Rhyme & Recipe: Chef Izzeldin, Daniel Maté and Narcy — In Conversation

Rhyme & Recipe: Chef Izzeldin, Daniel Maté and Narcy In Conversation
📍 La Sala Rossa | 4848 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1R5
🗓️ Saturday August 29, 2026
🍊 7pm Doors Open & Live Turntable Spins by Narcy | 8pm–9:30pm Talk 
🎟 Free Online RSVP strongly encouraged @ tickettailor.com/events/sacredcuisine/
PAY ADMISSION (CASH ONLY) AT THE DOOR – Suggested donation: $30–40 / PWYC

Join Chef Izzeldin Bukhari @sacredcuisine, @DanielBMaté , and Yassin @narcy Alsalman for an intimate evening of conversation, music, and mezze bites, all to raise funds for Gaza humanitarian aid. Highlights include • Origin stories and the connections between Montreal, Vancouver, Al Quds, Dubai, Iraq, and beyond •⁠ ⁠Conversations about the records that shaped Izz, Daniel, and Narcy’s worldviews, with live vinyl moments •⁠ ⁠The role of food and Arab/soul/hip‑hop music in culture, memory, and resistance.

100% of proceeds support The Sameer Project, a donations-based initiative led by Palestinians in the diaspora, working to supply aid to displaced families in Gaza.

Please note: Reservations (limit of 2 per online order) hold your place but do not cover entry. On arrival please pay admission at the door (CASH ONLY). Suggested donation: $30–40 / or PWYC. Limited walk-in availability, so online reservation recommended! Appetizers/mezzes/beverages available for purchase.

ABOUT THE GUESTS

Chef Izzeldin Bukhari is a chef and food researcher dedicated to preserving and reimagining Palestinian culinary heritage. As the founder of "Sacred Cuisine," he runs pop-up kitchens, food tours, and cooking experiences across Palestine, and travels internationally for restaurant residencies, collaborations, and cultural exchanges. Known for his plant-forward approach, he specializes in somi cuisine — traditional vegan and vegetarian dishes connected to fasting traditions and seasonal eating practices. His work combines sustainability, zero-waste cooking, spirituality, and cultural preservation. Bukhari has become an active voice in Palestine’s growing gastronomy scene.

Daniel Maté is a composer-lyricist-playwright, bestselling author, audiobook narrator, actor, vinyl enthusiast, and to his knowledge the world’s only “mental chiropractor”. He’s also a two-time finalist (top 10) for the Hip Hop Karaoke NYC championship, neither of which he won. A former camper and program leader in a Zionist youth group, he now co-hosts Bad Hasbara: The World’s Most Moral Podcast, a show devoted to tearing down Zionism one bad pun at a time.

Yassin Alsalman, known as NARCY, is a multi-media artist, musician, academic, and author who has carved his own lane at the intersection of Hip-Hop and Arab Identity art. A Juno-nominated artist, he has collaborated with the likes of yasiin bey and Yo-Yo Ma, published books, co-owns Maktaba bookshop, and founded the transmedia collective WeAreTheMedium, all in service of one relentless pursuit: spreading the belief that independence is the new major and new systems are the future.