Sissy Mary's Kitchen

06/11/2026

⚽ GAME ON! WORLD CUP KICKOFF AT THE DOUBLE 🌎
Join us TODAY at The Double Urban Tavern as the 2026 World Cup gets underway!
📍 3545 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL
🕐 Doors Open: 1:00 PM
⚽ Mexico vs. South Africa
⏰ Kickoff: 2:00 PM
Sissy Mary's Kitchen is proud to be serving our signature favorites, including Authentic Salone-Style Jollof Rice Bowls, Homemade Fatayas, and Grilled Jerk Chicken Wings. Plus, enjoy drink specials throughout the match!
Bring your friends and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of great food, cold drinks, music, and World Cup excitement!
📞 The Double Urban Tavern: (773) 263-2877
📞 Sissy Mary's Kitchen: (224) 310-7554
📞 DJ Mwelwa: (773) 742-5434
🌐 thedoubletavern.com
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06/09/2026

🌍 Sissy Mary's Kitchen & Ubuntu Kitchens Present: A Summer of Food, Culture, Community & Entrepreneurship

Summer is here, and we're excited for a season of connection, celebration, and opportunity!

Join Sissy Mary's Kitchen & Ubuntu Kitchens as we bring people together through delicious food, cultural experiences, entrepreneurship, youth internships, guest chef showcases, World Cup watch parties, and community events throughout Evanston and Chicago.
Together, we're creating pathways for aspiring chefs, entrepreneurs, and future leaders while strengthening our community one meal, one event, and one opportunity at a time.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to growing with you through Ubuntu.

Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are.

05/29/2026

❤️🌍 THANK YOU to The AUX & SISSY MARY'S FAMILY! 🌍❤️
Thank you for your continued support as we build community through food, culture, and opportunity.
🍤 TODAY – Finale Seafood Friday 📅 Friday, May 29 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 The AUX | 2223 Washington St., Evanston
Enjoy our final Seafood Friday Lunch featuring seafood plates, tacos, and $19 specials!
🌻 TOMORROW – Downtown Evanston Farmers Market 📅 Saturday, May 30 ⏰ 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 University Place & Oak Ave., Evanston
We're excited to launch Ubuntu Kitchens (L3C), a social enterprise of Sissy Mary's Kitchen & Ubuntu Development & Training L3C, supporting adults and youth through culinary and hospitality entrepreneurship.
✨ Meet our first featured Guest Chef & Entrepreneur:
🌻 Chef Arisbeth "Aris" Martinez Cocina Los Girasoles Authentic Mexican & Latin Fusion Cuisine "Historia • Sabor • Corazón"
Proud graduate of Evanston Latinos' "La Cocina" Entrepreneurship Program.
📧 [email protected]
Come hungry, support local entrepreneurs, and celebrate community through food!
📞 (224) 310-7554 📧 [email protected]

05/27/2026

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🚨 FINAL Fish/Seafood Friday Pop-Up @ The AUX! 🐟🍤❤️
Join Sissy Mary’s this Friday (5/29) for our FINAL Fish/Seafood Friday & Pop-Up at The AUX! Thank you all for the incredible love, support, and community throughout this journey. ✨
Then join us Saturday (5/30) at the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market! 🕢 7:30 AM – 1 PM 📍 University Place & Oak Ave (behind Hilton Garden Inn)
Featuring Guest Chef Aris of Cocina Los Girasoles 🌻 Serving Authentic Mexican & Latin Fusion Cuisine + Agua Frescas!
Also stop by and support Chef Luke & Sugar Pals 🍭 at The AUX on Wednesday & Thursday (5/27 & 5/28)!
Follow for exciting summer updates, catering, pop-ups & special events! ☀️

05/22/2026

🌍✨ Celebrate African Diaspora Weekend with Sissy Mary’s Kitchen!

📍Friday 5/22 @ The AUX
2223 Washington St, Evanston, IL
⏰ 11:30AM–3:30PM (Last Order)

🍲 Ground Nut Stew / Maafe
🥘 Build Your Own: Fufu, Roti/Paratha or Coconut Jollof
🍗 Jerk Wings
🦞 Ask about our Fish/Seafood Friday & Jollof Specials!
🥤 NEW Refreshers: Watermelon Pineapple + Coconut Water (No Sugar Added)

🔥 Call ahead for Fufu pickup so we’ll have it ready for you!

📍Saturday 5/23 @ Evanston Farmers Market
University Place & Oak Ave
(Behind Hilton Garden Inn)
⏰ 7:30AM–1PM

📞 224-310-7554
📧 [email protected]
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05/11/2026

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/harvest-your-imagination-2

🎉 Sissy Mary’s Kitchen is proud to support and partner with the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE) at this year’s Harvest Your Imagination – Gala in the Garden 🌿✨
Join us under the twinkling lights at Ward Farm for an unforgettable evening featuring: 🍷 Open bars
🎶 Music & dancing with DJ Mwelwa
🎭 Live entertainers & performers
🍽️ Six local celebrity chefs serving delicious multicultural bites
Chef Malik Kemokai of Sissy Mary’s Kitchen will be serving West African Jollof Rice (with vegan & non-vegan toppings) alongside an incredible lineup of local chefs and cuisines from around the world. Vegan & non-vegan options available throughout the event!
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 5 PM – 8 PM
📍 Ward Farm | 2230 Main St, Evanston, IL
Your attendance supports IWSE’s programs serving infants, toddlers, and families throughout our community 💛
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/harvest-your-imagination-2

05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day from Sissy Mary’s Kitchen, our sraff & friends! 💐
Today we celebrate all mothers, mother figures, caregivers, and queens who nourish our families and communities with love every day. ❤️
Come treat yourself and your loved ones to delicious African, Diaspora & Soul food made with love. 🌍🍲✨
📍 The AUX – 2223 Washington St, Evanston, IL
📞 (224) 310-7554
📧 [email protected]
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Open Wed–Fri
Lunch: 11:30AM–2:30PM
Dinner: 3PM–7PM

05/08/2026

🔥 Fish / Seafood Friday at Sissy Mary’s Kitchen! 🔥
Fresh seafood specials starting at $19 🍤🐟🌮
Catfish • Shrimp • Calamari • Mussels • Salmon • Fish/Shrimp Tacos
🥤 Try our refreshers: Sorrel Strawberry Lemonade • Horchata • Passion Fruit Mango Pineapple
🌿 TOMORROW: Join us at the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market!
📍 The AUX
2223 Washington St., Evanston
🕚 Fridays starting at 11AM
📞 (224) 310-7554
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05/06/2026

✨🌮 If you missed Cinco de Mayo… come celebrate Seis de Mayo with us! 💆🏾‍♀️✨
Join Sissy Mary’s Kitchen x Embrace Your Crown (EYC) Salon for a special celebration of food, culture, self-care & community.
🌮 Seis de Mayo Food Specials
💆🏾‍♀️ 30% OFF select EYC beauty services (must be booked on 5/6 to receive discount).
🍹 Homemade mocktails & Diaspora-inspired flavors
Pamper yourself while enjoying delicious food and good vibes.
📞 Call ahead to book your appointment & place your order today — subject to availability.
📍The AUX Wellness Center
2223 Washington Street, Evanston, IL 60202
🍽️ Sissy Mary’s Kitchen
📞 (224) 310-7554
📧 [email protected]
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💇🏾‍♀️ Embrace Your Crown (EYC) Salon
📞 (847) 231-2079
🕒 Sissy Mary’s Hours
Wednesday–Friday
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Dinner: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

05/06/2026