Elevating Black Culinary Excellence as Detroit Welcomes the Black Food & Wine Experience

Detroit is a city built on resilience, creativity, and undeniable Black excellence, especially when it comes to food. Black chefs and restaurateurs have been at the forefront, from the neighborhood spots we all love to upscale dining rooms. For generations, food has been the heartbeat of Black families and communities here, a way to come together and keep our culture alive. Now, with the Black Food & Wine Experience (BFWE) making its Detroit debut from September 12 to 14, it’s time to put the city’s rich culinary legacy in the spotlight. Aminah “Chef Mimi” Robinson-Briscoe founded BFWE in 2016 in Oakland, California, to honor Black excellence in the food and beverage industries. Her vision was clear—she wanted to create a space where Black chefs and food entrepreneurs could be recognized and celebrated. Detroit’s version of the event will provide Black chefs, winemakers, and restaurateurs a platform to showcase their work and connect with the community. “This is about more than just food,” Chef Mimi shared. “It’s about giving Black chefs and entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve. Detroit has such a powerful culinary history, and this is an opportunity for that history to be honored.” The event kicks off on Thursday,...