Oasis is an appropriate word to describe Verdure Kitchen and Cocktails. A hidden gem nestled in Midtown, the fine-dining African restaurant brings life to Atlanta with its lush decor and flavorful cuisine that tells a crafted story of the continent’s culture. Verdure recently celebrated its second anniversary, and executive chef Jean Louis-Sangare has been painting a picture of a place he calls home through farm-to-table ingredients, unique spices, tried-and-true techniques, and culinary fusion.

Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, Sangare’s love of food began in the comfort of his home, watching his mother, Adele, as she hovered over stoves and handled kitchen knives to cook Sangare’s favorite Ivorian dishes. Those memories planted the seed for him to pursue a culinary education in Paris. He went

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