Goute & Groove
Our first collaboration with Tingz and we brought I CAN COOK to life!
When I first started cooking, nothing brought me more joy than feeding my friends and family — making sure every plate was full, every belly satisfied, and only then sneaking a bite for myself. Goute & Groove felt like a grand, soulful extension of that kitchen joy.
I had the pleasure of leading a hands-on Pikliz class with 22 amazing attendees, and with Chef Sabelle executing my recipes to perfection, the day truly felt like home. Our partners at Tingz turned up the vibes with a cocktail class, shaking up drinks from my cookbook I Can Cook and keeping spirits high.
Together with Tingz’ Caribbean crowd and our NYC Croissants community, we filled Damballa with flavor, rhythm, and connection. The atmosphere pulsed with the sounds of Ted Bounce, Citizen B, and SbSounds, while guests sipped specialty THC cocktails crafted with Haiti’s own Clairin Communal. It was an unforgettable fusion of food, culture, and music — the perfect recipe for celebration.
The Tasting Menu Highlights
Pikliz Pâte à Choux Puffs – a Chef Sabelle original twist
Tropical Salad with pickled red onions, pineapple, mango, papaya, and passionfruit vinaigrette
Plantain Empanadas straight from my cookbook I Can Cook
Djon Djon Paella – earthy, rich, and deeply Haitian
Blan Manje Ice Cream – creamy, cool, and nostalgic
Seeing people taste my creations in real life — dishes they usually only see online — was pure magic. The smiles, the conversations, the grooves on the dance floor — it all reminded me why I created The Haitian Croissant: to connect, to nourish, to celebrate culture.
To everyone who joined us: thank you. Goute & Groove is only the beginning. Stay tuned, because we’re bringing I CAN COOK to cities around the world — and next time, we want to see you at the table.
With Love, From Little Caribbean ✨
With Love, From Little Caribbean ✨
To celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month, we brought The Haitian Croissant to the heart of Brooklyn’s Little Caribbean for a special one-day pop-up. It was a joy to take over the shop and transform it into a celebration of culture, community, and creativity.
At the center of it all was our beloved With Love silk scarf collection — each piece highlighting the richness of the diaspora and honoring Caribbean heritage through vintage-inspired postage stamp designs. Guests came through to shop, connect, and wrap themselves in a little piece of culture with every scarf.
But the experience didn’t stop there. We served up stamp cookies, fresh Haitian pâté, and of course plenty of vibes. It felt like a gathering of family, where food, fashion, and storytelling came together in one joyful moment.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, showed love, and celebrated with us. This was just the beginning — we can’t wait to bring the With Love collection to more cities around the world. 🌺✨
