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Savor the Culture: 10th Annual Chicago BLACK Restaurant Week Serves Up Flavor, Heritage and Excellence

Dishes from participating Chicago BLACK Restaurant Week eateries (Photo Credit Instagram). Black History Month is marked by many celebrations rooted in tradition, nostalgia and love.  Among...

Brown Sugar Bakery’s Sweet Success: Stephanie Hart on Tradition, Community, and New Ventures

From cherished childhood memories to leading an iconic Chicago bakery, Stephanie Hart of Brown Sugar Bakery shares her journey of preserving traditions, fostering community,...

Redefining Thanksgiving: New Traditions in Black Households

Thanksgiving is rich in tradition, but its celebration is changing, especially in Black households. While many families continue to honor old customs, others are...

3rd Annual Clink Festival Celebrates Diversity and Empowerment in the Culinary Industry

Co-created by Joyce Dawkins and Chrishon Lampley, the Clink Festival highlighted the achievements of women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the food,...

Keith Lee’s Latest Review Transforms This Struggling Chicago Eatery

Keith Lee has done it again.  When the world-renowned food influencer travels to a city to review the cuisine of various eateries, usually those that...

Pookie Crack Cakes: The Family Business That Has Everyone Hooked

Dedra Simmons’ passion for baking birthed Pookie Crack Cakes, a Bronzeville bakery where cakes fly off the shelves (Credit, Nicole Joseph). There's this saying that...

Former Dishwasher Opens Black-Owned Vegan Eatery in Downtown Chicago

By Rashad Alexander There's always that important birthday present everyone has received that they will never forget. On his Nov. 28 birthday this past year,...

Chicago Black Restaurant Week Celebrates Flavor, Culture and Community

One of the most eagerly awaited events on Chicago's culinary calendar has officially kicked off — Chicago Black Restaurant Week. From Feb. 11-25, this...

Holiday Health: Best Vegan/Vegetarian Alternatives For Thanksgiving Dinner

Holiday season is upon us, which means it's time for food, fun and family. When it comes to Thanksgiving, Americans are use to the...

Homestyle Holiday Hosting Tips

(NewsUSA) - There’s something about hosting family and friends for the holidays — it creates space for joy and togetherness, laying the foundation for...
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