Tonya, aka “The Food Griot”
Tonya Hopkins, founder of The Food Griot LLC, is a culinary historian, published author, food media personality + show host & writer featured in and on a range of broadcast networks and mediums. As a seasoned food and drink professional, Tonya stirs several pitchers and pots in hospitality arenas as a beverage curator, legacy cook and consultant, who creates contextual, culturally-relevant menus and custom-designed drinks that elevate any occasion. In addition to working in strategic sales in the restaurant, food & beverage, wine & spirits retail industries, Ms. Hopkins is a sought-after spirited speaker/nonfiction storyteller, public educator…
“TFG Du Jour”:
Featuring New Topics, Places & Peeps Each Day:
MAY is Many Things: BBQ Month 🥩🔥, Strawberry 🍓Month, AAPI Month 🌏… & the ‘May TFG Daily Calendar’ is well on it’s way! See what’s there ⬆️ already & keep staying tuned …
Williams, better known as Chef Stikxz, the second part of which is a name conferred unto her during her childhood because of her small stick-like frame, is doubling down on a holiday tradition inherited from her Jamaican-born parents. She does so while preparing two meals, directing kitchen colleagues and answering questions from a witty journalist.