Table 86

In Season 3's mid-season finale I'm joined by one of my closest friends, Josh Moore. Josh is the dynamic force behind the food media brand Josh Eats Philly , where he highlights the food, restaurants, and events of the Philadelphia area. With a background as a content creator, photographer, and videographer, Josh has collaborated with some of the largest national brands in the food and b...

Bryce Lennon is the trendsetting visionary behind UnRegisteredStyle and BryceLennon.com . Known for his street-style photography and insightful content, Bryce captures the essence of fashion with captivating visuals and eloquent prose. In this episode, we share our thoughts on how black millennials influence trends in fashion and food (highlighting brunch culture, TikTok trends, and music) We also...

Stefani Renee is a culinary storyteller, blending traditional Southern flavors with a unique Bay Area twist on her blog, Savor + Sage .   Inheriting a love of cooking, throwing parties, storytelling, and creating from her Granny Octavia, Stefani celebrates this influence through her creative pursuits, showcasing her passion for cooking, entertaining, and building a beautiful lifestyle on her blog....

Sherrod Faulks, a true Renaissance man, journeyed through culinary arts, photography, and software development before finding his passion in ceramics. Co-founding Slice & Torte , a food media company, helped him refine his branding and entrepreneurial skills. Yet, it was a pottery class that changed his path and led him to create DEEP BLACK, a ceramics and design-centered business in 2020. Sin...

Ashley Berthoumieux is a registered dietitian and the visionary behind Mieux by Ashley. She is passionate about guiding women (with an intentional focus on women of color) toward sustainable, health-focused choices for their bodies while championing Health At Every Size™.   In this episode, Ashley shares how and why she chose to pursue a career in nutrition, and her dedication to breaking down bar...

Marwin Brown, is an entrepreneur, DJ, and the creative mind behind the food blog, Food Fidelity. Through his platform Marwin showcased his passion for modern soul food and music shines through his family-friendly recipes, all inspired by dope music tracks. In this episode, Marwin shares the origins of Food Fidelity and how, throughout his life experiences and travels, music has been a catalyst for...

Sheree Williams is the founder and executive director of The Global Food and Drink Initiative (GFDI) , based in Oakland, California. Since 2009, Sheree has been leading the charge in culinary storytelling as the publisher of the first Black global digital and print culinary lifestyle publication, Cuisine Noir Magazine . Through her visionary leadership, Cuisine Noir has been instrumental in connec...

In the highly anticipated season 3 premiere of Table 86, I am joined by none other than Ernest Owens. Ernest is an award-winning journalist, CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC, Editor of Eater Philly, and Political Writer at Large for Philadelphia Magazine. He's also President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and Regional Vice President of the National Academy of Television A...

Season 3 launches in March 2023, and your host Dr. Geo is checking in to update you on what's been happening since the conclusion of Season 2, his plans for Season 3 (with a few mentions of special guests), and the future of the Table 86 podcast.  Also, check out our new podcast art! Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live. Website: table86podcast...

In the Season 2 Finale of Table 86 Podcast, we are joined by Meiko Temple. Meiko Temple is a self-taught home cook and the vibrant personality behind the food blog Meiko And The Dish , where she shares fresh and soulful recipes inspired by her upbringing. In addition to being at the helm of her own blog, Meiko is also a very successful freelance creative director and consultant who is skilled at h...

Tracey Johnson is a full-time historian and part-time home cook. She turned her obsession with Trader Joe's into the successful Instagram page Tracey Joe's which features delicious, easy-to-make recipes using Trader Joe's ingredients. In this episode, Tracey shares how a research trip to the National Archives in New York inspired her to start her Instagram account, her creative proc...

From podcaster to blogger to author, Sarita Cheaves is a wine media producer with a passion for food and wine. A DC native, she is known for discovering great wines and unique wine pairings and has a WSET (Wine Spirits Education Trust) certification.  Sarita's latest launch is a wine activity book titled to be adored by wine enthusiasts and those seeking knowledge about Blacks in wine. In thi...

Anela Malik is the food and lifestyle influencer at the helm of Feed the Malik . She is a writer, cat lover, and traveler who shares truly tasty treats and experiences with an eye towards thoughtful, intentional consumption. Through her platform she shares diverse food stories, simple recipes and sourdough methods, travel inspiration, and more.  In this episode, Anela shares how her love of travel...

When it comes to creating stellar social media and blogging content, quality and consistency should always be top of mind. In this Table Topic, we revisit Episode 20 where food and lifestyle blogger Dominek Tubbs of Dom N’ the City gives us the tips and tools she uses to work smarter, to gather inspiration, and to automate her social media and blog content. Learn more about Dominek Tubbs and Dom N...

Kae Lani Palmisano is the Emmy Award-winning host of WHYY's Check, Please! Philly , a television show that explores dining throughout the Philadelphia region as well as the host and writer of WHYY's Delishtory , a digital series on the history of food.  She is also the host of a podcast called Amuse-Bouche which explores the food industry's big ideas and shares them in small bites....

Demond Mullen (also known as DJ) is the owner of SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs . Based in Willow Grove, PA, SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs are sold at many local retailers in the Philadelphia area including Di Bruno Brothers, Weaver's Way, Kimberton Whole Foods and many more. He describes his products as all natural with multiple layers of flavor that start off sweet and end with a mild flavorful to...

Did you know that there are more than one hundred Black-owned spirits brands? If you're interested in imbibing in a few (but don't know where to start), then this is the episode for you. In this this table topic mini-episode, we revisit Episode 17: Building a Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Brand , where I was joined by Sean McCloud, the founder and owner of A Taste of the Culture . A Taste...

Chef Cleophus "Ophus" Hethington is a talented chef from Miami who has been featured in Cuisine Noir, Atlanta Magazine, Eater, and the Miami Herald. Beginning his career in the U.S. Navy, Chef Ophus has a passion for traveling, and specifically how the African diaspora has historically and continues to impact the cuisine and spices of the world. He was able to turn this passion for trave...

In this Table Topic Mini-Episode, we head back to our Season 2 Premiere (Episode 13), when special event curator and culinary enthusiast Adeola Sokunbi gave us insight on planning and executing top notch events.  Adeola has combined her personal love for food and professional expertise in connecting people to create Yolaskitchen . Yolaskitchen started as an intimate monthly supper club in 2016, an...

Marta Rivera Diaz is a formally trained chef with more than 25 years of cooking and baking experience. She created her blog Sense & Edibility to encourage advanced and novice cooks, alike, to explore and succeed at executing culinary fundamentals and techniques never before explained to them. Marta melds her multicultural background and extensive travel history into creative recipes that inspi...

It's National Food Truck Week (June 20th - June 27th)! For our first Table Topic Mini-Episode, we're celebrating with Ariel D. Smith, the founder of The Food Truck Scholar and host of its podcast! Her platform seeks to amplify Black voices in the food truck industry, educate current and aspiring food truckers, and inspire those in and beyond the food truck and entrepreneurship fields.  I...

From styling A-List celebrities on Fifth Avenue to working under the tutelage of famous chefs like Marcus Samuelson and JJ Johnson, Chef Rasheeda Purdie boasts an impressive resume full of vibrant experiences, all of which she has poured into her ramen business, Ramen by Rā . Launched during the global pandemic, Ramen by Rā offers exclusive “dine-in” ramen experiences for guests to indulge in the...

Your host, Dr. Geo Banks-Weston, is here to introduce a new addition to the Table 86 podcast schedule: "Table Topic" Mini-Episodes!!! The best part is that these bite-sized episodes will be 10 minutes or less and packed with tons of valuable information! As you may know, at the end of each episode our guests lead a segment called "Table Topic" where they get the opportunity to...

Margo Gabriel is a freelance writer and cookbook editor from Boston, MA.  Her writing has been published in Boston Art Review, Cuisine Noir, Edible Boston, Fodor’s, Popsugar, the New York Times and Solstice Literary Magazine. Earlier this year, Margo fulfilled a long-term goal of moving abroad to Lisbon, Portugal where she is currently enrolled in a graduate program.   In this episode, Margo gives...

Dominek “Dom” Tubbs is a food and lifestyle blogger based in Harlem. Through her blog, Dom N’ the City as well as through social media, she has become known as the go-to guide for eating your way through New York City. She is passionate about highlighting businesses from marginalized communities and loves sharing quick and easy recipes for at home.  When she isn't indulging in the flavors of...