The truth is, we need more diversity in the food industry and it’s time we recognize more people of color. There are countless talented individuals in the food space and of those, there are a number of Black chefs and…
The truth is, we need more diversity in the food industry and it’s time we recognize more people of color. There are countless talented individuals in the food space and of those, there are a number of Black chefs and…
Back in February, Nkem Oghedo launched Adá Supper Club, a series of intimate, multi-course dinners spotlighting Black and female chefs in NYC. After launching in February, it became a hot place to eat in NYC until the pandemic struck shortly…
Black Enterprise is shining a light on the challenges that Jenny McDonald, owner of Jenny Dawn Cellars, an urban winery, has had to overcome to build her business. She founded her business in 2016 with her family and it has…
From trailblazing to creating safe and delicious spaces, these are just some of the noteworthy Black women in food who have made lasting impressions on culinary and American culture. Checkout this list of inspiring chefs past and present who are…
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Chef Amethyst Ganaway from North Charleston, South Carolina, is the winner of the 2020 LDEI Culinary Legacy Award. She is also a voice for change, especially in the restaurant industry. In this Eater essay titled, Restaurants Must Use This Moment…
When COVID-19 hit, chef, entrepreneur and author Zoe Adjonyoh found herself with an empty kitchen and no one to cook for. “It made me want to turn to my community and help,” says Zoe. So she started up a crowdfunding…
Reuters takes us on an in-depth look into the world of Celeste Beatty—one of the first African-American woman brewers in the United States—and how she has dedicated her career to crafting beers that help her reconnect with her roots. The…
Behind Ruth’s Tamale House—a State Fair of Texas staple and home to award-winning creations—is Ruth Hauntz, a “Renaissance woman” who built up a business on ambition, hard work and superb tamales! Through years of community involvement and networking, Ruth became…
Eater recently celebrated Mariya Russell, the first black female chef to head a Michelin-starred restaurant. She’s the chef de cuisine of Chicago cocktail bar Kumiko and its sister omakase concept, Kikko. She’s a big deal. An intimate, candle-lit bar with…
