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James Beard Foundation Shows Love to Black Restaurants and Chefs With 2023 Award Semifinalists
The latest list of semifinalists for this highly-coveted culinary honor is a diverse group of some of the best in the industry
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What’s Black at Art Basel? Amazon Prime Video’s Riches, METAxSpringhill House, AMEX Black Artists Brunch and More
The annual festival sees the best of the best of art, fashion, music and tech.
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Harlem EatUp Festival Celebrates Family Culinary Legacies, Uplifts the Community
I sat with Tonja and Tianna Ottley on Monday night at the opening dinner of this week’s Harlem EatUp, an annual event devoted to showcasing some of the neighborhood’s best chefs, as they both recalled how they influenced each other’s cooking. Tonja beamed with joy much of the night because her daughter is one of…
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Well Done! Two Rising Black Chefs Win Big at the 2019 James Beard Awards
It’s been a thrilling few months for the culinary world since February, as the James Beard Foundation has rolled out its series of annual accolades, culminating in its highly anticipated awards gala on Monday night in the food mecca of Chicago. For Chefs Kwame Onwuachi and Mashama Bailey, May 6, 2019 will henceforth be remembered…
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A Taste of Success: The Iconoclast Dinner Experience and James Beard Foundation Are Giving Chefs of Color a Seat at the Table
What does success taste like? If you’re one of the countless chefs working in upscale kitchens across America, it may be recognition from the James Beard Foundation. Fondly known as the “Oscars of Food,” the preeminent culinary organization in the United States is celebrating its 29th annual awards gala tonight in Chicago. And while it’s…