Savoring Caribbean Flavors with Wesly-Jean Simon of Zanmi

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Growing up in a Caribbean family inspired Wesly-Jean Simon Wesley to open a restaurant celebrating his rich heritage. Join us for a mouthwatering conversation with this Haitian Caribbean American entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York, as we explore the delicious world of Caribbean culinary art and culture. We'll also discuss how Wesly's restaurant and brewery, Zanmi, serves up authentic Caribbean dishes.
You may not know that the Caribbean has given us hot chocolate and the origins of rum! In this episode, we'll dive into the incredible contributions of Caribbean culture. As we chat with Wesley, we'll learn about the challenges he faces in running multiple restaurants in an expensive city like New York and his ambitious plans to showcase Caribbean food on TV shows, news outlets, and podcasts.
Finally, we'll discuss the importance of apprenticeships and the need for speed and agility to truly be a chef. Wesly's story is a testament to his determination and passion for preserving and sharing the authenticity of Caribbean culture with the world. So, prepare your taste buds for a tantalizing journey into the flavors and stories of Caribbean cuisine and culture.

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Разделы

1. Savoring Caribbean Flavors with Wesly-Jean Simon of Zanmi (00:00:00)

2. Caribbean Culinary Art and Culture (00:00:47)

3. Celebrating Caribbean Culture Through Food (00:08:46)

4. Drive With Blindness (00:23:02)

5. Marketing and Food Talk (00:35:42)