It’s the type of meat you can remember for a lifetime, the type of meat that builds memories and creates lasting impressions. Supremely roasted, the Nyama Choma Grill & Chill is a staple for get-together occasions.

The freshly fried Arancini sits in front of me. Next to it, taking center stage, pieces of calamari sitting underneath well-oiled, succulent tomatoes. Across the way, a tiny, purple pyramid of olives fills a white bowl and rests in a golden sea.

The Picasso night is a way for ordinary folks to loosen up, relax and enjoy making an art object that they can take home. Most participants claim to be “not artistic,” but the results are usually remarkably good.