Black chefs are not only shaping the conversation around food, they’re elevating dining into an art form, infusing heritage, community, and storytelling into every course.
From intimate supper clubs to full-sensory dining journeys, these experiences redefine what luxury tastes like. Here are five to check out.
1. How Sanguine (Charlotte, NC)
Founded by Chann Daily and Chef Montrel “Monny” Little, How Sanguine is more than a restaurant; it’s a lifestyle studio rooted in culture, art, and culinary innovation.
Located in Charlotte’s Kinship live-work community, this Black-owned space hosts curated dinners, immersive cooking classes, and private events that spotlight Black excellence.
With two dining rooms, a full kitchen, a podcast studio, and a private patio, How Sanguine has become a hub where food, creativity, and community converge in refined style.
2. Ebi-Ayo Supper Club (Chef Tayo)
Chef Tayo’s Ebi-Ayo Supper Club, named after the Yoruba words for “family” and “joy,” embodies togetherness. His six-course prix-fixe menus weave Nigerian flavors with refined Italian techniques, creating dishes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
Every plate is a celebration of culture and community, luxury dining that feels as intimate as it is unforgettable.
3. Rhythm & Bourbon Dinner Series (Chef Danny Bullock)
With Chef Danny Bullock at the helm, dining is transformed into a performance.
His Rhythm & Bourbon series pairs contemporary American cuisine with his own “Bull Young Bourbon,” live cooking demos, and sets from DJ OneEleven and the Bull Young Boys Band. Expect bold flavors, fine spirits, and music that matches the energy, a luxury experience that feels like a celebration of artistry in all its forms.
4. Honeysuckle Provisions (Philadelphia, PA)
Chefs Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate are reclaiming Black food traditions through Honeysuckle, a community-rooted culinary space.
Honored as James Beard Award semifinalists, the duo’s approach is deeply Afrocentric, each dish a tribute to the African diaspora, carrying forward stories, flavors, and heritage. Honeysuckle is more than a place to eat; it’s a cultural reclamation project where food becomes a vessel for memory, ancestry, and connection.
5. Ruki’s Kitchen (Atlanta, GA)
Ali Lemma’s Ruki’s Kitchen has quickly become an Atlanta gem, offering Ethiopian cuisine with street-food vibrancy and luxury hospitality.
Guests are greeted with the aroma of traditional spices and the warmth of Lemma himself, who prepares each dish homestyle in an open kitchen. The space hums with music, conversation, and cultural pride, transforming casual dining into an intimate, sensory experience that lingers long after the last bite.
