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Black Chefs

The stories of Black chefs and their contributions to American and global cuisines goes back more than 400 years.  Get inspired by these chefs’ stories told in their own words.

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Entrepreneur, restauranteur and chef Erica Barrett
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Erica Barrett’s Dough Boy Pizza Opens Franchise Doors to New Entrepreneurs

Chef Felicia Grady of Plate It Up! in Indianapolis
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Felicia Grady’s Blazing Cooking Classes in Indianapolis Offer a Taste of Home

Brazilian chef Alessandra Montagne
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Alessandra Montagne Leads Cícero: A Vibrant Brazilian Restaurant in Lisbon

Vegan food creator and author Lloyd Rose
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Lloyd Rose Showcases Vibrant Flavors of Vegan Caribbean Food in New Cookbook

Shawn Osbey, owner of Chef Shawn Osbey Catering in Atlanta
Black Chefs Food & Drink

A Love of International Flavors Inspires Shawn Osbey’s Journey Through Food

Celebrity chef Richard Ingraham
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Celebrity Chef Richard Ingraham Shares “Love” with Latest Cookbook

Gocha Hawkins - CEO of Gocha’s Restaurant Group and founder and owner of Gocha’s Breakfast Bar
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Gocha Hawkin’s Recipe For Her Must-Visit Breakfast Spot in Atlanta

Black Chefs Food & Drink

Alexander Smalls Guides Us to the Wonders of Contemporary African Cooking

Celebrity Chef Darian Bryan taken during a fantasy private dinner event
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Darian Bryan Brings Jamaican Flavors to Buffalo’s Culinary Scene

Ashleigh Shanti, chef, restauranteur and cookbook author
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Ashleigh Shanti Preserves Black Foodways of Appalachia and the South in New Book

Black Chefs Food & Drink

Al Roker and Chef-Daughter Courtney Honor Family Memories with New Cookbook

Chef and TV show host Deborah VanTrece
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Deborah VanTrece Cooks Up a World of Comfort Food on Global Soul Kitchen 

Black Chefs Food & Drink

Serigne Mbaye Expands Vision for Senegalese and Afro-Centric Cuisines at Dakar NOLA

Orlando Satchell in black jacket
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Orlando Satchell’s Trailblazing St. Lucia Restaurant Named One of World’s Best

Geoff Davis, chef and owner of Burdell soul food restaurant in Oakland
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Geoff Davis’ Soul Food Restaurant in Oakland Tells Stories of Black Excellence

Kenyan/Nigerian food creator and cookbook author Kiano Mojo
Black Chefs Food & Drink

Kiano Moju’s Debut Cookbook of African Food Recipes is a Tasty Culture Mix

Jumoke "Mr. Foodtastic Jackson
Black Chefs Cooking

10 Tasty Biscuit Commandments for Chef Jumoke’s Soulfull Puffs

Sheila Johnson and Kwame Onwuachi, host of The Family Reunion
Black Chefs Food & Drink

The Family Reunion Celebrates Black Food Culture and Culinary Excellence

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