December 5, 2026 · Baltimore

Good company.
One beautiful island.

A Flame Co preview. This evening is the first look at an elegant tapas dining experience we are developing.

Friendsgiving, served a little at a time. Small plates, music, and a new collection of flavors each time the island resets.

Address shared with invited guests
Arrival time to be confirmed · Planning capacity: 15

Friendsgiving 2026

Display inspiration

Video credit: Chef Big Bites (@chefb_bigbites). This is another chef's work, shown only as a reference for how a food display can look. It is not Flame Co's food or setup.

The food

Elegant tapas, one serving at a time: individual portions in clear martini glasses and single-serve cups.

Welcome: spritzers, crostini, cheese bites

A first toast, a gentle start.

Course 1 · Welcome
Welcome: spritzers, crostini, cheese bites
Serving: 1 spritzer + 1 crostini + 1 cheese bite
THC per serving: 10–15 mg · Green/Yellow
Draft amount, chef to confirm.
Mini Caesar in martini glasses

Crisp, classic, poured in crystal.

Course 2 · Caesar
Mini Caesar in martini glasses
Serving: 1 mini martini glass
THC per serving: 25 mg · Yellow
Draft amount, chef to confirm.
Shrimp salad & scallops over arugula

From the shore, kissed with citrus.

Course 3 · Seafood
Shrimp salad & scallops over arugula
Serving: 1 small plate
THC per serving: 50 mg · Red
Draft amount, chef to confirm.
Lamb chop & sliced steak over mash

The heart of the table.

Course 4 · Lamb & Steak
Lamb chop & sliced steak over mash
Serving: 1 lamb chop or 2 steak slices over mash
THC per serving: 50 mg · Red
Draft amount, chef to confirm.
Cheesecake & chocolate parfaits, rum cake

Sweet endings, slowly savored.

Course 5 · Dessert
Cheesecake & chocolate parfaits, rum cake
Serving: 1 parfait cup or 1 slice rum cake
THC per serving: 111 mg · Red
Draft amount, chef to confirm.
Running total if a guest has one of each: (10–15) + 25 + 50 + 50 + 111 = 246–251 mg THC for the evening. Draft amounts, chef to confirm. Uninfused versions of every dish are available, and nobody has to have every course.

Concept pictures: AI-generated previews of the planned menu, not photos of the actual dishes. Real photos coming soon.

From now to the first serving.

WhenDecision or deliverable
Oct 30Initial team poll due — proposed Friday cutoff
Nov 2Choose five or six courses and draft selections
Nov 14Proposed guest RSVP and food-preference deadline, three weeks before dinner
Nov 15Test portions, cost ingredients, confirm menu and quantities
Nov 16–27Complete purchases and orders; finalize the service plan
Nov 28–Dec 3Verify dietary details, print final menus and island cards, confirm team
Dec 4–5Prepare, stage each course, brief helpers, and serve

The team

Planning: Will and Nichole · Chef: Shawanise · Music: Cory, expected · Support: Nakisha, proposed.