The Big Sip

For more than a decade, Aminah "Chef Mimi" Robinson-Briscoe has focused on the often-overlooked intersection of food, social justice, and entertainment. In her article, "Black Girls Don’t Eat Avocados: A Holistic View of Food Disparities in the Black Community,” Chef Mimi shares her own personal food journey and the philosophy that informs her work. A proud Oakland native, Chef Mimi is the founder of the Black Food & Wine Experience, a mission-driven event that bridges Black culture, food, beverage, education and health together for the most amazing culinary experiences. At the heart of the Black Food & Wine Experience, which will be held in Oakland, CA June 11th - 18th 2022, is a space where Black excellence is cultivated, celebrated, and explored by all. Throughout this week-long event leading up to Juneteenth, attendees will have the opportunity to sample a range of food and beverages that span the African diaspora, meet industry veterans as well as up-and-coming Black chefs, winemakers, and spirit makers, learn about the latest trends, and network. Not only did Chef Mimi create The Black Food & Wine Experience, but through Chef Mimi LLC, she has brought to life two other distinct brands: "Bringing It to The Table," the first culinary competition show highlighting the talent and passion of Black chefs, and Chef Mimi Catering, a boutique catering company that services Bay Area tech companies such as Facebook, Slack, Twilio and Lyft as well as non-profits and cultural events like the Coalition of Black Excellence and ESSENCE Festival. Most recently, she was recognized on the list of 2021 Forbes Next 1000 (placed within the first 250!), which highlights entrepreneurial heroes who are redefining what it means to build and run a business today. Grab a glass of your favorite beverage and get ready to sip from Chef Mimi's cup as she dives into where we need to be going as a community, and highlights what resources and tools are needed for continued growth and success as we navigate coming out of a pandemic. To join and buy tickets for the week-long events held during The Black Food and Wine Experience, visit: https://www.thechefmimi.com/bfwe Thank you to Chef Mimi for extending a $25 DISCOUNT for the Grand Tasting experience on June 18th. To retrieve the $25 discount, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/314215616367/?discount=bigsip Stay connected on IG: @iamchefmimi