Iconic chef Alexander Smalls and James Beard nominated chef J. J. Johnson debut their first ever cookbook as an homage to the food and cultural significance of Harlem and the Afro-Asian diaspora.
Alexander Smalls is the restaurateur & co-owner of the acclaimed
Harlem restaurant & jazz club Minton's. Smalls has cooked at the
James Beard House & is the former chef-owner of Café Beulah.
Joseph "J. J." Johnson is the James Beard-nominated executive chef
at Minton's & has worked in New York's most esteemed kitchens
including Centro Vinoteca, Jane, & Tribeca Grill.
Veronica Chambers is the bestselling coauthor of Yes, Chef by
Marcus Samuelsson & acclaimed author of Mama's Girl.
WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD: BEST AMERICAN COOKBOOK "Between
Harlem and Heaven presents a captivatingly original cuisine.
Afro-Asian-American cooking is packed with unique and delicious
layers of flavor. These stories and recipes lay praise to the
immense influence the African Diaspora has had on global
cuisine."
-- Sean Brock "This is more than just a cookbook. Alexander and JJ
take us on a culinary journey through space and time that started
more than 400 years ago, on the shores of West Africa. Through
inspiring recipes that have survived the Middle Passage to
seamlessly embrace Asian influences, this book is a testimony to
the fact that food transcends borders. Alexander Smalls and JJ
Johnson have elevated the cuisines of West Africa and its diaspora
without losing any of its essence. Afro-Asian cuisine is a new
concept and it works beautifully!"
-- Chef Pierre Thiam Between Harlem and Heaven is a celebration of
food, culture, and the historic legacy of proud people unsung. This
is the story of resilience and reverence, of people farming and
cooking from one continent to the other, making delicious flavors
in every pot. Alexander's culinary vision captures the essence,
contribution, and influence of the African Diaspora, and is the
result of his passionate, life-long adventure. There's no better
place than the cradle of African American culture itself, between
heaven and Harlem. This book is one good time of great dishes and
interesting stories. -- Cicely Tyson
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