Kyoto Cafes that are Actually Worth Your Time and Money
Anyone planning a trip to Japan most likely has Kyoto cafes on their must-do list. Cafe hopping in Kyoto is just as popular as visiting shrines and temples and shopping…. Continue Reading
Creole Me Up Raises $90K: Crowdfunding Lessons for Food Businesses
Huge congratulations to Elsy Dinvil of Creole Me Up for raising more than $90K! Crowdfunding, especially investment crowdfunding, is really difficult for founders. So, let’s examine how Dinvil was able… Continue Reading
2024 Top Eats from Black Owned Restaurants Around the World
Last week, I recapped 2024 and celebrated 5 years of writing about food businesses & restaurant culture on Pro Food Maker. Let’s continue the celebration with my favorite eats in… Continue Reading
2024 Recap of Japan Travel and Food Conferences & Looking Ahead to 2025
Pro Food Maker turned 5 this year. I didn’t celebrate. I didn’t even mention it. Why bother? And I felt the same way about this 2024 recap. Until I sat… Continue Reading
Southern Foodways Symposium Puts Spotlight on Hospitality Workers’ Needs
I haven’t thought much about my restaurant experience until food writer Alice Laussade’s opening talk about birthday songs at Southern Foodways Symposium. Maybe I was trying to forget. “Happy Birthday”… Continue Reading
San Francisco? Nah, Try These Oakland Black Owned Restaurants
I hear a lot about the San Francisco food scene, but I’m here to make sure that Black owned restaurants in Oakland get their shine. When most people are reminded… Continue Reading
Food Funded Increases Access to Capital for Founders
I have my reservations about New York City, but that might be changing, thanks to food conferences like Food Funded. Personal hang ups aside, NYC is a major food hub,… Continue Reading
Farming While Black Film Spotlights New Generation of Farmers
Farming While Black is a film that captures the experiences of Black farmers at the intersection of food justice and sustainable agriculture interwoven with the history of Black farmers and… Continue Reading
Only Have 1 Day in DC? Eat at These Black Owned Restaurants
I’m making you a promise that this is the SHORTEST list of DC-area Black owned restaurants you’ve ever seen. And I’m making another promise that I’ll update this list in… Continue Reading
Shop Black in Oakland at Mandela Grocery Cooperative
One of the highlights of my Oakland & San Francisco trip was shopping at Mandela Grocery Cooperative. Mandela Food Cooperative is a Black employee-owned food cooperative based in Oakland, California…. Continue Reading