Eat, Feel, Dream: Exploring Caribbean History and Family Heritage Through Food with Griot’s Table

In this episode of Dis A fi mi History, Brian Birch of Griot's Table explores how food acts as a powerful storyteller in Caribbean history, family genealogy, and cultural heritage. Using the "Eat, Feel, Dream" framework, he shares how dishes carry deep memories of migration and the legacy of colonialism across diasporic communities. Brian also highlights how food events blend music and art to create immersive experiences that honor tradition while fostering innovation.

The episode delves into the role of food as a bridge between generations, helping to preserve and celebrate family history and identity. Through collaboration with artists and chefs, Griot's Table nourishes cultural identity and expands culinary storytelling as a tool for understanding Caribbean heritage and history.

BIO:

Bryan Birch is the Head Chef at Griot’s Table and former owner of Windup Restaurant on College Street. With over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry, Chef Bryan is driven by a mission to amplify Black culinary traditions, which he views as invaluable repositories of Black history and collective identity. Through his culinary pursuits, he seeks to demonstrate that dishes such as the Senegalese Yassa Chicken are just as sophisticated, prestigious, and valuable as dishes such as the French Coq au vin.

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