Hartford, CT — Traveling nationwide & internationally
Dinner & Discourse brings together curious people across backgrounds for curated meals with structured, meaningful conversation — the way it has always worked, everywhere in the world.
See the work →Est. 2023
Malcolm Archibald
Curator & Host
After years of traveling internationally — across cultures, borders, and languages — one thing stayed constant everywhere: the table. No matter the country, the language, or the circumstance, food brought people together in a way that led to real community. It was the one universal.
Then came the aftermath of Covid. Connection dropped to an all-time low. People were physically close but far from one another. Malcolm saw what was missing — and knew what could bring it back. Dinner & Discourse was built on the same foundation his family always relied on: people, conversation, and food, in the same room, fully present with each other.
Over the past two years, Dinner & Discourse has grown from intimate gatherings into a platform that works across communities — from Black women celebrating resilience to high school students learning AI, from Brooklyn art spaces to London dinner parties. The format changes. The purpose doesn't.
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A community gathering hosted at Bloomfield Public Library, bringing together residents for structured dialogue around shared experience and civic connection.
Community / Bloomfield, CT ↗002
A curated fine dining experience for Black women across walks of life — celebrating resilience, self-love, and personal growth through guided storytelling and reflection.
Community / Empowerment ↗003
A Dinner & Discourse evening at Third Door, Brooklyn — exploring epistemology, media, and knowledge in the age of information overload.
Intellectual salon / Brooklyn ↗004
A Dinner & Discourse event for Weaver High School cheerleaders in Hartford through SINA's leadership training — introducing AI as a tool for expanding possibility and mindset.
Education / Hartford ↗005
An international Dinner & Discourse held at Bread and Butter store in London, featuring a live set by DJ Soulcoasta — where music, food, and conversation met across cultures.
International / London ↗006
An ongoing commitment to accessibility — curated Dinner & Discourse events open to the community on a sliding scale, keeping the table open to everyone.
Community / Ongoing ↗What happens at the table
Featured film — coming soon
Resilience Table
Event highlight
Bread & Butter, London
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From Scarcity to Abundance
Event highlight
Your event here
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Pricing is always discussed on a call. Every Dinner & Discourse is designed for a specific group, purpose, and moment — so every investment reflects that. Reach out below and we'll find the right fit together.
Every great evening begins with a conversation.
Whether you're envisioning a private dinner, a corporate gathering, a school program, or a community event — start with an inquiry. We'll schedule a short call to talk through your vision and see what's possible.