Feast of Merit

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*** KITCHEN SERVICE HOURS ***

BREAKFAST
Mon - Fri 0730 - 1430
Sat & Sun 0800 - 1430

LUNCH
Mon - Sun 1100 - 1430

DINNER
Tues - Sun 1730 - 2100

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Feast of Merit is a social enterprise where 100% of profits go to YGAP. We celebrate our community and the slow food movement. We champion social change and awareness. Our food is contemporary Middle Eastern – we love quality, accessibility and flavour. This is delivered through our farm-to-table philosophy, working closely with growers, producers and suppliers to bring seasonal, sustainable and ethical fare with a difference.

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THE STORY BEHIND FEAST OF MERIT

Nagaland is a region in far North-eastern India where the tradition of Feast of Merit was born. In Naga culture, when someone within the community acquires a position of wealth, they can choose to hold a festival – Feast of Merit. The whole community – including the poor and disadvantaged – is invited to join together to share the fruits of the person’s wealth. The feast lasts until all of their assets – everything of value – are shared amongst all of the community. This can often take many weeks. At the end of the festivities, the person is gifted with a golden cloak: the highest sign of recognition. This person returns to their life with no wealth or riches, but with the respect and gratitude of the whole village. We come into this world with nothing.

Like the people of Nagaland, we believe merit lies with those that choose to give away what they accumulate.