Intentional Hospitality. Beautiful Gatherings. Meaningful Connection.
Curls &Cuisine® is an experiential hospitality brand that brings people together through thoughtfully curated dining experiences inspired by culture, beauty, and intentional living. Every gathering is designed to slow us down, encourage meaningful conversation, and remind us that some of life's most memorable moments happen around the table.
Summer Prelude 2026
A beautiful preview of what’s to come.
Summer Prelude introduced the next chapter of Curls & Cuisine® through an intimate Italian-inspired evening celebrating intentional hospitality, elevated dining, meaningful conversation, and thoughtfully curated brand experiences. Guests gathered to enjoy seasonal cuisine, discover exceptional partners, and experience firsthand the heart behind what Curls & Cuisine is becoming.
The Curls & Cuisine Experience
Every detail was thoughtfully designed to encourage guests to slow down, connect, and savor the experience.
Intentional Dining
Seasonal menus inspired by culture, conversation, and gathering well.
Intentional Partnerships
Thoughtfully selected brands that elevated every guest touchpoint throughout the evening.
Meaningful Connection
Conversations that encouraged authentic relationships, laughter, and lasting memories.
Luxury Hospitality
Every detail...from the music to the gifting --was intentionally designed to make guests feel seen and celebrated.
Our Brand Partners
Summer Prelude | 2026
We’re grateful to the remarkable brands and creative partners who helped bring Summer Prelude to life.
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Past Experiences
A lookback at the unforgettable gatherings that helped shape Curls & Cuisine...
Elevated Elegance | 2024
Our 2024 Speaker
Featuring
Aris Singleton
CEO, Thank God It's Natural (tgin)
Aris Singleton, serves as the dynamic CEO at the helm of Thank God ItNatural (tgin), one of the leading textured hair care brands sold in retailers such as Target, Walmart, Ulta Beauty, Sally Beauty, Walgreens, CVS, and numerous other national and international outlets, as well as online platforms. Aris has an unwavering commitment to excellence and oversees day-to-day operations, sales strategies, and strategic partnerships. Her journey with tgin commenced in its nascent stages back in July 2009. After completing her BA in Finance from Texas Southern University, she rejoined tgin as a rotational employee in May 2017.
Aris’ tenure with tgin was a journey of personal growth and a testament to her collaborative spirit. She worked closely with the esteemed late Founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson, gaining invaluable insights into the intricacies of business operations. This profound understanding, coupled with her visionary leadership, propelled tgin from its small business beginnings into a globally recognized powerhouse in the textured hair care industry, with multi-million-dollar success stories to its name. As one of the youngest CEOs in the beauty industry, her remarkable achievements haven’t gone unnoticed.
Aris has graced the pages of esteemed publications such as Rolling Out and The Chicago Defender’s Women of Excellence and was recently highlighted as Walmart’s SheEO Beauty Disruptor.
Additionally, she recently earned membership in the Young Presidents Organization, Chicago chapter, a distinguished community of business executives. Aris’ ascent to prominence as the youngest CEO in the textured hair care industry Aris recently celebrated with her debut on the tgin x Jet Magazines Collector’s Edition cover.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, her unwavering commitment to social impact truly sets her apart. She remains steadfast in her mission to empower women entrepreneurs and uplift fellow women-led businesses in the beauty sphere. Through the tgin Foundation, she perpetuates Chris-Tia’s enduring mission, values, and legacy by advocating for women undergoing breast cancer treatment, particularly those facing financial hardships, and shedding light on health disparities impacting survivor outcomes in the Black community. Singleton embodies visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and compassionate advocacy, driving both tgin and the broader beauty community towards greater heights of success and social impact.
Our 2024 Brand Partners
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The Curls & Cuisine Collection
You don’t want to miss out on our handmade, limited edition Moroccan straw tote bag!