BBQ without Borders 2023

No Immigrants No Spice

No Immigrants No Spice invites you to celebrate BBQ from Cuba, Japan and India with  live entertainment, kids activities, exhibits &amp; more!

Oakland Museum of California

B﻿BQ without Borders 2023 is a place to celebrate immigration through the lens of regional Barbecue. Featuring Chef Lilly Duran of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/new-chefs-on-the-block-meet-the-six-aspiring-restaurateurs-in-la-cocinas-latest-cohort/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Clandestina Cocina</a>, Chef Ron Dumra of <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/bay-area-chef-indian-food-17406003.php" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wah Jee Wah</a> and Chef Tadayuki of the former<a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/S-F-s-charming-Family-Cafe-one-of-the-city-s-16764614.php" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Family Cafe</a>; we will be serving delicious Cuban, Japanese and Indian BBQ (both vegetarian and non vegetarian options) along with specialty desserts from <a href="https://thirdculturebakery.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwjMiiBhA4EiwAZe6jQwAq1-IU5mi8ooMWQeDhMWmy1pLHDyOLG2Fs59X6RkSojSm76tY6TBoCV4wQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Third Culture Bakery</a>, signature cocktails, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages. Live entertainment will take place throughout the night- we will have Taiko drummers, a Cuban Salsa band, Bhangra, Flamenco and even a little opera! We will also have an immersive exhibit exploring the lives and stories of our featured Chefs, a kids activities center, a raffle of amazing prizes and an interactive art exhibit. U﻿PDATE 5/9/2013- we are very very close to selling out. We have a number of VIP tickets and a few general entry tickets left, the reduced priced tickets have sold out however if you want to attend but cannot afford the tickets listed please email us noimmigrantsnospice@gmail.com and we will start a priority waitlist. We plan to raffle a few off on 5/11 from this list!F﻿eaturing performances by:D﻿iana Gameros M﻿elissa CruzE﻿meryville TaikoStarrz BollywoodK﻿eenarS﻿abor de Mi CubaE﻿frain Solisa﻿nd more!<h3>M﻿enu</h3>Chef Rounak Dumra (Indian BBQ)Option 1:Punjabi ChickenTikka KabobGrilled over MesquiteOption 2Local California Tandoori Lamb Chop Grilled over MesquiteOption 3 (veg/vegan available)Samosa ChaatFried Potato DumplingGarbanzo beansYogurt SauceWith Tamarind &amp; Mint Chutney** All served with a side of pickled salad (Onions, tomato, cucumber, chili and lime)Chef Tadayuki Furui (Japanese BBQ)Option 1 Grilled Chicken Thigh and Green Onions with TareOption 2 TsukunePork Shoulder, Onion, Den Sake Koji on a SkewerOption 3 (Vegan)Grilled Riceball with Tare &amp; Seaweed**all served with a side of Japanese pickles (napa cabbage, carrots, turnips, &amp; Meyer lemon) Chef Lillian Duran (Cuban BBQ)Option 1Lechon (Whole Roasted Pork)Option 2Grilled Fish in Coconut Sauce &amp; Plantain LeavesOption 3 (Vegan)Grilled Sweet Potato with Herbs &amp; Mojo Criollo**all served with side of Congris: rice and black beans cooked together, sofrito, cumin, oregano; Tostones &amp; tropical slaw: smashed and deep fried green plantains, topped with a mix of cabbage, white onion, mango, coconut shredded and mint cilantro sauce****all sides are Vegan &amp; GF