Umana Yana

06/08/2026

Beyond the Front: The Music & The Man. From Root to Fruit.

​This Father’s Day, join us at Umana Yana to honor the fathers and mentors in our lives. We are profoundly honored to feature master jazz bassist Tarik Shah, performing live right here in our meeting room!

​🗓️ Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Born in the ​Bronx, New York, Tarik began his journey in music at twelve years old. He has lent his incredible gift to jazz legends like Betty Carter and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Today, we celebrate him not just for his illustrious career, but for his dedication to mentoring the next generation right here in our community.

​Come for the incredible brunch flavors, stay for the melodies of love.

​🎵 Learn more about Tarik's artistry and journey at: tarikshah.com/about

​🎟️ Limited Seating Available! Secure your table today on our reservation site: tableagent.com/albany/umana-yana

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06/07/2026

Beyond the Front: The Music & The Man

​This Father’s Day, join us at Umana Yana to honor the fathers and mentors in our lives. We are profoundly honored to feature master jazz bassist Tarik Shah, performing live right here in our meeting room!

​🗓️ Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Born in the ​Bronx, New York, Tarik began his journey in music at twelve years old. He has lent his incredible gift to jazz legends like Betty Carter and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Today, we celebrate him not just for his illustrious career, but for his dedication to mentoring the next generation right here in our community.

​Come for the incredible brunch flavors, stay for the melodies of love.

​🎵 Learn more about Tarik's artistry and journey at: tarikshah.com/about

​🎟️ Limited Seating Available! Secure your table today on our reservation site: tableagent.com/albany/umana-yana

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06/06/2026

Beyond the Front: The Music & The Man

​This Father’s Day, join us at Umana Yana to honor the fathers and mentors in our lives. We are profoundly honored to feature master jazz bassist Tarik Shah, performing live right here in our meeting room!

​🗓️ Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Born in the ​Bronx, New York, Tarik began his journey in music at twelve years old. He has lent his incredible gift to jazz legends like Betty Carter and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Today, we celebrate him not just for his illustrious career, but for his dedication to mentoring the next generation right here in our community.

​Come for the incredible brunch flavors, stay for the melodies of love.

​🎵 Learn more about Tarik’s artistry and journey at: tarikshah.com/about

​🎟️ Limited Seating Available! Secure your table today on our reservation site: tableagent.com/albany/umana-yana

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04/29/2026

Honor the Roots that Ground Us 🇬🇾

​From the shores of Guyana to the heart of Albany, the “Meeting Place” was built on the grace of our matriarchs. This Mother’s Day, we invite you to celebrate yours with a menu crafted to nourish the soul.

​Our featured Roots of Grace course captures the zest and rhythm of our heritage:
​🥣 Roasted Carrot & Ginger Soup — A warm, velvet-smooth start.
🥗 The Crimson Bloom Salad — Tender beetroots, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate jewels accented by fresh parsley. Finished with a vibrant lemon Casereep reduction. A dusting of aromatic cumin and sumac.
🍞 Sweet Plantain Cornbread.

​Come for the flavors of the diaspora, stay for the melodies of love.

🎟Limited Seating Available! Visit the link in our bio to book your brunch.
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04/19/2026

Spend another year with us! It’s always unforgettable!

03/05/2026

.albany is honored to celebrate another day, and,another moment in women’s history.

Event: The Governor’s Reception-55th Annual Legislative Conference-Black Puerto Rican & Asian Caucus.

Location: New York State Museum, Albany NY.

4 Women: Governor Kathy Hochul. Governor of New York State.
Letitia James- Attorney General New York State.

Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins. NYS Senator.

Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs

We thank you all for your leadership.

And, we thank you for giving team Umana the opportunity to serve you.

Happy Women’s History Month,and beyond.

Photography credit: Jayana Photos.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Umana Yana Restaurant welcomes the Black & Puerto Caucus to Albany this weekend!

Both of our locations will be open. Our Empire Plaza location from 10am to 4pm. Our Washington Ave location from 12 noon to 4 pm. We then re-open at 5 pm to welcome you to our Valentines night event!!

We are no longer accepting catering requests for the Caucus weekend. We thank you all for your support!

02/03/2026

02/01/2026

The Meeting Place. The Music of Love. A Journey of the Heart. 🏝️🎶💞

​This Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14th, join us for a night where every detail is a love letter to heritage. At Umana Yana, we are pairing our bold flavors with the soulful, multilingual love songs of Taína & Gaetano (6 PM – 9 PM).

​Experience a curated culinary path through:
✨ The First Spark – Vibrant appetizers to ignite the evening.
✨ The Heart of the Feast – Soulful, deep-flavored mains from our roots.
✨ Sweet Confessions – A decadent finale to a perfect night.

​🍷 A Special Addition to Your Evening:
To complement your journey, we’ve curated a special Valentine’s wine selection. Inquire with your server to enjoy a complimentary pour on the house—our gift to you as you toast to the night.

​From the very First Spark to your final Sweet Confession, let us host your most romantic journey yet.

​📍 Reserve your seat: tableagent.com/albany/umana-yana
📍 Location: 240 Washington Ave, Albany

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