The Bloom x Flavors from Afar: Shared Stories, Global Impact
An evening of global flavors, local purpose, and meaningful connection
You're invited to a special in-person gathering hosted by The Bloom and Flavors from Afar, the award-winning restaurant and social enterprise by The Tiyya Foundation. This will be a night of shared stories and deep connection over a globally inspired dinner prepared by refugee and immigrant chefs.
As we gather around the table, we’ll reflect on how food, identity, and purpose intersect—and how community can be built across cultures through storytelling and shared values. Whether you’re just discovering The Bloom or have been part of the journey for a while, this will be a space to feel welcomed, inspired, and reconnected to what matters most.
✨ What to expect
– Dinner crafted by Flavors from Afar’s refugee and Indigenous chefs
– Conversations about purpose, migration, storytelling, and impact
– A warm, open space to meet others in LA’s social impact scene
– A behind-the-scenes glimpse of the restaurant’s mission and story
🧑🤝🧑 Meet the Host
Meymuna Hussein-Cattan is the founder and CEO of The Tiyya Foundation and Flavors from Afar. Born in Somalia to Ethiopian parents and raised in California, she’s spent her life building opportunities for displaced people to thrive. Through her work, Meymuna blends food, culture, and social justice to create pathways to belonging and celebration.
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📍 Where we’re meeting
Location: Flavors from Afar – 5652 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Date: Early January 2026 (exact date TBC)
Time: 6:00–10:00pm PST
RSVP: Space is limited – register early to save your seat at the table!