By Frances Murphy DraperAFRO CEO and Publisher My husband and I recently visited First Watch in Towson expecting a relaxing breakfast. Instead, we left feeling disrespected and dismissed. When we arrived we were in line, in front of two White patrons. The Black host asked how many were in our party. “Two,” we replied. He […]
Category: Food
Posted inHealth
10 benefits of a plant-based diet
A plant-based diet has numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, carbon footprint, risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and improving gut health, athletic performance, and arthritis pain.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore’s own, Black-owned tea company, Equitea returns home with a first-of-its-kind, matcha pop-up experience for 30 days in Remington.
Equitea, a Baltimore-based matcha company founded by Quentin Vennie, is hosting a pop-up in Remington from February 22 to March 22, offering a variety of matcha-based drinks and collaborating with local pastry chefs.
Posted inFood
8 cheap but sweet spots for a DC date night
Dinners for two can be pricey, but several restaurants in D.C. offer affordable options under $20, including Momo’s Cafe, Mixxed DC, Basebowl, Immigrant Food, Mary Bar and Grill, and The Duck & The Peach.
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Wes Moore touts progress in fight to end child poverty in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced significant investments in the ENOUGH Act, a state-run initiative to end child poverty, through community-driven solutions and partnerships with philanthropists.
Posted inArts & Culture
AFRO Book Corner: Nigerian culinary expert discusses new memoir, importance of sharing culture through food
Iquo Ukoh’s new book, “Memories on a Platter: My Journey with Nigerian Food,” explores the rich culture of Nigerian food, allowing Nigerians and members of the diaspora to understand their relationship with the cuisine.
Posted inHealth
FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
The FDA has finalized new standards for what food companies can label as “healthy,” requiring products to contain a certain amount of food from one or more food groups and limiting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat.
Posted inBUSINESS
Dr. Lance London talks growing his Southern-cooking restaurant Carolina Kitchen
Dr. Lance London, founder of the Southern-cooking restaurant chain Carolina Kitchen, recently opened a new location in Owings Mills, MD, focusing on providing plant-based options, and plans to open a new concept named for his grandmother in Upper Marlboro, MD in 2025.
Posted inFood
Pinky Cole-Hayes opens first Slutty Vegan restaurant in Baltimore
Pinky Cole-Hayes, the founder of the popular Slutty Vegan brand, opened her first location in Baltimore on Dec. 21, bringing her delicious plant-based dishes to the city and creating over 100 local jobs.
Posted inFood
Three recipes to put on the Thanksgiving table this year
The AFRO team has provided three easy-to-make recipes for Thanksgiving, including garlic parmesan mashed potatoes, miso maple brussels sprouts with bacon, and pinwheels with goat cheese and sundried tomato pesto, which are sure to please any guests.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Food insecurity is on the menu: Pre-Thanksgiving turkey giveaways run out of food in Prince George’s County
Wanda Durant’s Family Foundation and Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair Sydney J. Harrison hosted Thanksgiving food drives in Prince George’s County, providing 500 turkeys and food boxes to those in need, while the National Capital Area Food Bank’s Hunger Report confirmed that 50% of Prince George’s County residents have experienced food insecurity this year.
Posted inMaryland News
From the Bay to the table: Black crabbing history in Maryland
African-American watermen and waterwomen have been the backbone of the Chesapeake Bay’s seafood and maritime industry for centuries, enduring grueling labor and low wages to build a legacy for themselves and their families.