An innovative chef in Wisconsin and a new Netflix documentary series highlight how Blacks have shaped—and continue to shape—American food.

WE ATE A LOT OF GOOD FOOD on our visit to Appleton, Wisconsin, last weekend, but nothing surpassed our dinner at Wilder’s Cutting Edge Bistro. Co-owner and executive chef Terrance Wilder is known for his innovative cooking. When he opened his own place, he created a menu that honors his family’s Mississippi roots with inventive, contemporary takes on their recipes. Continue reading “A taste of Black food’s role in defining American food” →