PhilosophyMay 2026
Why we will never call it 'African fusion.'
A short essay on language, dignity, and why naming things correctly matters more than most people think.
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Slow dispatches from the kitchen.
Essays, notes, and occasional manifestos on food, hospitality, and the work of building De Buka.
OperationsApril 2026
The economics of the Campus MealPass.
How we priced MealPass to be sustainable, accessible, and aligned with how parents actually budget.
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Designing a restaurant for the camera and the table.
The room has two audiences now. We refuse to choose between them — here is how we hold the line.
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