The State of Black Food is back in Tulsa for year two, kicking off four days of festivities with a panel of chefs from across the country.
Discussions ranged from diversifying eating habits and the historical roots of soul food to what it means to be a Black chef. Event creator Chef Chad Cherry put it bluntly to those aspiring to enter the restaurant industry: Don’t do it.
“Don’t open a restaurant. It’s not for you,” Cherry, who goes by Chef Kulture, said. “Feel how you want to feel about it. I’m actually trying to save you all a lot of heartache and pain.”…