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In honor of Black History Month<\/a> (BHM), we\u2019ve curated a list that features five world-class restaurants and six extraordinary individuals. Each of our picks highlights chefs and entrepreneurs who are establishing a new legacy and sharing their lived experiences of the African diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baobab Fare – Nadia Nijimbere Mamba & Hamissi Mamba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Detroit, MI
Website<\/a> | IG <\/a>| Menu<\/a><\/strong> |<\/strong> Shop Online<\/strong><\/a> |<\/strong> Catering<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Discover
Kumuhana means compassion. You can feel it in every bite.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bringing the vibrant flavors of East Africa to Detroit, Baobab Fare is an award-winning restaurant founded by refugees from Burundi that embodies the spirit of \u201cDetroit Ni Nyumbani\u201d \u2014 Detroit is Home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nadia
Owners and power couple, Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere Mamba.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In 2013, Nadia Nijimbere Mamba<\/a>, while pregnant with twins, was forced to flee her home country of Burundi after years spent working as a human rights activist<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Baobab
From Burundi to Detroit — Baobab Fare is ready to cater your next event. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Her husband, Hamissi Mamba<\/a>, was unable to secure a visa to the United States and had to stay behind. After being granted asylum in 2016, the couple began their restaurant journey by hosting pop-ups around the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Intore.\"
Intore, fragrant African Eggplant Stew.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Despite setbacks caused by the pandemic, the chef couple persevered and opened the doors to their restaurant, Baobab Fare<\/a>, in March 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Waka<\/a>
The Waka<\/a> food truck serves the best in East African street food! If Chef Mamba looks familiar, you may have seen him winning Food Network’s Chopped<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In addition, they created the Waka<\/a> by Baobab Fare food truck and Soko<\/a> by Baobab Fare. Chefs Hamissi<\/a> and Nadia<\/a> Mamba are showcasing East African and Burundian culture and nourishing their community while paving the way for new business owners and entrepreneurs, regardless of their backgrounds or origins, to find success in Detroit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afro Deli & Grill – Abdirahman Kahin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minneapolis, MN
Website<\/a> | IG<\/a> | Menu<\/a><\/strong> |<\/strong> Catering<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Steak
The food at Afro Grill<\/a> is made fresh daily and prepared 100% halal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Escape to an international destination at Afro Deli, a socially responsible restaurant that weaves together business with community and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Abdirahman
Kahin provided free meals to the elderly and disabled during the pandemic and now partners with orgs including Feeding Community<\/a> and the Kitchen Coalition<\/a> to provide nutritious meals to his most vulnerable community members.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Owner of Afro Deli & Grill, Abdirahman Kahin was raised in Djibouti and emigrated to the United States in 1996, as an asylum seeker from war-torn Somalia<\/a>. Here, he found a supportive immigrant community in Minnesota. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sambusas.\"
Fan favorite, sambusas with homemade chutney hot sauce on the side.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In 2010, after mastering his ESL and business courses, Kahin was ready to enter the hospitality industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Afro
Afro Deli & Grill now has three bright and friendly locations in the Twin Cities area. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In Afro Deli<\/a>, he saw a vehicle to bridge cultures, build a successful business, and contribute back to his local community in a meaningful way. As a result, Afro Deli has an inclusive atmosphere where everyone from students to CEOs (and even Malala Yousafzai<\/a>!) comes for a great experience. Their core offerings are pan-African dishes, but Kahin kept the menu intentionally diverse and approachable to meet people where they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Deliciousness
Dishes<\/a> include Afro Steak Dinner, Yasa Chicken, and Lamb Gyros. Afro Deli & Grill provides gluten-free and vegan options as well, such as falafel sandwiches, hummus, veggie curry, and more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kahin is grateful for those that have come before him who made immigration possible noting, \u201cWe want to create more opportunities for others so they may pass it forward. When these businesses grow in our community, they hire more community members and everyone benefits. In this way, we support the growth of local economy and try to improve the lives of those we encounter every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flavors from Afar – Meymuna Hussein-Cattan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hollywood, CA
Website<\/a> | IG<\/a> | Menu<\/a><\/strong> |<\/strong> Catering<\/strong><\/a> |<\/strong> Tiyya Foundation<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flavors From Afar is a Black woman- and refugee-led social enterprise restaurant serving global, indigenous recipes that are rarely found elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Meymuna<\/a>
Chef Meymuna Hussein-Cattan creates spaces where migration is honored as a source of wisdom, culture, and connection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Founded by Chef Meymuna Hussein-Cattan<\/a>, an Ethiopian refugee, the restaurant operates on the belief that migration is beautiful. It provides a platform for refugee, immigrant, and asylum-seeking chefs through employment, professional training, and a clear path toward economic self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flavors
Somali Chicken Rice Bowls, tender bites of bone-in chicken steeped in cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, resting on fragrant basmati rice kissed with ginger and cumin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Every dish on the menu carries a story. These are recipes passed down through generations and memories carried across borders. These traditions allow chefs to transform loss into love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flavors
Mediterranean Lentil Soup topped with labneh and fried shallot oil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, Flavors From Afar grew from a catering service designed to support the Tiyya Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bright
Crispy twice-fried plantains served with spicy, tangy pickled cabbage and peppers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Founded by Chef Hussein-Cattan and her mother, Tiyya<\/a> assists refugees and immigrants in navigating the challenges of relocation, including language barriers, financial instability, and the social isolation often felt when starting over in a new country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elmina – Eric Adjepong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Washington, DC
Website<\/a><\/strong> | IG <\/a>| Menu<\/a><\/strong> |<\/strong> Shop Online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Elmina
Bambara Bean Coconut Curry. This plate brings together charred cabbage, sweet plantain and lime for the perfect bite.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top Chef<\/a> alum and \u201clong-suffering NY Knicks fan<\/a>,\u201d Eric Adjepong brings a personal, contemporary perspective to West African heritage with Elmina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Chef
Chef Eric Adjepong, in Elmina, his first brick-and-mortar restaurant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As a first-generation Ghanaian American, Chef Adjepong uses the restaurant to examine the African diaspora through a masterful lens, presenting flavors that feel familiar and entirely new ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drummond<\/a>
Designed by Drummond Projects<\/a>, masters of transformative impact. They craft spaces that are both accessible and deeply meaningful, amplifying equitable design for all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Elmina’s flawless environment, designed by Drummond Projects<\/a>, is a warm and stylish three-story destination that mirrors this narrative. They successfully designed a space that evokes modern Africa while acknowledging the complexities of its past<\/a>. For example, four rooms are themed for the prized commodities of the transatlantic slave trade such as indigo, tobacco, and sugarcane. Principal Jimmie Drummond describes the space as a response to Eric\u2019s vision \u2014 a physical exploration of migration, resilience, and transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Food
Elmina brings the vibrant flavors<\/a> of Ghana to life with a playful, modern twist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This same depth carries through to Adjepong\u2019s work as an author of two books: Ghana to the World, recipes and stories that look forward while honoring the past and Sankofa, a children\u2019s book about resilience and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ghana<\/a>
Ghana to the World<\/a> is a story of memory, history, and flavor. From the page to the plate, Chef Eric Adjepong\u2019s work spans literature, design, and advocacy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Overall, Elmina is a warm, artfully designed, sophisticated space where traditional Ghanaian cuisine is presented with a refined, global edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berber Street Food – Diana Tandia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New York, NY
Website <\/a>| IG <\/a>| Menu<\/a><\/strong> |<\/strong> Catering<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to Berber Street Food, a destination for diverse global flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Chef
Chef Diana Tandia, also known as “Chef D.”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chef and owner Diana Tandia grew up in Mauritania within a Berber, Fulani, and Sarakhole family with Senegalese roots. Her culinary education began at home, where she learned the tradition of preparing every meal from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Berber
The Michelin Guide<\/a> recommends the Mauritian mint or ginger turmeric tea or the refreshing Berber mint iced tea. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After moving to New York City in 2001, Diana formalized her training at the French Culinary Institute in 2006. She then built an impressive career in some of the city\u2019s most respected kitchens, including Per Se, Daniel, Spice Market, the Mandarin Oriental, and Gramercy Tavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Delicious
Freshly baked empanadas with options for everyone (vegetarian, vegan, GF, halal, and meat).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, she opened Berber Street Food to bring these influences together. The menu features Afro-Fusion dishes from Mauritania, Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, prepared with French and Asian techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Chef
Lamb Kofta Skewers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While Chef Tandia comes from a fine-dining background, the restaurant remains a relaxed space to explore new flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Berber
A visit to Berber Street Food is a rare chance to experience the diversity of Africa\u2019s cuisines in a single meal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The menu is designed to be inclusive, offering a variety of vegan, halal, and gluten-free options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Survival & Success <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These entrepreneurs have built a life and a business out of the flavors they carried with them. Supporting these businesses helps to ensure this momentum continues, keeping the flavors and stories of the diaspora at the forefront of our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next Up: New Hot Pepper Hybrids for Chefs & Mixologists<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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