
ChefNelsonGerman
New York roots.
Dominican memory.
Oakland energy.
The work begins with memory.
But it does not stay in the past. Nelson builds food, drinks, and rooms where the diaspora feels alive, contemporary, and shared.
His table connects the discipline of a chef with the instincts of a host: layered, generous, unexpected, and always in conversation with the people in the room.
Meet Nelson
A love letter in recipes
Raise a glass.
Tell the story.
A spirited journey through the flavors, histories, and shared tables of the Caribbean and its diaspora.
- 01Cocktails & Drinks
- 02Bites & Pairings
- 03Low-ABV Variations
- 04Afro-Latino Flavor
Available from
Places with
a pulse.
Restaurants and rooms built for flavor, culture, and connection.
Meet Nelson.
Taste the book.
Stay for the story.
Cocktail demos, dinners, conversations, signings, and celebrations for Caribbean Cocktails.
No upcoming tour dates announced right now.
No upcoming tour dates are currently announced. Join the list for future dinners, signings, and appearances.
Stories, profiles, and conversations from Nelson's world.

Bring Nelson to the table
Let's make
something felt.
For brands, stages, screens, and tables that want more than a name on the menu.
- 01 Brand + culinary partnerships
- 02 Speaking + media
- 03 Private experiences
- 04 Creative consulting


