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Upcoming Events at The Roost

Celebrating Black History Month with Black-Owned Black Acres Roastery from Baltimore, Maryland at Came

Sunday, February 1st - Saturday, February 28th

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Cameo is excited to welcome back Black Acres Roastery from Baltimore, Maryland as our featured roaster for February 2026.

Black Acres is the perfect example of what it means to be a part of the local community. Over the years, they’ve participated in community-focused collaborations that have supported United Way - Central Maryland, BreadCoin Foundation, Whitelock Community Farm, Afro Charities Non-Profit & many more!

Black Acres Roastery is a small batch coffee roaster located in the Station North district of Baltimore. With every roast, they strive to bring out the best qualities in unique coffees from around the world. They ethically source beans and curate roasting profiles that provide each cup of coffee a story. Their relationships, from producers to customers, make us who they are. They believe that making time to engage with one another in meaningful ways is crucial for building relationships and growing communities. And Black Acres aims to provide an opportunity for all to have access to great tasting coffee.

This year Cameo is highlighting the Black Acres "Roaster to Roaster- Relationship Series" which features three coffees from Colombia, including Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters which we’ll showcase on our single pour bar. We’ll also have familiar favorites with blends like Midnight Train and the Seya Blend. To top it all off we’re including a special edition blend for Black History Month featuring local artist Leon Willis, benefitting Whitelock Community Farm.

Pour Over
Hacienda Casa Blanca Gesha *award winning woman producer* ($8 / $28)
Origin: Santander, Colombia
Tasting Notes: Blueberry Jam, Pineapple, Papaya, Orange Zest, Dark Chocolate

Finca El Vergel ($ 7/ $25)
Origin: Tolima, Colombia
Tasting Notes: Blueberry, Blood Orange, Whiskey, Pineapple, Maple Syrup

Finca Los Nogales ($7/ $25)
Origin: San Augustin, Hulia, Colombia
Tasting Notes: Strawberry Candy, Lychee, Plum, Chocolate Mousse, Pomegranate

Cold Brew
Midnight Train Blend ($4.5/ $22)
Origin: Brazil Cerrado Mineiro Designation of Origin accredited farms + Organic Honduras COMSA - Royal Reserva Natural Fair Trade (GP)
Tasting Notes: Cocoa Nibs, Graham Cracker, Stone Fruit

Exclusively Retail
Lexington Market Blend ($20) -12oz
Blend Components: Mexico Mico de Noche + Colombia Dulima
Tasting Notes: Cherry Cordials, Praline, Rich Chocolate

Seya Blend ($20) - 12oz
Blend Components: Pau Brasil + Organic Ethiopia Limu Grade 2
Tasting Notes: Chocolate Bar, Sweet Berries

Black History Month *limited edition ($22) - 8oz
Blend Components: Tanzania + Ethiopia
Tasting Notes: Milk Chocolate, Blood Orange, Cherry, Hibiscus
Sales of this year's Black History Month Blend release supports, WHITELOCK COMMUNITY FARM, a Black-led urban farm in Reservoir Hill that has transformed vacant land into a working farm: growing food, training community stewards, and keeping fresh produce flowing freely to neighbors at no cost.

Kivu 3 ($22)- 12oz
Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Tasting Notes: Brownie, Peach, blueberry, jelly

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Sunday Supper at The Roost: A Dinner Exploring The Black Culinary Influence on American Cuisine

Sunday, February 22nd | 6:00pm | $60

Tickets Available Here

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Join us for a Sunday supper exploring how Black culinary influence shaped the foundations of American cuisine through a story-driven, multi-course menu. This menu is about recognizing that Black chefs didn’t just cook food—they built American cuisine. James Hemings gave us technique. Edna Lewis gave us dignity. Black cooks gave us flavor, structure, and soul. This supper is our way of saying: we are still building on that foundation.
This very special dinner is priced at $60 per person, with optional $40 beverage pairings available.

The Sunday Supper
First
Pickled Fried Green Tomato with Maryland Crab Salad, Garden Herbs
Beverage Pairing | Hot Gin Toddy (Barrel Aged Gin / Byab African Gin / Lemon Preserve / Demerara)

Main - Choice of:
Tomato-Braised Chicken with Dirty Rice, Natural Jus
Hoppin’ John with Carolina Gold Rice, Pickled Fried Okra *Vegetarian Beverage Pairing | Bizzy Izzy (Uncle Nearest Rye / Pineapple / Sherry / Lemon / Bitter)

Accompaniments
Slow-Cooked Collard Greens
Buttermilk Biscuits with Whipped Butter, House Preserves
Beverage Pairing | Nearest Winter Old Fashioned (Uncle Nearest Bourbon / Sweet Potato Syrup / Bitters)

Dessert
Peach Cobbler with Bourbon Anglaise
Beverage Pairing | Hail Storm Mint Julep (Nyak Cognac / Nyak Peach Brandy / Mint / Sugar)

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THANK YOU FOR SMOKING 2026: A DOVETAIL RAUCHBIER FEATURE + SMOKED FOOD SPECIALS

And Don't Miss the BIERSTACHELN Hot Poker Beer Service!
Shelter at The Roost
Saturday, February 21st | 12:00pm - Close

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On Saturday, February 21st, join Shelter and Dovetail Brewery as we host “Thank You For Smoking,” a celebration of all things smoked. We’ll feature 3 Dovetail smoked beers on draft, smoked food specials from Hi/Fi BBQ, and offer the option to have your beer caramelized with our own bierstacheln, a.k.a., “beer poker”.

Our friends at Dovetail in Chicago, Illinois, have been brewing their Rauchbier since they opened in 2016! To emphasize this focus, they’ve held a taproom “festival” every year called “Thank You For Smoking”, where they pour a number of their smoked beers. This year, they decided to take the “festival” nationwide and send a limited number of Rauchbier kegs to bars around the country. We’re honored to be one of these select locations!

If you haven’t tried it, you don’t miss this special opportunity to have your beer toasted with a bierstacheln, or “beer poker”. This German tradition of inserting a hot metal rod into beer caramelizes the malt sugars, adding flavor, and warms up your beverage in the winter months.
There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte.

THE FEATURED SMOKED BEER LIST
Dovetail Rauchbier (Rauchbier)
Dovetail Smoked Vienna (Smoked Vienna Lager)
Dovetail Lichtenhainer (Lichtenhainer)

THE FEATURED FOOD MENU
Smoked BBQ Glazed Spare Ribs (Sorghum BBQ Sauce, Smoked Crema, Picked Jalapeños, Cilantro, Scallions)
Pulled Pork Sandwich (Pulled pork, Curtido, Mustard BBQ, Beef Fat Fries)
Pulled Chicken Sandwich (Smoked Chicken, Pickles, Cabbage Curtido, Chili Citrus Aioli, Beef Fat Fries)
Smokehouse Burger (Beef Patty, American Cheese, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Mustard BBQ, B&B Pickles, Magic Sauce, Challah Bun, Beef Fat Fries)

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HIGH ON THE HOG AT THE ROOST

Saturday, February 28th | 12:00pm - Sell Out

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“High on the Hog” comes from a powerful history: the term once described the best cuts reserved for those in power, while enslaved Africans were left with the rest. Through creativity, skill, and resilience, Black cooks transformed those humble ingredients into the soul food and Southern dishes we celebrate today. This event honors that legacy—turning survival into artistry and resilience into unforgettable flavor.

Join us for a High on the Hog platter, where you can choose one or more meats and build your plate with sides of your choice.

Platter includes choice of two sides, Crispy Pig Ears, Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter, and your choice meat(s).

🐖 Meat Options
BBQ Ribs - $22
Pulled Pork - $20
Both - $28

🍽️ Sides
Baked Mac & Cheese
Pork Baked Beans
Collard Greens
Creamy Coleslaw

Come early—when it’s gone, it’s gone.
Good food. Deep roots. Big flavor

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CELEBRATE BLACK MAKERS: MAKERS MARKET + IMPACT PANEL AT THE ROOS

Saturday, February 28th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

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In honor of Black History Month, join us for a day of celebration of Black Makers at the Roost with Shop Made in DC!

Sip cocktails while you shop a makers market with black-owned businesses. Be sure to stop by our panel with top black business owners in the DMV as we talk about being a black creative in the city and making an impact through artistry.

The panel and market are free to attend, but please register for the panel discussion here.

THE PANEL + MAKERS MARKET SCHEDULE
10:00 AM-NOON- COCKTAILS & CONVERSATIONS :: BLACK MAKERS MAKING IMPACT (RSVP required)
11AM-4PM - MAKE SHOP MARKET

COCKTAILS & CONVERSATIONS :: BLACK MAKERS MAKING IMPACT
10:00am - 12:00pm | FREE
Join us for a candid discussion with DC makers about being a Black creative in the city, utilizing their talents to drive impact through their artistry and the challenges of being an entrepreneur.

PANELISTS
Aleatra Dimitrijevski , Cake-Wich Craft Bake Shop
Ebonie Miller , Clay + Stone Handmade
Andy Burton, Janet & Jo
Joshica , Joshica Beauty
Moderated by Roxanne Bellamy, a Black creative entrepreneur living in Washington, DC and Founder & Creative Director of Roxanne Bellamy & Co.
Food + Drinks will be available and sold a la carte.

MARKETPLACE
SHOP 11:00am - 4:00pm

The Makers
Cake-wich Craft Bake Shop - @cakewichcraft
Janet & Jo - @janetandjo
Black Swan Syrups - @theblkswnco
Joshica Beauty - @joshicabeauty
Ancient Bliss - @ancient_bliss
Clay + Stone - @clayandstone_

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Celebrating Black History Month with Black-Owned Black Acres Roastery from Baltimore, Maryland at Came

The Roost / Cameo