On June 25, join celebrated chef Ann Ahmed (Gai Noi, Khâluna) and French-trained chef Brooke Faudree for Ma Der Ma Der, an immersive dining experience exploring the vibrant interplay between Lao and French culinary traditions. Named after a Lao greeting meaning “Come over, come over,” the evening invites guests to gather, share and connect through a multisensory journey through flavor, culture and design.
Photography provided by Ma Der Ma Der
Ma Der Ma Der: A Multisensory Evening of Culinary Artistry + Design
Wednesday, June 25 | 6:30 p.m.
Loring Corners Alleyway, 1610 Harmon Place, Minneapolis
Tickets on sale May 15
$300 per guest
SOLD OUT
An Exclusive Gift for Artful Living Readers
In celebration of Ma Der Ma Der, enjoy a complimentary limited-edition signature candle with your ticket purchase. Crafted in collaboration with Juniper North and hand poured in Minneapolis, this bespoke candle is infused with lemongrass, sandalwood and a whisper of smoke — a fragrance designed to linger long after the final course.
Use code ALMDMD at checkout.
25+ hour burn time. Available while supplies last.
This epicurean collaboration is not fusion — it’s a culinary conversation where bold, soulful Lao flavors will meet refined French techniques in a curated multi-course tasting menu. The experience unfolds through an exploration of contrast and connection, rusticity and refinement, and boldness and restraint, offering guests a deeper appreciation of both traditions.
More than a dinner party, Ma Der Ma Der will be an immersive, multisensory experience where food, design and storytelling come together in unexpected ways. Set in the historic Loring Corners alleyway next to Gai Noi, the evening transforms the space into a vibrant, atmospheric setting that invites curiosity and connection. With limited seating available, this exclusive dinner is created for guests who appreciate thoughtful details, cultural richness and the unique creative pulse of Minneapolis — a city where art, music and design are deeply felt and expressed in their own distinct way.
This special dinner marks the inaugural event of Taste Poetic, a brand-new Minneapolis-based, women-led creative studio dedicated to crafting elevated, editorial-quality culinary experiences that blend food, art and story in unforgettable ways.
