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Pop-up dinner series launches
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Pop-up dinner series launches

Chef Adina announces a six-night Brooklyn pop-up dinner series in May featuring heirloom vegetables and natural wines from regional growers.

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Queer Chef Collective Launches National Mentorship
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Queer Chef Collective Launches National Mentorship

QCC's new program pairs LGBTQ+ cooks with industry mentors and a monthly stipend.

Michelin Star Chef Mari Adds Mobile Ordering to Their Critically-Acclaimed Gastropub Pickled Pepper
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Michelin Star Chef Mari Adds Mobile Ordering to Their Critically-Acclaimed Gastropub Pickled Pepper

Chef Mari brings the celebrated Pickled Pepper menu to your phone with a new mobile ordering experience.

Haitian Bakery Opens in Tribeca After a Decade of Pop-Ups
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Haitian Bakery Opens in Tribeca After a Decade of Pop-Ups

After ten years of pop-ups, a long-awaited Haitian bakery opens its doors in Tribeca this month.

Heirloom Tomato Tasting Menu Debuts at The Veranda
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Heirloom Tomato Tasting Menu Debuts at The Veranda

The Veranda's new ten-course tomato menu spotlights farmers from three Black-owned heritage growers.

FermentFest Brings Indigenous Fermentation to Portland
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FermentFest Brings Indigenous Fermentation to Portland

Two days of fermentation workshops led by Indigenous and BIPOC food educators come to Portland.

Haus Numa Opens in the Old Foundry District
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Haus Numa Opens in the Old Foundry District

Pastry-chef-turned-restaurateur Numa Acheampong unveils a long-awaited counter restaurant downtown.

Filipina Pastry Chef Named Pastry Chef of the Year
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Filipina Pastry Chef Named Pastry Chef of the Year

Pastry chef Lia Reyes is named Pastry Chef of the Year for her work spotlighting Filipino flavors.

Soul Food Archive Opens to Researchers and Home Cooks
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Soul Food Archive Opens to Researchers and Home Cooks

A decade-long oral history project, the Soul Food Archive, opens its doors to the public this spring.

Texas Pitmaster Earns a James Beard Award for His Regional BBQ
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Texas Pitmaster Earns a James Beard Award for His Regional BBQ

After two decades behind the pit, Jefferson Reed earns the country's most coveted culinary award.

Lagos Pop-Up Lands in Brooklyn for Six Nights Only
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Lagos Pop-Up Lands in Brooklyn for Six Nights Only

Chef Tomi Ade brings her acclaimed Lagos pop-up to a Bed-Stuy backyard for six summer nights.

Indigenous-Led Tasting Room Opens in the Bay Area
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Indigenous-Led Tasting Room Opens in the Bay Area

Chef Daniel Hawkfeather opens an Indigenous-led tasting room rooted in 14,000 years of Bay Area cuisine.

A New Generation of Oaxacan Mezcal Producers Lands Stateside
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A New Generation of Oaxacan Mezcal Producers Lands Stateside

Five young Oaxacan distillers tour the U.S. with single-village mezcals never before exported.

How a Small-Town Bakery Saved Main Street
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How a Small-Town Bakery Saved Main Street

Aria Booker's sourdough bakery is single-handedly revitalizing a fading Mississippi town.

The Detroit Natural Wine Festival Returns for Year Five
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The Detroit Natural Wine Festival Returns for Year Five

DNWF returns to Eastern Market with 42 producers and a brand-new BIPOC winemaker showcase.

Diaspora Co. Launches a Pantry Box for Home Cooks
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Diaspora Co. Launches a Pantry Box for Home Cooks

Diaspora Co.'s new pantry box brings single-origin spices from twelve family farms to your kitchen.

Harlem Roastery Hosts a Sunday Coffee-and-Culture Series
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Harlem Roastery Hosts a Sunday Coffee-and-Culture Series

Sunday mornings at this Harlem roastery now come with free pour-overs and harder conversations.

A Creole Tasting Revival Sweeps New Orleans Pop-Ups
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A Creole Tasting Revival Sweeps New Orleans Pop-Ups

Three NOLA chefs lead a Creole tasting revival, reclaiming family recipes for a new generation.

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