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…
December’s HERE ! Wow that swift segue from Remembrance Season (aka the season of GRACE — late Aug to early Nov) to GRATITUDE Season (mid November into early Dec) has landed us in the LAST of the 4h quarter “3 G’s” which is GIVING Season which we'll ride out into the New Year. Stay tuned to my👉🏽 Daily Calendar👈🏽 and ➡️Upcoming Events⬅️ for fun and creative ways to connect & celebrate this festive season together …
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.