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Met Gala 2025 Showcases Afro-Caribbean Cuisine with Strict Ingredient Bans

Anna Wintour enforces her signature food restrictions while Chef Kwame Onwuachi curates a menu inspired by the event's 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' theme.

At the Met Gala, Anna Wintour's influence extends to the menu, where she has banned items like garlic and more. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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Anna Wintour, Met Gala Chair, attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5, marks the opening of the Costume Institute's 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
  • Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has reaffirmed her ban on garlic, onions, parsley, chives, and bruschetta to maintain guest comfort and protect designer outfits.
  • Chef Kwame Onwuachi, known for his Afro-Caribbean dishes, is crafting a menu to align with the gala's theme celebrating Black style and cultural heritage.
  • The event enforces strict protocols, including prohibitions on mobile phone use and smoking, to preserve its exclusive and polished atmosphere.
  • This year's gala highlights the intersection of fashion, culture, and cuisine, with meticulous attention to detail in both the menu and overall event curation.