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Bringing HIStory to Fredericksburg on Juneteenth
Food, We Outside Tranae Cearnal Food, We Outside Tranae Cearnal

Bringing HIStory to Fredericksburg on Juneteenth

Though he’s been leading the menu there for several months, this Juneteenth was different. When the restaurant’s owners offered him the creative freedom to curate something special, Chef Charles took the opportunity to do what he does best: tell a story through food. A Black story. A Southern story.

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James Ford III: A Foodie’s Perspective on Black Cuisine, Fine Dining, and Food Trends
A Foodies Perspective Tranae Cearnal A Foodies Perspective Tranae Cearnal

James Ford III: A Foodie’s Perspective on Black Cuisine, Fine Dining, and Food Trends

Over a perfectly chilled red at Penny’s Wine Bar, James Ford III shares how his Smithfield upbringing shaped a lifelong reverence for food, family, and tradition. From homemade rolls to architecture school theses, Ford draws bold lines between Black culinary heritage and cultural design. His perspective is clear: “We’ve been doing fine dining—we just didn’t call it that.

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