Q&A with “Vegan Soul Food” Chef Rene Johnson
byChef Rene Johnson is leading the healthy soul food revolution one recipe at a time. Johnson’s healthier, vegan spin on famous soul food staples…
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Q&A with Deborah D. Douglas- Author of The Civil Rights Trail
byDeborah D. Douglas is an award-winning journalist, cultural critic, and thought leader specializing in the African American lived experience. Deborah lives in Chicago,…
Q&A With Andrew Bonsu and Phil Simpson Owner of Phlavz “Urban Jerk” Bar & Grille
byOriginally meeting through mutual connections in the music industry, Phil Simpson and Andrew Bonsu became fast friends and eventually decided to go into business…
WDB Legacy Awards Gala Honors Black Entrepreneurship – By The Black Foodies
byWe’re in the middle of February 2020 and one of the crown jewel events of Black History Month in Chicago is coming up soon….
Lips You’ll Certainly Enjoy! – By Farrah Turenne
byThere’s a glitzy, glamorous new addition to the bustling South Loop entertainment scene since Lips Chicago opened its doors recently. Lips is a super…
White Folks’ Diet Affects Climate Change
byWhite people’s eating habits are changing the climate, according to a new report published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology. The study, by local…
Food Trends For 2018: What’s Hot?
byBy Donna Hodge, CSEP, CMP As we move into spring, what’s hot in cuisine this year? Back to the basics. The food trends are…
What To Do About Mariano’s?
by“We want to do business where we shop.” “We want to work in our community with major companies.” “We want to be respected.” That’s…
The Art of Table & Dining Etiquette Part One
byA Brief History of Table Etiquette Welcome to one of the most misunderstood social rituals of contemporary times. Table and Dining Etiquette. A ritual…
Norman’s Bistro: A Place To Call Our Own
byFolks say there aren’t many nice sit-down restaurants on the South Side of Chicago outside of Hyde Park, specifically in Black neighborhoods, specifically that…
Mardi Gras
byNew Orleans is the official capital of Mardi Gras, and anyone that knows me knows I LOVE Nawlins! But there is NO reason to…
Restaurant Week in Chicago
byRestaurant week ends on Thursday, February 4th. I wanted to give you all a brief recap of my restaurant week outings, in the event…