“I am overwhelmed by the grace and persistence of my people.”
- Maya Angelou
Picán, the product of a creative entrepreneur’s vision.
Michael LeBlanc possesses a creative, entrepreneurial spirit that has guided him through prosperous business ventures throughout his life.
Michael’s latest endeavor, “Picán,” captures his vision of sharing the African-American, Southern cultural experience through food, beverage, art and music — the tastes, scents, sights, sounds, textures of the South — a dream this New Orleans native has [...]
Chef Robert Dorsey takes over the Oakland Museum restaurant
Robert Dorsey III learned to eat from sustainable sources at a very young age while in his grandmother’s West Berkeley garden. He never forgot this principle throughout his culinary journey, especially as he takes over the new Oakland Museum café. The phase 1 renovations of the museum, including the café, are due to be completed [...]
Chef Bryant Terry: Delicious Food and Justice For all
“It’s about being mindful, being on the journey and improving every day.” – Chef Bryant Terry
For Eco Chef Bryant Terry, one could say food memories led him to where he now stands; fighting food stereotypes. His goal is to teach young people and people of color that they can eat healthy, fresh, seasonal food and [...]
Changing the Wine Game One Taste at a Time
A decade ago, Stephanie Browne, a Boston information technology
David Lawrence: Reviving soul cuisine from a bygone era
When you step into the doors of the 1300 on Fillmore restaurant, David
