Guided by a rum curator through Missouri's largest premium rum collection, each pour reveals the story of a nation — its soil, its spirit, its people.
No two evenings are identical. The nations change. The stories shift. The energy of 36 guests makes every night its own.
The World Cup is more than a game — it's identity, pride, and passion on a global stage.
At Rum & Rhythm, that same energy unfolds through flavor. Each pairing is a tribute to the nations on the field — bold, expressive, and deeply rooted in culture.
From the first sip to the final bite, you experience the tension, the harmony, and the story behind each side.
Chef's portfolio · Photography courtesy of Chef Cherven Desauguste · Black Garlic KC
A pour that tells a story. A premium rum paired with a bite that reflects the soul, flavor, and spirit of its country.
Nation 1
A pour that answers back. A contrasting rum and pairing — distinct, expressive, and rooted in its own cultural identity.
Nation 2
An elevated final rum paired with a refined bite designed to linger. The best rums come last — this is the pour you'll remember.
The Close
Sip both sides. Savor the moment.
A guided cultural journey hosted by a rum curator and storyteller — leading you through Missouri's largest premium rum collection, pour by pour, nation by nation, story by story.
Each rum arrives with its origin. The cane fields. The climate. The hands that made it. Paired with a plate that speaks the same language.
Every event is a one-of-a-kind experience. The nations change. The rivalries shift. The room of 36 guests brings its own energy.
You came as a guest. You leave as part of the story.
Black Garlic is home to Missouri's largest rum collection and a kitchen helmed by a classically trained chef with Haitian culinary roots and decades of fine dining mastery. The bar, the room, and the kitchen were built for exactly this kind of evening.
A classically trained chef with decades of experience in high-end dining environments, Chef Cherven brings his Haitian heritage and fine dining precision to every plate. His kitchen is the only place in Kansas City — and arguably the world — where you can taste the Caribbean and East Africa on the same table, paired with one of the most extraordinary rum collections in Missouri.
A restaurant and rum bar built for exactly this kind of evening — a world-class rum collection, a chef at the height of his craft, and a room designed to bring people together over something extraordinary.
The chef and kitchen are part of the experience. The rum bar is already one of the best in KC. The music is already in the walls. We're not bringing the concept to the venue — the venue is the concept.
Missouri's largest premium rum collection.
One of the most distinctive tasting experiences in the country.
Each event is aligned with the World Cup match schedule — honoring two competing nations the evening before they take the field.
Premium rums. Exceptional pairings. Unforgettable evenings. Limited to 36 seats — every seat is accounted for, every pour is prepared.
Six evenings · June 15 — July 9
Doors at 7:15 PM · Ends at 9:00 PM
Black Garlic KC