Nigerian Celebrity Chef Tolu Erogbogbo, also known as Chef Tolu Eros or “The Billionaire Chef,” developed a love for entrepreneurship after starting his first business at the age of 13 selling snacks to his classmates. The culinary entertainer discovered his passion for food while studying at the University of Wolverhampton. He took his first job… Continue reading Nigerian Chef Tolu Eros on Building a West African-Inspired Culinary Empire
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Levels Nigerian Cuisine Will Bring A Taste Of Lagos To St. Louis
Entrepreneur and engineer Ono Ikanone, 33, is no stranger to hospitality. A native of Lagos, Nigeria, Ikanone moved to St. Louis with his parents when he was 14. His family had a tradition of sending their eldest children to college in the US. Luckily, he was able to move to the States a little earlier. However,… Continue reading Levels Nigerian Cuisine Will Bring A Taste Of Lagos To St. Louis
Pepsi Dig In And TikTok’s Keith Lee Team Up To Find The Best Black-Owned Restaurants and Give Away $10k
Pepsi Dig In, a platform designed to drive access, business growth, and awareness for Black-owned restaurants, is kicking off its latest call for submissions for its Restaurant Royalty program. This year, the platform is teaming up with one of social media’s most well-known diners–food reviewer Keith Lee. Entering its sophomore year, Restaurant Royalty, will partner… Continue reading Pepsi Dig In And TikTok’s Keith Lee Team Up To Find The Best Black-Owned Restaurants and Give Away $10k
Chow Down At These Black-Owned Restaurants In Houston, Texas
When it comes to good eats, the South delivers, and Houston doesn’t drop the ball. If you’re looking to patronize Black-owned restaurants and eateries, you’ll be spoiled for choice in this Texan city. As Thrillist phrased it, “Houston is dripping in Black culture, and its influence spreads into the culinary scene, where we’ve seen creativity… Continue reading Chow Down At These Black-Owned Restaurants In Houston, Texas
New Black-Owned Restaurant In DC Celebrates Afrofuturism and Flavors Across Africa
Uber rides and travel inspired the newest Black-owned restaurant in Washington, D.C. Keem Hughley was inspired to create Bronze during the pandemic. The restaurant takes its inspiration from Afrofuturism, melding fantasy and gastronomy with the culture of the African Diaspora. You are no longer in the nation’s capital once inside. Instead, you are on a… Continue reading New Black-Owned Restaurant In DC Celebrates Afrofuturism and Flavors Across Africa
Miskiri Hospitality Group is Serving Black Family-Owned Excellence in the DC Metro Area
Miskiri Hospitality Group proudly serves patrons in and around D.C., Maryland and Virginia with mouth-watering meals at seven chef-inspired restaurants. The Black family-owned restaurant group recently expanded to Cleveland in 2022 with the House of Creole. Starting with a dream that was first realized more than a decade ago, Po Boy Jim has grown into… Continue reading Miskiri Hospitality Group is Serving Black Family-Owned Excellence in the DC Metro Area
Get Your Eat On At These 10 Black-Owned Food Spots In Philadelphia
One thing that is for sure when it comes to Philly is you’re guaranteed to eat delicious food. The city has one of the highest percentages of Black residents in the metropolitan areas of the United States, according to the Pew Research Center. With that being said, it’s only right that there are lots of… Continue reading Get Your Eat On At These 10 Black-Owned Food Spots In Philadelphia
The Detroit Pizza Bar, The Newest Black-Owned Pizzeria In The Motor City Opened In Former Abandoned Building
Detroit pizza lovers now have a new place to enjoy their beloved dish. The Detroit Pizza Bar, a Black-owned pizza restaurant, will be officially open on April 8, offering high-quality service, according to the founders Akunna Olumba and Marcus Jones. The pizzeria will also allow its customers to have an amazing view of the West… Continue reading The Detroit Pizza Bar, The Newest Black-Owned Pizzeria In The Motor City Opened In Former Abandoned Building
New Hampshire Monthly Event Highlights Haitian Cuisine
Haitian-American Chris Viaud, 31, is the owner of Ansanm, a pop-up concept that celebrates Viaud’s Haitian culture and generational recipes. Launched in January 2021 and held in New Hampshire within Greenleaf’s flagship space in Milford, Ansanm is a great choice for those who want to taste the flavor of Haitian cuisine on a monthly basis.… Continue reading New Hampshire Monthly Event Highlights Haitian Cuisine
Meet Kulture: A Black Chef Table, The Event That Promotes African And African American Culinary In Houston
Promoting a culinary experience spotlighting African and African American chefs is the goal of Houston-based restaurateur Marcus Davis and Chef Keisha Griggs through Kulture: A Black Chef Table, an event that is dedicated to supporting the diverse culinary landscape and the vast spirit, wine, beer makers, and Black-owned food purveyors identifying as Black Indigenous and… Continue reading Meet Kulture: A Black Chef Table, The Event That Promotes African And African American Culinary In Houston
Inside El Padrino, One of The Top Luxury Restaurants In Ghana
Ghana is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse animal life, and miles of sandy beaches along a beautiful coast. In addition, the country boasts a rich history and culture, most recently becoming one of the favorite destinations for African-Americans. However, the country can offer much more than that, as luxury restaurants in Ghana are also… Continue reading Inside El Padrino, One of The Top Luxury Restaurants In Ghana