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Epicurean Euphoria

A Sensory Symphony

By Ogbonnaya Agom-EzePublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 2 min read
"Celebrating Kelchi's Kitchen: A Culinary Ode to West African Delights in the PNW."

In Seattle’s heart, where dreams awake,

A symphony of Afrobeats does partake.

The African Giant’s “Plenty” fast fills the air,

Salvatore, ensnared by the flavorful fare.

Laughter, clinking, cheer in symphonious delight,

Sweeps him into the realm of culinary twilight.

[2]

A savory scent begins to bloom amidst the din,

A potent promise, fragrant, and akin—

To spices of West Africa, elegantly entwined,

Whispering of a journey through time, designed.

An appetizing aroma divine, disarmingly warm,

Envelops Salvatore in its irresistible charm.

[3]

A feast, a spectacle, before his eager eyes,

Each dish—an artisan’s splendid surprise.

Colors vibrant as a summer’s high noon,

Textures murmuring their silent solo tune.

Beneath the warm, soft light, they gleam,

An artful sight, a gourmand’s dream.

[4]

He explores, the textures, rich and diverse,

Crunchy, chewy, smooth, a universe—

Of tall tales told in each unique bite,

A sensory tête-à-tête of pure delight.

A contrast of textures beneath his touch,

Revealing the culinary tale as such.

[5]

The world comes alive as he begins to taste,

Beef-dodo, suya, Ewa Agoyin—each a feast.

The spicy warmth of Jollof, Egusi’s bold invite,

Each bite a testament to Kelchi’s culinary might.

Piña colada, strawberry zobo, to quench the fire,

In each taste, an unspoken euphoric desire.

[6]

A towering tsunami of joy begins to swell,

In the heart of the critic, cast in iron, dwells.

From each dainty dish, a story unfurls,

A dance of cultures in flavorful whirls.

In the silence that trails the final bite,

Lingers the echo of a taste done right.

[7]

His words, a symphony of pristine praise,

Each note a testament to the culinary blaze.

From the music that graced his keen ear,

To the tantalizing tastes that will linger, dear.

Salvatore’s accolade, clear and bright,

In Kelchi’s Kitchen, he found pure delight.

[8]

“At Kelchi’s Kitchen, all senses unite,

In a dance of joy, pure and bright.

A symphony of flavors, a feast for the eyes,

Textures that whisper, aromas that rise.

Here, I found more than a meal,

I found a tale by moonlight, real.”

[9]

In the harmonious hum, a tale began,

An aromatic ascend, as the journey ran.

An artistic appraisal for the eye to feast,

A textural tale from the greatest to the least.

The taste of triumph in every morsel,

A euphoric echo that could compel.

And then, the critic’s crown so bright,

In Kelchi’s Kitchen, he found pure delight.

[10]

If Salvatore’s critique stirs your core,

Dial Kelchi’s Kitchen, explore what’s in store.

Savor the symphony that dances on each dish,

A sensory delight that will fulfill your every wish.

And if this poetic journey has touched your soul,

Leave a tip for the maestro, playing his role.

For in the dance of words and tastes intertwined,

Is the true art of the culinary, beautifully defined.

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About the Creator

Ogbonnaya Agom-Eze

Ogbonnaya Agom-Eze is an avid writer that pulls from the depths of introspective creativity to add value to minds. He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Oaekpost and a published author.

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