MODERN MAYĀ

A Five-Course Dinner Inspired by Art & Architecture

What happens when architecture becomes the inspiration for contemporary cuisine?

On December 19, Open Scene invites just fifteen guests to the historic André Smith Residence for Modern Mayā, a five-course dinner conceived by international chefs Juan Bochenski and Michael Schleyer.

Inspired by the Mayan Revival architecture of the Maitland Art Center, the menu explores ingredients such as maize, cacao, achiote, pepita, and sour orange through contemporary culinary techniques.

This time, let us pamper you.

Instead of joining us in the kitchen, take your place at the table and leave the cooking to the chefs. Five carefully composed courses, good conversation, and an evening surrounded by the art and history of one of Maitland's most distinctive architectural landmarks.

Fifteen guests. Five courses. One historic residence.

THE TASTING MENU

I · MAYA QUAIL
Achiote | Maize | Pepita | Sour Orange

II · FOIE GRAS & MAIZE
Masa | Orange Blossom Honey | Cacao | Habanero

III · DUCK PIB
Moulard Duck | Charred Corn | Black Bean | Habanero

IV · IBÉRICO POC CHUC
Sour Orange | Charred Onion | Black Bean | Avocado

V · CACAO
Orange Blossom Honey | Maize | Pepita | Smoked Chile

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, December 19, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM

André Smith Residence
Maitland Art Center
231 W. Packwood Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751

$160 per person | Limited to 15 guests

Advance reservations required.

ABOUT OPEN SCENE

Founded in 2019 and led by Latin American immigrant women, Open Scene is a cultural nonprofit presenting contemporary performing arts and cultural experiences in Central Florida.

Based at the Art & History Museums of Maitland, our programming brings together theater, music, dance, cinema, immersive installations, culinary experiences, and conversations across cultures and languages.

Latin culture is our starting point, not our limit.

Connecting Communities Through the Arts.

www.openscene.org