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Chef JJ Johnson's Restaurant Bucket List
"All of the chefs in this Guide have made a major impact on the culinary scene through cooking the food of the African diaspora," says Chef JJ, who runs the three NYC locations of FIELDTRIP. "These are the restaurants I seek out when I'm traveling."
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Where Chef Pierre Thiam Eats
When the chef behind New York's fast-casual hit Teranga seeks out a taste of the food he grew up eating in Senegal—the flavors of West Africa—these are his go-to spots in NYC and the Bay Area.
New York, New York
Maame Boakye & Nina Oduro's Fave Spots
As the co-founders of Dine Diaspora, which produces the Black Women in Food initiative, Maame Boakye and Nina Odura seek to highlight and amplify amazing restaurants run by Black women. These are some of their top recommendations.
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Tiffany Jefferson's L.A. Brunch Recs
As the founder of Black Owned Food LA, Tiffany Jefferson knows all the best spots in the city. Especially when it comes to brunch. "These places I selected definitely represent L.A.," she says. Follow her at the "Website" link above for more recs.
Los Angeles, CA
Where Carla Hall Eats in Nashville
Chef, television personality, cookbook author, and host of the podcast "Say Yes!": Carla Hall does it all. These are her favorite spots in her hometown of Nashville.
Nashville, TN
KJ Kearney’s Black Eats in Charleston
Looking to eat at Black owned restaurants while visiting “The Great State of Charleston”? KJ Kearney, founder of BlackFoodFridays.com, and North Charleston native, has you covered! Here are some of his favorite spots.
Charleston, SC
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