Cuisine Noir Magazine

04/02/2024

03/30/2024

It Saturday and there’s a whole lot of greens being picked for Sunday’s dinner. Just saying 😂

Hits differently as an adult.

Help pick then can go outside. Did anyone else have that rule growing up. 😊

This Southern Collard Greens recipe by will have you excited to be picky, sipping and eating.

Get the recipe by clicking the link in our bio and then on this post to head to her blog.

03/29/2024

Ham is such a tradition on family tables during the Easter holiday.

But are families switching up? Nahhhh. Not after seeing this Ham with Spiced Sugar Pineapple Glaze recipe.

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03/27/2024

Register to attend a free TANTV Tastemakers virtual event happening on Friday, March 29th 1:00 PM EST!

This virtual event is for all business leaders and entrepreneurs who are seeking out-of-the-box ideas to spark creativity.

It will be a masterclass with the world-renowned, award-winning Senegalese-American chef, restaurateur, and author of four books, Chef Pierre Thiam in conversation with Adedayo Fashanu

Learn key business insights and strategies that have worked for Chef Thiam who moved to New York from Dakar in the late 1980s where he worked in various restaurants and today is an astounding success.

Click the link in the bio and then on this post to register. See you there!




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02/22/2024

Jay Cameron started Maximum Impact Travel after researching his African Ancestry and taking his first trip to Ghana in 2018. Since then, he has taken others back to the continent.

One of the most significant hallmarks of Maximum Impact Travel is its focus on multigenerational travel, recognizing that bringing African descendants to their ancestral lands makes for a great shared experience among family members.

Jay Cameron founded Maximum Impact Travel to showcase the beauty of Africa but also challenge stereotypes and promote cultural exchange.

02/22/2024

Black restaurant week is still going on through Sunday, February 25.

This year, Chicago Black Restaurant Week goes beyond merely showcasing a rich tapestry of culinary delights offered by some of our finest Black dining establishments. In addition to giving participants an extensive list of participating restaurants, organizers have curated a series of events and themed days to enhance the overall experience for food enthusiasts and community supporters alike.

Chicago Black Restaurant Week goes beyond showcasing a rich tapestry of culinary delights offered by some of our finest Black dining establishments.

02/21/2024

Eggo, maker of frozen waffles, is shining a light on the inequity of Black farmers by partnering with the National Black Growers Council (NBGC), a farmer-run organization dedicated to improving the efficiency, productivity and sustainability of Black row crop farmers.

The first-of-its-kind partnership between Eggo and the National Black Growers Council gives more Black farmers access to technical assistance and education.

02/21/2024

The Migration Policy Institute and the Embassy of Ethiopia estimate the Ethiopian population in the D.C. area to be 200,000 or more, the largest outside of Africa.

Addis Ababa native Gize Negussie began making honey wine in 2021. He officially opened the Negus Winery & Meadery in January 2024, offering what he says no other Ethiopian winemakers in this country have.

Gize Negussie saw an opportunity to introduce the traditional Ethiopian honey wine to Americans, opening Negus Winery & Meadery in Arlington, Virginia.

02/21/2024

Gilbert Larose, a descendant of slaves, took it upon himself to educate people about the history of slavery on the island of Martinique.

Remembering stories passed down by his forefathers, reading historical documents, and traveling to West Africa, he put his research together to recreate the slave village, La Savane des Esclaves (The Savannah of the Slaves).

Gilbert Larose, a descendant of slaves, is educating people about the history of slavery on the island of Martinique at La Savane des Esclaves.

02/20/2024

With Nigeria’s Adejoke Bakare earning her first Michelin Star for her restaurant Chisuhuru, OkayAfrica takes a look at the other African chefs that have broken into Michelin stardom.

https://www.okayafrica.com/african-chefs-michelin-star/?fbclid=IwAR1JBwmgrWRlJPAM2gQBCngvxhbT39eCpb9uTpYEPQkqZXR6pqux-llVYLo

​With Nigeria’s Adejoke Bakare earning her first Michelin Star for her restaurant Chisuhuru, 'OkayAfrica' takes a look at the other African chefs that have broken into Michelin stardom.

02/20/2024

QUESTION - Do you send meals back? If so, why and how?

I've been in conversation lately since Keith Lee's visit to the Bay Area about a lot of things regarding dining out, restaurant reviews, the purpose of reservations and sending meals back.

Made me of think of this classic article by our etiquette expert, Tina Hayes. Is she on point?

There are certain situations when it is appropriate to send a meal back while dining, and this tips will share when and how to do it.

02/14/2024

The Taft Museum of Art is pleased to announce the 2024 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, Tunde Wey, a Nigerian immigrant artist, writer, and chef working at the intersection of food and the political economy.

Tunde Wey will join the museum as the 37th resident of the award-winning program focused on elevating the profile of Black and Brown contemporary artists.

02/14/2024

Season 2 of Chef Wood's Dub Club returns yesterday on the You42 network.

The show features Wood, who splits co-hosting duties with popular Atlanta-based trainer Coach Khory for half the episodes and with a roster of college students for the other half of the show with healthy menus that cost less than $20 to make.

Ryan Givens, aka Chef Wood, started the Dub Club to show college students and anyone looking to eat healthy on a budget how to prepare delicious meals under $20.

02/14/2024

Gloria Allorbi is a cosmetic scientist and has merged her love of both food and science. “I tell people it’s cooking chemistry, meaning I am formulating and creating personal care products and understating what ingredients work well together.

The Ghanaian entrepreneur created her savory pepper sauce out of a nostalgia that tugged at her after returning from a recent trip to Ghana.

With a nostalgia for her home country of Ghana, Gloria Allorbi created Gloria's Sh*to, a savory condiment used widely in Ghanaian cuisine.

02/14/2024

Adejoké Bakare, founder and head chef of Chishuru in London, says her achievement feels ‘quite surreal’.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/feb/06/adejoke-bakare-chishuru-london-first-black-female-michelin-starred-chef-uk?fbclid=IwAR3c4JS7nwKBsQI0jVY4VYnYdjquqz452MIi0brF4s8dNoEqGaFG6D1lTGg

Adejoké Bakare, founder and head chef of Chishuru in London, says her achievement feels ‘quite surreal’

02/13/2024

The application period is now open for the first-of-its-kind incubator, the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative (NJAI), created by Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey to diversify the current and future leaders in the spirits industry.

The Spirits on the Rise Summit began in 2023 to bring together experienced spirits and hospitality industry professionals with entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented communities as they work to advance their spirits businesses.
Head online to learn more and submit your interest to attend by March 1.

Applications are being accepted to attend this year's Spirits on the Rise Summit created by Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey.

02/13/2024

“A trip to Louisville offers visitors a chance to have experiences that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. There’s only one Kentucky Derby, one Louisville Slugger, and one Muhammad Ali – and the city has a museum dedicated to each in this iconic sports trifecta. Add walking the Bourbon Trail, underground ziplining, and a ride on the country’s oldest steamboat, and visitors will have a tough time squeezing everything in,” tells Jordan Skora, marketing communications manager of Louisville Tourism.

Kentucky is known for bourbon and Louisville is known for its Black cultural experiences from the birthplace of Muhammad Ali to the history of Black race jockeys.

02/12/2024

Chef Tiffany Derry and Tom Foley, founders behind the purpose-driven hospitality group T2D Concepts, recently launched its innovative franchising model designed to grow the Roots Chicken Shak concept while creating economic opportunity for all.

“As a Black female, I understand and empathize with the challenges of breaking into and becoming successful in the hospitality industry. That’s why this endeavor is so important to be able to provide under-resourced individuals the opportunity and resources to build a better life for not only themselves but also the communities they live in,”

Head online to learn more.

Growing fast-casual fried chicken concept, Roots Chicken Shak, aims to create economic opportunity and bring chef-driven food to the communities it serves.

02/12/2024

The big game is over and today has been deemed Recover Day by Deion Sanders and California almonds.

"National Recover Day is the kickoff moment to change the game in how people think about the offseason and implement the mentality of owning your prime."

Learn more online.

To kick off the offseason, Deion Sanders and California Almonds are heading to Las Vegas to declare the day after the Super Bowl National Recover Day.

02/08/2024

Who's getting ready for the big game? What about those Super Bowl commercials?
Keep your eye you out for the new Oikos' pairing featuring Martin Lawrence and Shannon Sharpe for their take of "Hold My Oikos."

More about the upcoming TV spot online.

New OIKOS® ad showcases how its protein-packed OIKOS Pro® and OIKOS Triple Zero® can help everyone support their everyday strength.

02/04/2024

First of white cognacs in the states. Should we try?

"Grammy-nominated artist and entrepreneur Quavo and leading global spirits company Sazerac announce the release of a new-to-world white cognac offering, White X Cognac. White X Cognac is one of the first and only white cognacs available stateside in select cities."

White cognac has not been publicly available in the United States until now as Quavo and Sazerac announce the release of White X.

02/03/2024

Detroit - Great event to support the future generation of chefs on Monday, February 5.

"To raise awareness about the culinary programs at Detroit public schools and show support, Mitchell is hosting a “Black Excellence Culinary Symphony,” a seven-course dinner on Feb. 5. Proceeds will go toward the cost of uniforms for 25 students in the DPSCD’s Golightly and Breithaupt culinary programs. The event will feature 23 Black male chefs and two Black male beverage experts and take place at Mitchell’s Table No. 2."

A Feb. 5 event featuring 23 Black male chefs will raise money for Detroit’s young culinary students.

02/01/2024

Katrina Gay initially quit meat cold turkey and began to live off of just vegetables.

After falling ill from the indulgent trip through the McDonald's drive-thru to consume meat, she learned more from her doctor about the nutrition gaps that need to be filled in a vegetarian diet.

She learned a lot over 27 years and shares her experience and recipes in her new book Soulful and Vegan.

In her new book, Soulful and Vegan, Katrina Gay celebrates the richness of southern cuisine with creative plant-based recipes ranging from breakfast to dessert.

02/01/2024

After becoming the first Black woman to be awarded a Michelin star, Chef Mariya Moore-Russell is returning to the Windy city and hosting two remaining pop-ups on February 23 and March 30.

Plus, bets are still off at the sportsbook at Wrigley Field

01/31/2024

Calling all whiskey lovers... Here is a chance to make a difference when you purchase your favorite spirit now through Juneteenth.

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has kicked off its national HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge initiative for a second year in a role to raise funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Read more online.

Now in its second year, Uncle Nearest kicks off its HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge to raise $1.4 million for students attending historically Black colleges.

01/31/2024

"He decided to center Banneker after researching the history of L’Enfant Plaza — named for the first cartographer of D.C., Pierre Charles L’Enfant. This story brought him to Banneker, a Black man who is credited with mapping the borders of the District using the location of the stars. Banneker’s use of the stars in his work calls back to his grandfather, an enslaved man who historians believe was from the Dogon people of Mali and Burkina Faso, both in West Africa."

The celebrated chef — known for the Shaw Bijou and Kith and Kin in D.C., plus Tatiana in New York City — will open an Afro-Caribbean restaurant inside the Salamander D.C. hotel.

01/30/2024

First time we've heard about dupe culture (wanting an alternative for luxury without the price tag) and now the makers of the dairy-free cheese Daiya are gettign in on the trend with the help from Lionel Boyce, writer, producer, and actor on the award-winning series “The Bear.”

Dupe culture has taken the world by storm, no food brand has dared step into that space until now as Daiya launches Fromage Forgery.

01/30/2024

Make sure that Max subscription is active and ready to go because this Thursday it is all about "Chasing Flavors" with Chef Carla Hall.

The new six-episode Max series premiers February 1 and follows Carla as she chases down the origins and history of favorite foods in the U.S.

She is sharing more in our article online.

For Chef Carla Hall, flavor tells a much deeper story that often is ignored. These stories are shared in her new Max series Chasing Flavor airing February 1.

01/30/2024

This creamy and delicious soup is topped with crispy back and savory shrimp. A great way to test out those soup etiquette skills :)

Get recipe and watch the video to make it in less than 30 minutes!

Rich and creamy, this Creole shrimp and bacon bisque is all about combining flavor with two of our favorite ingredients for a savory taste bud pleaser.

01/30/2024

We love soup any time of the year, but could it be that we have been eating it wrong?

Check out these tips to see!

Whether at home or in public, these soup etiquette tips will help make sure you are consuming this warm dish properly.