Elegant upscale brunch setting
Founders Edition · November 28, 2026

SimplySwannSampled

Founders Edition

Where culture is plated, stories are served, music sets the table, and every guest leaves with a memory worth sharing.

Date

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Venue

Greensboro, NC

Welcome to the First Chapter

This Is Not Just Dinner.

Simply Swann Sampled is a curated culinary listening brunch where cuisine, music, storytelling, culture, and elevated Southern hospitality create unforgettable memories.

Each movement of the evening is intentionally crafted — from the first pour to the final course — to engage every sense and spark the kind of conversation that lingers long after the table is cleared.

This is the Founders Edition. The first table. The beginning of something that will be talked about for years.

"We don't just serve food. We serve experiences that become memories."

Simply Swann Sampled

Reserve Your Place at the Table

Two Ways to Experience the Evening

Both tiers include full access to all seven movements of the evening. Choose the experience that's right for you.

Founders Admission

General Admission

Your Seat at the Table

$95per person

Full access to all seven movements of the evening — the food, the music, the culture, and the community.

  • ◆All seven culinary movements
  • ◆Live music & cultural programming
  • ◆Welcome cocktail reception
  • ◆Commemorative Founders keepsake
  • ◆Access to the full evening experience
Reserve Your Place — $95
Founders Table VIP

VIP Experience

The Full Table Experience

$125per person

Everything in Founders Admission, plus priority seating, an exclusive pre-event VIP reception, and a curated gift.

  • ◆All Founders Admission inclusions
  • ◆Priority seating selection
  • ◆Exclusive pre-event VIP reception
  • ◆Curated VIP gift
  • ◆Early access & dedicated service
Reserve VIP — $125
Guests celebrating at Simply Swann Sampled
Why We Created This

Culture Deserves a Seat at the Table

We created Simply Swann Sampled because we believe that the most powerful experiences happen when food, music, and community come together with intention.

Too often, luxury experiences don't reflect the full richness of our culture. We're changing that — one table at a time.

This is a space where Black excellence, culinary artistry, and intentional community converge in one evening you won't forget.

Your Experience

Seven Movements

Each course is a chapter. Each chapter tells a story. Together, they create an evening unlike anything you've experienced before.

The Arrival

A curated welcome reception with signature cocktails and passed bites to set the tone.

The Opening Note

A light, elegant first course paired with the first musical movement of the evening.

The Cultural Moment

A course inspired by the diaspora — flavors that carry history and tell a story.

The Main Event

The centerpiece of the evening — a showstopping main course that commands the room.

The Interlude

A palate cleanser and moment of reflection — space to breathe between movements.

The Sweet Finish

A dessert experience as memorable and layered as the evening itself.

The Send-Off

A closing toast, a parting gift, and a memory you'll carry long after the last course.

Guests experiencing Simply Swann Sampled

"The table is where culture lives."

Simply Swann Sampled
Meet the Founder

Nita Swann

Founder, Simply Swann

Nita Swann is a culinary entrepreneur, brand builder, and cultural curator whose work sits at the intersection of food, luxury, and community.

Simply Swann Sampled is her most personal project yet — a love letter to the table, the culture, and the people who make both extraordinary.

Every seat at this table was chosen with intention.

Nita Swann, Founder

Nita Swann, Founder of Simply Swann Sampled
Founding Partners

The Brands Behind the Table

Simply Swann Sampled is made possible by a curated selection of founding partners who share our commitment to excellence, culture, and community.

Founding partner announcements coming soon.

Interested in becoming a founding partner? There are a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available for brands who want to be part of the first table.

Become a Partner
The First Table

Seats Are Limited. The Memory Is Forever.

This is the Founders Edition — the first Simply Swann Sampled. There will never be another first table. Reserve your place before it's gone.