“I am overwhelmed by the grace and persistence of my people.”
- Maya Angelou
Herman Leonard’s Jazz Giants – Through May 16, 2010
In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jazz Heritage Center is pleased to present Jazz Giants: The Photography of Herman Leonard — a collection of some of the greatest jazz photographs ever taken by one of America’s greatest living photographers. The show is Herman Leonard’s first in San Francisco since he briefly lived in the
The Oakland Jazz Brunch
Come and enjoy a leisurely Sunday at two of Oakland’s premier establishments – Hibiscus and Miss Pearl’s Jam House. Listen to the sounds of live jazz, Latin, soul and urban funk while you enjoy the amazing flavors of Caribbean, soul food and Southern-inspired cooking by Sarah Kirnon and Peter Jackson.
Sunday February 28, 2010
11:00AM-2PM
Hibiscus
1745 San Pablo [...]
Over 120 Wines To Sample and Enjoy! Meet the Producers…
The sf|noir Wine & Food Event celebrates 5 delicious days of food and wine with over 40 premium wineries from California and South Africa!
A Family Affair…
The Sterling Family has been making wine for several generations. As California farmers with over 30 years of experience, we have carefully selected each of our vineyards.
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 [...]
The sf|noir Wine & Food Event
San Francisco is often referred to as the cuisine capital of the world, and Northern California is the center of wine culture in America.
This February, sfnoir brings food and wine together in a unique event as part of the Ninth Annual San Francisco Black History Month Celebration to highlight the region’s best in Black Cuisine.
Meet The Chefs
Many of the Bay Area’s premier soul food, Caribbean, Southern-inspired chefs will be appearing at The sf|noir Wine & Food Event from February 24-28. Read about some of these
Meet Bryant Terry, Chef and author of Vegan Soul Kitchen
“Bryant Terry knows that good food should be an everyday right and not a privilege. This book is full of easy, tasty, seasonal recipes that also happen to be vegan and affordable!” -Alice Waters
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 [...]