Black music, forged in captivity, became the sound of complete artistic freedom. It also became the sound of America. On today’s episode: Wesley Morris, a critic-at-large for The New York Times. “161...Show More
When Edouardo Jordan’s Seattle restaurant JuneBaby won the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant last year, it was the first time that an African American chef had won that particular honor. Edoua...Show More
In conversation with Chef Elijah Milligan A former Top Chef star, the executive chef at Washington D.C.'s popular Kith and Kin, and a Forbes and Zagat's 30 Under 30 honoree, Kwame Onwuachi is one o...Show More
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shann recommended:
LOVED this episode. Great conversation about what it's like to be an ambitious black chef in fine dining. We find out about how he honored his identify in an overwhelmingly privileged foodie world.