The Freedom Table
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The Freedom Table: A Juneteenth Culinary Experience
A chef-led dining experience honoring culture, craft, and community through food, art, and shared purpose.
An intentional evening of chef-led coursed dining, live culinary execution, curated art, and conversation—curated by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry.
Date + Time:
Friday, June 19, 2026
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
TERI Campus of Life, San Marcos
You’re invited to The Freedom Table, an elevated Juneteenth experience where culture, cuisine, and purpose converge.
The evening begins with a 4 PM cocktail hour in Old Oak Grove, set among curated art and conversation. Guests will move between two intimate indoor gallery spaces just off the deck before transitioning to Brickyard Terrace for an outdoor, chef-led dinner shaped by a collective of high-level chefs, each bringing refined technique, distinct perspective, and seasonal ingredients to the table.
This is not a casual dinner. It’s precision, craft, and intention on every plate.
Live music returns to Old Oak Grove as the evening unfolds, alongside immersive art and a thoughtfully curated room of guests who value culture, community, and impact.
Hosted by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry, The Freedom Table supports Achievement in Motion, extending the impact well beyond the table.
𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐬:
You’ll experience a lineup of highly skilled, professionally trained chefs bringing bold flavors, cultural influence, and technical excellence to every course.
Lineup:
Alex Carballo – Event Culinary Director
Culinary Director and regenerative-minded chef whose work spans Stone Brewing World Bistro, Fox Point Farms, Nomada and beyond, Alex Carballo is known for building thoughtful, ingredient-driven menus rooted in sustainability, culture, and craft.
Chef David Lay Jr.
Chef specializing in plant-based, globally inspired cuisine with bold African and Middle Eastern influences, Chef David Lay Jr. brings technique-driven cooking and layered flavor storytelling to every dish. He is currently spearheading the kitchen at Kettle on Coast in Oceanside.
Chef Cameron Dixon
Chef de Cuisine at VUE at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Chef Cameron Dixon is a coastal California chef focused on Baja-inspired cuisine, community connection, and building collaborative culinary experiences through his “Chef & Friends” series.
Chef MaryAnn Green
Chef MaryAnn Green is a fine dining–trained chef and former Sous Chef at The US Grant Hotel, now working with San Diego State University where she brings a growing focus on nutrition into her intentional, technique-driven approach to food that balances craft, care, and evolving perspective.
Chef Khine Moore
Innovation Chef at Juniper & Ivy and The Crack Shack in San Diego, Chef Khine Moore is also the founder of Mise en BLock, where he bridges culinary culture, design, and innovation to build legacy-driven work that pushes food, tools, and creative expression forward.
Chef Shellie Robinson
Executive Chef of California English in Sorrento Valley, Chef Shellie Robinson is a 2026 San Diego Magazine “Best Chef” nominee known for elevated California-English cuisine that blends bold flavor, creativity, and a warm, high-touch dining experience.
𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Zoë Sophia - Solosit
Zoë Sophia is an R&B/soul singer-songwriter known for her rich, emotive vocals and intimate, soul-stirring performances, blending classic soul influences with modern R&B to create music rooted in connection, vulnerability, and authentic expression.
"Surprise Musical Artist" - Live Band
You will have to be there to see
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:
A coursed out chef-curated tasting menu
A collective of professional chefs executing a live coursed experience
Cocktail hour + hosted bar
Outdoor seated dinner experience
Live entertainment
Curated art installations
Complimentary parking
This is an intentionally limited, chef-led experience. Guests are invited to choose the level of impact they’d like to make.
All tickets include the full dining experience.
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:
- 4:00 pm
Cocktail Hour + Art Experience
Old Oak Grove
- 5:00 pm
Guest Seating + Welcome
Brickyard Terrace
- 5:30 pm
Chef led - Dinner Begins
Brickyard Terrace
- 7:30 pm
Live Entertainment + Closing Moments
Old Oak Grove
- 9:00 pm
Event Concludes
𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭:
Your ticket to The Freedom Table directly supports AIM and its work in the community. Every purchase helps fund programs, resources, and initiatives that expand access and create meaningful opportunities.
It’s where culture, community, and impact meet—with purpose at the center.
A portion of each ticket may be tax-deductible. Details will be provided at purchase.
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀:
With sincere gratitude to our sponsor(s) for your partnership and support. Your generosity helps make The Freedom Table a meaningful celebration of culture, community, and impact.
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