A curated 3 course menu by the hand of Chef Soleil Ramirez from Crasqui. Ramirez was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and grew up in a loving, multigenerational home where food was the connection that brought everyone together. Soleil began her professional journey on a practical and promising path, earning a college degree in business administration and working in the financial departments of two large international companies. However, a few years later, the pull of her true passion for food and cooking inspired her to enroll in culinary school and embark on a career in the food industry. Her unique combination of financial expertise and culinary talent allowed her to turn a struggling restaurant into a thriving enterprise in just three short months.

Recognizing her exceptional skills, the restaurant's owner invited her to become his business partner when she was only 26 years old. Unfortunately, her rapid success drew the unwanted attention of corrupt government officials, who expropriated the restaurant's and her personal assets. Left with nothing and facing threats and violence, Soleil made the courageous decision to seek asylum in the United States in 2016. It took 151 days for Soleil to gain a work permit after arriving in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. In 2021-2022, Soleil launched the Love & Soul Series: a monthly private fine-dining experience for 30 guests held at The Central Mix in Columbia Heights.

Crasqui embodies Soleil's vision, with dishes inspired by her Venezuelan roots, travels, family, and the flavors she remembers from home. Each creation is a tribute to her memories and the vibrant places she visited in Venezuela.