Grill Masters: James Beard Award Winning Pitmaster Kevin Bludso Schools Us on West Coast BBQ

Grill Masters: James Beard Award Winning Pitmaster Kevin Bludso Schools Us on West Coast BBQ

True grilling enthusiasts will tell you, this cooking style is definitely an art form. Sure, anyone can throw something on a grill and make it taste good, but becoming a pitmaster is a different level. For Compton, California native Kevin…

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Inside Atlanta’s Upcoming Wine & Culture Fest Curated by Sommelier Tahiirah Habibi

Inside Atlanta’s Upcoming Wine & Culture Fest Curated by Sommelier Tahiirah Habibi

Summer is the perfect time to gather with your friends and hit some of the nation’s best Black-owned festivals and events. And, what’s better than an event centered around delicious wines. Tahiirah Habibi, a sommelier and visionary, is the founder…

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Inside Kevin Kelley’s Newest Kitchen + Kocktails D.C. Location

Inside Kevin Kelley’s Newest Kitchen + Kocktails D.C. Location

Black-owned Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley now has a new location in Washington, D.C. With sister locations in Dallas and Chicago, the upscale restaurant, which serves Southern comfort food, opened in “Chocolate City” on June 16, 2023.  Able to…

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Hue Society’s Tahiirah Habibi Plans To Level The Playing Field for Black Men and Women With This New Wine Scholarship From Libby U

Hue Society’s Tahiirah Habibi Plans To Level The Playing Field for Black Men and Women With This New Wine Scholarship From Libby U

For years, the statistics surrounding the number of Black men and women who are not only wine brand owners—but even those who are deemed sommeliers—have been severely disproportionate. While the numbers are certainly rising, a recent survey found that only…

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Viral Pink Sauce Creator Chef Pii Gives Us the Lowdown on 2 Recipes Perfect for Summer Gatherings

Viral Pink Sauce Creator Chef Pii Gives Us the Lowdown on 2 Recipes Perfect for Summer Gatherings

In just a year, Veronica Shaw, affectionately known as Chef Pii, has gone from your average content creator to running a full scale food business. In June 2022, the private chef and TikTok star introduced the world to her now…

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Award-Winning Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph Shares a Flavorful Braised Texas Callaloo Recipe

Award-Winning Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph Shares a Flavorful Braised Texas Callaloo Recipe

Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph was born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana. He attended culinary school in Brooklyn, NY and worked in the city for several years before moving to Tucson, Arizona where he met his business partner. The pair opened their…

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10 Cocktail Recipes From Black-Owned Spirits for Your Juneteenth Cookout

10 Cocktail Recipes From Black-Owned Spirits for Your Juneteenth Cookout

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, to honor the unbreakable spirit of our community. Now a nationally recognized holiday, the Juneteenth neighborhood cookout, picnics and parades have become nationwide annual traditions. What better way to celebrate Black culture than joining…

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