Joy of the Table returns for its second gathering—an intimate, storytelling-driven evening celebrating food, family, and the traditions that bring us home.

This holiday edition features Chef Jeff Harris, two-time James Beard Award nominee and owner of Nolia Kitchen, one of Cincinnati’s most acclaimed restaurants. Born in New Orleans, Chef Harris learned to cook from his great-grandmother, Jimmie Lou, whose recipes and wisdom continue to shape his kitchen today.

What to Expect

• Cook alongside Chef Harris as he prepares a holiday dish inspired by his family table and Southern roots

• Hear stories of heritage, resilience, and celebration

• Enjoy a shared, family-style meal around the Sweetgum table

• Contribute your own favorite family recipe for inclusion in our printed keepsake, Family Recipes from the Sweetgum Table

Menu Highlights

• Nolia’s Signature Cornbread

• Shrimp & Andouille Gumbo

• Charred Cabbage with Tasso Vinaigrette

A rare and heart-centered evening with one of the region’s most distinctive chefs.

Seats are extremely limited — reserve early to join us.

Highlights from our last Joy of the Table with Carla Hall!