Cuisine Noir

Cuisine Noir is the country's first Black culinary publication that celebrates and preserves Black food and drink culture one story and recipe at a time.

Cuisine Noir

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Afropean Street Food • Rudy and Joel Lainé Bridge Traditions with New Soul Food in Paris

Unconquerable African Spirit • Chef Victoire Gouloubi rises to celebrity ranks in Italy.

Empowering People Through Connection • African Ancestry celebrates 20 years of connecting Black people to their roots.

Spilling the Tea • Music star evrYwhr shares tips for the ultimate tea experience.

Gullah Geechee Cooking • Savannah’s Chef Gina Capers-Willis keeps family traditions alive.

Plantain Fritters with Peri-Peri Dipping Sauce

Brazilian Couscous (Cuscuz Nordestino)

Deep Fried Creole Rice and Beans Balls

Banana Leaf-Steamed Coconut Prawns

Creating Space for Ghana’s Food Entrepreneurs • Crescendo Foods launches coworking hub to nurture creativity and innovation.

WHAT’S IN YOUR GLASS • Discovering new wines to enjoy any day or during special occasions that are Black-owned has never been easier than now to find.

Eric Adjepong • The celebrity chef’s quest for culinary adventures takes him to West Africa and beyond.

Black Food Sovereignty • Farmer Anan Xola Lololi leads efforts to fight food insecurity in Toronto.

Curry Goat Empanadas with Tamarind Sauce

Ethiopian Tibs

Stewed Oxtails with Fonio

Sharing Zambian Cuisine With the World • Food stylist Clara Kapelembe Bwali uses simple ingredients to create delicious recipes from her native country.

SHOP BLACK GLOBALLY • Creativity and a passion to tell a story through a product continues to be the heartbeat of Black entrepreneurs.

Recipes: DRINKS • These mocktails and cocktails use simple ingredients to create refreshing and flavorful sips that can be enjoyed with food or alone.

Dining in Nova Scotia • Restaurants give diners a taste of Africa and the Caribbean.

Reclaiming Angolan Gastronomy • Chef Helt Araújo reclaims history and ingredients of Angolan cuisine with OVINA YETU.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Peri-Peri Caramel Sauce

Makroud el Louse Cookies

Clementine Meringue Tart

Building a Movement on the History of Coffee • Memphis entrepreneurs Bartholomew Jones and Renata Henderson honor the African origins of coffee.

Sleep in Africa • The platform highlighting Black-owned accommodations in Africa.

Creating an Intentional Chocolate Experience • AfrikaBar centers knowledge and lifestyle with premium chocolate brand.

Turning the Tide for Entrepreneurs on the Continent • African Food Changemakers builds community for collaboration and entrepreneurial success.

Preserving Afro-Indigenous Culture • Isha Gutierrez Sumner fulfills goal to bring Garifuna cuisine to mainstream audiences.