding, deeply ancestral.

 

Course 7

Puff Puff Churros

Crispy dough | cinnamon-sugar | zobo glaze | spiced chocolate

→ Street dessert goes international, fried in joy.