Nine Black-owned independent restaurants across Colorado received $2,000 grants for a gift card campaign to drive repeat business in response to COVID-19 challenges. LET’S SUPPORT THIS BUSINESSES! From a Colorado Restaurant Association statement released on April 13, 2021. Denver, CO – The Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA), Colorado Restaurant Foundation (CRF), and Planterra Foods are pleased […]
Introducing . . . The Black Smoke Spice Collection!
I’m proud to partner with Savory Spice on a collection of regional African American barbecue seasonings to coincide with my book, Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue. This spice set contains five staples in African American barbecue history: Black Smoke Seasoning Beaumont BBQ Rub Tsire West African Spice Jamaican Jerk Seasoning […]
The 2021 Finalists for the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame
Kansas City, MO., May 12, 2021 — The American Royal is pleased to announce the Barbecue Hall of Fame® 2021 Top 9 Finalists from this year’s nominees: William (Bill) Arnold, Washington, MO Ollie Gates, Kansas City, MO Meathead Goldwyn, Chicago, IL John Markus, London, OH (past) & Manhattan, NY (present) Ed Mitchell, Wilson, NC […]
Hype Names for the Soul Food Scholar
As I prepare to do author talks for my forthcoming book, Black Smoke, I recently asked my social media followers to come up with food-related “hype names” for me. I asked them to channel a ring announcer’s vibe. Here’s the list, including the good and the terrible: Adam of Ribs Ayatollah of Pork and Smokah […]